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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Demption (ranked 4883 p4p, 6573 weight class) and Vaughn Manabino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Red Demption!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vaughn Manabino!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demption misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demption moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromManabino.
Some wild striking there from Manabino.
Demption tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manabino with the counter takedown but Demption avoids it easily.
Demption plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Vaughn Manabino has been cut.
Manabino moves in looking to clinch but Demption pushes him off.
Manabino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Demption throws a head kick that misses.
Demption throws a head kick that misses.
Demption tries a head kick but it misses.
Manabino fails to land the takedown.
Demption went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manabino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Red Demption has been cut.
Manabino looks to land a body kick but Demption moved away.
Manabino tries to clinch but Demption is having none of it.
Manabino tries to clinch up.
Manabino misses with a series of wild punches.
Demption scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manabino throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Demption was covering up waiting for the punch and Manabino finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Demption has a closed guard, preventing Manabino from standing up.
Demption is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manabino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demption might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Demption wants to get back to his feet but Manabino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manabino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manabino trying to control the position from guard on top but Demption is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demption is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manabino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demption is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Red Demption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demption throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demption throws a sloppy head kick and Manabino moves out of range easily.
Demption throws a head kick that misses.
Demption is breathing heavily.
Demption tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demption throws a head kick but Manabino moves out of range.
Manabino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demption as he avoids it easily.
Manabino shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manabino showed some decent athleticism there.
Demption makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demption appears to be looking for a big counter.
Demption throws a sloppy head kick and Manabino moves out of range easily.
Manabino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Demption looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Manabino has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manabino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manabino fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Demption sprawls well initially but Manabino persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Demption tries to kick Manabino off but Manabino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manabino looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Demption with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manabino sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Demption blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manabino.
Manabino seems to be working for a kimura but Demption defends the submission attempt.
Manabino is keen to just control but Demption is a slippery customer.
Demption tries to kick Manabino off but Manabino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manabino drops an elbow to the side of Demption's head.
Demption has one foot on Manabino's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Demption tries a head kick but it misses.
Manabino goes for a double leg but Demption avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Demption continues to drive forward.
Red Demption has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Manabino.
Manabino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manabino avoids the head kick by Demption.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demption lands a head kick. Manabino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Manabino moves into range and clinches up with Demption.
Manabino pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demption accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manabino is trying to keep Demption in close.
Demption throwing strikes from guard but Manabino blocks nicely.
Demption postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Demption dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Demption throws a head kick but Manabino moves out of range.
Demption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manabino moves into the clinch successfully.
Demption has had enough of the clinch but Manabino keeps him there for the moment.
Manabino wants to break free but Demption has control.
Manabino manages to break the clinch.
Demption tries a head kick but it misses.
Demption throws a sloppy head kick and Manabino moves out of range easily.
Demption tries a head kick but it misses.
Manabino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demption circles away quickly and effectively.
Manabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manabino clinches with his opponent.
Demption is looking to break free of the clinch but Manabino has double underhooks.
Manabino tries a knee to the head but Demption blocks it.
Demption wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demption is trying to break the clinch but Manabino is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manabino breaks the clinch.
Manabino moves in looking to clinch but Demption pushes him off.
It looked like Demption was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Demption misses with a head kick.
Demption takes one to the side of the head.
Demption doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demption throws a head kick that misses.
Manabino shoots in and gets a takedown into Demption's guard.
Demption wants to stand up but Manabino is controlling him.
Manabino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manabino works over Demption with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manabino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Manabino wants to get up but he can't break Demption's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Demption is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manabino is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manabino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manabino is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Demption is trying to stand back up but Manabino is controlling him
Demption kicks Manabino off and gets back to his feet.
Demption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manabino unleashes a big counter combination but Demption bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Manabino throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Demption was covering up waiting for the punch and Manabino finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demption being controlled here, momentarily.
Demption is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demption keeping full guard, as Manabino tries to pass.
Manabino drops back looking for a leg! Demption is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demption manages to kick Manabino off! Manabino jumps back into Demption's guard.
Demption wants to get back to his feet but Manabino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Manabino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demption is looking to stand up but Manabino isn't so interested in that idea.
Manabino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demption pushes Manabino off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Demption throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manabino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demption but Demption pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vaughn Manabino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Demption tries a head kick but it misses.
Demption throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demption throws a head kick that misses.
Manabino throws a counter combo.
Manabino lands a high kick!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manabino.
Manabino is staying tight to Demption's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Manabino decides to stand back up.
Manabino moves into range and clinches up with Demption.
Manabino tries to pull guard but Demption holds him up against the cage and eventually Manabino drops back down to his feet.
Demption is trying to push Manabino away but Manabino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manabino has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Demption uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demption throws an elbow that misses. Manabino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Demption's guard. Nice move by Manabino!
Demption is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Manabino jumps guard but Demption stands there with Manabino around his waist. Manabino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Demption wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manabino has him pressed against the cage.
Demption is trying to force a seperation but Manabino has the dominant position.
A short left from Manabino.
Manabino can't get the takedown.
Red Demption has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Manabino.
Manabino pulls guard effortlessly.
Demption missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demption throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demption accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Demption got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manabino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demption has managed to get both his arms back between Manabino's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demption accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demption accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manabino has Demption pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demption accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Demption throws a big elbow that misses.
Manabino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manabino is trying to control the position but Demption postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Demption throws a big right hand that misses.
Manabino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demption.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manabino moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demption wants to get back to striking at distance but Manabino won't allow it.
Manabino keeps control of Demption as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manabino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manabino slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Demption manages to break the clinch.
Manabino blocks a head kick by Demption.
Manabino takes the fight into the clinch.
Manabino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demption pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manabino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manabino manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manabino wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demption accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manabino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Demption lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Manabino wants to sweep but no luck.
Manabino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Demption throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manabino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vaughn Manabino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manabino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Demption is aware though and is defending well.
Demption postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manabino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demption.
Manabino is looking for a triangle but Demption pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demption accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Demption in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vaughn Manabino.
I think Manabino 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vaughn Manabino!
Vaughn Manabino took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You all know that Sumo never loses. When facing me, it's always night-time!'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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