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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Menchaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Go (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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143 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitchell Menchaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philip Go!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Go takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Menchaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Go.
Menchaka scores with a hook to the body. Go takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Menchaka scores with a jab. Go acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Go throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Menchaka lands a jab.
Menchaka digs a good hook to Go's body.
Menchaka lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Menchaka.
Menchaka with a nice cross.
Menchaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Go, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Go.
Mitchell Menchaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Go.
Menchaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Go moves away.
Go takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go ducks right into an uppercut from Menchaka.
Go throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Menchaka's waist but Menchaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Go off to one side.
Menchaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Menchaka finds it's target.
It looks like Menchaka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Menchaka connects with a jab.
A big right from Go misses.
Go takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Menchaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Go's hands.
Go walks into a left hand.
Menchaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Go throws out the jab.
Go walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Menchaka catches Go right on the button with a cross.
Menchaka stuns Go with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Go shoots in but Menchaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Menchaka connects with a body shot that sends Go's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Go is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menchaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Menchaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Go at a distance.
Go throws a looping overhand right but Menchaka ducks down to avoid it.
Go takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menchaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Go.
Go takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Go fails in his attempt to clinch.
Go shoots in for a takedown but Menchaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Menchaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Go changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Menchaka tries to avoid it but Go manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Menchaka to the ground. Menchaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Go looks winded!
Menchaka jabs at Go's body.
Go is trying desperately to land a takedown but Menchaka is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Go.
Menchaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Menchaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Go back to the cage. Menchaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A cross from Menchaka lands.
Go throws a combination that misses
and Menchaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mitchell Menchaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Go takes one to the chin there.
Menchaka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Menchaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Go takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menchaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Go's head.
Go wants to clinch up but Menchaka keeps it at a distance.
Menchaka cracks a nice hook into Go's ribs.
Go has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Menchaka stuns Go with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Menchaka.
Menchaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menchaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Menchaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Menchaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Go.
Menchaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Go looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mitchell Menchaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menchaka misses with a few strikes there.
Menchaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Menchaka lands a really nice looking cross but Go seems unphased.
Menchaka sizes up Go with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Go takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Go wants to clinch
and Menchaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Menchaka. Go does a little dance to reset his feet.
Go tried to score with a low kick but Menchaka checks it.
Menchaka clobbers Go with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Menchaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Menchaka dominated that round.
That's time! Menchaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Menchaka jabs at Go's body.
Menchaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menchaka thuds a left hand into Go's body.
Go fails to land the takedown.
Go tries to clinch up
and Menchaka counters with a series of strikes. Go will be more careful next time no doubt.
Go fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell Menchaka is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Menchaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Go doesn't seem phased though.
Go tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Menchaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Menchaka thuds his right hand into Go's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Menchaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menchaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Menchaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Mitchell Menchaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Go.
Menchaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Go tries to score a power double leg takedown but Menchaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Go somewhat.
A low kick from Menchaka misses
and Go counters with a leg kick.
Go is breathing heavily.
Menchaka tries to land a leg kick but Go saw it coming and moves away.
Menchaka thuds a left hand into Go's body.
Good exchange - Menchaka coming out on top.
Go tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Menchaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Go looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Menchaka is fending him off so far but Go persists. Nope, Menchaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Philip Go is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Go shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Go takes one to the chin there.
Menchaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Go's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Menchaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Go scrambles back to his feet.
Go shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Menchaka but Menchaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good standup being displayed there by Menchaka as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Menchaka coming out on top.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Go is defended easily by Menchaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menchaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menchaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Go should have avoided that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Go might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Menchaka has got the better of the exchanges.
Menchaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Go takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Menchaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Go takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Go closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Menchaka scores with a punch to the head.
Menchaka connects with a right hand. Go shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Menchaka.
Menchaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Menchaka stuffs the takedown.
Go tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Menchaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Go has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Go there as he acknowledges the shot.
Menchaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Go can do to turn this around?
Go takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Go slips a jab and a cross from Menchaka.
Go shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menchaka as he avoids it easily.
Menchaka throws a series of strikes that have Go backpedaling.
Go takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menchaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Go off the cage and back into range.
Go misses with a takedown attempt - Menchaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Menchaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Go takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menchaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Go's head.
Menchaka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Menchaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Menchaka duly obliges.
Go takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Menchaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Go doesn't seem bothered though.
Menchaka jabs Go right on the nose. Go blinks but takes it well.
Menchaka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Menchaka lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Go shoots in but no luck this time.
Menchaka lands a two punch combo.
Menchaka leaves Go with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Go on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Menchaka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Go takes a jab right on the kisser.
Menchaka cracks Go with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Go closes the distance but Menchaka moves to the side
and Menchaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Menchaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Menchaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Go shoots in looking for a takedown but Menchaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Go's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Menchaka. Beautiful body shot.
Menchaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Go looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Menchaka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Philip Go has been cut.
Go looks to clinch
and Menchaka counters with a one-two to the body.
Menchaka throws a solid leg kick but Go takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Menchaka.
Go takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Menchaka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Go takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menchaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Go circles away quickly and effectively.
Go shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Menchaka defends it nicely.
Mitchell Menchaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Go.
Menchaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Menchaka.
Go tries to score with a low kick but Menchaka moves his leg out of the way.
Go checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Menchaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Go's head backwards.
Menchaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Go's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Menchaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Go scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Go off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Menchaka.
Go takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Go is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Menchaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Menchaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Menchaka lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menchaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Go in his tracks.
Nice takedown defense from Menchaka. No joy for Go on that attempt.
Menchaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Menchaka lands the left hand.
Menchaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Go takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Menchaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Go tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menchaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menchaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Go doesn't seem bothered though.
Menchaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Go doesn't seem bothered though.
Go takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Menchaka.
Menchaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Go stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Menchaka scores with a jab. Go acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Go closes the distance and clinches up with Menchaka, looking for a takedown. Go pushes Menchaka against the cage but Menchaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Go looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Menchaka is fending him off so far but Go persists. Nope, Menchaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Go with a lazy takedown attempt
and Menchaka counters with a straight right hand.
Go takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Menchaka throws out a powerful jab.
Menchaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Go takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Go. Go circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Menchaka tests Go's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menchaka jabs Go to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Menchaka cracks a nice hook into Go's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Go takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Menchaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Go lunges at Menchaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menchaka's hand.
Menchaka scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menchaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Go momentarily.
Go takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Menchaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Menchaka.
Philip Go has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Go throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Menchaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Menchaka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Menchaka!
Mitchell Menchaka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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