PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemesio Magellan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkland comes into the arena with Lightwork - by Lupe Fiasco blaring out of the sound system. Josh Kirkland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kirkland
vs
Magellan

192 cm
27
264 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

199 cm
34
250 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemesio Magellan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kirkland.
Kirkland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magellan counters with a low kick, right behind Kirkland 's knee.
Kirkland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magellan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magellan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirkland.
Kirkland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magellan counters with a head kick. That will keep Kirkland thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Magellan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kirkland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magellan throws a good cross that connects.
Kirkland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Magellan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magellan punishes Kirkland's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magellan. That's going to slow Kirkland down.
Kirkland fails to land the takedown.
Magellan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Magellan.
Magellan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kirkland. That did some damage!
Kirkland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magellans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magellan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kirkland if he has to take too many more of those.
Magellan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirkland's hands.
Kirkland throws a hook but Magellan avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kirkland misses.
Josh Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magellan moves out of range of the strikes.
Magellan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magellan, right into the meat.
Magellan works the jab nicely.
Nemesio Magellan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magellan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kirkland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magellan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magellan connects with a high kick.

Magellan clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magellan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kirkland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magellan walks away with a smile on his face. Kirkland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magellan lands a jab to the nose.
Kirkland misses with a body kick.
A jab from Magellan misses.
Magellan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Kirkland misses its intended target.
Kirkland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magellan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magellan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Magellan on the inside.
Kirkland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Magellan is defending well.
Magellan misses with some punches.
Magellan lands a body punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kirkland. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Magellan is working Kirkland over against the cage.
Kirkland is breathing heavily.
Kirkland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hook to the body lands for Magellan.
Magellan lands with a right to the head.
Magellan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid it.

Magellan breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magellan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kirkland.
An inside leg kick lands from Magellan.
Kirkland looks to land a right hand but Magellan moved out of range.
Magellan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Magellan.
Magellan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magellan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kirkland throws a big shot that misses.
Magellan tries to bum rush Kirkland with a series of wild strikes but Kirkland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirkland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magellan slips under a jab from Kirkland.
Magellan moves out of range as Kirkland strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magellan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magellan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magellan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirkland moves away.
Magellan with a jab.
Kirkland takes one to the chin there.
Kirkland throws a lazy head kick
and Magellan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirkland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magellan doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirkland circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magellan.
A head kick misses from Kirkland.
Kirkland throws a head kick but Magellan moves out of range.
Magellan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirkland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from Magellan finds it's target.
Donk. Magellan catches Kirkland right on the button with a cross.
Magellan swinging wildly here.
Magellan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirkland had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Magellan.
Magellan scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nemesio Magellan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Magellan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magellan misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirkland throws a series of punches but Magellan moves out of range.
Magellan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Kirkland.
Kirkland moves out of range of the leg kick from Magellan.
Magellan avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Magellan misses.
Kirkland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magellan lands a nice shot that snaps Kirkland's head back.
Kirkland dodges the punch combination from Magellan.
A combination from Kirkland does no damage.
Magellan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magellan slips under a jab from Kirkland.
Magellan ducks under a wild hook from Kirkland.
Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magellan moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland throws a right and a left that Magellan avoids nicely.
Magellan scores with a leg kick.
Magellan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirkland's hands.
A jab from Kirkland misses.
Kirkland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kirkland throws a hook to the side of Magellan's head but Magellan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magellan tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirkland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magellan misses with a wild combination.
Nemesio Magellan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirkland takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magellan swings widly with a right hand
and Kirkland counters with a three punch combo that has Magellan backing up. Magellan nods at Kirkland to acknowledge the strikes.
Magellan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirkland tries to move into range but Magellan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kirkland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magellan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirkland.
Magellan ducks under a wild hook from Kirkland.
Kirkland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kirkland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magellan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Kirkland tenderised Magellan's leg. Magellan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magellan misses with a wild combination.
Kirkland throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Magellan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magellan.
Magellan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kirkland on the side of the head.
Kirkland misses the jab.
Kirkland tries for a takedown but Magellan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magellan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirkland slips under a jab.
Magellan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirkland manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Magellan blocks the leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magellan scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirkland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magellan swivels and escapes.
Kirkland throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magellan but Magellan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magellan lands with a slapping head kick.
Kirkland misses with an uppercut.
Magellan cracks the inside of Kirkland's front leg.
Kirkland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magellan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Josh Kirkland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Magellan.
Magellan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magellan punishes Kirkland's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirkland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magellan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kirkland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magellan takes a swing at Kirkland's ribcage but misses.
Magellan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magellan scores with a nice strike.
Magellan throws a front kick that sends Kirkland stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Magellan does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kirkland.
Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magellan.
Magellan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magellan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirkland.
Kirkland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kirkland misses with the body kick
and Kirkland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magellan cracks Kirkland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kirkland walks into a jab.
Magellan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirkland manages to avoid it.
Kirkland misses with a takedown attempt - Magellan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magellan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magellan tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirkland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magellan throws a nice looking combination but Kirkland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nemesio Magellan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Good exchange - Magellan coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Magellan.
Kirkland thows a body shot but no joy.
Kirkland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magellan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magellan throws a shot to the body.
Magellan fails to land with a series of punches.
Magellan throws a head kick but Kirkland moves out of range.
Kirkland scores with a sloppy right hand. Magellan should have avoided that one.
Kirkland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Kirkland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magellan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Magellan pulls Kirkland in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirkland throws a strike but Magellan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magellan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kirkland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magellan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kirkland wants to hit a switch here but Magellan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kirkland there!
Magellan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kirkland is desperately trying to improve his position but Magellan has a good base and remains in mount.
Magellan avoids the attempt from Kirkland to control.
Magellan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Magellan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magellan controlling from mount.
Kirkland is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magellan content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nemesio Magellan wasn't active enough on the ground.
A punch lands to the side of Kirkland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magellan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirkland manages to avoid it.
Magellan cracks Kirkland with an open hand slap.
A combination from Magellan does no damage.
Magellan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirkland manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Magellan misses the target.
Magellan misses with a wild body shot.
Kirkland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magellan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kirkland somewhat.
Magellan misses with a hook. Kirkland ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magellan misses with a body shot.
Magellan throws a hook to the side of Kirkland's head but Kirkland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirkland is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Magellan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Magellan lands a head shot.
Kirkland lands a really nice looking cross but Magellan seems unphased.
Magellan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magellan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirkland.

Kirkland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magellan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kirkland throws a strike but Magellan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nemesio Magellan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magellan wants to stand but Kirkland is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magellan won't allow Kirkland to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nemesio Magellan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magellan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nemesio Magellan!
An out of breath Nemesio Magellan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.