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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zedd Jebb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Mangreg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangreg has chosen Livin' on a Prayer as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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197 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Good kicks
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zedd Jebb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Mangreg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangreg works Jebb's body with a nice hook.
Jebb with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jebb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jebb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangreg.
Mangreg misses with a straight right.
Mangreg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jebb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy body kick from Mangreg
and Jebb decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mangreg's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jebb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jebb being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jebb throws a big elbow that misses.
Jebb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jebb with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jebb is working Mangreg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jebb trying to control but Mangreg is working from the bottom.
Jebb is looking to work some ground and pound but Mangreg has wrist control.
Mangreg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jebb.
Jebb controlling from the top position.
Mangreg keeping moving, preventing Jebb from controlling successfully.
Jebb is really struggling to control Mangreg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jebb won't allow Mangreg to sweep him here.
Jebb trying to control but Mangreg is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jebb misses with a two punch combination.
Jebb misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Mangreg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jebb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mangreg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jebb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mangreg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jebb shoots in for a takedown but Mangreg shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zedd Jebb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jebb cracks a nice hook into Mangreg's ribs.
A head kick by Jebb misses
and Jebb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jebb feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mangreg has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jebb has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jebb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangreg.
Mangreg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jebb's face.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jebb throws an elbow but misses.
Jebb unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jebb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangreg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jebb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jebb missing with knees to the body.
Jebb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mangreg is defending well for now.
Jebb trying to land knees to the body.
Jebb tries to throw a body punch but Mangreg avoids it by throwing Jebb back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mangreg avoids it.
Mangreg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jebb blocks it with crossed arms.
Jebb lands a nice uppercut.
Mangreg lands a knee to the head.
Mangreg stalling in the clinch but Jebb improves position.
Jebb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mangreg.
Mangreg lands a damaging elbow.
Mangreg is trying to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mangreg obliges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jebb as the two fighters clinch.
Mangreg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mangreg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but Jebb blocks it.
Jebb missing with knees to the body.
Mangreg managing to block the knees to the body from Jebb.
Jebb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mangreg avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Mangreg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mangreg moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick by Jebb misses
and Mangreg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donk. Mangreg catches Jebb right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Mangreg.
Jebb ducks under a wild hook from Mangreg.
A clash of legs there as Mangreg blocks the low kick.
Mangreg was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jebb scores with a nice strike.
Nice straight punches there by Mangreg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mangreg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangreg throws an overhand right that lands on Jebb's shoulder, as Jebb tries to avoid the shot.
Mangreg looks to throw the jab but Jebb is out of range.
Jebb avoids the head kick by Mangreg.
Jebb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harry Mangreg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jebb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mangreg loads up on a big right hand but Jebb slips the punch.
Mangreg scores with a nice strike.
Jebb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangreg.
As Mangreg backs away, Jebb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mangreg tries to clinch up but Jebb circles away and keeps his distance.
Jebb slips a jab from Mangreg.
Jebb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangreg appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mangreg looks to throw the jab but Jebb is out of range.
Mangreg closes the distance but Jebb moves to the side
and Jebb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jebb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mangreg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebb fails with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mangreg checks a leg kick.
Mangreg throws out a counter right but Jebb avoids it with no problem.
Jebb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mangreg as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangreg! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zedd Jebb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jebb. Mangreg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jebb throws a chopping leg kick but Mangreg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mangreg scores with a decent looking hook.
Jebb swats away the attempt to clinch by Mangreg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangreg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mangreg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangreg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jebb swivels and escapes.
Jebb shoots and misses
and Mangreg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jebb misses with a body kick.
Jebb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jebb darts in looking for a takedown but Mangreg gets double underhooks and turns Jebb into the cage.
Jebb throws a good cross that connects.
Mangreg thuds his right hand into Jebb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jebb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mangreg throws a jab when Jebb was well out of range.
Mangreg ducks under a wild hook from Jebb.
Mangreg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jebb takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangreg throws a head kick that misses.
Jebb throws a counter high kick but Mangreg was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jebb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jebb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mangreg to score with a decent uppercut.
Mangreg tries to clinch but Jebb is having none of it.
Mangreg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jebb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jebb shoots in but Mangreg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mangreg shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mangreg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jebb to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mangreg seems keen to control Jebb's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Mangreg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mangreg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jebb gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Mangreg counter with a right hand.
Jebb moves out of range of the strikes.
Jebb throws a sloppy head kick and Mangreg moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Mangreg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Jebb.
Jebb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangreg. Mangreg obviously looking to wear him down.
Jebb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jebb has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangreg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mangreg managing to block the knees to the body from Jebb.
Jebb is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mangreg can't fight it off and eventually Jebb manages to take the fight to the floor. Mangreg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jebb slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebb prevents Mangreg from standing back up.
Jebb sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mangreg defending well though.
Mangreg is looking to control Jebb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mangreg avoid being mounted?
Jebb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mangreg is just riding it out for now. Jebb eventually gives up the hold.
Mangreg tries to roll over but Jebb keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Jebb.
Jebb wants to take a breather but Mangreg is having none of it.
Mangreg is controlling Jebb's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jebb wants to pass to mount but Mangreg is defending the position.
Mangreg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mangreg is continuing to stall.
Mangreg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jebb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangreg won't allow Jebb to pass to mount.
Jebb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mangreg is looking for a sweep. Jebb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jebb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mangreg instigates a clinch.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but Jebb blocks it.
Jebb fails to pull guard.
Mangreg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mangreg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jebb blocks it with crossed arms.
Mangreg tries to land a knee to the head but Jebb blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jebb crunches a lovely knee into Mangreg's ribcage.
Mangreg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangreg misses with a knee strike.
Mangreg just leaning against Jebb, taking a breather.
Jebb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Jebb on the inside.
Mangreg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jebb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jebb scores with a sloppy right hand. Mangreg should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangreg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jebb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jebb tries to clinch but Mangreg is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jebb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mangreg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jebb just misses with a punch to the body.
Zedd Jebb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Mangreg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jebb fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zedd Jebb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mangreg 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Mangreg!
A very excited looking Harry Mangreg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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