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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by the scatman. Mangold has chosen Dead Prez as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
20 - 22 - 0 |
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220 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sid Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage lands a body shot.
Mangold dives in and scores a takedown into Savage's guard.
Mangold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mangold is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangold is working Savage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mangold drops back looking for a leg! Savage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savage manages to kick Mangold off! Mangold jumps back into Savage's guard.
Mangold works over Savage with some ground and pound from guard.
Mangold preventing the sweep.
Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savage seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold scoring with some ground and pound.
Savage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mangold forces his way into half guard.
Savage won't allow Mangold to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mangold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mangold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage gets full guard.
Mangold stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
Savage isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mangold stacks Savage on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mangold!
Mangold is chipping away with strikes.
Mangold misses with the ground and pound.
Mangold goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Savage has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mangold but great work by Savage.
Savage content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Savage postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mangold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is thwarting Mangold's attempts to control the position.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mangold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mangold controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mangold is not content to let Savage control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold trying to control but Savage postures up.
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savage thows a huge punch but Mangold dodges it nicely.
Mangold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mangold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savage.
Mangold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mangold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savage.
Savage prevents Mangold from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold looking for submissions off his back.
Mangold trying to control here.
Savage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mangold actively working from the bottom here.
Savage is trying to control. Mangold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savage is stalling here. Mangold is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Savage seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mangold has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mangold creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage is trying to work for a sweep but Mangold has mounted him!
Savage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Mangold dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mangold has his takedown stuffed
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mangold.
Savage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savage takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Mangold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mangold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savage somewhat.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangold shoots in for a double leg but Savage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sid Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Mangold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Savage.
It looks like Danny Mangold has been cut.
Mangold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Savage misses with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Savage misses the target.
Danny Mangold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savage shoots in and bounces Mangold off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold has his foot on Savage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savage works his way back into a safe position though.
Savage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savage pushes down on Mangold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mangold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mangold's head.
Mangold looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.
Mangold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savage lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mangold working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mangold keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Mangold wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Mangold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mangold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savage is aware though and is defending well.
Mangold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mangold's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savage trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
Savage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mangold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangold controls Savage momentarily but Savage frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Savage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Savage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mangold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savage tries to avoid it but Mangold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savage to the ground. Savage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savage moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold defending well as Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Savage closes the distance and clinches up with Mangold, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes Mangold against the cage but Mangold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mangold misses with a takedown attempt - Savage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savage takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
Savage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold can't do much from the bottom here.
Mangold manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mangold stops Savage from getting back to his feet.
Mangold 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.
Savage is trying to control but can't.
Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mangold pulls his head out easily.
Savage actively working from the bottom here.
Mangold thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mangold wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mangold throwing strikes but missing.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Mangold from controlling successfully.
Savage trying to control the position.
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mangold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mangold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mangold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mangold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mangold landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mangold lands a couple of digs.
Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mangold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mangold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Danny Mangold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mangold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to control but Mangold 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!
Savage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mangold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Savage passes into half guard.
Mangold is pressing down on Savage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Savage!
A relieved looking Sid Savage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Danny Mangold stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have fallen this once, but I promise to pick myself up again. I will never ever disappoint the millions of my fans again. The road to success is long, but I am a fighter, and I will persevere. '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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