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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mel Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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287 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
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260 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Ives!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Mel Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef rushes Ives and presses him up against the cage.
Ives's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ives throws a body punch but Manhoef moves out of range.
Ives misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Ives tenderised Manhoef's leg. Manhoef is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manhoef has Ives up against the cage in a clinch.
Ives pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ives throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manhoef counters with a body kick.
Ives missing with a left hand there. Manhoef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manhoef blocks a jab.
Ives blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Ives lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ives throws the left hand but Manhoef avoids the punch easily.
Manhoef misses with a kick to the body
and Ives counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Big Mel Manhoef has been cut.
Ives throws a right hand that misses
and Manhoef counters with a good low kick that Ives was not able to check.
Manhoef rushes Ives and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manhoef with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ives is trying to break free.
Ives misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manhoef.
Ives misses with some punches.
Manhoef with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manhoef tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ives misses with a punch on the inside.
Ives softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ives wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manhoef tries to land a knee to the head but Ives blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ives blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhoef using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ives has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manhoef tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ives avoids it.
Ives is trying to break the clinch but Manhoef is controlling him.
Manhoef prevents Ives from breaking the clinch.
Manhoef missing with knees to the body.
Manhoef throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ives blocks it with crossed arms.
Ives escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manhoef is looking to clinch.
Ives swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manhoef.
Ives lands a jab to Manhoef's midsection.
Ives throws an overhand right that lands on Manhoef's shoulder, as Manhoef tries to avoid the shot.
Ives circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ives counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives throws a wild body kick that Manhoef sees coming a mile off.
Manhoef tries to clinch up but Ives circles away and keeps his distance.
Ives scores with a jab to the body.
Ives punishes Manhoef's body with a nice straight punch.
Manhoef misses with a head kick.
Ives throws a looping overhand right but Manhoef ducks down to avoid it.
Manhoef moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manhoef moves away.
Ives pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manhoef is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ives throws a leg kick but Manhoef moved away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ives!
Manhoef looks gassed!
Ives circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ives.
Ives connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ives dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Mel Manhoef's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ives throws an overhand right that lands on Manhoef's shoulder, as Manhoef tries to avoid the shot.
Manhoef wants to clinch up but Ives keeps it at a distance.
Ives instigates a clinch.
Manhoef tries to land knees in the clinch but Ives avoids the damage to the body.
Ives leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ives throws a punch but it's blocked by Manhoef.
Manhoef with a knee to the head.
Ives's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
Manhoef keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ives.
Ives dips to his left and cracks Manhoef with an uppercut!
Big Mel Manhoef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ives throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ives lands a really nice looking cross but Manhoef seems unphased.
Ives misses the jab.
Manhoef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ives.
Ives buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
A thudding body kick lands there by Manhoef!
Manhoef moves out of range as Ives throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manhoef moves away.
Ives jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ives waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manhoef.
Manhoef rushes Ives and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhoef using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ives has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manhoef is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ives is defending well for now.
Ives breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhoef clinches up with Ives and pushes him back against the cage.
Manhoef landing knees to the head.
Ives lands a shoulder strike.
Manhoef is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ives is defending well for now.
A short left from Ives.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.
Manhoef misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Big Mel Manhoef's cut even more.
Manhoef with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manhoef throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ives manages to break the clinch.
Ives misses with an uppercut
and Manhoef counters with a head kick.
A low kick from Ives misses
and Manhoef counters with a head kick. That will keep Ives thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ives fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manhoef.
Johnny Ives is winning the standup battle so far.
Ives throws a hook but Manhoef avoids it easily.
Ives looks to score with a jab to the body but Manhoef is just out of range.
Ives throws a sloppy body shot
and Manhoef counters with a good low kick that Ives was not able to check.
Ives blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manhoef goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ives scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manhoef in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ives misses with a body shot.
Ives forces Manhoef back against the cage and clinches.
Manhoef landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoef with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ives lands an uppercut.
Ives wants to get back to striking at distance but Manhoef won't allow it.
Ives tries to break free but Manhoef pushes him back against the cage.
Manhoef misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ives dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Mel Manhoef's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Manhoef finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manhoef moves away from the strike by Ives.
Ives throws a lazy uppercut
and Manhoef counters with a head kick. That will keep Ives thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Manhoef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ives swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch! Ives slams his shin into Manhoef's torso.
Nice defenses there by Manhoef.
Ives throws a body punch but Manhoef moves out of range.
Manhoef takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ives bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manhoef's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ives counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ives lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manhoef doesn't manage to clinch there - Ives circles away.
Ives lands a nice hook to Manhoef's body. Manhoef takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manhoef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ives manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ives throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ives slips a straight right by Manhoef.
Ives blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Big Mel Manhoef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ives darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ives lands a body shot.
Ives misses with a wild body shot.
Manhoef throws a solid leg kick but Ives takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manhoef.
Manhoef misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manhoef lands with a kick to the temple. Ives shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick
and Ives counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives scores with a leg kick.
Ives fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manhoef manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Manhoef throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manhoef takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ives with a jab.
The cut above Big Mel Manhoef's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Manhoef ducks under a wild hook from Ives.
Ives throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manhoef throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to clinch up but Ives circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Ives.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ives throws a body punch but Manhoef moves out of range.
Manhoef slips a straight right by Ives.
Ives avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ives swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnny Ives is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Ives closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Ives showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ives, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Ives!
Johnny Ives seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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