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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knuckles OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alka Mangrove is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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163 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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166 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alka Mangrove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knuckles OToole!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OToole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body kick from Mangrove.
OToole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses the jab.
Mangrove scores with a kick to the body.
OToole misses with a kick to the body
and Mangrove counters with a shoot takedown. OToole fights it but they end up in guard.
OToole trying to control the position.
Mangrove stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mangrove has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from OToole.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
OToole has his hands on Mangrove's head, controlling the position.
Mangrove advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove is looking for a kimura but OToole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mangrove to get the leverage.
Mangrove is taking a breather. OToole says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
OToole is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mangrove wants to free his trapped foot but OToole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
OToole kicks Mangrove off and gets back to his feet.
OToole moves out of range as Mangrove throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OToole! But no joy.
Mangrove slips a straight right by OToole.
Mangrove feinted with a counter takedown.
OToole blocks the body kick.
OToole moves into the clinch.
OToole lands a right hand.
Mangrove misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangrove lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangrove.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OToole.
OToole prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
Mangrove lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OToole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Knuckles OToole has been cut.
Mangrove throws a punch but it's blocked by OToole.
OToole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Mangrove.
Mangrove working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove lands a left hand.
Mangrove tries to work over OToole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Mangrove on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mangrove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mangrove.
A nice left hand lands by Mangrove.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside.
Mangrove prevents a body shot from OToole.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by OToole.
Mangrove lands a right hand.
Mangrove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Knuckles OToole's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Mangrove.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OToole's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove blocks an uppercut.
OToole lands an uppercut.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OToole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow.
Mangrove scores with a shot to the side of OToole's head.
OToole takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Knuckles OToole's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mangrove misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Mangrove.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OToole's defenses.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
OToole connects with a single shot there.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knuckles OToole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OToole misses with a head kick.
Mangrove changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
OToole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangrove attempts a counter takedown but OToole avoids it well and moves away.
Mangrove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OToole avoids the head kick by Mangrove.
OToole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangrove.
Mangrove closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. OToole did well to prevent Mangrove getting side control.
Mangrove looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole tries to kick Mangrove off but Mangrove keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangrove stalling.
Mangrove is working for a kimura but OToole is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two 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.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but OToole is defending well.
Mangrove is trying to control. OToole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mangrove takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mangrove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mangrove is looking to advance position but OToole won't allow it.
Mangrove seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is looking for a kimura here.
Mangrove maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! OToole could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mangrove has cracked it and OToole is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mangrove!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alka Mangrove!
Knuckles OToole spoke after the fight, saying 'What happened? I thought I was winning :('.
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energy
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hype
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