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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangold comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Prez "Be Healthy". Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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194 cm
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216 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adis Djurdjevic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangold throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Djurdjevic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangold connects with a body shot that sends Djurdjevic's belly button to the back.
Djurdjevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangold.
Mangold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mangold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mangold.
Djurdjevic throws a right hand that Mangold ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangold also avoids with ease.
Djurdjevic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Djurdjevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Djurdjevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangold.
Djurdjevic throws a series of punches but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold throws a body punch but Djurdjevic moves out of range.
Djurdjevic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Mangold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold lands a nice looking body kick.
Djurdjevic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mangold!
Djurdjevic checks a low kick from Mangold.
Adis Djurdjevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangold misses with a kick to the body.
Mangold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Djurdjevic lands with a nice body kick.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Djurdjevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Djurdjevic throws a push kick but Mangold slaps the foot to one side.
Mangold misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Djurdjevic is predictable there
and Mangold counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djurdjevic checks a low kick from Mangold.
Good work by Mangold as he checks the leg kick.
Djurdjevic tries to clinch up but Mangold circles away and keeps his distance.
Mangold moves forwards but Djurdjevic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Djurdjevic misses.
Djurdjevic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Mangold finds it's way through Djurdjevic's defenses.
Mangold lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left and a right from Djurdjevic both land. Nice combination.
Djurdjevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mangold moves out of range as Djurdjevic strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold blocks a leg kick.
Adis Djurdjevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold throws a hook but Djurdjevic avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Mangold.
Mangold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Djurdjevic circles away quickly and effectively.
Djurdjevic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mangold is looking to slow Djurdjevic down with leg kicks.
Djurdjevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Djurdjevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Mangold tenderised Djurdjevic's leg. Djurdjevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by Djurdjevic as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mangold. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic misses with a body shot.
Mangold looks to land a body kick but Djurdjevic moved away.
Djurdjevic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mangold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Djurdjevic connects with a crisp jab.
Djurdjevic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Djurdjevic avoids the head kick by Mangold.
Djurdjevic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mangold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Djurdjevic.
A good leg kick by Djurdjevic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Mangold will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Djurdjevic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Djurdjevic dodges the punch combination from Mangold.
Nice cross by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic misses the shot to the body.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick but Mangold moves out of range.
Adis Djurdjevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangold defending well as Djurdjevic loads up on a big left hand.
Mangold 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.
Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Djurdjevic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mangold moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mangold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Djurdjevic manages to avoid it.
Mangold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Djurdjevic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Djurdjevic takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Mangold misses with a body kick.
Djurdjevic lands a nice hook to Mangold's body. Mangold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Djurdjevic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Djurdjevic does no damage.
Djurdjevic works the jab nicely.
Djurdjevic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Mangold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Djurdjevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic thows a leg kick but Mangold checks it
and Mangold counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangold is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic blocks a head kick by Mangold.
Mangold throws a front kick aimed at Djurdjevic's knee but Djurdjevic avoids it well.
Djurdjevic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Djurdjevic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That kick from Djurdjevic tenderised Mangold's leg. Mangold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mangold misses with a leg kick
and Djurdjevic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Djurdjevic is working Mangold over against the cage.
Djurdjevic misses with a body punch.
Mangold is trying to break the clinch but Djurdjevic has him pressed against the cage.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Djurdjevic controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mangold controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangold.
Djurdjevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djurdjevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow.
Djurdjevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Djurdjevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
A short right from Djurdjevic on the inside.
Mangold is working Djurdjevic over against the cage.
Mangold lands with a light punch inside.
Djurdjevic lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Danny Mangold has been cut.
Mangold tries a body shot but Djurdjevic blocks it.
Djurdjevic prevents Mangold from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
Mangold blocks a body shot from Djurdjevic.
Mangold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Djurdjevic tries to work over Mangold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Djurdjevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
Mangold misses with the head strike.
Mangold is trying to stall.
Djurdjevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mangold controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mangold blocks a body shot from Djurdjevic.
Mangold tries to work over Djurdjevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Djurdjevic backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Djurdjevic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Djurdjevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mangold tries to land a front kick but Djurdjevic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Djurdjevic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Djurdjevic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Djurdjevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
Djurdjevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangold lands a front kick.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djurdjevic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters circling a little - Djurdjevic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Djurdjevic.
Mangold blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Mangold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mangold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Djurdjevic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold stalks Djurdjevic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Djurdjevic's face. Djurdjevic staggers backwards, shaken.
Mangold moves out of range as Djurdjevic strikes.
Djurdjevic throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
Mangold moves out of range of the leg kick from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic lands a jab.
Djurdjevic takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Djurdjevic misses with a body shot.
Djurdjevic misses with a jab to the body
and Mangold counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mangold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mangold walks into a straight right hand from Djurdjevic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Djurdjevic ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Djurdjevic moves out of range as Mangold throws a body kick.
Djurdjevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
Mangold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mangold tries to land a front kick but Djurdjevic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mangold throws a wild body kick that Djurdjevic sees coming a mile off.
Djurdjevic misses with a low kick.
Mangold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Djurdjevic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Djurdjevic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Djurdjevic is out of range and Mangold settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Mangold.
Mangold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick but Mangold moves out of range.
Djurdjevic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Djurdjevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Djurdjevic throws a body kick that misses
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Mangold as he checks the leg kick.
A left and a right from Djurdjevic both land. Nice combination.
Djurdjevic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Djurdjevic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Djurdjevic misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Djurdjevic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mangold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Djurdjevic avoids the head kick by Mangold.
Mangold scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Djurdjevic tries to bum rush Mangold with a series of wild strikes but Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Djurdjevic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Djurdjevic throws a jab when Mangold was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Djurdjevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Mangold.
Mangold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Adis Djurdjevic just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mangold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Mangold does no damage.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Djurdjevic swinging wildly here.
Mangold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Djurdjevic lands a nice looking body shot.
Mangold swings widly with a right hand
and Djurdjevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold connects with a nice looking jab.
Mangold dodges the punch combination from Djurdjevic.
Mangold dives in and scores a takedown into Djurdjevic's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mangold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mangold trying to control the position from guard on top but Djurdjevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangold scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mangold connects with a couple of short punches.
Mangold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangold throwing strikes from guard but Djurdjevic blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold distracts Djurdjevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mangold trying to control but Djurdjevic is working from the bottom.
Djurdjevic being controlled here, momentarily.
Djurdjevic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mangold content to stall in guard here.
Djurdjevic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Djurdjevic looking to control.
Mangold wants to pass the guard but Djurdjevic is keeping the position.
Mangold postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Djurdjevic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Djurdjevic takes one to the side of the head.
Mangold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangold cracks Djurdjevic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangold misses with a double jab.
Djurdjevic wants to clinch up but Mangold keeps it at a distance.
Djurdjevic drops his hands momentarily and Mangold takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Djurdjevic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mangold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Djurdjevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with an inside leg kick.
Djurdjevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Mangold throws a head kick that misses
and Djurdjevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Djurdjevic throws a right hand that misses
so Mangold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Djurdjevic controls Mangold momentarily but Mangold frees himself.
Djurdjevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mangold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Djurdjevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mangold.
Djurdjevic trying to control the position.
Djurdjevic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mangold!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Mangold had his way with Adis Djurdjevic in that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Djurdjevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Djurdjevic.
Mangold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Mangold.
Mangold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Djurdjevic swivels and escapes.
Djurdjevic lands with an overhand left.
Djurdjevic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Djurdjevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Djurdjevic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic misses with a straight left.
Djurdjevic throws a leg kick but Mangold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck for Mangold with that takedown attempt.
Mangold misses with a head kick.
Mangold moves out of range as Djurdjevic strikes.
Mangold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mangold thows a body shot but no joy.
Djurdjevic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Djurdjevic throws a leg kick but Mangold checks it.
Djurdjevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangold. That did some damage!
Djurdjevic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangold.
An inside leg kick lands from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic needs to keep his hands up - Mangold had a free shot at his head there.
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Djurdjevic checks a low kick from Mangold.
Djurdjevic lands a nice hook to Mangold's body. Mangold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Mangold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mangold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Djurdjevic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic misses with a body kick.
Mangold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mangold cracks Djurdjevic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Mangold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic scores with a shot to the body.
Djurdjevic checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Mangold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Djurdjevic lands with an overhand left.
Djurdjevic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Djurdjevic. Djurdjevic obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic is looking to land body kicks.
Djurdjevic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Djurdjevic connects with a leg kick. Mangold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Djurdjevic throws a leg kick but Mangold checks it.
Mangold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mangold throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Djurdjevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Djurdjevic has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Djurdjevic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses.
Mangold throws the kick towards the body but Djurdjevic avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adis Djurdjevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Djurdjevic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Danny Mangold retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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