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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Gaff's Eulogy by Andrew Bayer. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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182 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denver Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Washington.
Tuilagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denver Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuilagi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tuilagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Tuilagi avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington throws the left hand but Tuilagi avoids the punch easily.
Tuilagi avoids the body shot from Washington.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuilagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Tuilagi moves out of range easily.
Tuilagi slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tuilagi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuilagi.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuilagi.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuilagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Washington lands with a right hand.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuilagi is just out of range.
Denver Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington throws a jab when Tuilagi was well out of range.
Washington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tuilagi's hands.
Washington thows a body shot but no joy.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a hook but Tuilagi avoids it easily.
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Tuilagi saw that one coming.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at ROCK-A-FELLA FIGHT CLUB that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Washington moves out of range as Tuilagi throws a body kick.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Washington finds it's way round the side to connect with Tuilagi's head.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Tuilagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuilagi moves away from the strike by Washington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Tuilagi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tuilagi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Tuilagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuilagi throws out a leg kick but Washington moves out of range and Tuilagi only half commits.
Tuilagi blocks a jab.
Tuilagi slips a straight right by Washington.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Tuilagi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Washington throws an off balance right hand
and Tuilagi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Washington wants to sweep here but Tuilagi controlling him for the moment.
Tuilagi is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Tuilagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Tuilagi trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Denver Washington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuilagi throws out the jab.
Denver Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Tuilagi.
Washington cracks Tuilagi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Washington connects with a body shot.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Tuilagi is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tuilagi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tuilagi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tuilagi postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Tuilagi trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Tuilagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tuilagi throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Tuilagi won't allow Washington to sweep him here.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tuilagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tuilagi works over Washington with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuilagi cracks Washington with a solid left hand.
Tuilagi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tuilagi landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tuilagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Tuilagi preventing the sweep.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Washington manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tuilagi wants to stall.
Tuilagi tries to break the clinch but Washington is controlling the position.
Tuilagi looking to stall.
Tuilagi breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a jab to Tuilagi's midsection.
Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tuilagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tuilagi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Washington to the mat! Washington manages to get full guard.
Manu Tuilagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuilagi chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington is looking to stand up but Tuilagi isn't so interested in that idea.
Tuilagi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuilagi throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuilagi has gone for a leg lock! Washington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tuilagi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Tuilagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuilagi defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tuilagi misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Washington throws an off balance right hand
and Tuilagi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Washington's guard now.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tuilagi looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Washington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tuilagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuilagi, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tuilagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tuilagi trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Tuilagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tuilagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Tuilagi keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Tuilagi trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Denver Washington just wasn't active enough.
Washington blocks a head kick by Tuilagi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Tuilagi's head but Tuilagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington jabs Tuilagi right on the nose. Tuilagi blinks but takes it well.
Washington throws out a powerful jab.
Washington misses with the combination.
Washington with a jab.
Washington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuilagi throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Tuilagi looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Washington leaves Tuilagi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Denver Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Tuilagi.
A left lands for Washington.
Washington checks a leg kick nicely.
Tuilagi shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Tuilagi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Washington's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi postures up.
Tuilagi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington being controlled here, momentarily.
Tuilagi landing with the ground and pound.
Tuilagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuilagi throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Tuilagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tuilagi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Tuilagi!
Manu Tuilagi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Jazzify for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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