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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Mangabeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Manliest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manliest has chosen Ontlogy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rodrigo Mangabeira had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 cm
25
193 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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195 cm
27
185 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Mangabeira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Manliest! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Manliest misses with a takedown attempt and Mangabeira counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Manliest looking for a takedown. Mangabeira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manliest can't get the takedown.
Rodrigo Mangabeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Manliest. Mangabeira scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mangabeira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Manliest has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mangabeira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Manliest tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mangabeira just stands there and leans against the cage. Manliest is trying to drag Mangabeira to the mat but Mangabeira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Mangabeira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangabeira.
It looks like The Manliest has been cut. Manliest is trying to trip Mangabeira. He has hold of a leg but Mangabeira is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Manliest persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Manliest postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Manliest postures up in Mangabeira's guard and throws a big left but Mangabeira blocks it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mangabeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manliest manages to get himself to full guard.
Mangabeira wants to control from the top but Manliest keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mangabeira showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mangabeira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manliest trying to control the position.
Mangabeira controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Mangabeira wants to control from the top but Manliest keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rodrigo Mangabeira just wasn't active enough. Mangabeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manliest doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mangabeira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mangabeira tries to clinch but Manliest is having none of it. Manliest misses with a body shot.
Manliest looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Manliest looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mangabeira is fending him off so far but Manliest persists. Nope, Mangabeira circles away and we're back to standing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manliest shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Mangabeira is looking for a sweep. Manliest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Manliest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mangabeira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manliest is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mangabeira defends it well. Mangabeira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Manliest is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mangabeira has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Manliest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mangabeira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manliest. Mangabeira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manliest.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mangabeira desperately trying to maintain half guard. Manliest is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mangabeira is just riding it out for now. Manliest eventually gives up the hold. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Manliest is thwarting Mangabeira's attempts to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Mangabeira will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on The Manliest's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Manliest circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mangabeira as Manliest shoots in. A telegraphed right hand from Manliest misses the target. Mangabeira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manliest. Mangabeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manliest swats him away and circles back towards the center. Manliest shoots and misses and Mangabeira counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Rodrigo Mangabeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Manliest. Manliest wants a takedown but no success here.
Manliest blocking some punches.
Manliest tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangabeira. Manliest tries to pull guard but Mangabeira forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Mangabeira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Manliest is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mangabeira pulls him back up using the underhooks. Manliest blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangabeira working aggressively here.
Manliest jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mangabeira walks away with a smile on his face. Manliest gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Manliest with a poor takedown and Mangabeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up The Manliest's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manliest doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mangabeira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Manliest is breathing heavily. Mangabeira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manliest paws at him with a jab and circles away. Manliest with a poor takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Manliest keeps the fight on the outside. Manliest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mangabeira clinches. A short left from Mangabeira. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangabeira.
The cut above The Manliest's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Mangabeira lands a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mangabeira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manliests head. Mangabeira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manliest is rocked! Manliest drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mangabeira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mangabeira lands an elbow that stopped Manliest in his tracks for a moment. Manliest is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangabeira finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Manliest is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Manliest seems to have recovered his senses. Mangabeira lands a hook that snaps the head of Manliest backwards.
The Manliest's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Mangabeira stalling against the cage.
Mangabeira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mangabeira lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at The Manliest's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Mangabeira!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
59% |
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