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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Manuwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 cm
25
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimi Manuwa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick McMahon! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McMahon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Patrick McMahon has been cut. McMahon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A punch combination from Manuwa misses. Manuwa misses with a double jab.
Manuwa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McMahon, pushing him back against the cage. Manuwa breaks from the clinch.
Manuwa gets in close and instigates a clinch. McMahon is trying to push Manuwa away but Manuwa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Manuwa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Manuwa's face as he tries to break the clinch. Manuwa digs a right hand into McMahon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McMahon's gas tank. McMahon is trying to break free. Manuwa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McMahon blocks it with crossed arms. Manuwa breaks the clinch.
Manuwa tries to clinch up but McMahon circles away and keeps his distance. McMahon throws a sloppy head kick and Manuwa moves out of range easily. Nice sprawl there from McMahon as Manuwa shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round. McMahon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manuwa. Some wild striking there from McMahon.
Manuwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMahon. Manuwa missing with a left hand there. McMahon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Manuwa clinches with his opponent.
Manuwa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manuwa can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. McMahon working hard to break the clinch. Manuwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A leg kick checked by McMahon. Manuwa fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Manuwa. That's going to take a lot out of him. McMahon misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A combination from Manuwa does no damage. McMahon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Manuwa misses with a body shot
and McMahon counters with a nice body kick.
McMahon swats away the attempt to clinch by Manuwa. Manuwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McMahon counters with a big head kick but Manuwa shrugs it off. McMahon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manuwa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Manuwa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMahon lands a head kick. Manuwa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Jimi Manuwa has been cut. Manuwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMahon manages to avoid it. Manuwa is breathing heavily. McMahon thows a body kick. Manuwa tries to catch it but that hurt him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A combination from McMahon does no damage. McMahon misses the shot to the body. Jimi Manuwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manuwa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McMahon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Manuwa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McMahon backs up against the cage.
McMahon thuds his shin into the meat of Manuwa's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McMahon lands with a kick to the temple. Manuwa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" McMahon thows a body shot but no joy. McMahon connects with a high kick. McMahon goes for a high kick. It partially lands. McMahon feints a jab promting Manuwa to slip. McMahon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Manuwa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. McMahon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manuwa takes a step back to recover. McMahon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. McMahon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manuwa. This has been an exciting period of action! An inside leg kick lands from McMahon. Manuwa takes one on the button. McMahon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Manuwa moves in looking to clinch but McMahon pushes him off. McMahon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manuwa backs up against the cage.
Jimi Manuwa's cut is getting worse. A left and a right from McMahon both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McMahon fails to land with a series of punches.
McMahon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Manuwa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. McMahon lands a head kick!
Jimi Manuwa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. McMahon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McMahon lands with a good body shot. McMahon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manuwa back to the cage. McMahon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. McMahon lands with a kick to the temple. Manuwa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Manuwa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jeez, Jimi Manuwa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. McMahon tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from McMahon. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Manuwa takes one to the side of the head.
Manuwa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McMahon sprawls well. McMahon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manuwa gets slowly back to his feet. McMahon cracks Manuwa with an open hand slap. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McMahon dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Manuwa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Manuwa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Manuwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patrick McMahon seems to be getting the better of the standup. McMahon looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuwa is just out of range. McMahon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Manuwa forces McMahon back against the cage and clinches. McMahon is trying to push Manuwa away but Manuwa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Manuwa is trying to break the clinch but McMahon is controlling him. Manuwa prevents McMahon from breaking the clinch. Manuwa can't get the takedown.
Manuwa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manuwa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Manuwa tries a body shot but McMahon blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Manuwa.
McMahon is trying to break the clinch but Manuwa has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. McMahon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Manuwa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McMahon walks away with a smile on his face. Manuwa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Manuwa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McMahon, pushing him back against the cage. McMahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice takedown defense from McMahon. No joy for Manuwa on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Manuwa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Manuwa falls off balance throwing a combination
and McMahon counters with a series of strikes. Manuwa will be more careful next time no doubt. Patrick McMahon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Manuwa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McMahon at a distance.
McMahon goes for a high kick. It partially lands. McMahon throws a head kick that half lands.
Manuwa takes a body punch but keeps moving. McMahon throws out a powerful jab. McMahon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manuwa's head backwards. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manuwa.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lazy left from McMahon finds it's target. McMahon lands a head kick. Manuwa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McMahon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from McMahon. Jimi Manuwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McMahon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A left and a right from McMahon both land. Nice combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimi Manuwa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick McMahon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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