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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomo Jr (ranked 1796 p4p, 230 weight class) and Ian Maan (ranked 2604 p4p, 306 weight class). Maan has chosen Someday as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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191 lbs
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195 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Maan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maan scores with a decent looking hook.
Jr dodges the punch combination from Maan.
Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maan manages to circle out of the way.
Maan tries to clinch there but Jr circles away.
Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maan.
Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jr swivels and escapes.
As Maan backs away, Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Maan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maan clinches up with Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Jr throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maan.
Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jr.
Maan blocks a body shot from Jr.
Maan wants to take the fight to the mat but Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jr lands a right hand.
Maan misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr misses with a body punch.
Maan blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maan.
Maan misses with a punch on the inside.
Maan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jr cracks Maan with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Jr fails to land.
Maan pushes Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Maan.
Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jr working aggressively here.
Maan misses with a punch on the inside.
Maan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jr blocks an uppercut.
Jr tries a body shot but Maan blocks it.
Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jr.
A shot in the inside from Maan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Maan.
Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maan.
Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maan tries for a takedown but Jr manages to get underhooks.
Tomo Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Maan.
A nice left hand lands by Jr.
Maan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jr.
Jr tries to work over Maan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Maan - that landed with a thud.
Maan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jr.
Maan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maan can turn it around.
Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maan misses with some punches.
Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Maan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maan fails to land.
Maan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jr.
Maan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
Jr blocking some punches.
Jr lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maan lands a left hand.
Maan misses with some punches.
Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Maan controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Jr.
Maan prevents a body shot from Jr.
Jr tries to work over Maan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maan throws a head punch that misses.
Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Jr.
Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jr misses with the head strike.
Maan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jr is defending well.
Maan throws a head punch that misses.
Maan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jr.
Maan blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr misses with a body punch.
Maan blocking some punches.
Maan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jr tries a body shot but Maan blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Maan fails to land.
Jr blocking some punches.
Maan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maan lands with a light punch inside.
Maan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jr.
Maan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jr blocks an uppercut.
Jr tries to work over Maan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Maan as the two fighters clinch.
Maan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maan working aggressively here.
Maan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
Maan blocks an uppercut.
Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Maan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Maan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maan, as that shot connected.
Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jr is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jr misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ian Maan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maan fails to land.
Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Maan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maan misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Jr.
Jr lands an uppercut.
Jr lands a shot to the body.
Jr blocks an uppercut.
Jr tries to throw a body punch but Maan avoids it by throwing Jr back against the cage.
Maan blocks a body shot from Jr.
Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maan backwards.
Maan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jr lands a left hand.
Maan misses with some punches.
Maan working aggressively here.
Maan misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maan.
Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Maan.
Jr working aggressively here.
A short right from Maan on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
Maan pushes Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maan misses with the head strike.
Maan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jr tries to work over Maan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maan blocks a body shot from Jr.
A short left from Maan.
A short right from Maan on the inside.
Maan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jr tries a body shot but Maan blocks it.
Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Maan.
Maan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jr.
A short right from Maan.
Maan is trying to drag Jr to the mat but Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maan blocks a body shot from Jr.
Maan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maan's elbow.
Jr tries a body shot but Maan blocks it.
Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maan prevents a body shot from Jr.
Maan wants a takedown but no success here.
Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maan backwards.
Maan tries to score a body lock takedown but Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomo Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Maan.
Maan misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maan.
Jr misses with some punches.
Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maan.
Jr blocking some punches.
Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maan.
A right hook to the body lands for Jr.
Maan lands a body shot.
Maan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
Jr tries to work over Maan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maan lands a right hand.
A short right from Maan.
Maan lands a right hand.
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!
Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maan backwards.
Jr misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Maan.
Maan working aggressively here.
Maan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jr misses with the head strike.
Maan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Maan tries for a takedown but Jr manages to get underhooks.
Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maan backwards.
Maan misses with some punches.
Maan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jr throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ian Maan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Maan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Maan.
Maan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jr fails to land.
Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maan fails to land.
Nice body punch from Jr.
Maan is looking for a takedown.
Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maan.
Jr works on Maan's body with a couple of short punches.
Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Maan controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Maan.
Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jr.
Maan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maan prevents a body shot from Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jr scores with a shot to the side of Maan's head.
Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Maan controls his hands.
Maan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maan's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Jr fails to land.
Maan struggles to land a body shot inside as Jr controls his hands.
Maan blocks a body shot from Jr.
Maan prevents a body shot from Jr.
Maan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maan can't find room to land a body shot as Jr controls the action.
Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomo Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maan blocks a body shot from Jr.
Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jr digs a right hand underneath Maan's ribcage. Maan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jr tries to throw a body punch but Maan avoids it by throwing Jr back against the cage.
Maan has a couple of punches blocked by Jr.
Maan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jr blocking some punches.
Maan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jr.
Maan has a couple of punches blocked by Jr.
Maan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jrs head.
Nice body punch from Jr - that landed with a thud.
Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maan working aggressively here.
Maan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maan.
Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
Maan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr misses with the head strike.
Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Maan.
Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maan's elbow.
Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maan backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jr.
Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maan blocks an uppercut.
Maan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Maan.
Jr tries a body shot but Maan blocks it.
Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Maan.
Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jr.
Maan digs a right hand underneath Jr's ribcage. Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jr.
Jr misses with some punches.
Maan working aggressively here.
Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Tomo Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Maan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maan blocks an uppercut.
Maan blocking some punches.
Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maan has a couple of punches blocked by Jr.
Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Maan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maan blocking some punches.
Jr tries to work over Maan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jr misses with some punches.
Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jr misses with the head strike.
Maan blocks a body shot from Jr.
Maan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomo Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Maan!
Ian Maan made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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hype
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RATING
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