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Event:
EFA 75 Vermeulen vs Hyang
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Magnum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fromm. #TD#
Magnum shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fromm is trying to defend but Magnum finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magnum tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fromm controls his leg. #SUB#
Fromm is defending against the submission attempts here by Magnum.
#SUB2#
Fromm has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Magnum. Oh but Fromm has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Magnum goes limp - he's gone! Fromm jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steven Fromm!
Steven Fromm took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
EFA 65 Nixon vs Yaj
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Danger just misses with a punch to the body.
Danger misses with a hook.
Magnum works over Danger's head and body with a nice combination.
Magnum tries to clinch up.
Magnum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Danger misses.
Nice shot by Danger.
Danger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnum tries to close the distance and clinch but Danger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Danger! But no joy.
Danger's corner calls for a 1-2. Danger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magnum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Danger lands a head shot.
Magnum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magnum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnum tried to score with a low kick but Danger checks it.
Danger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Danger does it's job there.#T1#
Danger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carlos Danger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danger digs a good hook to Magnum's body.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Danger scores with a body shot.
Danger loads up on a big right hand but Magnum slips the punch.
Magnum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Magnum moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Danger scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danger.
Danger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Magnum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Danger.
Danger misses with some punches.
A short left from Danger. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Magnum's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Magnum drops to his knees and Danger pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Danger!
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Event:
EFA 52 Garret vs Mcfly
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magnum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magnum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Magnum closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jak to the mat! Jak manages to get full guard.
Magnum wants to get up but he can't break Jak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magnum prevents Jak from getting back to his feet.
Jak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jak is looking to stand up but Magnum isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnum looking to sit in guard and control but Jak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Magnum looking for a sweep. Not yet Magnum, not yet.
Magnum has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magnum wants to get back to his feet but Jak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jak won't allow Magnum to sweep him here.
Jak wants to stand but Magnum is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Jak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Jak tries to keep at a distance but Magnum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Come on Magnum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magnum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Harsh Jak has been cut.
Jak tries to pull guard but Magnum won't allow it.
#BC2#
Jak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Magnum clinches up with Jak and pushes him back against the cage.
Jak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magnum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harsh Jak.
Magnum just leaning against Jak, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Jak's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Magnum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Magnum counters with a left and a right that stings Jak.
Magnum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3##TD#
Magnum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jak looks winded!
Magnum perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magnum throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jak to regain full guard.
Magnum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnum trying to control the position from guard on top but Jak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Magnum postures up in Jak's guard and throws a big left but Jak blocks it.
Magnum is stalling in the full guard.
Magnum tries to free his leg and advance position but Jak is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magnum stays in close to Jak's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magnum scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Magnum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harsh Jak's cut.
That's time! Magnum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Magnum. Beautiful body shot.
Jak misses with a few strikes there.
Magnum connects with a nice cross there... Jak is looking wobbly and Magnum recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jak to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Magnum jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Magnum!
Our winner, Jackson Magnum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFA 23 Cooke vs Tempest
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Zatorski throws a front kick aimed at Magnum's knee but Magnum avoids it well. #CL2#
Magnum moves into the clinch successfully.
Zatorski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magnum to keep the fight standing.
Magnum lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Magnum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zatorski tries to clinch but Magnum is having none of it.
Zatorski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magnum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zatorski was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnum.
Magnum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magnum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatorski scores with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zatorski.
As Zatorski backs off Magnum throws a huge counter combo but Zatorski manages to avoid it all.
Zatorski throws a right hand that Magnum ducks under and follows up with a left that Magnum also avoids with ease.#T1#
Zatorski shoots for a double leg takedown but Magnum sprawls well. He's pushed Zatorski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Zatorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magnum wants it to stay on the feet.
Lew Zatorski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zatorski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magnum as he avoids it easily.
Zatorski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magnum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Lew Zatorski has been cut.#TD2#
Magnum decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Zatorski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zatorski stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatorski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magnum counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Zatorski! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Magnum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Magnum!
A victorious Jackson Magnum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EFA 12 Carno vs Krnacova
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Mendes lands a head kick. Magnum smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Magnum has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magnum.
Magnum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Gilmar Mendes has been cut.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and Magnum moves out of range easily.
Mendes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mendes.
A quick step to the side and Magnum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magnum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnum.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnum throws a right and a left that Mendes avoids nicely.
Magnum slips under a jab from Mendes.#T1#
Mendes misses with a body kick.
Magnum dodges the punch combination from Mendes.
Mendes swinging wildly here.
Mendes looks winded!
Mendes misses with a double jab
and Magnum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gilmar Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes throws a head kick but Magnum moves out of range.
#TD#
Mendes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magnum stands and throws Mendes's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Magnum decides to stand back up. Magnum steps back and let's Mendes get back to his feet.
Magnum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2##TD#
Mendes gets caught napping as Magnum dives in and scores a takedown. Mendes manages to retain guard.
Mendes is looking to stand back up but Magnum counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mendes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB##SU#
Magnum stands up from half guard. #KD#
Magnum lands a left and a right that send Mendes crashing to the mat, dazed. Magnum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL#
Magnum takes the fight into the clinch.
Magnum wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendes won't allow it.
#BC#
Magnum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magnum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Magnum cracks Mendes with a nice body shot.
Magnum is stalling here.
#TD#
Magnum jumps guard and drags Mendes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Magnum pushes Mendes off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Magnum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mendes on his heels. He'll look to pass Mendes's guard now, I'm sure.
Magnum is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Magnum has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magnum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendes taking some punishment here, with Magnum in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnum wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Magnum slips a nice elbow through Mendes's hands, connecting with Mendes's forehead.
Ground and pound from Magnum.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendes taking some punishment here, with Magnum in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Magnum seems content to control.
Magnum slips a nice elbow through Mendes's hands, connecting with Mendes's forehead.
Magnum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magnum seems to be looking for submissions.
Magnum stalling.
Magnum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magnum working over Mendes with some ground and pound. Mendes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Magnum dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Magnum moves into range and clinches up with Mendes.#TD#
Magnum successfully pulls guard.
Mendes wanted to stand there but Magnum had control of the position.
Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Magnum pushes Mendes off and gets back to his feet.
Mendes lands a head kick. Magnum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mendes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magnum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
Mendes is looking to score with low kicks.
Magnum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mendes is breathing heavily.#T1#
Magnum darts in looking for a takedown but Mendes gets double underhooks and turns Magnum into the cage.
Mendes throws a head kick but Magnum moves out of range.
#TD#
Mendes tries to sprawl but Magnum drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Magnum working over Mendes with some ground and pound. Mendes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Magnum seems to be looking for submissions.
Magnum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magnum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magnum working over Mendes with some ground and pound. Mendes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mendes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magnum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magnum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magnum drops an elbow to the side of Mendes's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magnum in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Magnum seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mendes for as long as he can get away with.
Magnum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magnum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Magnum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magnum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnum looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Magnum sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magnum trying to control from half guard but Mendes is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magnum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magnum scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magnum is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer.
Magnum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magnum looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magnum working the head and body with strikes.
Magnum wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
Magnum is taking a breather. Mendes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magnum winds up and cracks Mendes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magnum not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magnum connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple.
Magnum is taking a breather. Mendes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Magnum dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mendes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendes misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Magnum drives through and clinches with Mendes against the cage.
Magnum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendes has had enough of the clinch but Magnum keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Magnum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Magnum misses its target.
Mendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and Magnum moves out of range easily. #T1#
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Magnum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magnum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mendes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Magnum - the referee stops the clock and Mendes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Magnum. Mendes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Magnum rushes Mendes and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Magnum breaks from the clinch.
Magnum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendes.
Mendes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses
enabling Magnum to counter with a crisp jab.
Magnum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#
Mendes is rocked!
Magnum looks for a takedown but Mendes sprawls well.
Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Magnum finish him?
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Magnum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Magnum darts in and clinches Mendes up against the cage.
Mendes seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##BC#
Magnum breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Magnum gets a clinch. #TD#
Magnum has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mendes is trying to keep an underhook but Magnum manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mendes has hold of Magnum's hands but Magnum slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Magnum is trying to work for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
#SUB#
Magnum is trying for a kimura here. Mendes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Magnum wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Magnum!
A very excited looking Jackson Magnum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Plummer
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cloche clinches up against the ropes.
Magnum is trying to force a seperation but Cloche has the dominant position.
Cloche tries to work over Magnum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnum is trying to break the clinch but Cloche is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cloche. #CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Magnum has been cut.
Magnum prevents a body shot from Cloche. #BC#
Magnum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cloche lands a jab to Magnum's midsection.
Cloche has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cloche scores with a jab to the body.
Cloche connects with a crisp jab.
Magnum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magnum is breathing heavily.
Magnum tries to clinch there but Cloche circles away.
Cloche scores with a big combo that sends Magnum crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Magnum flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Cloche jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Cloche!
An out of breath Remy Cloche thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LW-MW) Round 1
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Connolly clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magnum obliges.#BC#
Magnum breaks the clinch.
Connolly shoots in looking for a takedown but Magnum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connolly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magnum misses with the combination.
#TD#
Magnum gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnum cracks Connolly with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magnum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Connolly on the ground.#SUB#
Magnum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Connolly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magnum but great work by Connolly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Connolly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Connolly trying to control the action but Magnum is working from the bottom. #T1#
Connolly controlling the position. #SUB2#
Connolly has an Americana. Magnum didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Connolly is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Connolly hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michael Connolly!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Connolly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 1
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Phaneuf wants to clinch up but Magnum keeps it at a distance.
Phaneuf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phaneuf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magnum sprawls well. Magnum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phaneuf gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Magnum does no damage. #TD#
Magnum shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phaneuf's guard.
Phaneuf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magnum trying to control but Phaneuf is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Phaneuf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magnum is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnum controlling from the top position.
Magnum wants to control from the top but Phaneuf keeps moving. #T1#
Magnum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phaneuf thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magnum connects with a couple of short punches.
Magnum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phaneuf trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magnum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phaneuf on the ground.
Magnum wants to pass the guard but Phaneuf is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magnum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phaneuf's head.
Phaneuf keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully. #SU#
Magnum stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Phaneuf shoots in looking for a takedown. Magnum tries to sprawl out of it but Phaneuf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magnum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Phaneuf.
Magnum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phaneuf darts in looking for a takedown but Magnum gets double underhooks and turns Phaneuf into the cage.
Kyle Phaneuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnum swats away the attempt to clinch by Phaneuf.
Magnum is looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Phaneuf tries to clinch but Magnum is having none of it.
Magnum leaves Phaneuf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phaneuf tries to clinch but Magnum is having none of it. #CL2#
Phaneuf drives through and clinches with Magnum against the cage.
Magnum tries to circle away but Phaneuf has him pinned against the cage.
Magnum is trying to force a seperation but Phaneuf has the dominant position.
Phaneuf gets underhooks to prevent Magnum's takedown attempt.
Magnum wants to get back to striking at distance but Phaneuf won't allow it.
Phaneuf prevents Magnum from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Magnum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Magnum moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Phaneuf! Magnum continues to tee off on Phaneuf, landing with a left and a right! Magnum connects with a right hand that leaves Phaneuf sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Magnum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Magnum!
Our winner, Jackson Magnum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Magnum shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Picciluna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magnum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Picciluna's head.
Picciluna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magnum's guard. #REVR#
Picciluna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magnum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magnum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Picciluna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Picciluna has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magnum wants to stand but Picciluna is controlling the position.
Picciluna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Picciluna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Picciluna is looking to work some ground and pound but Magnum has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picciluna wants to pass the guard but Magnum is keeping the position.
Picciluna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Picciluna stops Magnum from standing up.
Picciluna slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Picciluna throwing shots but Magnum is blocking nicely.
Picciluna working over Magnum with some ground and pound. Magnum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Picciluna scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magnum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Picciluna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Picciluna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnum's head.
Magnum is trying to control but can't.
Picciluna sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magnum defending well though.
Magnum tries to roll over but Picciluna keeps him under control.
Picciluna trying to mount his opponent but Magnum defends it.
Picciluna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magnum!
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Magnum is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Magnum working to try and regain half guard.
Magnum blocking the ground and pound.
Magnum wants to control but Picciluna is having none of it.
Picciluna throws some wild stikes that Magnum manages to avoid easily.
Picciluna throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Picciluna looking to finish with strikes here!
Magnum is looking to improve his position but Picciluna isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Picciluna throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Magnum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Picciluna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Picciluna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Picciluna thowing shots but they're missing.
Magnum is trying to escape the mount.
Magnum in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Magnum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Magnum is looking to improve his position but Picciluna isn't that keen on the idea.
Picciluna throwing strikes here but Magnum is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Picciluna prevents Magnum from getting the reversal.
Picciluna throws some wild stikes that Magnum manages to avoid easily.
Magnum is trying to stand up.#T4#
Picciluna throwing strikes here but Magnum is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Picciluna throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Picciluna throws some wild stikes that Magnum manages to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Magnum is looking to get to half guard.
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Picciluna looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Picciluna misses with a head shot.
Picciluna looking to ground and pound but Magnum is blocking nicely.
Magnum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Picciluna is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magnum can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Picciluna dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Magnum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Umberto Picciluna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Picciluna throws a shot from downtown. Magnum moves away and avoids it.
Magnum moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Magnum closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Magnum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magnum slips a jab from Picciluna.
Magnum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Picciluna cracks Magnum with a good jab.
Picciluna misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Magnum counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Picciluna!
Picciluna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Magnum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Picciluna defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Picciluna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
Picciluna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Picciluna forces his way into half guard.
Picciluna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnum can do to turn this around?#T1#
Magnum is in trouble now - Picciluna has advanced to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Picciluna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Picciluna misses with a head shot.
Magnum is in a horrible position here. Picciluna smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magnum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magnum blocking the ground and pound.
Picciluna scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Picciluna misses with a head shot.
Picciluna throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Magnum because Picciluna loaded up on that one.
Picciluna misses with a head shot.
Magnum tries to reverse the position but Picciluna maintains control.#T2#
Magnum holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Picciluna tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Picciluna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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!
Magnum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Picciluna throwing strikes here but Magnum is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Magnum holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Picciluna tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Magnum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Picciluna thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Picciluna throwing strikes here but Magnum is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Picciluna thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magnum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Picciluna thowing shots but they're missing.
Magnum tries to lock up and control but Picciluna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Picciluna looking to ground and pound but Magnum is blocking nicely.
Magnum is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Picciluna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Magnum tries to reverse the position but Picciluna maintains control.
Picciluna thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Magnum holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Picciluna tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Magnum can't escape the position.
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Magnum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Picciluna throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Magnum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Magnum is desperately trying to improve his position but Picciluna has a good base and remains in mount.
Magnum holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Picciluna tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Magnum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Magnum is breathing heavily.
Picciluna throws some wild stikes that Magnum manages to avoid easily.
Picciluna throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picciluna looking to ground and pound but Magnum is blocking nicely.
Picciluna misses with a head shot.
Picciluna throwing strikes here but Magnum is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Picciluna unloads with some shots from mount but Magnum bucks and avoids them well.
Magnum is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Picciluna throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Magnum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Picciluna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Picciluna dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Picciluna scores with a sloppy right hand. Magnum should have avoided that one.
Magnum lands a nice hook to Picciluna's body. Picciluna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magnum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picciluna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magnum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magnum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picciluna throws out the jab. #CL2#
Magnum moves into range and clinches up with Picciluna.#TD2#
Magnum gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Magnum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magnum wants to control from the top but Picciluna keeps moving.
Magnum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Picciluna looking for a sweep. Not yet Picciluna, not yet.
Picciluna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picciluna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnum's head. #T1#
Picciluna with the ground and pound but Magnum uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Magnum is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Picciluna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magnum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Picciluna forces his way into half guard.
Picciluna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magnum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Picciluna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Picciluna sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magnum defending well though.
Magnum is in trouble now - Picciluna has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Magnum that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Picciluna thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Umberto Picciluna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Picciluna wants to control the pace but Magnum is squirming around nicely.
Picciluna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magnum is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magnum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Picciluna trying to control but Magnum is having none of it.
Picciluna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magnum is squirming around, avoiding Picciluna's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Jackson Magnum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umberto Picciluna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Picciluna controlling from the full mount.
Magnum tries to lock up and control but Picciluna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Picciluna trying to control but Magnum is having none of it.
Picciluna is really struggling to control Magnum but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Picciluna content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Picciluna trying to control but Magnum is having none of it.
Magnum is trying to escape the mount.
Picciluna trying to control but Magnum is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picciluna content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Picciluna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Picciluna, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Picciluna!
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