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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mano Thao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack White I I I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thao comes to the ring accompanied by Sabotage by Beastie Boys. White I I I is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ball and a Biscuit. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mano Thao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack White I I I!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thao wants to clinch.
Thao misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack White I I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thao lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jack White I I I has been cut.
White I I I connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thao jabs White I I I to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thao has managed to clinch.
White I I I prevents a body shot from Thao.
Thao missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from White I I I.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White I I I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thao.
Thao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thao missing with knees to the body.
Thao misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
White I I I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White I I I breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thao takes a jab right on the kisser.
White I I I throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White I I I misses with a body shot.
Thao connects with a solid leg kick.
Thao tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. White I I I manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White I I I lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White I I I scores with a punch to the head.
White I I I lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thao moves in looking to clinch but White I I I pushes him off.
White I I I avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Thao.
Thao drops his hands momentarily and White I I I takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White I I I blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thao tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. White I I I manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White I I I connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thao momentarily.
Thao wants to clinch up but White I I I keeps it at a distance.
White I I I lands with a straight right. Thao didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thao works the jab nicely.
Thao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thao throws a quick inside leg kick.
White I I I ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thao tries to clinch but White I I I moves out of range.
White I I I fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White I I I thuds a left hand into Thao's body.
White I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White I I I throws a series of strikes that have Thao backpedaling.
White I I I goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thao throws a body kick that misses.
White I I I tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White I I I misses with the head strike.
Thao lands a good knee to the midsection. White I I I won't want to take too many of those.
Thao misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White I I I lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thao lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, White I I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White I I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thao gets through White I I I's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thao motions for White I I I to come forward. Thao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thao.
White I I I lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White I I I lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thao swings for the body but White I I I moves out of range.
White I I I misses with a straight left.
White I I I fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
White I I I cracks Thao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thao takes one on the button.
White I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thao was well out of range. Poor timing from White I I I.
Thao tries to clinch but White I I I moves out of range.
Donk. White I I I catches Thao right on the button with a cross.
Thao is looking to clinch.
White I I I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White I I I looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thao on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thao lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thao tries to clinch
and White I I I counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
White I I I trying to control but Thao is working from the bottom.
White I I I looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack White I I I will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack White I I I's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A solid leg kick lands there for White I I I.
Thao darts in and clinches White I I I up against the ropes.
Thao manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thao misses with a head kick.
White I I I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thao.
White I I I scores with a jab. Thao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White I I I throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mano Thao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thao wants to clinch up but White I I I keeps it at a distance.
White I I I is looking to chop away at Thao's legs.
Thao wants to slow White I I I down by chopping away at his legs.
Thao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White I I I ducks under a wild hook from Thao.
White I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thao on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thao scores with a jab.
White I I I walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White I I I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thao manages to avoid it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for White I I I. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White I I I bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thao has taken the fight to the clinch.
White I I I wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thao has him pressed against the ropes.
White I I I is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thao is keeping busy.
White I I I is trying to break the clinch but Thao is controlling him.
Thao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White I I I lands with a left to the head.
Thao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from Thao.
White I I I controlling the action here for a moment.
Thao missing with knees to the body.
White I I I scores with a shot to the side of Thao's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thao lands a nice shot to the body.
Thao scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thao tries to land knees in the clinch but White I I I avoids the damage to the body.
White I I I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thao backwards.
White I I I pushes Thao back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mano Thao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White I I I keeps control of Thao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White I I I throws a head punch that misses.
White I I I misses with a short punch on the inside.
White I I I gets through Thao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White I I I is trying to maintain a safe position but Thao gets an underhook and turns White I I I into the ropes.
Thao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for White I I I.
Thao breaks from the clinch.
White I I I throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White I I I misses with a body kick.
Thao is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White I I I scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thao lands with a hook. White I I I tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thao blocks the body kick.
White I I I misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thao scores with a nice head shot.
Thao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White I I I moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thao moves away from the strike by White I I I.
Thao is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White I I I.
White I I I shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thao's guard.
Thao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White I I I on the ground.
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!
Thao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White I I I is controlling him.
Thao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
White I I I pushing down on Thao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White I I I thows a huge punch but Thao dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack White I I I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack White I I I's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thao throws a shot from downtown. White I I I moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by White I I I.
Thao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thao takes one to the chin there.
Thao is looking to clinch.
White I I I with a nice cross.
White I I I scores with a hook.
Thao tries to clinch up.
White I I I looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White I I I lands with a nice body kick.
That kick from White I I I tenderised Thao's leg. Thao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thao scores with a decent looking hook.
White I I I tried to score with a low kick but Thao checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Thao does no damage.
White I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White I I I takes a swing at Thao's ribcage but misses.
White I I I stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White I I I gets the takedown into side control.
White I I I in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thao throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
White I I I shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thao sprawls well. Thao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White I I I gets slowly back to his feet.
White I I I misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White I I I misses with a looping right.
Thao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White I I I connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thao scrambles back to his feet.
White I I I with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mano Thao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White I I I feints and then cracks Thao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thao down.
Thao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thao moves in looking to clinch but White I I I pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thao lands a jab to White I I I's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White I I I is looking to slow Thao down with leg kicks.
White I I I catches Thao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thao digs a good hook to White I I I's body.
Thao moves into the clinch.
White I I I digs a right hand into Thao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thao's gas tank.
Thao tries to land knees in the clinch but White I I I avoids the damage to the body.
Thao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thao tries to close the distance and clinch up but White I I I swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White I I I digs a good body shot into Thao's ribs.
Thao lands an overhand right.
A jab from White I I I misses.
Thao misses the jab.
White I I I thows a body shot but no joy.
Thao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thao misses with a looping left.
Thao throws an overhand right that lands on White I I I's shoulder, as White I I I tries to avoid the shot.
Thao throws a jab but it's blocked by White I I I.
White I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thao.
A nice leg kick lands there from White I I I.
White I I I throws a big shot that misses.
Thao moves out of range of the body kick from White I I I.
Thao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but White I I I paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thao tries to clinch up but White I I I circles away and keeps his distance.
White I I I shoots in for a takedown but Thao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
White I I I looks to land a right hand but Thao moved out of range.
White I I I ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White I I I makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White I I I swats away the attempt to clinch by Thao.
A nice inside leg kick there by White I I I. That's going to slow Thao down.
White I I I lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thao will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from White I I I.
White I I I throws a body kick that misses.
Thao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thao looks to throw the jab but White I I I is out of range.
White I I I connects with a jab.
Thao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White I I I lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thao works over White I I I's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White I I I lands a right hook to the body.
White I I I blocks a head kick by Thao.
Nice defenses there by Thao.
White I I I throws a low kick but Thao moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack White I I I really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack White I I I's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from White I I I. Thao shrugs it off though.
Thao tries to close the distance and clinch but White I I I swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thao lands with a good body shot.
Thao is looking to clinch.
Thao throws a chopping leg kick but White I I I manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
White I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thao.
Thao closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from White I I I.
A body shot lands from White I I I.
White I I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thaos head.
A right hook to the body lands for Thao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White I I I is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thao tries to land knees in the clinch but White I I I avoids the damage to the body.
Thao is trying to maintain a safe position but White I I I gets an underhook and turns Thao into the ropes.
Thao misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from White I I I.
Thao is trying to force a seperation but White I I I has the dominant position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
White I I I cracks Thao with a nice body shot.
White I I I lands a body punch in the clinch.
White I I I lands a right hand.
White I I I is leaning against Thao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White I I I lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White I I I manages to break the clinch.
Thao moves in looking to clinch but White I I I pushes him off.
White I I I lands with a slapping head kick.
Thao is rocked!
White I I I scores with a leg kick.
Oh Thao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack White I I I seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White I I I feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thao's calf.
Danga de danga de dang - White I I I scores with a four punch combination!
Thao needs to keep his hands up - White I I I had a free shot at his head there.
Thao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White I I I feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thao's calf.
Thao moves forwards but White I I I connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White I I I circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White I I I lands a nice hook to Thao's body. Thao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White I I I lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Thao goes down and covers up as White I I I starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack White I I I!
Jack White I I I seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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