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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manco Unknown (ranked 339 p4p, 199 weight class) and Winston Todd (ranked 47 p4p, 28 weight class). Unknown comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone. Todd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Piano Man. On his way into the cage it seems that Manco Unknown has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Manco Unknown seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manco Unknown! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Unknown misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Unknown misses the shot to the body. Todd looks to land a right hand but Unknown moved out of range. Unknown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Unknown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Unknown feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down. Unknown works Todd's body with a nice hook. Unknown motions for Todd to come forward. Unknown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Unknown misses its intended target. Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Unknown misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body. Todd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Unknown throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it. Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Unknown if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Unknown throws a body shot but no joy. Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Unknown throws a lazy uppercut
and Unknown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Unknown cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Unknown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Unknown throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it. Unknown tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot. A bone on bone clash there as Unknown blocks the leg kick.
Todd checks a leg kick. Todd slips under a jab from Unknown. Unknown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it. Unknown throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it. Todd moves out of range as Unknown strikes. Todd throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily. Unknown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Todd staying out of range there. Unknown throws a leg kick but Todd moved away. A big left from Todd misses. Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Unknown is out of range and Todd settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Todd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily. Unknown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Todd back to the cage. Unknown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A telegraphed right hand from Unknown misses the target. Todd catches Unknown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Unknown misses the shot to the body. Unknown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Unknown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Unknown trying to control the position but Todd is working away. Todd struggling a bit here. Unknown is trying to get an arm triangle but Todd is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Unknown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Unknown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Todd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Unknown but great work by Todd. Todd wants to control but Unknown is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Unknown is looking for a sweep. Unknown is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Unknown is not content to let Todd control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Todd working away. Unknown tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Todd presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Unknown tries to lock up and control but Todd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Todd tries to control but Unknown wriggling away. Todd controlling from the full mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manco Unknown will probably get the nod. That's time! Unknown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Todd missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Unknown lands with a straight right. Todd didn't see that one coming. Todd throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily. Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range. Unknown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range. Unknown moves away from the strike by Todd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Unknown misses the shot to the body. Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Unknown misses with a double jab.
Unknown moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd. Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unknown in his tracks. Unknown walks into a stiff left hand from Todd. Todd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unknown moves away. Unknown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Unknown lands with an overhand left. Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A big left from Unknown misses. Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unknown lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Unknown. Unknown lands a body shot.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Todd lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Todd throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Todd. A swing and a miss from Todd. Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming. Unknown takes one to the side of the head.
Unknown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd. An attempted straight right counter from Unknown misses the target. Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Unknown under the eye. Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Unknown scores with a punch to the head. Todd misses with a body shot
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Unknown thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A shot to the liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot. Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd. Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup. Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Unknown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Unknown throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily. Unknown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Unknown blocks a jab. Unknown takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses. Todd misses with an uppercut. Unknown saw that one coming. Unknown scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Unknown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Unknown blocks a jab. Unknown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing. Todd connects with a solid leg kick. Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unknown throws out the jab. Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Todd.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Unknown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd cheers as Unknown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though. Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Unknown. Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unknown's sensitive parts. Todd throws a leg kick which misses Unknown's front leg but catches the back leg as Unknown tries to avoid it. Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab. Unknown just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown thows a left - swing and a miss! Jab by Unknown. Unknown misses the shot to the body. Todd tries a low kick but Unknown avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Unknown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Todd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Unknown. That one must have hurt. Todd throws a leg kick but Unknown sees it coming and moves out of range. Unknown misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Todd goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw. Todd ducks under a wild hook from Unknown. Some wild striking there from Unknown.
Unknown throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away. Unknown throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range. Todd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Unknown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Todd misses. Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Unknown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Unknown backing away here, and Todd unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Todd ducks under a wild hook from Unknown. Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Unknown is wise to it. Todd throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Unknown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react. Unknown throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range. Unknown misses the shot to the body. Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A shot to the liver by Unknown. Beautiful body shot. Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Unknown is out of range. Crunch! Todd slams his shin into Unknown's torso. Unknown throws a leg kick but Todd moved away. Todd throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Unknown blocks a head kick by Todd.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick. Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Unknown. Unknown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Todd checks a low kick from Unknown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown. Good leg kick by Unknown. A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target. A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target. Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unknown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Todd throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Unknown moves out of range as Todd strikes. Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A looping hook to the body misses from Unknown. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet. Todd throws a low kick but Unknown avoids it. Todd lunges at Unknown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Unknown's hand. Todd throws a leg kick but Unknown checks it. Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily. Unknown misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming. Todd lands a nice looking body kick. Unknown misses with a straight right. Todd moves away from the strike by Unknown. Unknown throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Unknown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Unknown checks the leg kick. Unknown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Todd. Unknown throws a big shot that misses. Unknown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unknown. Unknown checks the leg kick. Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Todd dodges the punch combination from Unknown.
Unknown's corner calls for a 1-2. Unknown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Todd misses with a left hand letting Unknown counter with a right hand. Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Unknown off balance momentarily. Unknown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Unknown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Todd. Todd throws a solid leg kick but Unknown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Todd. Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming. Unknown has his takedown stuffed and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Unknown 's knee. Todd connects with an inside leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Manco Unknown did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Todd tries to land a front kick but Unknown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nice body punch from Unknown. A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Unknown moves his leg out of the way. Unknown misses with a combination
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut. Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range. Todd throws a series of punches but Unknown avoids them all with ease. Unknown scores with a body shot.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown. Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Unknown lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick by Todd misses and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Todd scores with a body shot.
Todd lands a jab to the nose. Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Todd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily. Todd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
A looping hook to the body misses from Unknown. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy. Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Todd slips a straight right by Unknown. Unknown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Todd dips to his left and cracks Unknown with an uppercut! Unknown takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses. Unknown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unknown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Todd takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses. Unknown misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely. Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A jab lands there for Unknown. Unknown lands with a shot to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Todd avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Unknown is able to avoid easily. Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Unknown. Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Unknown down. Unknown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well. Todd lands with an overhand left. Unknown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily. Todd connects with a solid leg kick. Todd throws a push kick but Unknown slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Unknown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Unknown. Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Unknown thinks about countering with a head kick. Todd moves out of range as Unknown strikes. Todd throws a low kick, looking for Unknown's leg but Unknown calmly moves out of range. Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing. Unknown ducks right into an uppercut from Todd. Unknown throws a big shot that misses. Todd misses with a wild body shot. Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Todd misses with a low kick as Unknown jumps back. Unknown throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily. A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Todd takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses. Unknown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Todd. Todd circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Todd misses with a body kick. Unknown scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Unknown throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily. The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Unknown doesn't seem phased though. Todd jabs Unknown right on the nose. Unknown blinks but takes it well. Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Unknown missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Todd steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Unknown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Unknown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Unknown connects with a jab. Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd. Unknown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Unknown lands with a shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd. Unknown feinted there with a counter leg kick. Nice cross by Todd. Todd swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
It looked like Unknown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Todd misses the jab. Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range. Todd scores with a kick to the body.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Unknown. It looked like Unknown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Unknown throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range. Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unknown throws out the jab. Todd with a nice calf kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Unknown cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head. Unknown jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well. Unknown misses with a hook
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unknown. 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! A chopping leg kick lands by Unknown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Todd is looking to slow Unknown down with leg kicks. Unknown throws a shot to the body.
Unknown throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Unknown avoids the body shot from Todd.
Unknown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though. Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Todd sizes up Unknown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Unknown throws a jab when Todd was well out of range. Unknown connects with a leg kick. Unknown 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. Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily. Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unknown. Todd just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUnknown. Unknown lands a slapping body shot.
Unknown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Todd sprawls well initially but Unknown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Unknown is thwarting Todd's attempts to control the position. Unknown is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Unknown throwing shots but Todd is blocking nicely. Unknown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Unknown not landing any meaningful shots this time. Todd is looking to control Unknown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Todd avoid being mounted? Todd has his hands clasped together around Unknown's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Unknown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Todd is just riding it out for now. Unknown eventually gives up the hold. Unknown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Unknown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Todd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Unknown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Todd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Unknown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Unknown is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Manco Unknown showed his dominance in that final round. I think Unknown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
The fight is ruled a draw!
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