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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Fetisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheldon McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitaly Fetisov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Vitaly Fetisov has been cut.
McManus misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McManus is defended easily by Fetisov.
McManus swinging wildly here.
McManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McManus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fetisov.
McManus avoids the head kick by Fetisov.
Fetisov is trying hard to land a takedown here. McManus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fetisov throws a head kick but McManus moves out of range.
Fetisov dodges the punch combination from McManus.
Fetisov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McManus avoids the head kick by Fetisov.
Fetisov tries a head kick but it misses.
Fetisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fetisov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McManus. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McManus blocks a head kick by Fetisov.
Fetisov throws a head kick that misses.
Fetisov looks winded!
Fetisov walks into a straight right hand from McManus.
McManus avoids the head kick by Fetisov.
Fetisov shoots in but no luck this time.
McManus scores with a one two! Fetisov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McManus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fetisov back to the cage. McManus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McManus scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McManus misses with the combination.
McManus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fetisov moves in looking to clinch but McManus pushes him off.
McManus lands a jab-cross combination.
Fetisov slaps away a takedown attempt from McManus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fetisov throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov tries a head kick but it misses.
McManus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon McManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fetisov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fetisov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McManus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fetisov tries a head kick but it misses.
McManus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McManus.
Fetisov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Fetisov.
A left lands for McManus.
Some wild striking there from McManus.
Fetisov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by McManus as he connects with a hook.
McManus throws a nice looking combination but Fetisov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fetisov throws a head kick but McManus moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McManus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fetisov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fetisov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fetisov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fetisov dives in and grabs McManus's left leg, looking for a takedown. McManus pushes down on Fetisov's head and hops out.
McManus lands a two punch combo.
Fetisov tries to clinch there but McManus circles away.
Fetisov has a takedown stuffed.
McManus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McManus duly obliges.
Fetisov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McManus circles away.
McManus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fetisov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McManus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fetisov backs up against the cage.
Fetisov connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus feints a jab promting Fetisov to slip. McManus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fetisov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McManus moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fetisov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McManus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fetisov throws a head kick that misses.
Fetisov tries a head kick but it misses.
McManus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McManus tries to land a leg kick but Fetisov saw it coming and moves away.
Fetisov throws a sloppy head kick and McManus moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McManus feints a jab promting Fetisov to slip. McManus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fetisov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fetisov shoots in but McManus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vitaly Fetisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fetisov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McManus sprawls well. McManus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fetisov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon McManus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Fetisov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McManus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fetisov eats them both and turns towards McManus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McManus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Fetisov.
McManus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McManus scores with a jab. Fetisov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McManus throws a series of punches but Fetisov moves out of range.
McManus throws a series of punches but Fetisov avoids them all with ease.
Fetisov is trying desperately to land a takedown but McManus is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fetisov.
Fetisov is looking to clinch.
McManus misses with a double jab.
Sheldon McManus is winning the standup battle so far.
Fetisov drives through and clinches with McManus against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Fetisov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fetisov throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease.
Fetisov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McManus's head.
McManus throws a combination that misses
and Fetisov counters with a head kick.
McManus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fetisov backs up against the cage.
Sheldon McManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fetisov throws a head kick but McManus moves out of range.
Fetisov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from McManus. Those never looked like landing.
McManus avoids the head kick by Fetisov.
McManus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from McManus.
Fetisov misses with a head kick.
McManus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McManus.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circling - Fetisov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fetisov circles away quickly and effectively.
McManus throws a good cross that connects.
Fetisov throws a nice head kick!
McManus tries to bum rush Fetisov with a series of wild strikes but Fetisov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
McManus throws a right hand that Fetisov ducks under and follows up with a left that Fetisov also avoids with ease.
Fetisov throws a head kick but McManus moves out of range.
Fetisov tries to close the distance and clinch up but McManus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McManus throws a right hand that Fetisov ducks under and follows up with a left that Fetisov also avoids with ease.
McManus avoids the head kick by Fetisov.
McManus swats away the attempt to clinch by Fetisov.
McManus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McManus misses with a two punch combination.
Fetisov throws a head kick that misses.
McManus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McManus duly obliges.
McManus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Decent striking displayed by McManus there.
McManus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fetisov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McManus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fetisov.
Fetisov throws a head kick but McManus moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fetisov eats them both and turns towards McManus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fetisov throws a head kick that misses.
Fetisov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McManus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A combination from McManus does no damage.
A punch combination from McManus misses.
Fetisov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McManus sprawls well. McManus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fetisov gets slowly back to his feet.
Fetisov misses with a head kick.
Fetisov tries a head kick but it misses.
McManus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Fetisov.
Fetisov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McManus, pushing him back against the cage.
Fetisov prevents McManus from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus blocks an elbow strike from Fetisov.
Fetisov breaks from the clinch.
McManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
McManus is working the combinations to good effect here.
McManus jabs Fetisov right on the nose. Fetisov blinks but takes it well.
Fetisov tries to bum rush McManus with a series of wild strikes but McManus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McManus avoids the head kick by Fetisov.
McManus fails to land with a series of punches.
Fetisov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from McManus does no damage.
McManus scores with the left hand. Fetisov knows he should have avoided that one.
McManus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fetisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fetisov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McManus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fetisov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McManus tries to bum rush Fetisov with a series of wild strikes but Fetisov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sheldon McManus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Fetisov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fetisov misses with a head kick.
Fetisov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fetisov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McManus is fending him off so far but Fetisov persists. Nope, McManus circles away and we're back to standing.
McManus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Left hook, right uppercut from McManus.
McManus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McManus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McManus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fetisov counters with a head kick.
Fetisov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McManus blocks a head kick by Fetisov.
A left and a right from McManus both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McManus blocks a head kick by Fetisov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McManus tests Fetisov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fetisov tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus scores with a decent looking hook.
Fetisov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A right-left combo lands from McManus.
McManus scores with a nice right hand.
Fetisov fails with an attempt to clinch.
McManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McManus scores with a one two! Fetisov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from McManus as Fetisov shoots in.
McManus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fetisov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fetisov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McManus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fetisovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fetisov throws a sloppy head kick and McManus moves out of range easily.
McManus misses with a double jab.
Fetisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McManus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fetisov.
Fetisov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McManus throws a right hand that Fetisov ducks under and follows up with a left that Fetisov also avoids with ease.
Fetisov throws a head kick that misses.
Fetisov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fetisov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManus.
McManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fetisov.
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!
Fetisov fails to land with a series of punches.
Fetisov throws a head kick but McManus moves out of range.
Fetisov tries a head kick but it misses.
McManus stalks Fetisov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fetisov's face. Fetisov staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice combination there by McManus.
Fetisov closes the distance and clinches.
McManus has had enough of the clinch but Fetisov keeps him there for the moment.
McManus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McManus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sheldon McManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Fetisov.
McManus is trying to break the clinch but Fetisov is controlling him.
Fetisov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McManus is trying to break the clinch but Fetisov is controlling him.
Fetisov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fetisov lands an elbow that stopped McManus in his tracks for a moment.
Fetisov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fetisov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fetisov has McManus pressed against the cage, preventing McManus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fetisov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McManus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fetisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fetisov scores with a head kick. McManus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fetisov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fetisov throws a sloppy head kick and McManus moves out of range easily.
Sheldon McManus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McManus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fetisov throws a head kick but McManus moves out of range.
McManus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McManus lands a jab-cross combination.
McManus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fetisov shoots in for a double leg but McManus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fetisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McManus looks to land a combination. Fetisov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McManus swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fetisov misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from McManus does no damage.
Fetisov throws a head kick but McManus moves out of range.
Vitaly Fetisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McManus fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sheldon McManus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McManus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon McManus!
In his post fight interview, Sheldon McManus gave a big smile as he said 'In Nomeni Patri, Et Eili, Spiritus sancti'.
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