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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Killer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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173 cm
28
169 lbs
7 - 17 - 2 |
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186 cm
27
166 lbs
19 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolando Mann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Killer! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Killer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mann scrambles back to his feet. Mann misses with a body shot
and Killer counters with an outside leg kick.
Killer is looking to slow Mann down with leg kicks. Mann misses with a lunging right hand
and Killer counters with a lovely shot to the body. Killer misses the shot to the body. Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away. Killer throws a nice outside leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Killer as he connects with a hook. Killer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
Nice cross by Killer. Mann looking for a takedown here - he's got it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mann trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom. Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Killer wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killer can do anything to dispel that myth. Mann's corner is telling him to maintain position. Mann advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mann goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Killer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mann but great work by Killer. Mann is trying to control Killer's posture but Killer avoids it. Killer wants to stand but Mann is controlling his arm. Mann tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Killer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killer decides to stand back up. Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killer misses with a wild body shot. Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it. Killer wants to land a leg kick but Mann is out of range. Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mann checks a leg kick. Mann misses with an uppercut
and Killer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mann moves out of range of the leg kick from Killer. Killer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Killer throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mann drives through with a takedown into Killer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Mann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mann drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mann seems to have locked his on tight now - Killer screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mann, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rolando Mann! Rolando Mann decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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