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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabrizio Torromino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melvin Manhoef is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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192 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabrizio Torromino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torromino's hands.
Torromino is looking to score with low kicks.
Manhoef lands a nice shot that snaps Torromino's head back.
Manhoef fakes the leg kick and cracks Torromino in the body.
Torromino moves out of range of the body kick from Manhoef.
Manhoef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torromino throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manhoef tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Torromino is in Manhoef's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Torromino prevents Manhoef from getting back to his feet.
Manhoef seems keen to control Torromino's posture.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manhoef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torromino.
Torromino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manhoef swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torromino throwing strikes from guard but Manhoef blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torromino trying to control but Manhoef is working from the bottom.
Torromino throwing strikes from guard but Manhoef blocks nicely.
Torromino stops Manhoef from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Manhoef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torromino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manhoef paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manhoef with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manhoef dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manhoef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manhoef defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torromino.
Torromino closes the distance and clinches up with Manhoef, looking for a takedown. Torromino pushes Manhoef against the cage but Manhoef circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Torromino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrizio Torromino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torromino with a poor takedown
and Manhoef connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manhoef lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torromino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manhoef with a hook.
Manhoef catches Torromino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manhoef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manhoef lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Manhoef feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torromino's calf.
Torromino fails with the takedown
enabling Manhoef to counter with a crisp jab.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torromino takes one to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torromino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Manhoef - the referee stops the clock and Torromino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Manhoef. Torromino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Manhoef displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Torromino.
Torromino tries for a takedown but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torromino is breathing heavily.
Torromino with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Manhoef to counter with a crisp jab.
Manhoef dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torromino. That did some damage!
Manhoef comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Torromino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhoef.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that Torromino avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Torromino.
Horrible takedown by Torromino or perhaps it was just good defense by Manhoef which made him look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torromino drops his hands momentarily and Manhoef takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Torromino down.
A jab lands there for Manhoef.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Torromino down.
Torromino has a takedown stuffed.
Manhoef goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Manhoef.
Torromino just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manhoef lands with a right hand.
Manhoef sizes up Torromino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manhoef, right into the meat.
Torromino wants to clinch.
Fabrizio Torromino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhoef fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torromino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manhoef keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manhoef scores with a spinning back kick!
Manhoef feints and then cracks Torromino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torromino down.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torromino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Torromino is defended easily by Manhoef.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrizio Torromino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torromino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
Torromino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manhoef counters with a nice leg kick.
Manhoef lands a head shot.
Manhoef lands a nice shot to the body.
Manhoef's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torromino under the eye.
Torromino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef avoids it really well and circles away.
Manhoef slips under a jab from Torromino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manhoef lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manhoef scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torromino doesn't seem bothered though.
Manhoef stuffs the takedown attempt from Torromino. Torromino gets slowly back to his feet.
Torromino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Torromino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Torromino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manhoef.
Manhoef uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manhoef lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Manhoef.
Torromino misses with a low kick as Manhoef jumps back.
Manhoef connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Torromino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manhoef counters with a low kick, right behind Torromino 's knee.
Manhoef cracks a nice hook into Torromino's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Manhoef throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torromino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
Manhoef smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manhoef throws a combination. Torromino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manhoef ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Torromino shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torromino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manhoef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torromino's sensitive parts.
Manhoef throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manhoef lands with a nice combination. Torromino backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torromino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Torromino takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manhoef.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torromino.
Torromino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manhoef connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torromino momentarily.
Manhoef connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manhoef with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torromino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torromino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manhoef stuns Torromino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manhoef stuns Torromino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Manhoef!
A jab from Manhoef does it's job there.
Manhoef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torromino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manhoef jabs at Torromino's body.
Manhoef keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Torromino walks into a stiff left hand from Manhoef.
Torromino missing with a left hand there. Manhoef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manhoef has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torromino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manhoef but Manhoef pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manhoef connects with a body shot that sends Torromino's belly button to the back.
Manhoef connects with a jab.
Manhoef scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torromino looks to land a right hand but Manhoef moved out of range.
Manhoef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torromino.
Manhoef wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Torromino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick.
Manhoef with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Torromino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manhoef lands with an uppercut that bounces Torromino off the cage and back into range.
Manhoef throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torromino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrizio Torromino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manhoef scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Manhoef.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Manhoef. Torromino shrugs it off though.
Torromino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manhoef counters with a nice uppercut.
Manhoef with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torromino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Manhoef as Torromino shoots in.
Torromino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manhoef throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Torromino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws out a powerful jab.
Manhoef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Torromino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhoef can pounce on him.
Manhoef leaves Torromino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That kick from Manhoef tenderised Torromino's leg. Torromino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fabrizio Torromino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manhoef lands with a nice body punch.
Torromino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Manhoef. That one must have hurt.
Manhoef jabs Torromino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manhoef lands a jab.
Manhoef darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torromino circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torromino shoots in looking for a takedown. Manhoef tries to sprawl out of it but Torromino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manhoef manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Torromino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhoef can pounce on him.
Manhoef scores with a push kick.
Torromino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good leg kick by Manhoef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Torromino with a poor takedown
and Manhoef counters with a solid body kick.
Manhoef fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torromino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Torromino down.
Manhoef throws a quick inside leg kick.
Melvin Manhoef is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manhoef is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Torromino.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manhoef winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Manhoef!
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energy
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RATING
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