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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Usman (ranked 5110 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Mannix (ranked 5173 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mohammed Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Mannix!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman shoots in for a takedown but Mannix shows good takedown defense.
Mannix rushes Usman and presses him up against the cage.
Usman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mannix.
Mannix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mannix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
A short right from Mannix.
Mannix lands with a light punch inside.
Mannix digs a right hand underneath Usman's ribcage. Usman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mannix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Usman pulls guard effortlessly.
Mannix stands and steps away. Usman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Usman clinches up with Mannix and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannix is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Mannix.
A shot in the inside from Mannix.
A right hand to the body from Mannix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannix is stalling here.
Mannix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mannix stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mannix.
Mannix slows down the pace here.
Mannix scores with a shot to the side of Usman's head.
Mannix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mannix works on Usman's body with a couple of short punches.
Mannix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mannix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mannix lands a shot to the body.
Mannix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Usman is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannix has Usman pushed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mannix.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mannix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Usman or not.
Mannix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mannix slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mannix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mannix stalls.
Usman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mannix avoids the damage to the body.
Mannix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mannix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mannix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mannix lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mannix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Usman.
Usman tries to pull guard but Mannix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Usman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mannix prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannix controlling the action here for a moment.
Mannix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mannix is leaning against Usman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mannix lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mannix.
Usman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Usman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mannix avoids it.
Mannix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mannix lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mannix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Usman takes a shot to the head.
Mannix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Mannix.
Usman being controlled against the cage.
Mannix scores with a shot to the side of Usman's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mannix.
Mannix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mannix pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mannix pushes Usman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mannix as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Mannix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Usman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mannix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mannix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mannix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mannix gets a clinch.
Mannix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mannix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mannix lands a body shot.
Mannix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Mannix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mannix.
A right hand to the body from Mannix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mannix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Mannix.
A right hook to the body lands for Mannix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mannix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannix lands a nice uppercut.
Mannix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Mannix digs a right hand into Usman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Usman's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Mannix as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Mannix on the inside.
Mannix lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Mannix.
Mannix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Mannix avoiding damage.
Usman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mannix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Usman.
Mannix lands with a short shot to the head.
Mannix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannix scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Mannix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mannix.
Mannix lands with a light punch inside.
Mannix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mannix lands a hook that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Mannix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Mannix lands with a left to the head.
Mannix leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mannix.
Good body shot from Mannix.
Good body shot from Mannix.
Mannix digs a right hand underneath Usman's ribcage. Usman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mannix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Usmans head.
Mannix pushes Usman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mannix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Usman is rocked!
Mannix works on Usman's body with a couple of short punches.
Mannix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Mannix to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mannix.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mannix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mannix lands a body shot.
Mannix scores with a shot to the side of Usman's head.
Mannix stalling against the cage.
Mannix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Usman jumps guard but Mannix stands there with Usman around his waist. Usman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannix scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mannix.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mannix.
Mannix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Usmans head.
Mannix digs a right hand underneath Usman's ribcage. Usman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Mannix.
Mannix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mannix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mannix lands a left hand.
Oh Usman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mannix is pushing Usman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Usman seems to have got his legs back now.
Mannix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Mannix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mannix thuds a left hand into Usman's body.
Mannix thuds a left hand into Usman's body.
Mannix misses with the combination.
Mannix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Usman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mannix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mannix forces Usman back against the cage and clinches.
Mannix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mannix lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Mannix to work.
Mannix stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mannix lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mannix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Usman up against the cage.
Mannix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mannix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mannix lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mannix.
Mannix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mannix.
Mannix lands with a short shot to the head.
Mannix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mannix lands an uppercut.
Mannix lands a shoulder strike.
Mannix lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mannix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Usman.
A bit of stalling here from Mannix.
Mannix lands a right hand.
Mannix gets through Usman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mannix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mannix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Mannix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mannix.
A short body shot lands from Mannix as the two fighters clinch.
Mannix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mannix is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyler Mannix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Usman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Usman being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mannix is leaning against Usman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mannix lands a nice uppercut.
Mannix cracks Usman with a nice body shot.
Mannix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mannix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Mannix.
Mannix lands a body punch.
Mannix scores with a shot to the side of Usman's head.
Mannix lands with a right to the head.
Mannix is working Usman over against the cage.
Mannix lands a left hand.
Mannix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mannix avoiding damage.
A short left from Mannix.
Mannix cracks Usman with a nice body shot.
Mannix lands a nice uppercut.
Mannix lands an uppercut.
Mannix holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Usman takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mannix.
Mannix is working Usman over against the cage.
Mannix scores with a shot to the side of Usman's head.
Mohammed Usman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Mannix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mannix effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Mannix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mannix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Mannix!
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