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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estong Kripwalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Estong Kripwalk enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerry Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Estong Kripwalk!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kripwalk fails with the takedown
so Mann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kripwalk pushes Mann off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kripwalk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Mann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mann stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kripwalk closes the distance and clinches.
Kripwalk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kripwalk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kripwalk is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kripwalk working a defensive guard here.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Kripwalk's brow.
Mann wants to stand but Kripwalk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kripwalk has control of Mann's left arm, preventing Mann from doing any damage.
Mann wants to stand but Kripwalk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kripwalk, up you get!
Kripwalk fails to land the takedown.
Gerry Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Estong Kripwalk.
Nice takedown defense from Kripwalk. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
Kripwalk looks to land a body kick but Mann moved away.
Kripwalk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kripwalk has closed the distance and engaged Mann in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kripwalk gets control of Mann's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kripwalk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kripwalk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mann wants to stand but Kripwalk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kripwalk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mann is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kripwalk wants a takedown.
Mann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mann stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann prevents the takedown attempt.
Kripwalk wants a takedown.
Kripwalk looks winded!
Mann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kripwalk is keeping busy.
Kripwalk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kripwalk thows a body shot but no joy.
Kripwalk drives through and clinches with Mann against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Mann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kripwalk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mann counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kripwalk's guard now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kripwalk is proving hard to escape from.
Kripwalk working for a triangle but Mann defends it easily.
Mann decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kripwalk, up you get!
Mann clinches.
Mann prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kripwalk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gerry Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Estong Kripwalk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann trying to stall but Kripwalk improves his position.
Kripwalk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kripwalk is trying to drag Mann to the mat but Mann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kripwalk is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kripwalk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mann to keep the fight standing.
Mann could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mann prevents Kripwalk from breaking the clinch.
Mann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kripwalk tries to pull guard but Mann won't allow it.
Kripwalk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Estong Kripwalk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kripwalk lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a right hand that Kripwalk ducks under and follows up with a left that Kripwalk also avoids with ease.
Kripwalk moves into the clinch.
Mann tightens his grip and picks Kripwalk up, before dumping him to the ground. Kripwalk manages to land in guard.
Mann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kripwalk's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kripwalk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kripwalk wants to stand but Mann is controlling the position.
Kripwalk is breathing heavily.
Mann stands and steps away. Kripwalk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kripwalk.
Kripwalk has his takedown stuffed
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
Mann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kripwalk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mann's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kripwalk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Mann dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kripwalk shoots in but no luck this time.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kripwalk shoots for a double leg takedown but Mann sprawls well. He's pushed Kripwalk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kripwalk looks for a takedown but Mann sprawls well.
Gerry Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Estong Kripwalk.
Mann throws out a loose jab but Kripwalk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kripwalk wants to slow Mann down by chopping away at his legs.
Kripwalk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kripwalk counters with a good low kick that Mann was not able to check.
Kripwalk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kripwalk misses with a head kick.
Mann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kripwalk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kripwalk keeps the fight on the outside.
Kripwalk tries for a takedown but Mann circles away easily
and Mann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mann is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kripwalk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mann.
Mann tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kripwalk is defending against the submission attempts here by Mann.
Mann is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kripwalk still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kripwalk has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kripwalk trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kripwalk misses with the combination.
Kripwalk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kripwalk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kripwalk shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense.
Kripwalk takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kripwalk is working for takedown but Mann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerry Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mann, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Mann!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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