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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Randlecan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Devon Randlecan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Mann!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randlecan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randlecan lands a two punch combo.
It looks like John Mann has been cut.
Randlecan throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Randlecan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randlecan somewhat.
Mann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mann doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Randlecan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Randlecan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randlecan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mann wants to stand and escape but Randlecan is having none of it.
Randlecan throwing strikes from guard but Mann blocks nicely.
Mann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mann is pulling down on Randlecan's head. It's preventing any offense from Randlecan, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randlecan postures up.
Randlecan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randlecan throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease.
Randlecan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mann.
Randlecan tries for a takedown but Mann circles away easily
and Mann counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Randlecan!
Mann throws some wild stikes that Randlecan manages to avoid easily.
Mann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Randlecan is looking to escape.
Randlecan wants to control but Mann is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan regains half guard.
Randlecan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mann's back!
Mann just trying to survive but Randlecan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mann finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Randlecan punching from mount but Mann doing a good job of avoiding damage.
A nice elbow there by Randlecan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Randlecan.
Mann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Randlecan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mann because Randlecan loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan tries to control but Mann wriggling away.
Randlecan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mann tries to hold on but Randlecan pushes him away.
Randlecan landing shots from mount.
Mann tries to reverse the position but Randlecan maintains control.
Mann is bucking up trying to escape but Randlecan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Randlecan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mann is looking to escape.
Mann tries to reverse the position but Randlecan maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Randlecan.
Randlecan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann can't escape the position.
Mann wants to control but Randlecan is having none of it.
Mann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Randlecan wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
Mann takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Randlecan prevents Mann from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randlecan unloading with bombs!
Randlecan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Randlecan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Mann's cut.
That's time! Randlecan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Randlecan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Randlecan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Randlecan's guard.
Mann thows a big elbow that misses.
Randlecan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Devon Randlecan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randlecan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Randlecan pulls Mann in close to prevent any damage.
Randlecan is looking to stand up but Mann isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mann has his takedown stuffed
and Randlecan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Randlecan is looking to clinch but Mann is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Randlecan. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt
and Randlecan counters by moving into the clinch.
Devon Randlecan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mann.
Mann is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Randlecan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Randlecan.
A short left from Randlecan.
Mann prevents the takedown attempt.
Randlecan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mann regains guard immediately.
Randlecan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Randlecan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randlecan postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
Mann wants to sweep here but Randlecan controlling him for the moment.
Randlecan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Mann working a defensive guard here.
Randlecan landing some decent shots from guard.
Randlecan chips away with some ground and pound.
Randlecan wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann wants to sweep here but Randlecan controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan throwing strikes but missing.
Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randlecan manages to get himself to full guard.
Randlecan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Randlecan tries to get out of the position.
Randlecan pulls Mann in close to prevent any damage.
Mann trying to control but Randlecan is working from the bottom.
Randlecan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Randlecan is retaining full guard.
Mann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Randlecan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann prevents Randlecan from getting back to his feet.
Randlecan wriggles free and stands up.
Randlecan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Devon Randlecan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Mann's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Randlecan.
Mann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Randlecan scoring with punches and elbows.
Mann is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Randlecan off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mann's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mann thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mann throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Randlecan!
Randlecan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Randlecan avoids the strikes from Mann.
Randlecan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Randlecan is really stuck here.
Mann is trying to stick to Randlecan's back but Randlecan is turning into Mann. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mann's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Randlecan.
Randlecan throws and elbow that misses. Mann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randlecan's guard. Nice move by Mann!
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randlecan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randlecan is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Randlecan scores with a nice right hand.
Mann with a poor takedown
and Randlecan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mann is looking for a sweep. Randlecan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Randlecan connects with a nice short shot to Mann's temple.
Mann gets back to full guard.
Mann wants to sweep here but Randlecan controlling him for the moment.
Devon Randlecan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mann being controlled here, momentarily.
Randlecan wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Randlecan thows a big elbow that misses.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randlecan is one step ahead there.
Randlecan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randlecan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Randlecan trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Randlecan landing some decent shots from guard.
Randlecan is looking to work some ground and pound but Mann has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randlecan has managed to clinch.
Mann gets underhooks to prevent Randlecan's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Randlecan.
Randlecan lands with a short shot to the head.
Randlecan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
John Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mann goes for a takedown attempt but Randlecan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Randlecan as Mann shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Randlecan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Randlecan 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Randlecan!
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energy
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