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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ante Novak (ranked 4158 p4p, 2819 weight class) and Kazhymukan Manaitpasov (ranked 464 p4p, 354 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ante Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak rushes Manaitpasov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Novak manages to break the clinch.
Manaitpasov looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
Manaitpasov thuds his right hand into Novak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Novak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manaitpasov throws a hook but Novak blocks it.
Novak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Novak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manaitpasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manaitpasov drops his hands momentarily and Novak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manaitpasov tries to clinch but Novak is having none of it.
Manaitpasov connects with a crisp jab.
Manaitpasov throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
Manaitpasov misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manaitpasov throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Novak throws a sloppy body shot
and Manaitpasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak staying out of range there.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manaitpasov works the jab nicely.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Manaitpasov misses with a looping left.
Manaitpasov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manaitpasov moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manaitpasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manaitpasov throws a lazy uppercut
and Novak counters with a thumping low kick.
Novak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Novak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manaitpasov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manaitpasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manaitpasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Novak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novak moves away from the strike by Manaitpasov.
It looked like Novak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Novak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Novak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manaitpasov throws a hook to the side of Novak's head but Novak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manaitpasov lands with a straight right. Novak didn't see that one coming.
Manaitpasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manaitpasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novak.
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manaitpasov throws out the jab.
Manaitpasov 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.
Novak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Manaitpasov.
Novak throws a sloppy head kick and Manaitpasov moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak moves out of range as Manaitpasov strikes.
Manaitpasov throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
Novak lands a slapping body shot.
Novak staying out of range there.
Manaitpasov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manaitpasov.
Novak wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Manaitpasov misses with a wild body shot.
Manaitpasov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manaitpasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Manaitpasov scores with a nice strike.
Novak shoots for a takedown but Manaitpasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Novak blocks a jab.
It looked like Novak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov with a hook.
Manaitpasov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Novak slips a straight right by Manaitpasov.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manaitpasov gets tackled into the cage by Novak. Novak maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Manaitpasov fails to land.
Manaitpasov misses with the head strike.
Manaitpasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manaitpasov managing to block the knees to the body from Novak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manaitpasov.
Novak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manaitpasov looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
It looked like Novak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manaitpasov.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manaitpasov.
Novak is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Manaitpasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Novak misses the target.
Novak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manaitpasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manaitpasov misses with a looping right.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novak.
It looks like Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has been cut.
Manaitpasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut.
Manaitpasov throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Novak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Novak throws a hook but Manaitpasov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novak.
Novak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manaitpasov's head backwards.
Novak gets tackled into the cage by Manaitpasov. Manaitpasov maintains the clinch.
Manaitpasov misses with a punch to the body.
Novak wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Novak.
Novak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manaitpasov with a jab.
Manaitpasov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Novak momentarily.
Manaitpasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manaitpasov connects with a looping right hand.
Manaitpasov cracks Novak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manaitpasov misses with a body shot.
A big right from Manaitpasov misses.
Manaitpasov misses with a left hand
and Novak counters with a stiff right hand.
Manaitpasov misses with a jab to the body
letting Novak counter with a right hand.
Manaitpasov connects with a looping right hand.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manaitpasov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manaitpasov looks to land a left hand but Novak moved out of range nicely.
Manaitpasov clinches up with Novak and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manaitpasov.
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novak is looking to clinch but Manaitpasov is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Manaitpasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Novak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manaitpasov scores with a decent looking hook.
Novak slips a straight right by Manaitpasov.
Novak misses with a head kick.
Manaitpasov throws a hook to the side of Novak's head but Novak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
Novak moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Manaitpasov finds it's target.
Manaitpasov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manaitpasov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manaitpasov throws a shot to the body.
Novak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Novak moves away from the strike by Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novak's head backwards.
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manaitpasov scores with the left hand. Novak knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov throws a jab but it's blocked by Novak.
Novak throwing a counter right hand but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
Novak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manaitpasov connects with a body shot that sends Novak's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak defending well as Manaitpasov loads up on a big left hand.
Manaitpasov lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Manaitpasov. That snapped Novak's head back.
Novak walks into a stiff left hand from Manaitpasov.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manaitpasov throws a lazy right hand but Novak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novak slips a jab from Manaitpasov.
Novak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manaitpasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazhymukan Manaitpasov's cut.
That's time! Novak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Manaitpasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manaitpasov misses with a looping right.
Novak throwing a counter right hand but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it.
Manaitpasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Manaitpasov misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Manaitpasov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov lands with a right hand.
Novak avoids the body shot from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novak at a distance.
Novak blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Novak under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manaitpasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Manaitpasov scores with a jab.
Manaitpasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
And Novak counters with a quick kick to the body but Manaitpasov blocks it.
Manaitpasov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novak counters by moving into the clinch.
Novak blocks an uppercut.
Novak wants to break free but Manaitpasov has control.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manaitpasov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Novak fails to land with a series of punches.
Manaitpasov connects with a looping right hand.
Manaitpasov loads up on a big right hand but Novak slips the punch.
Manaitpasov has managed to clinch.
Manaitpasov misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Novak breaks from the clinch.
Manaitpasov throws a lazy right hand but Novak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Novak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manaitpasov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manaitpasov throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Manaitpasov misses with a looping right.
Manaitpasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Novak jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Novak shoots in for a takedown but Manaitpasov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Novak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Manaitpasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manaitpasov throws a hook but Novak blocks it.
Manaitpasov scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Novak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov lands with a hook. Novak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Manaitpasov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Novak has time to react.
A big right from Manaitpasov misses.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov throws a jab when Novak was well out of range.
Novak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manaitpasov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manaitpasov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manaitpasov, as that shot connected.
Manaitpasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
And Novak counters with a quick kick to the body but Manaitpasov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak misses with a shot to the body
and Manaitpasov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manaitpasov moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Manaitpasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manaitpasov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manaitpasov moves away.
Manaitpasov throws out a counter right but Novak avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manaitpasov if he has to take too many more of those.
Novak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Manaitpasov digs a good hook to Novak's body.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Manaitpasov sees coming a mile off.
Manaitpasov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novak. Novak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Novak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Novak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manaitpasov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!
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energy
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hype
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