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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Manucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Molefe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dominic Manucci has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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285 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominic Manucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Molefe!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molefe.
Manucci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Molefe.
Molefe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molefe.
Manucci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molefe.
Molefe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manucci's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Molefe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Molefe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Manucci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Molefe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Molefe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Molefe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molefe not doing much here.
Molefe throwing shots but Manucci is blocking nicely.
Molefe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manucci keeps working.
Manucci definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manucci regains full guard. Nicely done.
Molefe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Molefe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manucci working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Molefe.
Molefe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manucci is keeping the position for now.
Manucci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Molefe on the ground.
Molefe throws a big elbow that misses.
Molefe tries to free his leg and advance position but Manucci is retaining full guard.
Manucci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molefe working some strikes from top position.
Molefe slips nicely into half guard.
Molefe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manucci's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molefe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manucci taking some punishment here, with Molefe in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molefe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Molefe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Molefe wants to pass the guard but Manucci is defending well.
Manucci has hold of Molefe's hands but Molefe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Molefe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Molefe uses his free foot to push down on Manucci's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Manucci.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manucci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Molefe lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manucci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manucci is in a horrible position here. Molefe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Molefe controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molefe lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Molefe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Molefe takes a swing at Manucci's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Manucci misses.
Manucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molefe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molefe. Manucci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manucci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molefe moves away.
Molefe gets a double leg takedown into Manucci's guard.
Molefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Manucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molefe looking to pass the guard.
Manucci wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Molefe manages to pass to side control.
Molefe trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molefe lands strikes from half guard.
Manucci is positioning himself well to prevent Molefe advancing to mount.
Molefe trying to control the pace.
Molefe wants to control but Manucci is keeping him busy.
Manucci trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Manucci is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molefe.
Molefe looks to land a left hand but Manucci moved out of range nicely.
Molefe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manucci throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Molefe checks a leg kick.
Manucci moves out of range of the strikes.
Manucci slaps away a takedown attempt from Molefe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manucci thows a body shot but no joy.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Molefe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Manucci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manucci moves out of range of the strikes.
Manucci closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Alex Molefe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molefe misses the shot to the body.
Molefe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manucci manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Molefe misses its intended target.
Molefe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molefe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manucci rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molefe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manucci.
Manucci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molefe ducks under a wild hook from Manucci.
Manucci jabs Molefe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manucci tries to sprawl but Molefe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Molefe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alex Molefe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molefe wants to take a breather but Manucci is having none of it.
Manucci trying to hold on to Molefe's head to control him but Molefe postures up.
Molefe throwing shots but Manucci is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molefe is looking to advance position but Manucci won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Molefe in particular looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manucci slaps away a takedown attempt from Molefe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Molefe moves into the clinch.
Molefe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manucci avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dominic Manucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Molefe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manucci is trying to force a seperation but Molefe has the dominant position.
Molefe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Manucci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Molefe scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Molefe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Molefe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big right from Molefe misses.
Molefe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominic Manucci is winning the standup battle so far.
Manucci tries to sprawl but Molefe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manucci trying to control from the bottom.
Molefe controlling the action here.
Molefe moves nicely into side control.
Molefe working the body and head with strikes.
Molefe trying to control the action but Manucci is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molefe in side control, throwing shots but Manucci defends.
Molefe wants to control but Manucci is keeping him busy.
Molefe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Molefe landing strikes.
Molefe working the head with strikes.
Manucci is working to avoid the ground and pound but Molefe connects with a decent elbow.
Manucci dodges the ground and pound from Molefe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molefe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Molefe is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molefe landing strikes.
The referee asks Molefe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Molefe prefers to stall for the moment though.
Molefe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molefe is putting a hurting on Manucci here, landing some big shots from side control.
Molefe scoring with punches and elbows.
Molefe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Molefe wants to control but Manucci is keeping him busy.
Molefe controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molefe scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Manucci is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Molefe can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Molefe!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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