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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Work (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ling Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ling Manchu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Work!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ling Manchu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Work tries to clinch but Manchu is having none of it.
Work shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manchu moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Manchu throws an elbow but misses.
Manchu breaks the clinch.
Aaron Work seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Work fails to land the takedown.
Work doesn't manage to clinch there - Manchu circles away.
Manchu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Work, pushing him back against the cage.
Work tries to pull guard but Manchu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Work. 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.
Manchu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Work throws a series of strikes that have Manchu backpedaling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Work.
Work sets himself, and Manchu steps forward looking for the clinch! Work avoids it this time.
Work throws a right and a left that Manchu avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu shoots in but no luck this time.
Work shoots in and drives through. Manchu sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Manchu as Work shoots in.
Manchu clinches.
Work is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Manchu.
Work is breathing heavily.
Work can't find room to land a body shot as Manchu controls the action.
Work fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manchu.
Manchu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manchu closes the distance and clinches.
Manchu has Work pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Manchu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Work tumbling to the mat - Manchu dives into Work's guard.
Manchu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchu landing with the ground and pound.
Manchu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manchu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manchu chips away with some ground and pound.
Work being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchu lands a couple of digs.
Manchu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manchu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manchu scoring with some ground and pound.
Manchu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Work's head.
Manchu scoring with some ground and pound.
Manchu distracts Work with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manchu stands up over Work, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manchu content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Manchu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manchu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ling Manchu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Work shoots in for a takedown but Manchu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Work. No joy for Manchu on that attempt.
Manchu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Work moves away.
Work went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Work rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manchu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manchu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manchu has hold of one of Work's legs. Work is fighting the takedown attempt but Manchu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Manchu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manchu distracts Work with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchu passes Work's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, if Manchu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu lands with a punch from half guard.
Manchu working over Work with some ground and pound. Work looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manchu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manchu drops an elbow to the side of Work's head.
Manchu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manchu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manchu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manchu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manchu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchu working the head and body with strikes.
Manchu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchu is controlling the pace.
Manchu moves into full mount! Work won't be happy about that!
Manchu controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Work's face.
BOOM! Manchu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Manchu working Work over with strikes here.
Work is rocked!
Manchu lands a couple of good shots and Work has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Work is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manchu controlling from the back.
Manchu scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Manchu punishes Work with strikes from the back mount.
Ling Manchu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manchu gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Manchu is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Work grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchu lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Manchu.
Manchu controls the position.
Work seems to have got his legs back now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Manchu.
Manchu throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Work!
Manchu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Work knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Work for a finish.
Work covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Manchu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ling Manchu 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!
Work tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manchu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Work looks to land a combination but Manchu avoids it well.
Manchu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Work tries to clinch up.
Work tries to clinch but Manchu moves out of range.
Work shoots in but Manchu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manchu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Manchu misses with the combination.
Manchu feints and as Work raises his hands in defense, Manchu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchu cracks Work with a solid left hand.
Manchu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manchu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu passes into half guard.
Manchu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manchu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manchu working Work over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Manchu.
Manchu controlling the pace.
Manchu working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Manchu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manchu drops an elbow to the side of Work's head.
Manchu slips a nice elbow through Work's hands, connecting with Work's forehead.
Manchu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Work is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manchu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manchu controlling the pace.
Manchu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manchu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Work is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manchu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manchu working Work over with strikes.
Manchu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Work on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Manchu slows the pace down in half guard.
Manchu stops Work from getting back to his feet.
Work taking some punishment here, with Manchu in his half guard.
Manchu working the head and body with strikes.
Manchu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Manchu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchu drops an elbow to the side of Work's head.
Manchu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manchu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manchu working over Work with some ground and pound. Work looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aaron Work has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ling Manchu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manchu trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ling Manchu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manchu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ling Manchu!
A very excited looking Ling Manchu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Aaron Work was interviewed post fight and said 'Well done, he's a great fight, with you the best for your future.'.
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