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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kulap Metharom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jony Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metharom comes to the cage accompanied by Bonobo - Kiara. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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173 cm
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulap Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jony Mann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Metharom counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mann blocks a leg kick.
Mann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Metharom quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mann thows a huge punch but Metharom dodges it nicely.
Mann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metharom's head.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Metharom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metharom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mann throwing shots but Metharom is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mann connects with a nice short shot to Metharom's temple.
Metharom is staying active underneath Mann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mann thows a huge punch but Metharom dodges it nicely.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mann.
Mann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metharom defending well though.
Metharom is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mann connects with a nice short shot to Metharom's temple.
Mann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Metharom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mann has eaten all the pies!
Nice strikes from Mann there.
Mann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mann is nestled in close to Metharom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Metharom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann working over Metharom with some ground and pound. Metharom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mann lands a nice short elbow.
Mann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Metharom taking some punishment here, with Mann in his half guard.
Mann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mann working over Metharom with some ground and pound. Metharom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metharom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Metharom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jony Mann dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Metharom avoids it really well and circles away.
Metharom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Metharom sprawls well initially but Mann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mann thows a huge punch but Metharom dodges it nicely.
Metharom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metharom's head.
Metharom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mann on the ground.
Mann slips a nice elbow through Metharom's hands, connecting with Metharom's forehead.
Ground and pound from Mann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom is looking to control Mann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Metharom avoid being mounted?
Mann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Metharom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mann lands with a punch from half guard.
Metharom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mann working Metharom over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Mann there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Metharom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mann.
Metharom trying to control here.
Mann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metharom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mann is nestled in close to Metharom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Metharom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Metharom taking some punishment here, with Mann in his half guard.
Mann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann working the head and body with strikes.
Metharom is rocked!
Mann drops an elbow to the side of Metharom's head.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mann slips a nice elbow through Metharom's hands, connecting with Metharom's forehead.
Oh Metharom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jony Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Metharom to the ground. Mann is now in Metharom's guard.
Metharom seems to have got his legs back now.
Metharom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Metharom has momentary wrist control but Mann slips an elbow through the middle.
Mann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metharom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mann trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom.
Mann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Metharom's head.
Mann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metharom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mann throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes 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 is working Metharom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Metharom being controlled here, momentarily.
Mann landing some decent shots from guard.
Mann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Metharom blocks nicely.
Mann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Metharom's head.
Kulap Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Metharom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mann chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mann is in close to Metharom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Metharom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.
Jony Mann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Metharom's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jony Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jony Mann!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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