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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karnak Mandazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen Lets get sweattttty betty! as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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148 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karnak Mandazur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches up with Mandazur, looking for a takedown. Hendricks pushes Mandazur against the cage but Mandazur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks lands a front kick.
Mandazur throws a shot from downtown. Hendricks moves away and avoids it.
Mandazur cracks Hendricks with an open hand slap.
Mandazur lands a jab to the nose.
Hendricks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mandazur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mandazur looks to land a body kick but Hendricks moved away.
Mandazur looks for the body kick but Hendricks saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Mandazur shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hendricks.
Karnak Mandazur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hendricks.
Mandazur is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks lands with an overhand left.
Hendricks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mandazur throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandazur is looking to score with low kicks.
Mandazur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hendricks misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur misses with a wild body shot.
Hendricks gets a clinch.
Mandazur misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendricks.
Mandazur misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendricks blocks an uppercut.
Mandazur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandazur throws a head punch that misses.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Mandazur digs a right hand into Hendricks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hendricks's gas tank.
Mandazur blocks an uppercut.
Mandazur tries to throw a body punch but Hendricks avoids it by throwing Mandazur back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mandazur as the two fighters clinch.
Mandazur misses with some punches.
Mandazur throws a punch but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Mandazur throws a head punch that misses.
Mandazur misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks has had enough of the clinch but Mandazur keeps him there for the moment.
Hendricks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandazur has a couple of punches blocked by Hendricks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandazur can't find room to land a body shot as Hendricks controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Mandazur.
Mandazur lands a hook that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandazur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mandazur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandazur throws a head punch that misses.
Hendricks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but Mandazur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mandazur.
Hendricks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hendricks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mandazur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mandazur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hendricks goes for a takedown attempt but Mandazur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mandazur throws the kick towards the body but Hendricks avoids it.
Mandazur connects with a high kick.
It looks like Johnny Hendricks has been cut.
Hendricks walks into a stiff left hand from Mandazur.
Mandazur lands an overhand right.
Hendricks lands a head shot.
Hendricks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur lands with a left to the head.
Mandazur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandazur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandazur misses with a body punch.
Hendricks has a couple of punches blocked by Mandazur.
Mandazur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hendricks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mandazurs head.
Mandazur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Mandazur swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Hendricks.
Hendricks blocks an uppercut.
Hendricks blocks an uppercut.
Mandazur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendricks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandazur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hendricks blocks a body shot from Mandazur.
Mandazur tries a body shot but Hendricks blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Hendricks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandazur swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendricks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hendricks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mandazur throws a jab when Hendricks was well out of range.
Mandazur is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mandazur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hendricks misses with a body shot.
Mandazur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mandazur scores with a push kick.
Hendricks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mandazur counters with a head kick.
Hendricks darts in and clinches Mandazur up against the cage.
Hendricks throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandazur.
Hendricks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mandazur seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hendricks can turn it around.
Hendricks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandazur's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandazur.
Hendricks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandazur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandazur swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendricks struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandazur controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karnak Mandazur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hendricks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mandazur catches Hendricks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mandazur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mandazur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hendricks blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Hendricks misses.
Mandazur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hendricks's calf.
Mandazur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hendricks counters with a body kick.
Mandazur avoids the head kick by Hendricks.
Mandazur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?
Hendricks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mandazur tries to land a leg kick but Hendricks saw it coming and moves away.
Hendricks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mandazur lunges at Hendricks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hendricks's hand.
Hendricks gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandazur is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hendricks is working Mandazur over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mandazur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandazur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mandazur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mandazur can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mandazur sneaks back into half guard.
Mandazur wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mandazur tries to roll over but Hendricks keeps him under control.
Mandazur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendricks is working away from the top position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mandazur is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur misses with a body kick.
Hendricks digs a good body shot into Mandazur's ribs.
A head kick misses from Hendricks.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown. Mandazur tries to sprawl out of it but Hendricks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mandazur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hendricks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandazur throws a hook to the side of Hendricks's head but Hendricks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hendricks scores with a takedown into Mandazur's guard.
Mandazur is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mandazur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandazur pulls Hendricks in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks tries to free his leg and advance position but Mandazur is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Hendricks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hendricks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Good leg kick by Hendricks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mandazur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mandazur leaves Hendricks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Mandazur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandazur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mandazur, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Mandazur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandazur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hendrickss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mandazur lands with a nice body punch.
Hendricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandazur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Mandazur as he connects with a hook.
Mandazur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mandazur lands with an overhand left.
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!
Hendricks gets a takedown into half guard.
Mandazur trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hendricks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mandazur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendricks is working away from the top position though.
Hendricks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hendricks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mandazur's guard.
Mandazur is pulling down on Hendricks's head. It's preventing any offense from Hendricks, at least for the moment.
Mandazur looking to control but Hendricks passes into half guard.
Mandazur gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Mandazur keeps moving.
Mandazur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mandazur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mandazur is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mandazur controls Hendricks momentarily but Hendricks frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karnak Mandazur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendricks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hendricks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hendricks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karnak Mandazur is winning the standup battle so far.
Hendricks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hendricks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandazur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hendricks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mandazur tries to avoid it but Hendricks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mandazur to the ground. Mandazur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hendricks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandazur looks for the body kick but Hendricks saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandazur. That's going to slow Hendricks down.
Mandazur lands a jab to the head.
Mandazur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hendricks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hendricks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mandazur rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Mandazur as Hendricks shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karnak Mandazur.
I think Mandazur has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karnak Mandazur!
The defeated Johnny Hendricks had this to say: 'I was only putting in 71.86%'.
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energy
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hype
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