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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Manto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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281 lbs
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268 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Manto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Tony Thompson has been cut.
Manto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thompson gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manto is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manto is looking to improve his position.
Manto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thompson.
Thompson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Manto.
Thompson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thompson.
Manto wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Manto is working hard here to advance position.
Manto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manto is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manto gets back to full guard.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manto controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Manto keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson cracks Manto with a solid left hand.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manto is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manto working a defensive guard here.
Thompson postures up in Manto's guard and throws a big left but Manto blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manto working a defensive guard here.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manto keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Manto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Manto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura but Manto is defending well.
Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Manto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is thwarting Manto's attempts to control the position.
Manto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Manto is trying to get back to full guard.
Manto is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Manto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompson throwing shots but Manto is blocking nicely.
Manto is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manto avoid being mounted?
Thompson wants to take a breather but Manto is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manto trying to control but Thompson postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manto throws a left that rocks Thompson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Manto dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Thompson regain composure!
Thompson is rocked!
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!
Manto trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Manto finish him?
Manto working away.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Manto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Tony Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson trying to control but Manto postures up.
Thompson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Manto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manto moves into full mount! Thompson won't be happy about that!
Thompson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Manto has taken his back.
Thompson turns into Manto and is now in his guard.
Manto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manto trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Manto is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thompson trying to control but Manto is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson trying to control but Manto is working from the bottom.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson drops back looking for a leg! Manto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manto manages to kick Thompson off! Thompson jumps back into Manto's guard.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thompson drops back looking for a leg! Manto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manto manages to kick Thompson off! Thompson jumps back into Manto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.
Thompson 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.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Manto trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Manto 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.
Thompson wants to stand but Manto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Manto blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Manto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Thompson's cut.
That's time! Manto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Manto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Manto misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that hurts Manto! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Thompson jumps into full mount!
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!
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manto is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson has control of Manto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Manto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Manto blocking the ground and pound.
Manto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thompson unloads with some shots from mount but Manto bucks and avoids them well.
Manto is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Thompson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is working for a guillotine from mount but Manto frees his head quite easily.
Manto is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount.
Thompson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura but Manto is defending well.
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manto wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manto is defending against the submission attempts here by Thompson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manto is looking to improve his position.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the action but Manto is working from the bottom.
Manto gets full guard.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thompson trying to control but Manto is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thompson 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.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Manto.
Thompson drops back looking for a leg! Manto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manto manages to kick Thompson off! Thompson jumps back into Manto's guard.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manto trying to control the position here.
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Manto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Manto from controlling successfully.
Manto stays in close to Thompson's body and controls the position.
Manto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manto has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Thompson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Thompson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Manto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manto somewhat.
George Manto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Manto. Manto gets slowly back to his feet.
Manto looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson tries to sprawl but Manto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manto is just content to waste time from the top position. Thompson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Manto trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Manto is looking to advance position but Thompson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thompson.
Thompson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thompson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Manto is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Manto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thompson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Thompson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Manto tries to reverse the position but Thompson maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Manto because Thompson loaded up on that one.
Thompson avoids the attempt from Manto to control.
Thompson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Manto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Manto shrugs it off.
Manto is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson working for a submission but Manto is keeping him at bay.
Thompson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Manto is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Thompson has taken his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson gets his hands free as Manto looks to control.
Thompson looking to break Manto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Manto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thompson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Thompson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling well, preventing Manto from escaping the position.
Manto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thompson.
Manto breaks Thompson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Manto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manto trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manto wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manto trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. George Manto wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manto uses from the top position.
Manto passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson is not content to let Manto control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that George Manto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Manto looks to land a combination. Thompson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Thompson tries for a kimura but Manto is defending well.
Manto struggling a bit here.
Thompson is trying to get an arm triangle but Manto is defending well.
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!
Manto stops Thompson from passing to mount.
Manto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manto controlling the pace.
Manto is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manto wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
Manto is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Thompson is staying active underneath Manto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
George Manto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thompson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manto sprawls well initially but Thompson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Manto is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Manto is working away.
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Manto trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Manto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manto is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson seems to be working for a kimura but Manto defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manto trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Thompson is looking for a kimura but Manto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage.
Manto is looking to improve his position.
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manto tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manto is looking to improve his position.
Manto is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson controlling the pace.
Manto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manto won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
Manto is defending against the submission attempts here by Thompson.
Thompson seems to be working for a kimura but Manto defends the submission attempt.
Manto gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson 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.
Manto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Thompson.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Thompson!
Tony Thompson is the new heavyweight champion!
Tony Thompson gave a mention to Das Labor in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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