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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Djin Kvasir (ranked 3179 p4p, 418 weight class) and Troy Manning (ranked 1784 p4p, 264 weight class). Kvasir comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 cm
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170 lbs
12 - 28 - 0 |
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198 cm
32
179 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Troy Manning! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kvasir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manning sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kvasir somewhat. Kvasir shoots in looking for a takedown. Manning tries to sprawl out of it but Kvasir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manning manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jab by Manning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manning scores with a shot to the body.
Manning scores with a nice strike. Oooooh!!! Manning has knocked Kvasir down with a huge combo! Manning steps away and waves a wobbly Kvasir back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Djin Kvasir has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Manning leaves Kvasir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djin Kvasir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Manning. Kvasir avoids the body shot from Manning.
Kvasir fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Manning catches Kvasir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Manning connects with a body shot that sends Kvasir's belly button to the back. Kvasir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kvasir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Manning holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Manning displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kvasir up against the cage. Kvasir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kvasir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manning is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Manning prevents the takedown attempt.
Kvasir fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Manning.
Kvasir looking for a takedown. Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kvasir is breathing heavily. Kvasir tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manning. Manning taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manning stops a takedown attempt from Kvasir.
Kvasir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manning prevents it.
Manning slowing the pace effectively. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Manning lands a body punch in the clinch. Kvasir letting Manning take a breather here. Manning prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manning is pressed up against the cage. Kvasir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manning down to the mat. Manning avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kvasir takes one to the side of the head.
Manning sends Kvasir crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Manning is motioning to the referee to let Kvasir up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Kvasir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Manning connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kvasir. Kvasir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kvasir is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kvasir gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Manning points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kvasir wakes up just in time to hear Manning thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Manning! Djin Kvasir spoke after the fight, saying 'next time is the time'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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