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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sir Lee Sea Flea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sooper Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sooper Mann has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sir Lee Sea Flea's chin.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sir Lee Sea Flea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sooper Mann!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sea Flea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into 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.
Sea Flea prevents Mann from improving his position.
Mann trying to hold on to Sea Flea's head to control him but Sea Flea postures up.
Sea Flea takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sea Flea trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
Sea Flea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea Flea trying to control from Mann's half guard. Mann has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sea Flea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea Flea connects with a couple of short punches.
Mann throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've been hearing that Sea Flea has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sea Flea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sea Flea is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sea Flea is staying active underneath Mann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
I've been told that Mann has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sea Flea is doing well to control the position and prevent Mann from advancing to side control.
Mann controlling the action here.
Sea Flea wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
Sea Flea trying to control but Mann postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That kick from Mann tenderised Sea Flea's leg. Sea Flea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sea Flea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sea Flea defending well as Mann loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann has managed to clinch.
Sea Flea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mann throws a head punch that misses.
Mann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sea Flea backwards.
Sea Flea blocking some punches.
Sea Flea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mann throws a punch but it's blocked by Sea Flea.
Sea Flea blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mann.
A short right from Mann.
Mann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sea Flea backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sea Flea is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mann prevents the takedown attempt.
Mann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mann working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sea Flea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Lee Sea Flea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sea Flea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sea Flea's head backwards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sea Flea or perhaps it was just good defense by Mann, which made it look bad.
Sea Flea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sooper Mann dominated that round.
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.
Sea Flea tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
Mann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mann misses with the combination.
Sea Flea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sea Flea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mann cracks Sea Flea with a good jab.
Sea Flea shoots in but Mann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sea Flea fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Lee Sea Flea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea Flea shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense.
Mann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sea Flea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sea Flea on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sea Flea misses with a takedown attempt
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mann scores with a punch to the head.
Sea Flea is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea Flea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Sea Flea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sea Flea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sea Flea seems to have got his legs back now.
Sea Flea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mann but Mann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good exchange - Mann coming out on top.
Mann scores with a push kick.
Mann connects with an inside leg kick.
Mann wants to clinch up but Sea Flea keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Mann misses.
Mann stuffs the takedown.
Sooper Mann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Sea Flea with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is pressed up against the cage. Sea Flea has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mann down to the mat. Mann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mann lands with a shot to the body.
Mann forces Sea Flea back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sea Flea has Mann pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sea Flea is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mann can't fight it off and eventually Sea Flea manages to take the fight to the floor. Mann looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sea Flea won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Mann is trying to keep Sea Flea in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann wants to sweep here but Sea Flea controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to control the position here.
Mann looking to control.
Sea Flea trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mann clinches up with Sea Flea and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mann swings wildly with an uppercut but Sea Flea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mann lands with a left to the head.
Mann throws a punch but it's blocked by Sea Flea.
Mann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sea Flea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sea Flea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sea Flea fails with the takedown
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Mann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sea Flea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sooper Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sea Flea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sea Flea's head backwards.
Sea Flea takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sea Flea fails with a takedown attempt.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sea Flea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mann connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mann. Sea Flea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mann leaves Sea Flea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea Flea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mann thuds a left hand into Sea Flea's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Mann.
Sea Flea dives in and grabs Mann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mann pushes down on Sea Flea's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Lee Sea Flea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann sizes up Sea Flea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sea Flea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mann circles away.
Mann has managed to clinch.
Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mann has a couple of punches blocked by Sea Flea.
Mann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mann works on Sea Flea's body with a couple of short punches.
Mann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sea Flea ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sea Flea no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sea Flea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sea Flea keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to sit in guard and control but Sea Flea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann wants to hit a switch here but Sea Flea passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mann there!
Mann sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mann is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sea Flea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sea Flea is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sea Flea.
Sea Flea is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sea Flea.
Sea Flea prevents Mann from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mann throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sea Flea is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sea Flea to get the leverage.
Mann is looking to control Sea Flea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mann avoid being mounted?
Mann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann is defending against the submission attempts here by Sea Flea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sooper Mann really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sea Flea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mann digs a good hook to Sea Flea's body.
Mann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sea Flea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mann lands a body shot.
Mann rushes Sea Flea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sea Flea tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Lee Sea Flea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea Flea blocks an uppercut.
Mann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sea Flea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sooper Mann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sea Flea drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mann pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mann.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sea Flea.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sea Flea is looking for a takedown.
Mann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sea Flea blocking some punches.
Sea Flea looking for a takedown.
Sea Flea jumps guard but Mann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sea Flea goes for a takedown attempt but Mann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a sloppy head kick and Sea Flea moves out of range easily.
Mann lands with an overhand left.
Mann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sea Flea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sea Flea manages to avoid it.
Mann lands a big head kick that sends Sea Flea tumbling to the mat! Mann takes a step backwards and waves Sea Flea back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sea Flea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mann is fending him off so far but Sea Flea persists. Nope, Mann circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Mann as Sea Flea shoots in.
Sea Flea fails with a takedown attempt.
Mann misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mann.
Mann gets through Sea Flea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann scores with a shoulder strike.
Mann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sea Flea drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mann thumps Sea Flea with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mann. That snapped Sea Flea's head back.
Mann throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Sea Flea's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Mann dives in looking to finish as Sea Flea flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Mann's strikes! Mann is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Sea Flea's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Sea Flea was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sooper Mann! Sooper Mann retains his featherweight title!
Sooper Mann decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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