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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Redof Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Melvin Manhoef feat.Lange Frans. 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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222 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
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261 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Redof Castro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro drops Manhoef with a beautiful combination! Manhoef stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Castro is looking for the KO!
It looks like Melvin Manhoef has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Castro as Manhoef shoots in.
Castro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manhoef could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Castro with a lazy takedown attempt
so Manhoef counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manhoef wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro wants to sweep here but Manhoef controlling him for the moment.
Manhoef got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manhoef has managed to get both his arms back between Castro's legs - danger averted.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.
Castro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manhoef is aware though and is defending well.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Manhoef from controlling successfully.
Manhoef stands up over Castro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manhoef missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manhoef might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Castro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manhoef can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro has his foot on Manhoef's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manhoef works his way back into a safe position though.
Manhoef working some strikes from top position.
Manhoef avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manhoef got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manhoef has managed to get both his arms back between Castro's legs - danger averted.
Castro has momentary wrist control but Manhoef slips an elbow through the middle.
Castro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manhoef trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manhoef has managed to get both his arms back between Castro's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro has his feet on Manhoef's thighs here. He's pushed Manhoef off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Manhoef screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Redof Castro!
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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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