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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Talent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talent is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by White Knuckles - Five Finger Death Punch. Mac Talent is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 cm
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230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
22
245 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitch Manson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mac Talent! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Manson thuds a left hand into Talent's body. Manson works Talent's body with a nice hook. Manson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitch Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Talent sprawls well initially but Manson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Manson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Manson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talent keeps working. Manson wants to free his trapped foot but Talent is holding on for dear life with his legs. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Manson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Manson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manson stands up out of the half guard. Manson shoots in looking for a takedown. Talent tries to sprawl out of it but Manson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Talent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Talent drives through with a takedown into guard. Manson pulls Talent in close to prevent any damage. Talent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Talent throws and elbow that misses. Manson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Talent's guard. Nice move by Manson! Talent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Manson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Talent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Talent wants to stand but Manson is controlling the position. Talent tries to land a sweep but no joy. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Nice shot by Manson.
It looks like Mac Talent has been cut. Manson misses the shot to the body. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manson!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Manson lands a left and a right that sends Talent crashing to the canvas! Manson dives into mount looking to finish! Talent looks gassed! Manson dominating with strikes here.
That has opened up Mac Talent's cut even more. Manson lands a big elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Manson is landing with some decent strikes but Talent is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The cut above Mac Talent's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Manson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Talent looks a forlorn figure.
Mac Talent's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mac Talent's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitch Manson!
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A |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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