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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meruvin Manufu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahto Simakuutio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manufu comes into the arena with "I'm a Boss" by Young Jeezy ft. Rick Ross blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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180 cm
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190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meruvin Manufu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahto Simakuutio!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manufu stalks Simakuutio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simakuutio's face. Simakuutio staggers backwards, shaken.
Simakuutio fails to land the takedown.
Manufu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manufu throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ahto Simakuutio has been cut.
Manufu lands a jab.
Manufu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manufu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simakuutio.
Simakuutio shoots in for a double leg but Manufu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simakuutio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manufu as he jumps to the side.
Meruvin Manufu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahto Simakuutio.
Simakuutio tries to move into range but Manufu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simakuutio shoots in for a double leg but Manufu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simakuutio dives in and grabs Manufu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manufu pushes down on Simakuutio's head and hops out.
Simakuutio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good shot there by Manufu.
Manufu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simakuutio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manufu as he jumps to the side.
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!
Simakuutio scores a takedown into full mount!
Simakuutio looks gassed!
Manufu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manufu has given up his back. Will we see Simakuutio going for some submissions?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manufu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Manufu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Simakuutio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manufu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Manufu right now.
Simakuutio working for a choke but Manufu is defending well.
That's two 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.
Manufu trying to control but not successfully.
Simakuutio keeps control of the position as Manufu tries to break free.
Manufu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Simakuutio.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manufu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Manufu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Manufu trying to get back to his feet but Simakuutio is in full control for now.
Simakuutio looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Manufu is controlling Simakuutio 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manufu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manufu scores with a nice strike.
Manufu scores with a head kick.
Manufu connects with a looping right hand.
Manufu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manufu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manufu throws a head kick that misses.
Manufu tries a head kick but it misses.
Simakuutio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simakuutio misses with a takedown attempt - Manufu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manufu scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manufu scores with a one two! Simakuutio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manufu scores with a head kick.
Manufu throws a sloppy head kick and Simakuutio moves out of range easily.
Manufu lands a slapping body shot.
Simakuutio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manufu is fending him off so far but Simakuutio persists. Nope, Manufu circles away and we're back to standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Manufu scores with a four punch combination!
Manufu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simakuutio's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manufu tries to clinch but Simakuutio is having none of it.
Manufu lands a body shot.
Manufu tries a head kick but it misses.
Manufu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simakuutio doesn't seem bothered though.
Manufu tries to clinch up.
Manufu throws a head kick but Simakuutio moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simakuutio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manufu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simakuutio shoots in but no luck this time.
Simakuutio drops his hands momentarily and Manufu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manufu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manufu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manufu throws a head kick that half lands.
Manufu throws a nice looking combination but Simakuutio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body kick from Manufu.
Manufu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simakuutio. Simakuutio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meruvin Manufu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahto Simakuutio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manufu works the jab nicely.
Simakuutio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manufu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simakuutio somewhat.
Manufu throws a leg kick which misses Simakuutio's front leg but catches the back leg as Simakuutio tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Manufu.
Manufu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simakuutio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manufu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Manufu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simakuutio on the ground.
Simakuutio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manufu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manufu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Simakuutio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Simakuutio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Manufu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simakuutio's guard! Nice work there by Manufu!
Simakuutio is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simakuutio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manufu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simakuutio's guard.
Manufu preventing the sweep.
Manufu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simakuutio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Manufu is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Simakuutio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Manufu's back instead.
Manufu is having to fend off submission attempts from Simakuutio, who is looking to sink in the choke. Simakuutio doesn't have the hooks in though and Manufu manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manufu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simakuutio's guard.
Simakuutio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manufu defends well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simakuutio walks into a left hand.
Manufu lands a slapping body shot.
Manufu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manufu throws a head kick that half lands.
Manufu throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manufu misses with a double jab.
Manufu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simakuutio blocks a head kick by Manufu.
Manufu lands with a nice combination. Simakuutio backs away looking to recover.
Manufu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simakuutio.
Simakuutio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manufu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Manufu misses with a knee to the head.
Simakuutio avoids the elbow strike from Manufu, against the ropes.
Simakuutio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manufu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Meruvin Manufu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahto Simakuutio.
Manufu lands an elbow inside that Simakuutio shrugs off.
Manufu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Manufu is pressed up against the ropes. Simakuutio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manufu down to the mat. Manufu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Manufu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manufu cracks Simakuutio with an open hand slap.
Manufu lands a high kick!
Manufu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manufu scores with a head kick.
Manufu scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manufu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simakuutio's head backwards.
Manufu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manufu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manufu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simakuutio.
Manufu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simakuutio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manufu swivels and escapes.
Simakuutio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simakuutio swats away the attempt to clinch by Manufu.
Manufu cracks Simakuutio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manufu tries to close the distance and clinch but Simakuutio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simakuutio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meruvin Manufu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manufu digs a good hook to Simakuutio's body.
Manufu lands a high kick!
Manufu closes the distance and pushes Simakuutio back into the ropes.
Manufu lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simakuutio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manufu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manufu tries to land a knee to the head but Simakuutio blocks with his arms.
Manufu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Simakuutio wants a takedown but no success here.
Manufu lands a knee to the head.
Simakuutio gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meruvin Manufu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ahto Simakuutio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Simakuutio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manufu wants to clinch.
Manufu slaps away a takedown attempt from Simakuutio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manufu tries to bum rush Simakuutio with a series of wild strikes but Simakuutio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manufu connects with a right hand. Simakuutio shakes it off.
Simakuutio dodges the punch combination from Manufu.
Simakuutio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manufu tests Simakuutio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simakuutio fails with the takedown.
Simakuutio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meruvin Manufu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahto Simakuutio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simakuutio.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Manufu scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body punch from Manufu.
Manufu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manufu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manufu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simakuutio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Manufu wants to control but Simakuutio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simakuutio is working for a kimura but Manufu is defending it quite comfortably.
Simakuutio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manufu is trying to maintain the position but Simakuutio is very close to passing his half guard.
Simakuutio is working for a kimura but Manufu is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manufu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manufu looking to control.
Manufu wants to sweep here but Simakuutio controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manufu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simakuutio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manufu throws a head kick that half lands.
Simakuutio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Manufu.
Manufu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simakuutio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manufu defends it nicely.
Manufu lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simakuutio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manufu lands a nice shot that snaps Simakuutio's head back.
Manufu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simakuutio drops his hands momentarily and Manufu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manufu misses with a double jab.
A jab from Manufu does it's job there.
Simakuutio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manufu has closed the distance and engaged Simakuutio in a clinch.
Manufu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manufu lands with a short shot to the head.
Manufu lands an elbow that stopped Simakuutio in his tracks for a moment.
Manufu connects with a knee to the head.
Simakuutio wants a takedown.
Manufu is working Simakuutio over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Manufu fails to land.
Manufu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simakuutio looking for a takedown.
Simakuutio goes for a takedown attempt but Manufu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simakuutio keeps the fight on the outside.
Manufu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manufu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simakuutio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simakuutio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Meruvin Manufu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manufu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manufu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manufu throws a sloppy head kick and Simakuutio moves out of range easily.
Simakuutio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manufu wants to clinch up but Simakuutio keeps it at a distance.
Manufu throws a combination. Simakuutio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Simakuutio shoots in for a double leg but Manufu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Meruvin Manufu is winning the standup battle so far.
Manufu cracks Simakuutio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meruvin Manufu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manufu cracks Simakuutio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manufu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simakuutio can do to turn this around?
Simakuutio ducks right into an uppercut from Manufu.
Manufu scores with a head kick.
Manufu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simakuutio on the side of the head.
Simakuutio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manufu swivels and escapes.
Manufu lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Manufu.
Simakuutio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick from Manufu lands but Simakuutio takes it in his stride.
Ahto Simakuutio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manufu lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meruvin Manufu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manufu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meruvin Manufu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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