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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 659 p4p, 87 weight class) and Milo Brunswick (ranked 187 p4p, 31 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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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
35 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Brunswick!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Brunswick.
Brunswick looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Brunswick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunswick slips a jab from Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunswick scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been told by Maneno's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
letting Brunswick counter with a right hand.
Brunswick is looking to chop away at Maneno's legs.
Milo Brunswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick digs a good body shot into Maneno's ribs.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Brunswick connects with an inside leg kick.
Brunswick swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range.
Brunswick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Brunswick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno backing away here, and Brunswick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brunswick misses with a low kick as Maneno jumps back.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Brunswick slips the punch.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Brunswick lands a front kick.
Brunswick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brunswick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Brunswick.
Brunswick looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno connects with a body shot.
Brunswick throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick slips a straight right by Maneno.
Brunswick misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body.
Maneno swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range.
Brunswick throws a big shot that misses.
Brunswick takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Maneno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Brunswick digs a good hook to Maneno's body.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
A combination from Brunswick does no damage.
Brunswick just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Brunswick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brunswick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maneno is looking to wear down Brunswick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brunswick throws a low kick, looking for Maneno's leg but Maneno calmly moves out of range.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Brunswick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Brunswick lands a leg kick that knocks Maneno off balance momentarily.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno backing away here, and Brunswick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
and Brunswick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Maneno slips a jab from Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Brunswick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brunswick throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Milo Brunswick has been cut.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick moves away.
Brunswick throws a series of strikes that have Maneno backpedaling.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Brunswick.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Brunswick slips the punch.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Brunswick throws a leg kick but Maneno moved away.
Brunswick moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brunswick.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Brunswick's shoulder, as Brunswick tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Maneno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Brunswick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Brunswick throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Brunswick throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brunswick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maneno thinking.
Brunswick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brunswick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maneno.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Brunswick lands a head shot.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brunswick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunswick.
Brunswick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maneno cracks Brunswick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brunswick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Maneno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick moves away.
A nice side step and Brunswick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick misses with a hook to the body
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunswick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunswick.
Maneno lunges at Brunswick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brunswick's hand.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick moves away.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Brunswick is out of range.
Maneno lands the left hand.
Maneno takes a swing at Brunswick's ribcage but misses.
Brunswick throws out a counter right but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
Maneno blocks a jab.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brunswick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunswick.
Milo Brunswick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brunswick misses with a body shot.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Brunswick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brunswick pushes Maneno away with a front kick.
Brunswick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Brunswick cracks Maneno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brunswick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brunswick scoring well with a low kick there.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Brunswick.
Brunswick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Maneno swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
Brunswick swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brunswick.
Brunswick scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maneno thuds his right hand into Brunswick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Brunswick misses the body punch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Maneno counters with a left to the body.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Brunswick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maneno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunswick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brunswick cracks Maneno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Brunswick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brunswick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno stuns Brunswick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Brunswick throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Maneno.
Brunswick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maneno's head backwards.
Brunswick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunswick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Brunswick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunswick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
Brunswick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maneno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Brunswick counters with a straight right hand.
Brunswick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brunswick lands a jab to Maneno's midsection.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brunswick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Brunswick's belly button to the back.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick.
Brunswick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maneno swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range.
Maneno lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Brunswick misses.
Brunswick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Brunswick.
Brunswick misses the jab.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Maneno cracks Brunswick with a good jab.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maneno takes a swing at Brunswick's ribcage but misses.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
enabling Brunswick to counter with a crisp jab.
Brunswick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brunswick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brunswick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Brunswick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick throws a solid leg kick but Maneno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brunswick.
Brunswick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brunswick wants to land a leg kick but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Maneno scores with a jab.
Maneno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brunswick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brunswick throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunswick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brunswick is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Brunswick throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Brunswick takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick connects with an inside leg kick.
Brunswick moves away from the strike by Maneno.
The fighters circling - Brunswick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick connects with a leg kick. Maneno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Brunswick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick flicks out a counter leg kick but Maneno steps away.
Brunswick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brunswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Maneno misses with a left hand
and Brunswick counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick moves away.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brunswick lands a slapping body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunswick misses the target.
Donk. Brunswick catches Maneno right on the button with a cross.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Brunswick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maneno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brunswick.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Brunswick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chiku Maneno.
Well Maneno 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chiku Maneno!
A relieved looking Chiku Maneno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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