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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Oak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melvin Manhoef has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robert Oak's chin.
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189 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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200 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Oak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef thows a body shot but no joy.
Manhoef throws a leg kick but Oak moved away.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoef is looking to score with low kicks.
Oak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manhoef swivels and escapes.
Manhoef thuds his right hand into Oak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oak avoids a kick to the body.
Oak tries to clinch but Manhoef moves out of range.
Oak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oak shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Oak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef throws a lazy uppercut
and Oak counters with a takedown into side control.
Manhoef is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Oak is controlling him well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oak working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Oak cracks Manhoef with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Manhoef tries to buck Oak off but Oak is having none of it.
Oak cracks Manhoef with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manhoef, who protects the arm well.
Manhoef is looking to reverse the position.
Oak working the head with strikes.
Oak wants to control but Manhoef is keeping him busy.
Oak cracks Manhoef with a big elbow.
Manhoef wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Manhoef tries to bench press Oak off him but Oak keeps the position.
Oak swings around for an armbar but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oak's guard.
Manhoef tries to free his leg and advance position but Oak is retaining full guard.
Oak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oak has his hands on Manhoef's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oak being controlled here, momentarily.
Oak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manhoef stuffs the takedown attempt from Oak. Oak gets slowly back to his feet.
Oak shoots for a double leg takedown but Manhoef sprawls well. He's pushed Oak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good leg kick by Manhoef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick.
Manhoef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oak.
Oak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manhoef.
Manhoef swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oak wants to clinch.
Oak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manhoef is fending him off so far but Oak persists. Nope, Manhoef circles away and we're back to standing.
Manhoef lands with a slapping head kick.
Manhoef lands a nice looking body kick.
Oak moves in looking to clinch but Manhoef pushes him off.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oak walks into a straight right hand from Manhoef.
Oak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manhoef but Manhoef pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manhoef ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manhoef throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Manhoef.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manhoef - that will leave a mark!
Oak is breathing heavily.
Oak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manhoef throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef works over Oak's head and body with a nice combination.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and Oak moves out of range easily.
Oak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manhoef paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manhoef fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manhoef moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manhoef tries to score with a low kick but Oak moves his leg out of the way.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manhoef throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oak gets a double leg takedown into Manhoef's guard.
Oak postures up in Manhoef's guard and throws a big left but Manhoef blocks it.
Oak preventing the sweep.
Oak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manhoef's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoef has a closed guard, preventing Oak from standing up.
Oak is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Manhoef avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oak connects with a couple of short punches.
Robert Oak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manhoef is adopting a defensive guard.
Oak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manhoef really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oak forces his way into half guard.
Manhoef is trying to control but can't.
Manhoef has hold of Oak's hands but Oak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Manhoef blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oak.
Manhoef is pressing down on Oak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oak prevents Manhoef from getting back to his feet.
Oak pushes down on Manhoef's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manhoef tries to roll over but Oak keeps him under control.
Manhoef pushes Oak off looking to stand but Oak dives back in and keeps control.
Oak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manhoef is just riding it out for now. Oak eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oak is looking for a kimura here.
Oak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manhoef trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oak seems to be working for a kimura but Manhoef defends the submission attempt.
Oak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oak is trying to control. Manhoef wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manhoef avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oak.
Manhoef is in trouble now - Oak has advanced to mount!
Manhoef tries to reverse the position but Oak maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Oak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhoef manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oak decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef scores with a sloppy right hand. Oak should have avoided that one.
Manhoef punishes Oak's body with a nice straight punch.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manhoef slaps away a takedown attempt from Oak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oak needs to keep his hands up - Manhoef had a free shot at his head there.
Oak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Manhoef. Oak shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
Manhoef throws a nice looking combination but Oak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oak avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Oak dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Manhoef throws out a leg kick but Oak moves out of range and Manhoef only half commits.
A punch combination from Manhoef misses.
Oak tries to clinch but Manhoef is having none of it.
Oak shoots in and drives through. Manhoef sprawls well.
Manhoef lands a jab to the nose.
Oak doesn't manage to clinch there - Manhoef circles away.
Oak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manhoef sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oak somewhat.
Oak tries to clinch but Manhoef is having none of it.
Oak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
Manhoef lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manhoef darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manhoef changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oak shoots for a double leg takedown but Manhoef sprawls well. He's pushed Oak'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 Robert Oak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oak fails with a takedown attempt.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manhoef lunges at Oak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oak's hand.
Manhoef throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manhoef looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manhoef's waist but Manhoef gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oak off to one side.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws the kick towards the body but Oak avoids it.
Manhoef connects with a nice looking jab.
Oak slips under a jab from Manhoef.
Manhoef ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oak moves away.
Oak misses with a wild combination.
Manhoef throws a right hand that misses
and Oak moves into the clinch.
Oak has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Manhoef clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhoef looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Manhoef wants to get back to his feet.
Oak working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oak looking for the choke but no joy.
Manhoef is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oak is looking for the choke from the back position but Manhoef is controlling his hands well.
Oak avoiding Manhoef 's attempts to control his hands.
Oak has managed to slip his arm under Manhoef's chin. This could be all over... yep, Manhoef is tapping out! Submission win for Oak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Oak!
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