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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Manto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lebron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Manto!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lebron James's cut is getting worse.
James is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manto moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Manto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manto lands a big shot that drops James! Can he finish him?
Manto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manto trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Manto is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lebron James's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Manto wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manto stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Manto misses with a body kick.
Manto fails with a takedown attempt.
Manto scores with a jab to the body.
Manto shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manto wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
George Manto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James blocks a head kick by Manto.
Manto throws a head kick that misses.
James avoids the head kick by Manto.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manto.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Manto.
Manto misses with a body kick.
Manto lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Jeez, Lebron James's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Manto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James controls Manto momentarily but Manto frees himself.
Manto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manto on the ground.
Manto trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
Manto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but James manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Manto has James in his guard.
James trying to control but Manto is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! James rolls with it to try and escape but Manto cranks on the arm and James is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Manto!
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hype
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