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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rowell Mandapat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Turnbuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rowell Mandapat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrence Turnbuckle!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandapat stuffs the takedown attempt from Turnbuckle. Turnbuckle gets slowly back to his feet.
Mandapat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Terrence Turnbuckle has been cut.
Turnbuckle has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Turnbuckle or perhaps it was just good defense by Mandapat which made him look bad.
Rowell Mandapat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandapat sprawls well. He's pushed Turnbuckle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Terrence Turnbuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbuckle fails with the takedown.
Turnbuckle looks gassed!
Mandapat thuds a left hand into Turnbuckle's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandapat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mandapat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mandapat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mandapat stuns Turnbuckle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mandapat connects with a body shot that sends Turnbuckle's belly button to the back.
Mandapat connects with a body shot.
Mandapat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turnbuckle did well to prevent Mandapat getting side control.
Turnbuckle actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions off his back.
Mandapat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mandapat thows a huge punch but Turnbuckle dodges it nicely.
Turnbuckle is looking for a sweep. Mandapat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mandapat wants to control but Turnbuckle is keeping him busy.
Mandapat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mandapat wants to take a breather but Turnbuckle is having none of it.
Mandapat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turnbuckle on the ground.
Mandapat thows a huge punch but Turnbuckle dodges it nicely.
Mandapat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turnbuckle keeps working.
Mandapat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mandapat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turnbuckle keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turnbuckle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mandapat pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mandapat is looking to take a break and control but Turnbuckle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turnbuckle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turnbuckle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mandapat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turnbuckle actively working from the bottom here.
Mandapat prevents Turnbuckle from improving his position.
Mandapat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mandapat thows a huge punch but Turnbuckle dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turnbuckle keeps working.
Mandapat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turnbuckle manages to get to full guard.
Mandapat trying to control the position from guard on top but Turnbuckle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandapat throwing strikes from guard but Turnbuckle blocks nicely.
Mandapat throwing strikes but missing.
Turnbuckle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mandapat defends well.
Turnbuckle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandapat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turnbuckle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mandapat defends well.
Turnbuckle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turnbuckle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mandapat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turnbuckle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turnbuckle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mandapat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mandapat trying to control but Turnbuckle is working from the bottom.
Mandapat 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turnbuckle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mandapat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowell Mandapat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Turnbuckle's cut.
That's time! Mandapat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mandapat connects with a right hand. Turnbuckle shakes it off.
Turnbuckle shoots for a takedown but Mandapat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandapat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turnbuckle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mandapat jabs Turnbuckle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mandapat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turnbuckle is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Mandapat.
Mandapat connects with a nice looking jab.
Turnbuckle is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandapat finish him?
Turnbuckle moves away from the strike by Mandapat.
Turnbuckle moves out of range as Mandapat strikes.
Mandapat misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Mandapat misses its intended target.
Turnbuckle seems to have recovered his senses.
Turnbuckle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbuckle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rowell Mandapat is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandapat lands a nice hook to Turnbuckle's body. Turnbuckle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Mandapat does it's job there.
Mandapat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mandapat lands with a shot to the body.
Mandapat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turnbuckle can do to turn this around?
Mandapat lands a nice hook to Turnbuckle's body. Turnbuckle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mandapat leaves Turnbuckle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rowell Mandapat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Turnbuckle.
Mandapat lands a jab.
Mandapat digs a good hook to Turnbuckle's body.
A punch lands to the side of Turnbuckle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mandapat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbuckle regains half guard.
Turnbuckle trying to control here.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions off his back.
Mandapat thows a huge punch but Turnbuckle dodges it nicely.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turnbuckle actively working from the bottom here.
Turnbuckle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turnbuckle wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions off his back.
Turnbuckle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions off his back.
Mandapat throwing shots but Turnbuckle is blocking nicely.
Turnbuckle actively working from the bottom here.
Turnbuckle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turnbuckle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mandapat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turnbuckle defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turnbuckle actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Turnbuckle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turnbuckle is staying active underneath Mandapat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mandapat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mandapat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turnbuckle's head.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions off his back.
Mandapat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbuckle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turnbuckle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowell Mandapat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Turnbuckle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mandapat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turnbuckle shoots for a takedown but Mandapat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mandapat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turnbuckle quickly recovers to half guard.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions off his back.
Turnbuckle actively working from the bottom here.
Mandapat wants to control but Turnbuckle is keeping him busy.
Turnbuckle actively working from the bottom here.
Mandapat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turnbuckle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turnbuckle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mandapat.
Mandapat is trying to control the action in half guard but Turnbuckle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turnbuckle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandapat is keen to just control but Turnbuckle is a slippery customer.
Mandapat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mandapat is keen to just control but Turnbuckle is a slippery customer.
Turnbuckle actively working from the bottom here.
Mandapat trying to control from half guard but Turnbuckle is working away.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turnbuckle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mandapat.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions off his back.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turnbuckle is refusing to be controlled, as Mandapat sits in half guard.
Mandapat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turnbuckle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mandapat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turnbuckle wants to improve his position but Mandapat is controlling well.
Mandapat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions off his back.
Turnbuckle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mandapat.
Mandapat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turnbuckle's head.
Mandapat is trying to control. Turnbuckle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turnbuckle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mandapat pulls his head out easily.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turnbuckle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mandapat pulls his head out easily.
Mandapat trying to control from half guard but Turnbuckle is working away.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions off his back.
Mandapat wants to take a breather but Turnbuckle is having none of it.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turnbuckle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mandapat pulls his head out easily.
Mandapat thows a huge punch but Turnbuckle dodges it nicely.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions off his back.
Turnbuckle is staying active underneath Mandapat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turnbuckle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turnbuckle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mandapat pulls his head out easily.
Mandapat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turnbuckle's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turnbuckle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mandapat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowell Mandapat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mandapat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowell Mandapat!
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FIGHT
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