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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sliski Stiw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murphy MacManus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sliski Stiw!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus tries a head kick but it misses.
Stiw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacManus sprawls well. MacManus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stiw gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Stiw blocks the leg kick.
No luck for Stiw with that takedown attempt.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
MacManus is looking to clinch but Stiw is avoiding it.
MacManus misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
MacManus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacManus misses with a two punch combination.
MacManus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacManus swinging wildly here.
MacManus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to clinch up but Stiw keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Stiw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stiw has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sliski Stiw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to clinch but Stiw slips to the side
and Stiw counters with a takedown into side control.
Stiw working the head with strikes.
Stiw throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Stiw crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiw trying to control the action but MacManus is working from the bottom.
Stiw throwing strikes but MacManus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stiw can do anything to dispel that myth.
MacManus working away.
Stiw throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stiw wants to control but MacManus postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiw strikes from the bottom but MacManus takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Stiw tries to reverse the position but MacManus maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stiw tries to hold on but MacManus postures up.
Stiw wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sliski Stiw dominated that round.
That's time! MacManus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stiw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacManus finds it's way round the side to connect with Stiw's head.
MacManus tries to bum rush Stiw with a series of wild strikes but Stiw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacManus tries to clinch
and Stiw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in MacManus's guard now.
Stiw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stiw throws an elbow that misses. MacManus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stiw's guard. Nice move by MacManus!
Stiw thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stiw will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stiw looking to control.
Stiw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiw throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stiw trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
MacManus wants to control from the top but Stiw keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Murphy MacManus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
MacManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stiw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stiw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus throws a low kick, looking for Stiw's leg but Stiw calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stiw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stiw.
Stiw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stiw working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacManus's head.
Stiw cracks MacManus with a solid left hand.
MacManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacManus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stiw on the ground.
Stiw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stiw with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stiw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stiw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacManus's head.
Stiw lands a couple of elbows.
MacManus 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.
Stiw throws a big elbow that misses.
Stiw seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stiw throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacManus has his hands on Stiw's head, controlling the position.
Stiw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stiw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stiw throws a big elbow that misses.
Stiw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sliski Stiw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - MacManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stiw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Stiw circles away.
MacManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus moves in looking to clinch but Stiw pushes him off.
MacManus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stiw is looking to work some ground and pound but MacManus has wrist control.
Sliski Stiw has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stiw stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
MacManus has momentary wrist control but Stiw slips an elbow through the middle.
Stiw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stiw is working MacManus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stiw lands a couple of elbows.
Stiw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stiw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiw throwing strikes but missing.
Stiw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stiw throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stiw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacManus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stiw wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
Stiw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacManus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stiw throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
Stiw is looking to work some ground and pound but MacManus has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stiw wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
Stiw scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stiw throwing strikes but missing.
Stiw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiw.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiw.
Stiw postures up in MacManus's guard and throws a big left but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stiw controls the pace.
Stiw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stiw is stalling in the full guard.
Stiw postures up in MacManus's guard and throws a big left but MacManus blocks it.
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Stiw from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stiw slips a jab from MacManus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sliski Stiw really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacManus moves into the clinch.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the head but Stiw blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacManus prevents the takedown attempt.
MacManus gets underhooks to prevent Stiw's takedown attempt.
MacManus gets underhooks to prevent Stiw's takedown attempt.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sliski Stiw.
Stiw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacManus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacManus looks to clinch
and Stiw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stiw with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Stiw from controlling successfully.
MacManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stiw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiw.
Stiw throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
Stiw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacManus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stiw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiw.
Stiw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stiw trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiw.
Stiw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stiw wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
MacManus trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Murphy MacManus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stiw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stiw gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus parries the strikes from Stiw easily there. Stiw is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable MacManus to escape.
Stiw working the ground and pound.
MacManus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stiw lands a nice forearm strike.
Stiw throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stiw is chipping away with strikes.
MacManus defending against the ground and pound.
Stiw lands a decent elbow from side control.
MacManus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stiw scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacManus to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiw fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to control but Stiw postures up.
Stiw tries to advance to mount but can't.
MacManus tries to buck Stiw off but Stiw is having none of it.
Stiw connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused MacManus some visible discomfort.
Stiw working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stiw in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stiw lands some shots froms side control.
Stiw lands a few punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Stiw.
Stiw wants to control but MacManus is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sliski Stiw dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stiw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
Murphy MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stiw shoots in and gets a takedown into MacManus's guard.
Stiw lands a couple of digs.
Stiw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stiw wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus looking to control.
Stiw preventing the sweep.
Stiw throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
Stiw wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacManus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stiw is one step ahead there.
MacManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stiw connects with a couple of short punches.
MacManus has momentary wrist control but Stiw slips an elbow through the middle.
Stiw is looking to work some ground and pound but MacManus has wrist control.
MacManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stiw scoring with some ground and pound.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiw.
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!
Stiw content to stall in guard here.
Stiw wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stiw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stiw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stiw postures up and lands a big shot to MacManus's brow.
Stiw lands a couple of elbows.
Stiw postures up.
Stiw chips away with some ground and pound.
Stiw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiw throws an elbow that misses. MacManus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stiw's guard. Nice move by MacManus!
Stiw trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Murphy MacManus just wasn't active enough.
MacManus tries to bum rush Stiw with a series of wild strikes but Stiw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stiw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sliski Stiw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stiw blocks a head kick by MacManus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sliski Stiw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stiw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sliski Stiw!
Sliski Stiw is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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