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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akuma Manivong (ranked 3713 p4p, 23575 weight class) and Jung Ilwoo (ranked 386 p4p, 594 weight class). Akuma Manivong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jung Ilwoo's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akuma Manivong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jung Ilwoo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manivong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jung Ilwoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ilwoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ilwoo wants to clinch.
Ilwoo moves into the clinch.
Ilwoo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manivong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manivong is leaning against Ilwoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong dodges an elbow strike from Ilwoo.
Manivong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilwoo's elbow.
Manivong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ilwoo backwards.
Manivong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ilwoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manivong lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manivong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilwoo misses with a double jab
and Manivong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manivong lands a nice shot that snaps Ilwoo's head back.
Ilwoo misses the shot to the body.
As Ilwoo tries to get set, Manivong tries to push him back and clinch up but Ilwoo manages to avoid the attempt.
Manivong dodges the punch combination from Ilwoo.
Manivong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ilwoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Manivong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ilwoo looks winded!
Ilwoo throws a leg kick that misses.
Manivong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ilwoo.
Manivong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ilwoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manivong counters with a straight right hand.
Manivong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manivong drops Ilwoo with a big left hand and mounts him. Ilwoo is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong lands a big elbow.
Ilwoo is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manivong tries to control but Ilwoo wriggling away.
Ilwoo is still in real trouble! Can Manivong finish him?
Manivong throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ilwoo because Manivong loaded up on that one.
Ilwoo seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ilwoo is looking to escape.
Manivong working for a submission but Ilwoo is keeping him at bay.
Manivong is looking to work his way around to Ilwoo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Manivong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ilwoo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong controlling the position easily from mount.
Manivong thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Manivong looking to control but Ilwoo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ilwoo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Manivong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ilwoo is on top in guard.
Manivong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manivong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ilwoo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Manivong is tightening it up a little... Ilwoo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ilwoo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ilwoo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Manivong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Akuma Manivong!
Akuma Manivong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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