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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sooper Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Van De Kamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Kamp has chosen Sister Sin - Fight Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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133 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sooper Mann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Van De Kamp!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann misses with a body shot.
Mann throws a low kick but Van De Kamp moves out of range easily.
Van De Kamp blocks a head kick by Mann.
Mann has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mann connects with a looping right hand.
Mann is looking to score with low kicks.
Mann lands with a nice body punch.
Mann cracks Van De Kamp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sooper Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van De Kamp slips a straight right by Mann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann misses with a right hand
and Van De Kamp counters with a single leg into guard. Mann didn't expect that.
Van De Kamp passes into half guard.
Mann is trying to stand up here but Van De Kamp is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Kamp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Van De Kamp passes the guard and advances to mount!
Van De Kamp tries to control but Mann wriggling away.
Van De Kamp misses with a head shot.
Van De Kamp wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying desperately to improve position.
Van De Kamp goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mann turns into him and now he's in Van De Kamp's guard.
Van De Kamp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Van De Kamp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp passes to full mount!
Van De Kamp swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mann is now in Van De Kamp's guard. A big mistake from Van De Kamp there, giving up the dominant position!
Mann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van De Kamp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mann is refusing to be controlled, as Van De Kamp sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mann gets back to full guard.
Mann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mann is on top in guard.
Van De Kamp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Van De Kamp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Van De Kamp will probably get the nod.
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.
Mann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van De Kamp wants to counter the offense by Mann and move into the clinch position.
Mann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mann misses the shot to the body.
Mann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Van De Kamp responds with a good body kick, but Mann manages to step out the way in time.
Mann throws a leg kick
so Van De Kamp counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mann holds on and takes a little breather.
Mann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Van De Kamp from controlling successfully.
Van De Kamp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Van De Kamp from controlling successfully.
Van De Kamp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann wants to sweep here but Van De Kamp controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mann is on top in guard.
Van De Kamp is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Van De Kamp wants to sweep but no luck.
Chris Van De Kamp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mann postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van De Kamp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard.
Van De Kamp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mann's guard.
Van De Kamp is working for an americana but Mann has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Van De Kamp was thinking about the submission.
Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet.
Mann controls Van De Kamp momentarily but Van De Kamp frees himself.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van De Kamp manages to get himself to full guard.
Mann content to stall in guard here.
Van De Kamp seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann won't allow Van De Kamp to sweep him here.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Van De Kamp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van De Kamp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mann controlling from the top position.
Van De Kamp doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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.
Van De Kamp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Van De Kamp moves into full mount! Mann won't be happy about that!
Van De Kamp thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mann is looking to improve his position but Van De Kamp isn't that keen on the idea.
Van De Kamp is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van De Kamp lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mann hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Van De Kamp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mann throws the left hand but Van De Kamp avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Mann misses its intended target.
Van De Kamp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mann.
Nice uppercut lands for Mann. That snapped Van De Kamp's head back.
Van De Kamp takes one on the button.
Mann throws a hook but Van De Kamp avoids it easily.
Van De Kamp checks a low kick from Mann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann misses with a body kick.
Van De Kamp tries to counter with a clinch but Mann shakes him off and moves away.
Van De Kamp shoots in looking for a takedown but Mann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van De Kamp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mann tried to counter with a leg kick but Van De Kamp avoided it.
Van De Kamp with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mann counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Kamp slips under a jab.
Van De Kamp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mann lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van De Kamp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van De Kamp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp shoots for a double leg takedown but Mann sprawls well. He's pushed Van De Kamp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sooper Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Van De Kamp.
Mann lands with a good body shot.
Chris Van De Kamp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van De Kamp slips a straight right by Mann.
Van De Kamp wants to counter the offense by Mann and move into the clinch position.
Mann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mann throws a jab but it's blocked by Van De Kamp.
And Van De Kamp tries to counter it with a takedown but Mann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Van De Kamp tries to counter it with a takedown but Mann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mann scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a jab but it's blocked by Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sooper Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van De Kamp.
Mann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van De Kamp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van De Kamp takes one on the button.
Mann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp counters with a body kick.
Mann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Van De Kamp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mann sprawls well. Mann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van De Kamp gets slowly back to his feet.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mann takes the fight into the clinch.
Van De Kamp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van De Kamp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van De Kamp can do to turn this around?
Van De Kamp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mann lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann prevents the takedown attempt.
Mann misses with the head strike.
Mann prevents the takedown attempt.
Mann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mann breaks from the clinch.
Van De Kamp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van De Kamp shoots for a double leg takedown but Mann sprawls well. He's pushed Van De Kamp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mann wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van De Kamp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mann lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann throws out a loose jab but Van De Kamp uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sooper Mann clearly takes 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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Van De Kamp ducks under a wild hook from Mann.
Van De Kamp shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mann throws a series of punches but Van De Kamp moves out of range.
Van De Kamp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mann throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Mann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann lands with an uppercut that bounces Van De Kamp off the cage and back into range.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van De Kamp moves away.
Van De Kamp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mann fails to land with a series of punches.
Van De Kamp is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van De Kamp manages to avoid it.
Van De Kamp steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mann.
Van De Kamp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Van De Kamp forces his way into half guard.
Van De Kamp trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann tries to kick Van De Kamp off but Van De Kamp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mann is trying to get back to full guard.
Mann wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Kamp frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mann in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Van De Kamp lands with some strikes.
Mann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
Van De Kamp jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mann manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mann tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van De Kamp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Van De Kamp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Van De Kamp is trying to get an arm triangle but Mann is defending well.
Van De Kamp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mann, who protects the arm well.
Mann wants to control but Van De Kamp postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann is trying to improve his position.
Van De Kamp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Chris Van De Kamp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van De Kamp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mann prevents it.
Mann manages to break the clinch.
Van De Kamp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Kamp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mann can pounce on him.
Mann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mann takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van De Kamp wants to take the fight to the mat but Mann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mann lands with a light punch inside.
Van De Kamp is trying to drag Mann to the mat but Mann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sooper Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Van De Kamp.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp is looking for a takedown.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mann lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp blocking some punches.
Van De Kamp is trying to drag Mann to the mat but Mann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mann manages to break the clinch.
Mann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mann misses with an uppercut.
Van De Kamp is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mann tries to land a front kick but Van De Kamp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van De Kamp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mann.
Van De Kamp feints the counter takedown.
Mann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van De Kamp's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a jab but it's blocked by Van De Kamp.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Mann.
Mann lands a leg kick that knocks Van De Kamp off balance momentarily.
Van De Kamp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mann as he jumps to the side.
As Van De Kamp tries to get set, Mann tries to push him back and clinch up but Van De Kamp manages to avoid the attempt.
Mann connects with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Van De Kamp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chris Van De Kamp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mann.
Mann lands a lovely overhand right.
Mann misses with a hook. Van De Kamp ducked under it nicely.
Mann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van De Kamp circles away quickly and effectively.
Sooper Mann is winning the standup battle so far.
Van De Kamp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mann.
Mann missing with a left hand there. Van De Kamp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van De Kamp changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van De Kamp shoots in looking for a takedown but Mann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van De Kamp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sooper Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van De Kamp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mann.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mann.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sooper Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van De Kamp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sooper Mann!
Sooper Mann retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sooper Mann thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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