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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thug Life (ranked 767 p4p, 102 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 2431 p4p, 282 weight class). Life comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thug Life!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Life looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mangrove takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Life thuds a left hand into Mangrove's body.
Life swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Life comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Life throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mangrove counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Life is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Life managing to control the position.
Life will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Life controls Mangrove momentarily but Mangrove frees himself.
Mangrove wants to control from the top but Life keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mangrove's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Life is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mangrove lands with a straight right. Life didn't see that one coming.
Mangrove shoots for a double leg takedown but Life sprawls well. He's pushed Mangrove's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mangrove has his takedown stuffed
and Life counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Life takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Life wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangrove takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Life.
A decent looking cross lands there for Life.
Life throws a nice inside leg kick.
Life keeps Mangrove at a distance using the push kick.
Life lands a nice shot that snaps Mangrove's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove tries to move into range but Life moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Life stuffs the takedown.
Thug Life has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alka Mangrove.
Mangrove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Life.
Mangrove's jab looks to have found its range, popping Life under the eye.
A left lands for Life.
Life throws an off balance right hand
and Mangrove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Life lands an overhand right.
Life is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life dips to his left and cracks Mangrove with an uppercut!
Thug Life seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Life lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Life misses the shot to the body.
Life misses with an uppercut.
Mangrove shoots and misses
and Life counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangrove thinking.
Thug Life is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangrove darts in looking for a takedown but Life gets double underhooks and turns Mangrove into the cage.
Life misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove.
Life works the jab nicely.
Life throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Life.
Life lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Life.
Life works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Life misses the body punch
and Mangrove counters with a nice uppercut.
Life turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove throws a jab but it's blocked by Life.
Life throws a leg kick which misses Mangrove's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangrove tries to avoid it.
Mangrove ducks right into an uppercut from Life.
Life throws a quick inside leg kick.
Life is looking to clinch.
Life on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Life missing with a left hand there. Mangrove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Life throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mangrove to counter with a crisp jab.
Life throws a poor cross that misses
and Mangrove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangrove gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thug Life dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Life throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mangrove counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Life wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mangrove manages to pass to side control.
Mangrove is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Life!
Mangrove is trying to control here but Life has managed to regain half guard.
Life is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove is looking for a kimura but Life is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mangrove to get the leverage.
Mangrove is thwarting Life's attempts to control the position.
Life makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Life escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mangrove gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Mangrove has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Life is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangrove can do to turn this around?
Mangrove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Life is pulling down on Mangrove's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Life keeping full guard, as Mangrove tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life wants to control but Mangrove is keeping busy.
Mangrove wants to work for an arm triangle but Life is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alka Mangrove has got the better of the ground game so far.
Life trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Life's waist but Life gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mangrove off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mangrove is defended easily by Life.
Thug Life has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alka Mangrove.
Mangrove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove throws a shot from downtown. Life moves away and avoids it.
Life swings widly with a right hand
and Mangrove counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mangrove looks to throw the jab but Life is out of range.
Mangrove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Life is fending him off so far but Mangrove persists. Nope, Life circles away and we're back to standing.
Life tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangrove is able to avoid easily.
Mangrove dives in and grabs Life's left leg, looking for a takedown. Life pushes down on Mangrove's head and hops out.
Life looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangrove throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Life lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Life takes a swing at Mangrove's ribcage but misses.
Life lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangrove will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thug Life will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mangrove throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Life tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mangrove is in Life's guard.
Life controls Mangrove momentarily but Mangrove frees himself.
Life has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Life working a defensive guard here.
Mangrove's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Life pulls Mangrove in close to prevent any damage.
Mangrove postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Life wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mangrove is now in half guard.
Mangrove works his way into full mount!
Mangrove working for a submission but Life is keeping him at bay.
Mangrove looking to control but Life is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Life is trying to stand.
Mangrove goes for an armbar but Life turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Life.
Life wants to stand and escape but instead Mangrove has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Life is keeping the position.
Mangrove trying to control but Life is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life looking to control.
Mangrove trying to control but Life is working from the bottom.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mangrove seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Life looking to control.
Thug Life is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mangrove thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Life keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Life pulls Mangrove in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Life looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove is just out of range.
Life throws a body punch but Mangrove moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangrove fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mangrove takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Life 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thug Life!
Thug Life was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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