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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Stankovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stankovic throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Magnusson counters by moving into the clinch.
Magnusson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson works on Stankovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Stankovic blocks an uppercut.
Magnusson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
Magnusson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magnusson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Magnusson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magnusson misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magnusson.
Stankovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magnusson or not.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magnusson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Magnusson misses with a body punch.
Stankovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Marty Magnusson has been cut.
Magnusson stalling against the cage.
Magnusson tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Stankovic tries to circle away but Magnusson has him pinned against the cage.
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magnusson fails to land. #T2#
Magnusson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stankovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Magnusson back against the cage.
Magnusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnusson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Magnusson fails to land.
Come on Magnusson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magnusson controlling the action here for a moment.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
#T3#
Magnusson lands a right hand.
Stankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnusson misses with the head strike.
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stankovic is trying to break the clinch but Magnusson has him pressed against the cage.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magnusson stalling.
Magnusson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
We've been informed that Magnusson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Magnusson is struggling to control the position.
Stankovic tries to break free but Magnusson pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Magnusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Magnusson.
Magnusson can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Magnusson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magnusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnusson controlling the action here for a moment.
Magnusson prevents Stankovic from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stankovic wants to break free but Magnusson has control.
Magnusson throws a head punch that misses.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Magnusson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty Magnusson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stankovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magnusson's hands.
Stankovic throws a low kick but Magnusson avoids it.
Magnusson thinks about the counter body kick.
Magnusson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stankovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magnusson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magnusson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stankovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magnusson. Magnusson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Magnusson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Magnusson throws the kick towards the body but Stankovic avoids it.
It looked like Stankovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magnusson moves out of range as Stankovic strikes.
Stankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Magnusson misses its intended target.
Magnusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnusson throws a low kick but Stankovic avoids it.
Stankovic is looking for a counter combo.
Stankovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Stankovic does no damage.
Good leg kick by Magnusson.
Stankovic misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Stankovic is predictable there
and Magnusson counters with a good, hard body kick but Stankovic shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stankovic fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Magnusson misses.
Stankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Good leg kick by Magnusson.
Magnusson misses with a kick to the body
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stankovic throws out a loose jab but Magnusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnusson takes a swing at Stankovic's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnusson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magnusson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stankovic throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Magnusson counters by clinching up.
Stankovic is trying to break the clinch but Magnusson has him pressed against the cage.
Magnusson has a couple of punches blocked by Stankovic.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magnusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnusson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stankovic. #T2#
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stankovic's efforts to push away.
Stankovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Magnusson won't allow it.
Magnusson can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Magnusson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic.
Stankovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnusson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Magnusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Magnusson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
Stankovic tries to break the clinch but Magnusson is controlling the position.
Magnusson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magnusson misses with a punch on the inside.
Magnusson working aggressively here.
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stankovic is trying to push Magnusson away but Magnusson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stankovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Magnusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Magnusson pushes Stankovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Magnusson.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Magnusson lands with a left to the head.
Marty Magnusson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Magnusson.
A frustrated look appears on Stankovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stankovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magnusson has him pressed against the cage.
Magnusson keeps control of Stankovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magnusson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magnusson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Magnusson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marty Magnusson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Stankovic sizes up Magnusson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stankovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magnusson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stankovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stankovic scores with a nice right hand.
Djordje Stankovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Stankovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magnusson tries to land a front kick but Stankovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stankovic takes a swing at Magnusson's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic lands with an overhand left.
Stankovic throws out a powerful jab.
Stankovic looks to land a right hand but Magnusson moved out of range.
Magnusson throws a looping overhand right but Stankovic ducks down to avoid it.
Magnusson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Stankovic misses its intended target.
Stankovic scores with a body shot.
Stankovic missing with a left hand there. Magnusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnusson just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Stankovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Stankovic moves away from the strike by Magnusson.
Magnusson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magnusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Stankovic connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Marty Magnusson's cut even more.
A punch combination from Stankovic misses.
Stankovic misses with a straight right.
Magnusson misses with a low kick.
Stankovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stankovic throws a looping overhand right but Magnusson ducks down to avoid it.
Magnusson flicks out a counter leg kick but Stankovic steps away.
Magnusson throws a wild body kick that Stankovic sees coming a mile off.
Magnusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Stankovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Magnusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Stankovic. That snapped Magnusson's head back.
Stankovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stankovic throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Stankovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnusson misses with a straight right.
Magnusson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stankovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magnusson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stankovic. Magnusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stankovic throws a nice looking combination but Magnusson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magnusson thinks about the counter body kick.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magnusson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stankovic.
Magnusson slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Stankovic. That snapped Magnusson's head back.
A jab from Stankovic finds it's way through Magnusson's defenses.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that Magnusson avoids nicely.
Good work by Stankovic as he checks the leg kick.
Jab by Stankovic.
Nice defenses there by Stankovic.
Magnusson misses with a body shot
and Stankovic counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Magnusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stankovic throws out the jab.
Magnusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Stankovic.
Stankovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stankovic misses with a low kick.
Magnusson blocks a jab.
Magnusson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stankovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Stankovic throws a hook to the side of Magnusson's head but Magnusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stankovic slips under a jab from Magnusson.
Magnusson tries to move into range but Stankovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stankovic scores with a three punch combo!
Magnusson tries to land a leg kick but Stankovic saw it coming and moves away.
Magnusson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Magnusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnusson tries to counter with a clinch but Stankovic shakes him off and moves away.
Magnusson connects with a nice looking jab.
Magnusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Magnusson moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Stankovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magnussons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#The cut above Marty Magnusson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnusson staying out of range there.
Magnusson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Magnusson.
Stankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stankovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnusson flicks out a counter leg kick but Stankovic steps away.
Djordje Stankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnusson throws a shot from downtown. Stankovic moves away and avoids it.
Stankovic misses with the combination.
A big left from Stankovic misses.
Stankovic misses with a low kick.
Stankovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnusson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marty Magnusson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magnusson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Djordje Stankovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magnusson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Magnusson!
After the big win, Marty Magnusson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BKC Nutrition and Laundry [25%] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Magnusson connects with a leg kick.
Janus tries to move into range but Magnusson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magnusson avoids the head kick by Janus.
Magnusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Janus.#CL#
Magnusson gets tackled into the cage by Janus. Janus maintains the clinch.
Magnusson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnusson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magnusson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janus backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magnusson.
Magnusson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magnusson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Still in the clinch, Magnusson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magnusson.
Janus could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson lands with a light punch inside.
Magnusson has Janus pressed against the cage, preventing Janus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magnusson lands an uppercut.#T1#
Magnusson pushes Janus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magnusson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janus backwards. #ROC2#Janus is rocked!
Magnusson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Janus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Janus wants to get back to striking at distance but Magnusson won't allow it.
Magnusson lands a right hand.
Magnusson lands a left hand.
Magnusson pushes Janus against the cage. Magnusson is working some dirty boxing. Magnusson pushes off with a quick right hook! Janus goes down! Janus tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Magnusson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Magnusson!
Marty Magnusson made sure to mention his sponsor, BKC Nutrition and Laundry [25%] in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Boganda misses with a takedown
letting Magnusson counter with a right hand.
Boganda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magnusson counters with a nice uppercut.
Magnusson scores with a jab.
Boganda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magnusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marty Magnusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barthelemy Boganda.
Magnusson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boganda with a poor takedown
and Magnusson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boganda thinking.
Magnusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Boganda should have avoided that one.
Magnusson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boganda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magnusson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnusson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Boganda shoots and misses
and Magnusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magnusson scores with a jab to the body.
Boganda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boganda misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Magnusson moves into the clinch.
Boganda takes a shot to the head.
Boganda is working for takedown but Magnusson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magnusson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boganda tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Magnusson. #TD2#
Boganda turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boganda manages to end up in side control.
Magnusson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magnusson tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Boganda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magnusson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Boganda swings around for an armbar but Magnusson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boganda's guard.
Boganda looks winded!#SUB2#
Boganda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magnusson defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Boganda working for a triangle but Magnusson defends it easily.
Magnusson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boganda being controlled here, momentarily.
Magnusson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magnusson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Boganda working for a triangle but Magnusson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Boganda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Boganda is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Magnusson has his hands clasped together but Boganda extends and breaks Magnusson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Boganda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barthelemy Boganda!
A relieved looking Barthelemy Boganda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Hart throws a right hand that Magnusson ducks under and follows up with a left that Magnusson also avoids with ease.
Magnusson moves out of range as Hart throws a body kick.
Hart loads up on a big right hand but Magnusson slips the punch.
Magnusson avoids the body shot from Hart.
Hart misses with a straight left.
Hart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magnusson lands a head kick!
Hart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hart looks to land a left hand but Magnusson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hart throws out the jab.
Magnusson avoids the body shot from Hart.
A swing and a miss from Hart.
Hart throws a hook but Magnusson blocks it.#T1#
Magnusson throws the kick towards the body but Hart avoids it.
Magnusson throws a wild body kick that Hart sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hart! But no joy.
Magnusson lands with a hook. Hart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magnusson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magnusson defending well as Hart loads up on a big left hand.
Magnusson throws a front kick that sends Hart stumbling back into the cage.
Hart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hart takes a swing at Magnusson's ribcage but misses.
Magnusson misses with a right hand
and Hart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magnusson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hart blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hart! But no joy.
A lazy left from Hart finds it's target.#T2#
Hart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marty Magnusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnusson scores with a kick to the body.
Hart throws a jab when Magnusson was well out of range.
Magnusson swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart misses with a left hand
and Magnusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hart misses with a two punch combination.
Magnusson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Magnusson delivers a nice body kick.
Magnusson delivers a nice body kick.
Hart misses with a few strikes there.
Magnusson misses the body punch
and Hart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Marty Magnusson has been cut.
Magnusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hart counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Hart moves out of range of the body kick.
Magnusson tests Hart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hart misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Magnusson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magnusson tries a body shot but Hart blocks it.
Magnusson throws a head punch that misses.
Hart misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Magnusson as the two fighters clinch.
Hart misses with some punches.
Hart cracks Magnusson with a nice body shot.
Hart prevents a body shot from Magnusson.
Hart is trying to stall.
Hart tries to throw a body punch but Magnusson avoids it by throwing Hart back against the cage.
Hart is trying to force a seperation but Magnusson has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Hart - that landed with a thud.
Hart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magnusson backwards.
Magnusson can't find room to land a body shot as Hart controls the action.
Hart stalling in the clinch but Magnusson improves position. #T4#
Magnusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnusson lands with a left to the head.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Hart has a couple of punches blocked by Magnusson.
Magnusson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnusson.
Magnusson throws a head punch that misses.
Hart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnusson tries a body shot but Hart blocks it.
Hart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Hart fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnusson.
Hart digs a right hand underneath Magnusson's ribcage. Magnusson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnusson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magnusson blocks an uppercut.
Magnusson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marty Magnusson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marty Magnusson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Magnusson slips under a jab from Hart.
Hart might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hart throws an overhand right that lands on Magnusson's shoulder, as Magnusson tries to avoid the shot.
Magnusson throws a push kick but Hart slaps the foot to one side.
Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnusson.
Magnusson throws a push kick but Hart slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Hart misses.
Magnusson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Magnusson moves into range and clinches up with Hart.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magnusson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Magnusson fails to land.
Magnusson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnusson.
Magnusson tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson prevents a body shot from Hart.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hart. #T1#
Magnusson avoiding damage.
Hart pushes Magnusson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hart swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hart is trying to maintain a safe position but Magnusson gets an underhook and turns Hart into the cage.
A short right from Magnusson on the inside.
Magnusson can't find room to land a body shot as Hart controls the action.
Magnusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnusson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hart tries to break free but Magnusson pushes him back against the cage.
Magnusson lands an uppercut.
Magnusson is pushing Hart up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magnusson.
Magnusson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart. #T2#
Hart misses with the head strike.
Hart trying to control the position but instead, Magnusson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hart into the cage.
Magnusson takes a shot to the head.
Magnusson controlling the action here for a moment.
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!
Magnusson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magnusson lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Magnusson blocking some punches.
Magnusson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hart lands a body shot.
Magnusson lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Magnusson lands a body punch.
Magnusson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hart tries to circle away but Magnusson has him pinned against the cage.
Hart blocks an uppercut.
Magnusson works on Hart's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Magnusson.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Hart blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hart lands a shot to the body.
Hart looking to slow down the pace here.
Magnusson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Magnusson avoiding damage.
Hart misses with a body punch.
Magnusson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hart can do to turn this around?#T4#
Magnusson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hart blocks an uppercut.
Hart misses with some punches.
Hart tries to throw a body punch but Magnusson avoids it by throwing Hart back against the cage.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
Magnusson misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Magnusson as the two fighters clinch.
Magnusson tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Magnusson.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Magnusson tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Magnusson back against the cage.
Hart cracks Magnusson with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hart controls his hands.
Magnusson lands a body punch.
Hart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Magnusson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marty Magnusson's cut.
That's time! Magnusson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Magnusson misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.
It seemed like Hart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Magnusson misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magnusson - that will leave a mark!
Magnusson looks to throw a body kick
and Hart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magnusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Magnusson backs off Hart throws a huge counter combo but Magnusson manages to avoid it all.
Hart moves out of range of the body kick from Magnusson.
A nice side step and Hart releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magnusson throws a body punch but Hart moves out of range. #CL#
Magnusson clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magnusson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magnusson has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Marty Magnusson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hart tries to break free but Magnusson pushes him back against the cage.
Hart has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Magnusson.
Magnusson tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Magnusson blocks an uppercut.
Magnusson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Magnusson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magnusson.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hart controls his hands.
Magnusson tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Magnusson back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magnusson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hart lands an uppercut.
Hart misses with some punches.
Hart struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnusson controls his hands.
Magnusson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Magnusson.
Hart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hart trying to control the position but instead, Magnusson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hart into the cage.
Hart prevents a body shot from Magnusson.
Magnusson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Magnusson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnusson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Magnusson blocking some punches.
A short left from Magnusson.
Hart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magnusson throws a head punch that misses.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hart has a couple of punches blocked by Magnusson.
Magnusson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
A right hand to the body from Magnusson.
Magnusson slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magnusson.
Hart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magnusson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magnusson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hart struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnusson controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magnusson. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnusson.
Magnusson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson lands a right hand.
Hart gets through Magnusson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magnusson blocks an uppercut.
Magnusson tries a body shot but Hart blocks it.
Hart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magnusson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hart lands with a left to the head.
Magnusson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hart up against the cage.
Hart wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magnusson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magnusson pushes Hart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hart can't find room to land a body shot as Magnusson controls the action.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Hart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magnusson lands a left hand.
Hart blocks an uppercut.
Magnusson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magnusson can't find room to land a body shot as Hart controls the action.
Magnusson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magnussons head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnusson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Hart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magnusson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hart has a couple of punches blocked by Magnusson.
Magnusson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magnusson prevents a body shot from Hart.
Hart tries to stall but Magnusson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hart.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hart wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marty Magnusson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hart blocks an uppercut.
Hart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Magnusson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magnusson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Magnusson!
Marty Magnusson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BKC Nutrition and Laundry [25%] logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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