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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bert Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Mandana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bert Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joey Mandana!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago looks to throw the jab but Mandana is out of range.
Mandana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drago defends it well.
Mandana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drago throws out the jab.
Mandana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drago defends it well.
Drago scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mandana in his tracks.
A combination from Mandana does no damage.
Drago is looking to counter punch.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Mandana's shoulder, as Mandana tries to avoid the shot.
Mandana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mandana walks into a left hand.
Drago seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandana feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Mandana looks to move away, Drago throws a big counter combo bu Mandana just gets out of the way.
Drago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bert Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mandana closes the distance and clinches up with Drago, looking for a takedown. Mandana pushes Drago against the cage but Drago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mandana looks to clinch
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.
Drago connects with a body shot that sends Mandana's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Drago misses its intended target.
Drago is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Mandana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drago avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Drago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bert Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Mandana.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago throws a hook to the side of Mandana's head but Mandana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mandana lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago is controlling Mandana's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Mandana from controlling successfully.
Mandana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mandana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mandana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to control Mandana's posture but Mandana avoids it.
Mandana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Drago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mandana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drago tries to get out of the position.
Mandana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drago tries to escape but Mandana is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Drago dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandana was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandana.
Mandana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drago avoids it really well and circles away.
Mandana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago throws a right and a left that Mandana avoids nicely.
Drago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mandana drops his hands momentarily and Drago takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drago pinned against the cage. Drago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Mandana tries to get set, Drago tries to push him back and clinch up but Mandana manages to avoid the attempt.
Drago looks to land a right hand but Mandana moved out of range.
Drago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mandana tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mandana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
We've been informed that Mandana has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mandana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Drago lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mandana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drago defends it nicely.
Bert Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Mandana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands with a nice body punch.
Mandana wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Mandana shoots in but Drago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago scores with a jab to the head.
Drago misses the jab.
Mandana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mandana tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Drago tries to improve position but can't.
Mandana is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well.
Drago tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey Mandana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drago pushes Mandana away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mandana gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago tries to improve position but can't.
Mandana tries to advance to mount but can't.
Drago tries to buck Mandana off but Mandana is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandana wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Drago tries to buck Mandana off but Mandana is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Drago dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Drago misses with a series of wild punches.
Mandana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drago defends it well.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Drago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
Mandana moves away from the strike by Drago.
Mandana is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago scores with the left hand. Mandana knows he should have avoided that one.
Drago lands with a shot to the body.
Mandana fails with the takedown
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago lands with a right hand.
Mandana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drago scores with a hook.
Mandana closes the distance and clinches up with Drago, looking for a takedown. Mandana pushes Drago against the cage but Drago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bert Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Mandana.
Drago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mandanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drago throws a hook but Mandana avoids it easily.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandana moves out of range of the strikes.
Mandana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drago defends it well.
Drago gets tackled into the cage by Mandana. Mandana maintains the clinch.
Drago has Mandana pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Drago fails to land.
Drago misses with some punches.
Mandana can't get the takedown.
Drago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mandana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drago pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mandana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandana shoots and misses
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Mandana goes for a takedown attempt but Drago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drago misses with an uppercut.
And Mandana tries to counter it with a takedown but Drago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mandana fails with a takedown attempt.
Drago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drago misses with a straight left.
Mandana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Drago.
Mandana feints the counter takedown.
Drago misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
And Mandana tries to counter it with a takedown but Drago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bert Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandana fails with the takedown
and Mandana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bert Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Drago misses its intended target.
Mandana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drago, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Drago!
Bert Drago thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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