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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Manchester (ranked 24238 p4p, 5751 weight class) and KJ Hoodwell (ranked 547 p4p, 517 weight class). KJ Hoodwell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Manchester's chin.
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170 cm 23 155 1 - 7 - 0 |
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177 cm 23 162 6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Solid boxing Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Manchester! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, KJ Hoodwell! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Manchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hoodwell looks for a takedown but Manchester sprawls well. No luck for Manchester with that takedown attempt. Manchester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hoodwell moves into the clinch. Hoodwell has Manchester pressed against the cage, preventing Manchester from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hoodwell has Manchester pressed against the cage, preventing Manchester from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hoodwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoodwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Michael Manchester has been cut. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manchester. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hoodwell with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hoodwell clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manchester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hoodwell pulls Manchester into guard.
Manchester looking to sit in guard and control but Hoodwell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Manchester trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Hoodwell throws a big right hand that misses. Hoodwell stands and throws Manchester's legs to the side, diving into side control. Hoodwell in side control, throwing shots but Manchester defends. Hoodwell lands a decent elbow from side control. Hoodwell advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Manchester is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hoodwell controlling the pace for now. Manchester is looking to improve his position but Hoodwell isn't that keen on the idea. Hoodwell punching from mount but Manchester doing a good job of avoiding damage. Manchester is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manchester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Manchester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoodwell on the ground. Manchester is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoodwell has a good base and remains in mount. Hoodwell with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hoodwell landing punches.
Manchester is rocked! Hoodwell looking to control but Manchester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hoodwell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manchester haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Hoodwell dominating with strikes here. Oh Manchester is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hoodwell landing strikes from the mount and Manchester is in trouble! Hoodwell postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Manchester badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hoodwell around the waist but Hoodwell pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hoodwell is the winner by TKO! Hoodwell jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Hoodwell!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
40% |
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