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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Test Guy (ranked 24874 p4p, 25046 weight class) and Test Mann (ranked 585 p4p, 551 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 cm 26 170 4 - 0 - 0 |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt Great elbows Good gas tank |
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Guy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Mann! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mann misses with a hook to the body
and Guy counters with a stiff right hand. Guy misses with a hook. Mann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mann is looking to slow Guy down with leg kicks. Mann thuds his shin into the meat of Guy's side. Mann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Guy throwing a counter right hand but Mann manages to avoid it. Guy moves out of range as Mann strikes. A little feinted left hand from Guy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mann misses with a jab to the body
enabling Guy to counter with a crisp jab. A slow jab from Mann misses its intended target. Mann moves into range and connects with a jab. Guy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Mann misses with a body kick. Mann misses with a kick to the body.
Guy throwing a counter right hand but Mann manages to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice straight punches there by Guy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mann throws a leg kick and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mann ducks under a wild hook from Guy. Mann misses with a low kick.
Mann throws a sloppy body shot
and Guy counters with a stiff right hand. Mann misses with a body punch
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Guy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Mann lands a body shot.
Guy blocks a head kick by Mann.
An attempted straight right counter from Guy misses the target. Mann has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Guy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mann. Mann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guy rather than just go for the knockout. Mann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mann tries to land a leg kick but Guy saw it coming and moves away.
Mann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Mann lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guy with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mann staying out of range there. Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Guy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mann follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Mann throws a quick inside leg kick. Mann throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range. Mann misses with a leg kick and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Mann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A shot to the body from Mann misses and Guy counters with a nice uppercut. Mann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Guy lands a nice shot that snaps Mann's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mann stuns Guy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mann lands a nice shot to the body.
Guy throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Mann is predictable there and Guy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Guy looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range. Mann counters with a body kick. Mann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice body punch from Mann. Guy throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Guy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Guy scores with a jab. Mann acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Mann swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Guy counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guy missing with a left hand there. Mann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mann thows a leg kick but Guy checks it letting Guy counter with a right hand. Guy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mann. Nice body punch from Mann. Mann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Guy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Mann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Mann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mann gets off balance looking for a body kick and Guy counters with a straight right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Guy throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily. Mann throws a body kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Guy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Guy lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Test Guy dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Mann missing with a left hand there. Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Guy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Mann connects with a single shot there. Mann misses with a jab to the body
and Guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Mann moves out of range of the strikes. Mann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mann feints and then cracks Guy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guy down. Mann cracks a nice hook into Guy's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy cracks Mann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Mann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Guy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Mann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guy. Mann throws an off balance right hand
and Guy counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. A low kick from Mann is predictable there and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mann throws a sloppy head kick and Guy counters with a nice uppercut. Guy connects with a right hand. Mann shakes it off. Mann is rocked! Mann throws a body shot but no joy. It looked like Guy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mann is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him? Mann misses with a jab to the body
and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mann misses with a leg kick and Guy counters with a straight right hand. Mann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mann misses the shot to the body. Mann seems to have recovered his senses. Test Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guy misses with an uppercut. Mann looks to land a left hand but Guy moved out of range nicely. A quick step to the side and Guy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Mann ducks under a wild hook from Guy. A countering left hand to the body from Mann misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. That kick from Mann tenderised Guy's leg. Guy is trying to keep his angry face on. Guy avoids a kick to the body.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Mann takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guy blocks a head kick by Mann.
Mann throws a leg kick and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mann throws a leg kick that misses. A quick step to the side and Guy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Mann misses the body punch and Guy counters with a nice uppercut. Guy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Guy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Mann throws out a leg kick but Guy moves out of range and Mann only half commits. Mann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mann staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mann on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mann misses the shot to the body. Mann throws a sloppy body shot
and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mann misses with a body punch
and Guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Guy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mann scores with a jab to the body. Mann throws a body kick that misses and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Guy throws a good cross that connects.
Mann misses with a kick to the body letting Guy counter with a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from Guy finds it's way through Mann's defenses. Mann misses with a hook to the body
and Guy counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guy misses with a hook. Mann misses with a low kick. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mann might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Guy has got the better of the exchanges. Guy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Guy moves out of range as Mann throws a body kick.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot. Mann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around? Mann gets off balance looking for a body kick and Guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mann throws a sloppy body shot
and Guy counters with a huge left! Mann is in big trouble! He's backing up but Guy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mann from any more damage. A dominating finish by Guy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Guy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Dude (ranked 24350 p4p, 24321 weight class) and Heavy Mann (ranked 207 p4p, 198 weight class). 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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225 cm 29 300 20 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Good gas tank |
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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 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy Dude! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy Mann! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mann slips a jab from Dude. A nice side step and Mann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Dude throws a right hand that misses
and Dude takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mann slips under a jab from Dude. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dude lands with a good body shot. Dude lunges at Mann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mann's hand. Dude throws a jab when Mann was well out of range. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dude connects with a jab. Dude throws an off balance right hand
letting Mann counter with a right hand. Heavy Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dude throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dude throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dude! Mann lets Dude back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Dude is rocked! Dude scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Oh Dude is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dude misses the jab. Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Dude seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dude throws a looping overhand right but Mann ducks down to avoid it. Dude tests Mann's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dude throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dude! Mann lets Dude back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Dude cracks Mann on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mann falls backwards against the cage. Dude follows up with more strikes that drop Mann to his knees. Dude keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mann! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy Dude!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Medium Guy (ranked 23515 p4p, 23277 weight class) and Medium Mann (ranked 564 p4p, 550 weight class). Medium Mann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 cm 33 170 61 - 11 - 3 |
BJJ Blue Belt Basic striking Very strong |
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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 11 - 61 - 3, fighting out of London, Medium Guy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 61 - 11 - 3, fighting out of London, Medium Mann! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guy tries to work over Mann's front leg with a kick but Mann checks it. Mann blocks the body kick.
Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Guy looks for the body kick but Mann saw that one coming. As Guy backs off Mann throws a huge counter combo but Guy manages to avoid it all. Mann blocks a jab. Guy throws a low kick but Mann avoids it. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A punch combination from Guy misses. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Guy throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mann checks a low kick from Guy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick by Guy misses and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand! Guy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. No joy there for Guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Mann's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Good work by Mann as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guy looks to land a left hand but Mann moved out of range nicely. Guy misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Medium Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guy lands with a kick to the temple. Mann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Guy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guy lands with a nice body punch. Guy misses with a combination
letting Mann counter with a right hand. Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut. Guy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mann's sensitive parts. Guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mann now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Guy throws a hook but Mann avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand! Guy misses with a left hand and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand! Guy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mann counters with a straight right hand. Guy scores with a nice head shot. Guy throws a combination that misses and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mann blocks a leg kick. Mann slips a jab and a cross from Guy.
Mann unleashes a big counter combination but Guy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A lazy body kick from Guy and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A leg kick checked by Mann.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guy throws a combination that misses letting Mann counter with a right hand. Mann 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. Guy misses with a leg kick enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. Guy throws a leg kick that is checked and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Guy misses with the combination.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy throws a leg kick but Mann sees it coming and checks it nicely. Mann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. A kick lands to the mid section there for Guy. Guy misses with the body kick and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Guy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guy throws a combination that misses and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand! Guy tries to score with a low kick but Mann moves his leg out of the way. Guy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Guy misses with a low kick. Mann avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Guy gets off balance looking for a body kick enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. Guy throws a right and a left that Mann avoids nicely. Guy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Mann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guy throws the kick towards the body but Mann avoids it. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Medium Mann will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Guy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mann. Mann circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Guy throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. Mann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab. Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mann counter with a right hand. Mann checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guy misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Medium Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Guy misses with a combination
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Mann. Guy throws a leg kick but Mann moved away. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Guy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Mann moves out of range as Guy strikes. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot. A solid body kick from Guy. Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Guy delivers a nice body kick. A low kick from Guy misses and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Guy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Guy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mann. Mann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lazy body kick from Guy enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. Medium Guy is winning the standup battle so far. Mann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot. Guy misses with a kick to the body and Mann counters with a stiff right hand. Guy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mann checks it well. A big left from Guy misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy misses with a hook
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guy getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nice defenses there by Mann. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy misses with a body kick. Mann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Guy connects with a solid leg kick. Guy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mann back to the cage. Guy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A low kick from Guy is predictable there and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Guy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Guy misses with a kick to the body and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Guy thows a leg kick but Mann checks it and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mann is out of range and Guy settles back down. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice leg kick from Guy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guy throws a half hearted mid kick. Mann is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Guy throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Guy misses with the combination.
Guy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Mann counters with a straight right hand. Guy misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Medium Guy dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! Guy misses with a few strikes there.
Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Guy throws a right and a left that Mann avoids nicely. Mann moves out of range as Guy throws a body kick.
Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Guy thows a leg kick but Mann checks it and Mann counters with a nice uppercut. Guy throws a combination that misses and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Guy misses with a left hand and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Guy throws a nice inside leg kick. Guy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mann circles away quickly and effectively. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy misses with a kick to the body letting Mann counter with a right hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Guy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Mann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Mann avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guy. Guy misses with a double jab
and Mann counters with a straight right hand. Guy misses with a wild combination.
Guy looks to throw the jab but Mann is out of range. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Guy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Guy throws a lazy body kick and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Guy throws a leg kick and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Guy throws a leg kick enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. Mann avoids the body shot from Guy.
Mann blocks a head kick by Guy.
Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mann. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Guy misses with a wild combination.
Guy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range letting Mann counter with a right hand. A lazy body kick from Guy and Mann counters with a stiff right hand. Guy throws a body kick that misses and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand! Guy throws a solid leg kick but Mann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guy. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guy tries to land a body kick and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Guy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mann backs up against the cage.
Guy throws a right and a left that both miss. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guy connects with an inside leg kick. A head kick by Guy misses enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. Guy is looking to chop away at Mann's legs. Guy misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Guy throws a push kick but Mann slaps the foot to one side. Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand! Guy misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guy looks to throw a body kick and Mann counters with a stiff right hand. Guy misses with a right hand and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Guy throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guy misses with a left hand and Mann counters with a straight right hand. Guy misses with an uppercut. Guy swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A lazy body kick from Guy and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Guy misses with a combination
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Medium Mann. I think Mann 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medium Mann!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Light Guy (ranked 23445 p4p, 23316 weight class) and Light Mann (ranked 257 p4p, 253 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt Basic striking Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 37 - 38 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Guy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 38 - 37 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Mann! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guy throws a quick inside leg kick. Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand. Guy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mann checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Guy misses with a hook. Guy throws a head kick that misses and Mann counters with a stiff right hand. Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Guy tried to score with a low kick but Mann checks it. Guy throws the kick towards the body but Mann avoids it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy throws a push kick but Mann slaps the foot to one side. Light Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mann slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut. Guy looks to throw the jab but Mann is out of range. Guy throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Mann counters with a stiff right hand. Guy feints a jab promting Mann to slip. Guy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mann slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guy scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand! Guy scores with a nice head shot. Guy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mann. That did some damage! Guy tries to land a front kick but Mann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy misses with a double jab
letting Mann counter with a right hand. Guy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mann blocks a jab. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Mann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Guy goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Guy thows a left - swing and a miss! Guy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Mann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. Guy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy. Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guy throws a leg kick that is checked and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A low kick from Guy is predictable there and Mann counters with a straight right hand. Guy connects with a leg kick. Mann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Guy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Mann blocks a jab. Guy tries to land a body kick and Mann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Guy lands a jab to the nose. Guy fakes the leg kick and cracks Mann in the body. Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Mann counters with a straight right hand. Guy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Despite the aggression on Mann's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Guy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Guy tries to land a body kick and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Guy throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Guy thows a body kick. Mann tries to catch it but that hurt him. Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mann. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy swings and misses with a shot to the body and Mann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Guy is looking to score with low kicks. Mann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Mann moves out of range as Guy throws a body kick.
Guy throws a good cross that connects.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut. Guy throws a body kick that misses and Mann counters with a stiff right hand. Mann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Guy throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Guy dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! A slapping leg kick lands for Guy.
Guy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. Guy misses with a looping left. The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mann on the side of the head. Guy tries to land a body kick and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mann ducks under a wild hook from Guy. Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Guy thows a leg kick but Mann checks it letting Mann counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guy. Guy throws the kick towards the body but Mann avoids it. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mann slips under a jab from Guy. Mann checks a low kick from Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guy throws a right hand that misses
letting Mann counter with a right hand. Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Guy misses with a kick to the body and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Guy misses with a body kick. Mann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guy.
Mann blocks a jab. Mann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Guy scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Mann blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Guy throws out a loose jab but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. A slapping leg kick lands for Guy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guy is looking to land body kicks. Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot. Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Mann moves out of range easily. Guy throws a body kick that misses letting Mann counter with a right hand. A solid body kick from Guy. This has been an exciting period of action! Guy looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range. Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot. Guy throws a leg kick and Mann counters with a stiff right hand. A chopping leg kick lands by Guy. Guy misses with a body punch
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Guy cracks Mann with a good jab. Mann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mann. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy jabs Mann right on the nose. Mann blinks but takes it well. Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around? Mann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mann moves away from the strike by Guy. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mann. Guy lands with a straight right. Mann didn't see that one coming. Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Guy throws a lazy body kick and Mann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Mann slips under a jab from Guy. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Guy tried to score with a low kick but Mann checks it. Guy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mann's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guy throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Guy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mann throws a counter combo. Guy scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A lazy body kick from Guy and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Guy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Guy is looking to land body kicks. Mann ducks under a wild hook from Guy. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mann might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Guy has got the better of the exchanges. Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it. Guy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. Mann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy. Guy throws a leg kick and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Guy misses with a looping right. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Guy dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Guy connects with a jab. Light Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Light Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Guy misses with a leg kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Mann moves out of range of the body kick. Guy tries to land a body kick and Mann counters with a stiff right hand. A good leg kick by Guy. Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Guy connects with a solid leg kick. Guy with a nice calf kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy connects with a leg kick. Guy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mann moves out of range of the body kick from Guy.
Mann now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Guy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guy. Guy tries to land a front kick but Mann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guy. Guy misses with a body kick. Guy scores with a jab. Mann acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Guy gets off balance looking for a body kick and Mann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Guy throws a leg kick which misses Mann's front leg but catches the back leg as Mann tries to avoid it. Nice jab there from Guy. Mann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Guy throws a front kick aimed at Mann's knee but Mann avoids it well. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy misses with a left hand enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. Guy misses with a kick to the body enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guy connects with a crisp jab. Light Guy is winning the standup battle so far. Nice uppercut there from Guy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Guy misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mann moves out of range of the body kick from Guy.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy sizes up Mann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nice uppercut lands for Guy. That snapped Mann's head back.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand! Guy looks to land a body kick but Mann moved away. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Guy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Guy throws a push kick but Mann slaps the foot to one side. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Guy misses with a right hand and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guy scores with a spinning back kick! Mann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab. Mann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Guy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Mann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Mann 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. Guy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Guy scores with a jab to the head.
Guy tests Mann's chin there with a solid looking shot. Guy thows a leg kick but Mann checks it and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Guy misses with a leg kick and Mann counters with a stiff right hand. A head kick from Guy lands but Mann takes it in his stride. Guy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guy to score with a decent uppercut. Guy throws a looping overhand right but Mann ducks down to avoid it. Guy throws a half hearted mid kick. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Guy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Guy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Guy misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guy clobbers Mann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Guy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Light Guy showed his dominance in that final round. Well Guy 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Light Guy!
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