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Event:
EFC Ladd vs Anderson
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a nice head shot.
Mangrove Jr with a poor takedown
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bronson throws a shot to the body.
Bronson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mangrove Jr's hands.
Bronson cracks Mangrove Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bronson throws a jab when Mangrove Jr was well out of range.#CL#
Mangrove Jr clinches.
Bronson is working Mangrove Jr over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
Mangrove Jr is breathing heavily.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Bronson lands a body shot. #T1#
Bronson is working Mangrove Jr over against the cage.
Bronson presses Mangrove Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr jumps guard but Bronson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronson pushes Mangrove Jr against the cage. Bronson is working some dirty boxing. Bronson pushes off with a quick right hook! Mangrove Jr goes down! Mangrove Jr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bronson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EFC Boudain vs Mangrove Jr
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Mangrove Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Boudain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Boudain closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Boudain.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr tries to break free but Boudain pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mangrove Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boudain defends well and Mangrove Jr ends up having to push Boudain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Boudain moves into the clinch.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr trying to control the position but instead, Boudain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mangrove Jr into the cage.
Mangrove Jr wants to break free but Boudain has control.
Mangrove Jr wants to break free but Boudain has control.
Boudain lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Boudain struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boudain prevents it.
Dante Boudain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tevin Mangrove Jr.
Boudain tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudain lands a right hand.
Boudain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Boudain.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boudain.
Mangrove Jr looks winded!
Boudain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Boudain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boudain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boudain cracks Mangrove Jr with a nice body shot.
Boudain lands a nice shot to the body.
Boudain lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Boudain.
A hook to the body from Boudain.
A right hook to the body lands for Boudain.
Nice body punch from Boudain - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boudain scores with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Boudain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boudain digs a right hand underneath Mangrove Jr's ribcage. Mangrove Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boudain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Boudain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boudain lands a nice uppercut.
Boudain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
A hook to the body from Boudain.
Boudain digs a right hand into Mangrove Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mangrove Jr's gas tank.
Boudain scores with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boudain to keep the fight standing.
Boudain keeps control of Mangrove Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boudain is working Mangrove Jr over against the cage.
Boudain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangrove Jr or not.
Boudain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boudain lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Boudain digs a right hand into Mangrove Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mangrove Jr's gas tank.
Boudain lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Boudain scores with a hook to the body.
Boudain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boudain lands with a left to the head.
Boudain lands an uppercut.#KD#
Boudain drops Mangrove Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mangrove Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Boudain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boudain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Mangrove Jr is rocked!
Boudain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Boudain finish him?
Boudain digs a right hand underneath Mangrove Jr's ribcage. Mangrove Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangrove Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Boudain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boudain unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mangrove Jr! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Boudain is unloading with more strikes now! Mangrove Jr drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Boudain!
An out of breath Dante Boudain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFC Lennartsson vs Mangrove Jr
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Lennartsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Lennartsson counters with a series of strikes. Mangrove Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangrove Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Mangrove Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lennartsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mangrove Jr misses with a combination
and Lennartsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lennartsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mangrove Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangrove Jr throws a jab when Lennartsson was well out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a nice looking combination but Lennartsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lennartsson staying out of range there.
Lennartsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lennartsson cracks Mangrove Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Lennartsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangrove Jr dodges the punch combination from Lennartsson.
Mangrove Jr feints the counter takedown.
Mangrove Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lennartsson.
A little feinted left hand from Lennartsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Mangrove Jr looks to land a combination but Lennartsson avoids it well. #KD#
Lennartsson sends Mangrove Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lennartsson is motioning to the referee to let Mangrove Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mangrove Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD#
and Lennartsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Mangrove Jr toppling to the canvas! Mangrove Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lennartsson finish him?!#ROC#
Mangrove Jr is rocked!
Mangrove Jr looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lennartsson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Mangrove Jr out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Lennartsson!
A relieved looking Lennart Lennartsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Amand Toussaint (ranked 5569 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 1106 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangrove Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Macho Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tevin Mangrove Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Mangrove Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Toussaint gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mangrove Jr pulls guard successfully.
Mangrove Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toussaint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toussaint passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (3) vs (0) Mangrove Jr
Toussaint thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Toussaint working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint tries to advance to mount but Mangrove Jr denies him.
Mangrove Jr is not content to let Toussaint control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Mangrove Jr is still trying to improve position.
Toussaint is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mangrove Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mangrove Jr tries to buck Toussaint off but Toussaint is having none of it.
Mangrove Jr is trying to control Toussaint's posture but Toussaint avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint wants to control but Mangrove Jr is keeping him busy.
Mangrove Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Toussaint's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toussaint is looking to take a break and control but Mangrove Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mangrove Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr is trying to control the position but Toussaint postures up.
Toussaint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangrove Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr working for a triangle but Toussaint defends it easily.
Toussaint wants to pass the guard but Mangrove Jr is keeping the position.
Toussaint wants to control from the top but Mangrove Jr keeps moving.
Mangrove Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove Jr, not yet.
Toussaint is fighting to break Mangrove Jr's control of his arms but Mangrove Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Toussaint passes Mangrove Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Toussaint is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Toussaint.
Toussaint keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Toussaint is trying to control. Mangrove Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mangrove Jr gets full guard.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr looking for subs off his back but Toussaint has passed one foot through into half guard.
Toussaint is looking to advance position but Mangrove Jr won't allow it.
Mangrove Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Toussaint is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangrove Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toussaint wants to pass the guard but Mangrove Jr is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint trying to control the action but Mangrove Jr is working from the bottom.
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but Mangrove Jr defending well.
Toussaint is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mangrove Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mangrove Jr.
Toussaint trying to control but Mangrove Jr is working from the bottom.
Toussaint tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangrove Jr is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint is working hard here to advance position.
Mangrove Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mangrove Jr trying to control the position.
Mangrove Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toussaint can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangrove Jr keeping moving, preventing Toussaint from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toussaint is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mangrove Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Toussaint is proving a slippery customer.
Toussaint preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mangrove Jr keeping moving, preventing Toussaint from controlling successfully.
Mangrove Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mangrove Jr keeping full guard, as Toussaint tries to pass.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint trying to control but Mangrove Jr is working from the bottom.
Toussaint passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (6) vs (0) Mangrove Jr
Toussaint is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mangrove Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mangrove Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Toussaint in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mangrove Jr is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amand Toussaint! |
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Event:
Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 7
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Five Thousand tries to keep at a distance but Mangrove Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Five Thousand tries to keep at a distance but Mangrove Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mangrove Jr pushes Five Thousand back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Five Thousand is trying to force a seperation but Mangrove Jr has the dominant position.#BC#
Mangrove Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangrove Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Five Thousand.#CUT#
It looks like Dada Five Thousand has been cut.
Five Thousand looks winded!#CL#
Mangrove Jr drives through and clinches with Five Thousand against the ropes.
Mangrove Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mangrove Jr moves into the clinch.
Five Thousand is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove Jr is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Mangrove Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Five Thousand tries to bum rush Mangrove Jr with a series of wild strikes but Mangrove Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Mangrove Jr moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks from the clinch.
Five Thousand throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Mangrove Jr has closed the distance and engaged Five Thousand in a clinch.
#BC#
Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and pushes Five Thousand back into the ropes.#BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Five Thousand has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Mangrove Jr takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Five Thousand. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Mangrove Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Five Thousand misses with a looping right.#CL#
Mangrove Jr darts in and clinches Five Thousand up against the ropes.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr is pushing Five Thousand up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Five Thousand, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Five Thousand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
Mangrove Jr lands a front kick to the face, that drops Five Thousand to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Five Thousand misses with a double jab
and Mangrove Jr counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Five Thousand is rocked!#CL#
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Five Thousand is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangrove Jr finish him?
Mangrove Jr cracks Five Thousand with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Five Thousand goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Five Thousand wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Dada Five Thousand spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm DEAD!'.
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Event:
Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 5
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Smo swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Smo misses the target.
Smo is looking to score with low kicks.
Smo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangrove Jr is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Mangrove Jr forces Smo back against the ropes and clinches.
Smo tries to circle away but Mangrove Jr has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jo Smo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smo lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Tevin Mangrove Jr has been cut.
Mangrove Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 空手Karate Choppushoppu in the buildup to the fight.
Mangrove Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Smo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Smo tries to break free but Mangrove Jr pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Smo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mangrove Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove Jr.
Smo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.#T1#
Mangrove Jr staying out of range there.#CL#
Mangrove Jr moves into the clinch.
Smo is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove Jr is controlling him.#BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr moves into range and clinches up with Smo.
A right hook to the body lands for Mangrove Jr.
Smo working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Mangrove Jr manages to break the clinch.
Smo throws a combination that misses
and Mangrove Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch.
Smo looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangrove Jr. #BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mangrove Jr moves into range and clinches up with Smo.#BC#
Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr rushes Smo and presses him up against the ropes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Smo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mangrove Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smo can turn it around.
Mangrove Jr keeps control of Smo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks from the clinch.
Smo throws a combination that misses
and Mangrove Jr counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Mangrove Jr has Smo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Smo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr has closed the distance and engaged Smo in a clinch.
The referee calls for Mangrove Jr to work.
#BC#
Mangrove Jr manages to break the clinch.
Mangrove Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smo tests Mangrove Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smo connects with the punch.#T3##CL#
Mangrove Jr gets a clinch.
Smo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangrove Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mangrove Jr prevents Smo from breaking the clinch.
Smo tries to break free but Mangrove Jr pushes him back against the ropes.
Mangrove Jr has Smo pressed against the ropes, preventing Smo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smo is trying to force a seperation but Mangrove Jr has the dominant position.
Smo can't break the clinch.
Smo is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove Jr has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks from the clinch.
Smo looks to land a combination but Mangrove Jr avoids it well. #CL#
Mangrove Jr has closed the distance and engaged Smo in a clinch.
#BC#
Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smo throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove Jr ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Mangrove Jr darts in and clinches Smo up against the ropes.#T4##BC#
Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smo throws a hook but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Smo and move into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangrove Jr scores with the left hand. Smo knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Mangrove Jr looks low and kicks high, catching Smo right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch but Smo is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Smo. Those never looked like landing.
Smo takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
As Smo tries to get set, Mangrove Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Smo manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Mangrove Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Smo is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove Jr is controlling him.#BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangrove Jr. That did some damage!
Mangrove Jr slips a jab from Smo.#T5#
Smo misses with a series of wild punches.
Smo throws a head kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Mangrove Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smo, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Smo manages to break the clinch.
Mangrove Jr blocks a head kick by Smo.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mangrove Jr has Smo pressed against the ropes, preventing Smo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smo is trying to break free.#BC#
Mangrove Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Smo.
Mangrove Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T6##KD#
Mangrove Jr looks low and kicks high, catching Smo right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT#
It looks like Jo Smo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mangrove Jr lands a front kick.
Smo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangrove Jr throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Smo crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Jo Smo spoke after the fight, saying 'Pshhhh what bull man, I can beat that guy easy. give me a rematch man!'.
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Event:
Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 3
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Mangrove Jr scores with a one two! Severn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Dan Severn has been cut.#CL#
Mangrove Jr clinches with his opponent.
Mangrove Jr is working Severn over against the ropes.
We've been informed that Severn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Severn wants to break free but Mangrove Jr has control.
A right hand to the body from Mangrove Jr.
#BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr clinches up against the ropes.
Mangrove Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Severn has had enough of the clinch but Mangrove Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Mangrove Jr is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn wants to get back to striking at distance but Mangrove Jr won't allow it.
Severn tries to break the clinch but Mangrove Jr is controlling the position.
Severn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1##BC#
Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mangrove Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mangrove Jr throws a head kick that Severn semi-blocks.
Mangrove Jr dodges the punch combination from Severn.
Mangrove Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Severn's head.#CL#
Mangrove Jr rushes Severn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Mangrove Jr manages to break the clinch.
Dan Severn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangrove Jr. #CL#
Mangrove Jr clinches up with Severn and pushes him back against the ropes.
Severn wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Mangrove Jr manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove Jr connects with a high kick. #CUT#
That has opened up Dan Severn's cut even more.#T2#
Severn tries to clinch up
and Mangrove Jr counters with a series of strikes. Severn will be more careful next time no doubt. #KD#
Mangrove Jr lands a front kick to the face, that drops Severn to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
A big left from Severn misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mangrove Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Severn wants to clinch up but Mangrove Jr keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Severn crashing to the mat! Severn uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CL#
Mangrove Jr has closed the distance and engaged Severn in a clinch.
Mangrove Jr has Severn pushed against the ropes.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand underneath Severn's ribcage. Severn let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Severn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mangrove Jr has him pressed against the ropes.
Severn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mangrove Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
The cut above Dan Severn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mangrove Jr moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr pushes Severn up against the ropes in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
#BC#
Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Mangrove Jr manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Mangrove Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr drives through and clinches with Severn against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Mangrove Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mangrove Jr rushes Severn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mangrove Jr has Severn pressed against the ropes, preventing Severn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Mangrove Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Severn misses with a few strikes there.
Mangrove Jr stalks Severn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Severn's face. Severn staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
Dan Severn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Severn doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangrove Jr circles away.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr looks to land a combination. Severn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Severn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr retains his heavyweight title!
Tevin Mangrove Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Dan Severn was interviewed post fight and said 'It's OK, it's what I do!'.
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Event:
Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 1
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Mangrove Jr thumps Sujimoto with a low kick.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Sujimoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Mangrove Jr clinches up with Sujimoto and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Sujimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr forces Sujimoto back against the ropes and clinches.
Sujimoto tries to circle away but Mangrove Jr has him pinned against the ropes.
Sujimoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Mangrove Jr has double underhooks.
Sujimoto misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr keeps control of Sujimoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mangrove Jr tries a knee to the head but Sujimoto blocks it.
#BC#
Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr rushes Sujimoto and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Sujimoto avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the ropes. #BC#
Mangrove Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sujimoto swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Sujimoto throws a nice looking combination but Mangrove Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr needs to keep his hands up - Sujimoto had a free shot at his head there.
Mangrove Jr misses the shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Mangrove Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sujimoto.
Sujimoto moves in looking to clinch but Mangrove Jr pushes him off.
Mangrove Jr looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Mangrove Jr backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Sujimoto's temple! It sends Sujimoto violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Mangrove Jr celebrates and the doctors try to help Sujimoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr retains his heavyweight title!
Tevin Mangrove Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Bumfights 9: One Last Call
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Severn has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Mangrove Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Severn is trying to pull guard but Mangrove Jr turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Severn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mangrove Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tevin Mangrove Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Severn.
Mangrove Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mangrove Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Severn.#CL#
Mangrove Jr has closed the distance and engaged Severn in a clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dan Severn has been cut.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Severn looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr pushes Severn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch. #T1#
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch.
I was talking to Mangrove Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr presses Severn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr pushes Severn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove Jr pushes Severn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Severn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Severn's gas tank.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Severn backwards.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot.
Mangrove Jr pushes Severn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T2#
Mangrove Jr cracks Severn with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr presses Severn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Severn.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Severn backwards.
Mangrove Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr gets through Severn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Severn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Severn's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Mangrove Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Severn takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove Jr pushes Severn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Mangrove Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands a shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Severn or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Mangrove Jr on the inside.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Severn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Severn's gas tank.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the side of Severn's head.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr pushes Severn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr works on Severn's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangrove Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Mangrove Jr.
#T5#
Mangrove Jr cracks Severn with a nice body shot.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the side of Severn's head.
Mangrove Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mangrove Jr.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr presses Severn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand underneath Severn's ribcage. Severn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Severn.
Mangrove Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangrove Jr.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mangrove Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mangrove Jr lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Severn is rocked!
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Severn is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangrove Jr finish him?
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Severn.#T6#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Severn! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Mangrove Jr is unloading with more strikes now! Severn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Tevin Mangrove Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Dan Severn stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's OK, it's what I do!'.
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Event:
OFC 301: Aftermath
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Wyatt misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangrove Jr ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wyatt misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a leg kick
and Wyatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance but Wyatt moves to the side
and Wyatt counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Mangrove Jr is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Wyatt misses.
Mangrove Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
A swing and a miss from Wyatt.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wyatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Wyatt's head coaches at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mangrove Jr throws the left hand but Wyatt avoids the punch easily.
Mangrove Jr looks to land a body kick but Wyatt moved away.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Wyatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wyatt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wyatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wyatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangrove Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wyatt on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Mangrove Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt jabs Mangrove Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangrove Jr looks to land a body kick but Wyatt moved away.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Mangrove Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mangrove Jr is working Wyatt over against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Wyatt avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
Wyatt working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangrove Jr.
Wyatt is breathing heavily.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Wyatt takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyatt controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Wyatt.
Mangrove Jr cracks Wyatt with a nice body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Derp Wyatt has been cut.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Wyatt blocks it.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyatt's elbow.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Mangrove Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Mangrove Jr.
Wyatt prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
A short left from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr cracks Wyatt with a nice body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mangrove Jr is leaning against Wyatt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Wyatt blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
A short right from Mangrove Jr on the inside.
Mangrove Jr cracks Wyatt with a nice body shot.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wyatt with a big uppercut! Wyatt tries to clinch up but Mangrove Jr pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wyatt to the mat! Wyatt covers up and Mangrove Jr unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
OFC 297: Red Dawn
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Mangrove Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been told by Mangrove Jr's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Mangrove Jr is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Jah is looking for the big counter here.
Jah connects with a leg kick. Mangrove Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jah scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jah lands a head kick. Mangrove Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Mangrove Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Jah blocks it.
Jah missing with a left hand there. Mangrove Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangrove Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jah avoids it.
Jah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove Jr throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr walks into a straight right hand from Jah.#T1#
Jah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mangrove Jr.
Jah lands a leg kick that knocks Mangrove Jr off balance momentarily.
Mangrove Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot.
Jah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr wants to clinch
and Jah counters with a one-two to the body.
Mangrove Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jah moves away.
Mangrove Jr misses with a low kick.
Jah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Jah misses with a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Jah avoided it.
Jah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jah throws a counter combo.
Jah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangrove Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jah moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr avoids the head kick by Jah.
Mangrove Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jah. That did some damage!
Mangrove Jr tries to land a front kick but Jah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Jah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jah connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Jah throws a big shot that misses.
Jah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr feints and then cracks Jah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jah down.
Jah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangrove Jr is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Jah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangrove Jr.
Jah tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangrove Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Jah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangrove Jr with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice hook to Jah's body. Jah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Jah sees coming a mile off.
Jah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mangrove Jr cracks Jah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jah throws out a leg kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range and Jah only half commits. #T4#
Jah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mangrove Jr moves forwards but Jah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jah moves out of range of the body kick.
Jah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jah checks a low kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr is looking to wear down Jah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jah blocks the body kick.
Mangrove Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Jah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jah misses with a jab, cross combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mangrove Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jah lands an overhand right.
Jah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mangrove Jr motions for Jah to come forward. Mangrove Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jah looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Jah.
Jah lands a leg kick that knocks Mangrove Jr off balance momentarily.
Jah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jah misses with a body kick. #T1#
Jah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove Jr on the side of the head.
Jah tries to bum rush Mangrove Jr with a series of wild strikes but Mangrove Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Mangrove Jr rushes Jah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr works on Jah's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Jah controls the action.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Jah on the inside.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Mangrove Jr on the inside.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Jah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jah tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Jah back against the cage. #T2#
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Jah is breathing heavily.
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Mangrove Jr on the inside.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Jah controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jah is trying to push Mangrove Jr away but Mangrove Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Jah avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Jah wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mangrove Jr pushes Jah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr keeps control of Jah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Jah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the side of Jah's head.
Jah scores with a knee to the head.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Jah is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Jah.
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Jah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jah's gas tank.
Jah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
A short left from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Jah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Jah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jah wants to slow Mangrove Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Mangrove Jr staying out of range there.
As Jah tries to get set, Mangrove Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Jah manages to avoid the attempt.
Mangrove Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jah throws a nice head kick!
Jah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Jah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mangrove Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Soul Jah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jah checks a leg kick.
Jah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangrove Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A cross from Jah lands.
Mangrove Jr scores with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mangrove Jr throws a low kick, looking for Jah's leg but Jah calmly moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr tries a low kick but Jah avoids it.
Mangrove Jr tried to score with a low kick but Jah checks it.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Jah 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!
#R3#
Mangrove Jr digs a good hook to Jah's body.
Jah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jah is out of range and Mangrove Jr settles back down.
Mangrove Jr throws the kick towards the body but Jah avoids it.
Jah throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Jah.
It looked like Mangrove Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jah.
Jah throws a nice head kick!
Jah takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jah, right into the meat.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Jah circles away.
Jah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr wants to clinch.
Jah is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch there but Jah circles away.
Jah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangrove Jr.
Jah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangrove Jr. That did some damage!
Mangrove Jr wants to slow Jah down by chopping away at his legs.
Mangrove Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jah stalks Mangrove Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mangrove Jr's face. Mangrove Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Mangrove Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Soul Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tevin Mangrove Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jah throws a head kick that Mangrove Jr semi-blocks.
Jah lands a leg kick that knocks Mangrove Jr off balance momentarily.
Jah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangrove Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangrove Jr pushes Jah away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Mangrove Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jah doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Jah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jah. #T3#
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jah.
Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jah tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Jah.
Mangrove Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mangrove Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jah, right into the meat.
Mangrove Jr keeps Jah at a distance using the push kick.
Jah throws a wild body kick that Mangrove Jr sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jah checks a low kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch up but Jah circles away and keeps his distance.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove Jr throws a jab when Jah was well out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Jah sees coming a mile off.
Jah takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jah takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Jah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jah winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Jah!
An out of breath Soul Jah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
OFC 292: Riccuito vs Hensen
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Andreasson looks to land a combination but Mangrove Jr avoids it well.
Andreasson loads up on a big right hand but Mangrove Jr slips the punch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mangrove Jr swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr clinches up against the cage.
Mangrove Jr is working Andreasson over against the cage.
Mangrove Jr works on Andreasson's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreasson stalls.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Andreasson blocks it.
Andreasson blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr. #T1#
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Andreasson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Andreasson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr presses Andreasson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andreasson has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andreasson looks winded!
Andreasson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andreasson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mangrove Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andreasson prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andreasson's elbow.
I was talking to Mangrove Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andreasson prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andreasson pushes Mangrove Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Andreasson controls his hands.
Andreasson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andreasson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Andreasson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
Andreasson misses with some punches.
Andreasson looking to stall.
Andreasson misses with some punches.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andreasson's elbow.
Andreasson lands a right hand.
Andreasson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andreasson blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Andreasson controls his hands.
Andreasson taking a breather.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Andreasson avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Andreasson lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Andreasson controls his hands.
Andreasson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andreasson blocking some punches.
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andreasson misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr gets through Andreasson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Andreasson - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Andreasson blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Andreasson lands with a light punch inside.
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Andreasson.
Mangrove Jr cracks Andreasson with a nice body shot.
Andreasson misses with the head strike.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreasson.
Andreasson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Bestar Andreasson has been cut.
Andreasson digs a right hand into Mangrove Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mangrove Jr's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
Andreasson lands with a left to the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andreasson.
Mangrove Jr working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Andreasson as the two fighters clinch.
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andreasson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Andreasson cracks Mangrove Jr with a nice body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
Andreasson scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andreasson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andreasson's elbow.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand.
Andreasson throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andreasson backwards.
Andreasson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bestar Andreasson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Andreasson throws a leg kick but Mangrove Jr moved away.
Mangrove Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Andreasson thows a leg kick but Mangrove Jr checks it
and Mangrove Jr counters with a body kick.
Andreasson throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove Jr.
It seemed like Andreasson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreasson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andreasson moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mangrove Jr thows a body kick. Andreasson tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Nice cross by Andreasson.
Mangrove Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Andreasson.
Andreasson misses with an uppercut
and Mangrove Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Andreasson lands a jab to Mangrove Jr's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a low kick but Andreasson avoids it.
Andreasson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andreasson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Andreasson. #CL#
Mangrove Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Andreasson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the side of Andreasson's head.
A body shot lands from Andreasson.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Andreasson blocks it.
Andreasson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreasson lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andreasson.
Andreasson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andreasson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Andreasson.
Andreasson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Andreasson lands with a right to the head.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
Andreasson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Andreasson digs a right hand underneath Mangrove Jr's ribcage. Mangrove Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Andreasson as the two fighters clinch.
Andreasson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr prevents a body shot from Andreasson.
Mangrove Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andreasson.
Bestar Andreasson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andreasson lands a left hand.
Andreasson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andreasson's elbow.
Andreasson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Andreasson - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
A short right from Andreasson on the inside.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Andreasson avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Andreasson blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Andreasson prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Andreasson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Andreasson lands with a short shot to the head.
Andreasson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Andreasson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andreasson's elbow.
Andreasson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andreasson scores with a shot to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Andreasson lands a nice uppercut.
Andreasson misses with some punches.
Andreasson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andreasson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Andreasson blocking some punches.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Andreasson avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Andreasson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andreasson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
Andreasson scores with a hook to the body.
Andreasson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andreasson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andreasson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andreasson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andreasson pushes Mangrove Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andreasson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangrove Jr or not.
Andreasson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bestar Andreasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bestar Andreasson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Andreasson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andreasson digs a good body shot into Mangrove Jr's ribs.
Andreasson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Andreasson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mangrove Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Andreasson counters with a low kick, right behind Mangrove Jr 's knee.
Andreasson moves out of range as Mangrove Jr throws a body kick.
Andreasson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andreasson scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mangrove Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andreasson. Andreasson obviously looking to wear him down.
Andreasson cracks a nice hook into Mangrove Jr's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreasson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Andreasson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mangrove Jr to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mangrove Jr looks to clinch but Andreasson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mangrove Jr taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bestar Andreasson!
Our winner, Bestar Andreasson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
OFC 288: Trees
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Wyatt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mangrove Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wyatt's knee momentarily.
Mangrove Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wyatt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wyatt misses with a two punch combination.
Wyatt throws a big shot that misses.
Mangrove Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crunch! Mangrove Jr slams his shin into Wyatt's torso.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangrove Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove Jr.
Wyatt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wyatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Wyatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangrove Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wyatt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangrove Jr with a body shot.
Wyatt moves out of range of the body kick.
Wyatt throws out a counter right but Mangrove Jr avoids it with no problem.
Wyatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that Mangrove Jr avoids nicely.
Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that Mangrove Jr avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Mangrove Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyatt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mangrove Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mangrove Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wyatt.
#T2#
Wyatt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wyatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wyatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangrove Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wyatt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove Jr.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wyatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wyatt! But no joy.
Mangrove Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mangrove Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mangrove Jr staying out of range there.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wyatt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mangrove Jr - the referee stops the clock and Wyatt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mangrove Jr. Wyatt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mangrove Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wyatt counters with a straight right hand.
Mangrove Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wyatt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wyatt avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove Jr thumps Wyatt with a low kick.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wyatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wyatt.#T4#
Wyatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangrove Jr throws a push kick but Wyatt slaps the foot to one side.
Wyatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyatt.
Wyatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wyatt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangrove Jr.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mangrove Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mangrove Jr is looking to wear down Wyatt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A combination from Wyatt does no damage.
Wyatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangrove Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Mangrove Jr ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Mangrove Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mangrove Jr scores with a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Wyatt in the body.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that Mangrove Jr avoids nicely. #CL#
Mangrove Jr clinches up with Wyatt and pushes him back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand.
Wyatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Mangrove Jr won't allow it.
Wyatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wyatt or not.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove Jr is controlling him.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Wyatt controls the action.
Wyatt is breathing heavily.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wyatt.
Mangrove Jr lands with a right to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mangrove Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Wyatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wyatts head.
Mangrove Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch but Mangrove Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr presses Wyatt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wyatt takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr prevents Wyatt from breaking the clinch.
Mangrove Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangrove Jr pushes Wyatt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wyatt wants to break free but Mangrove Jr has control.
#T2#
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Wyatt blocks it.
Mangrove Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr works on Wyatt's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyatt's elbow.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Wyatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Mangrove Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Wyatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wyatt's gas tank.
Mangrove Jr lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Wyatt controls the action.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyatt controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr works on Wyatt's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Wyatt avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tevin Mangrove Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Wyatt avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Wyatt controls the action.
Mangrove Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wyatt can do to turn this around?
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wyatt tries to break free but Mangrove Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Wyatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wyatt's gas tank.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Wyatt avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Wyatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Wyatt controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Wyatt avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Wyatt is trying to force a seperation but Mangrove Jr has the dominant position.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand underneath Wyatt's ribcage. Wyatt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards. #T4#
Mangrove Jr is working Wyatt over against the cage.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot.
Mangrove Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyatt controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Wyatt blocks it.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Wyatt avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Wyatt controls the action.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Wyatt avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyatt's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Wyatt avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr pushes Wyatt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand.
Wyatt prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mangrove Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove Jr throws a leg kick which misses Wyatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Wyatt tries to avoid it.
Wyatt avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the body from Wyatt misses
and Mangrove Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Wyatt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt moves out of range of the body kick.
Wyatt looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Mangrove Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Mangrove Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Wyatt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wyatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangrove Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wyatt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wyatt moves out of range as Mangrove Jr throws a body kick.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mangrove Jr.
Wyatt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mangrove Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wyatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Wyatt blocks it.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the side of Wyatt's head.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Wyatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wyatt's gas tank.
Mangrove Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wyatt or not.
Tevin Mangrove Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wyatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Wyatt prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyatt controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr presses Wyatt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Mangrove Jr on the inside.
Wyatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wyatt.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangrove Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wyatt or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wyatt or not.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch but Mangrove Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Mangrove Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove Jr is controlling him.
Mangrove Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
A short left from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyatt's elbow.
Mangrove Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Wyatt.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove Jr is controlling him.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Wyatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wyatt takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Koba Wyatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tevin Mangrove Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mangrove Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr 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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Event:
T187
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Rubin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rubin doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangrove Jr circles away.
Rubin keeps the fight on the outside.
Rubin ducks under a wild hook from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr checks the leg kick.
Rubin slips a straight right by Mangrove Jr.
Rubin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mangrove Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Rubin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rubin throws a right hand that Mangrove Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangrove Jr also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove Jr.#CL2#
Rubin gets tackled into the cage by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr maintains the clinch.
Rubin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rubin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mangrove Jr is defending well.
Rubin looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Rubin - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubin.
Rubin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand.
Rubin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Rubin scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rubin.
Rubin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubin lands a left hand.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
Mangrove Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubin controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Rubin avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Rubin has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Rubin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Rubin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rubin tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubin.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rubin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubin controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Rubin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Rubin blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rubin scores with a shot to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubin blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Rubin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr looks winded!
Rubin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Mangrove Jr misses with some punches.
Rubin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Rubin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubin backwards.
Rubin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubin cracks Mangrove Jr with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Rubin.
Rubin scores with a shot to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rubin connects with a body shot that sends Mangrove Jr's belly button to the back.
Rubin swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Rubin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rubin is looking to clinch.
Rubin moves out of range of the body kick.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rubin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mangrove Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD#
Rubin cracks Mangrove Jr with a big right hand and Mangrove Jr goes down!#ROC#
Mangrove Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubin loads up on a big left hand. Mangrove Jr felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rubin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mangrove Jr can't hide his disappointment, as Rubin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Timur Rubin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
T185 Makarenko vs Rubin III
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Mangrove Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Palelei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Palelei shoots for a takedown but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mangrove Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soa Palelei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palelei shoots in looking for a takedown but Mangrove Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palelei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mangrove Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangrove Jr. That's going to slow Palelei down.
Palelei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mangrove Jr as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Mangrove Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Palelei moves out of range as Mangrove Jr throws a body kick.
Palelei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mangrove Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1##TD#
Palelei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mangrove Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Mangrove Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Mangrove Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Palelei trying to control but Mangrove Jr is working from the bottom.
Palelei 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palelei is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palelei looking to pass the guard.
Mangrove Jr seems keen to control Palelei's posture.#T2#
Palelei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palelei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mangrove Jr controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palelei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mangrove Jr has his hands on Palelei's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Palelei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mangrove Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Palelei shoots in for a takedown but Mangrove Jr shows good takedown defense.
Mangrove Jr looks for the body kick but Palelei saw that one coming. #T3#
Palelei tries for a takedown but Mangrove Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mangrove Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Palelei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palelei avoids a kick to the body.
Palelei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mangrove Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mangrove Jr looks to land a body kick but Palelei moved away.
Palelei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mangrove Jr tests Palelei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Palelei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mangrove Jr is fending him off so far but Palelei persists. Nope, Mangrove Jr circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Mangrove Jr looks for the body kick but Palelei saw that one coming.
Mangrove Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck for Palelei with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Mangrove Jr. No joy for Palelei on that attempt.
Good leg kick by Mangrove Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Palelei misses with a takedown attempt - Mangrove Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palelei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mangrove Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Palelei checks a leg kick.
Palelei shoots in but no luck this time.
Mangrove Jr misses the jab.
Palelei goes for a double leg but Mangrove Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mangrove Jr continues to drive forward.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mangrove Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palelei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mangrove Jr swivels and escapes.
Mangrove Jr wants to counter the offense by Palelei and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soa Palelei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangrove Jr feints and then cracks Palelei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palelei down.
Palelei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palelei throwing a counter right hand but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palelei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangrove Jr.
No luck for Palelei with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Mangrove Jr throws a solid leg kick but Palelei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr blocks a head kick by Palelei.
Palelei sets himself, and Mangrove Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Palelei avoids it this time.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palelei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tevin Mangrove Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palelei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mangrove Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palelei somewhat.
Mangrove Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palelei was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Mangrove Jr pushes Palelei up against the cage in a clinch.
Palelei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palelei.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palelei prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Palelei controls his hands.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Palelei fails to land.
Palelei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palelei prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palelei.
Mangrove Jr is breathing heavily.
Palelei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Palelei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palelei shoots in for a takedown but Mangrove Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Palelei shoots for a double leg takedown but Mangrove Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Palelei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palelei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
Palelei backing away here, and Mangrove Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Palelei checks a low kick from Mangrove Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Palelei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mangrove Jr counters with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mangrove Jr misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Palelei is just out of range.
Mangrove Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Mangrove Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangrove Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palelei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mangrove Jr as he jumps to the side.
Mangrove Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Palelei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Palelei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palelei on the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Palelei counters with a stiff right hand.
Mangrove Jr scores with a leg kick.
Palelei defending well as Mangrove Jr loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Mangrove Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Palelei dives in for a single leg takedown but Mangrove Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mangrove Jr misses with a leg kick.
Palelei throwing a counter right hand but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mangrove Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Palelei rather than just go for the knockout.
Mangrove Jr thumps Palelei with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palelei.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mangrove Jr - that will leave a mark!
Mangrove Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palelei. That did some damage!
Mangrove Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangrove Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palelei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mangrove Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palelei's sensitive parts.
Palelei fails with a takedown attempt.
Mangrove Jr cracks Palelei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palelei shoots for a double leg takedown but Mangrove Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Palelei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Palelei gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palelei is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Mangrove Jr controlling the position for now.
Palelei is trying to control. Mangrove Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Palelei scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Palelei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mangrove Jr's head.
Mangrove Jr controlling the position for now.
Soa Palelei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tevin Mangrove Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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.
Palelei scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mangrove Jr trying to hold on to Palelei's head to control him but Palelei postures up.
Palelei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palelei prevents Mangrove Jr from improving his position.
Mangrove Jr is staying active underneath Palelei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palelei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mangrove Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Palelei sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palelei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Palelei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mangrove Jr cracks a nice hook into Palelei's ribs.
Palelei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soa Palelei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mangrove Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palelei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palelei jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Palelei gets tackled into the cage by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr maintains the clinch.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Palelei.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Palelei avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Palelei blocking some punches.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Palelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palelei blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Palelei struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Palelei fails to land.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Palelei working aggressively here.
Palelei tries a body shot but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palelei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palelei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mangrove Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr is leaning against Palelei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Palelei controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palelei takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Palelei.
Mangrove Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Palelei misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tevin Mangrove Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mangrove Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
T182 Makarenko vs Palelei
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Bunting looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Mangrove Jr defending well as Bunting loads up on a big left hand.
Mangrove Jr throws a front kick that sends Bunting stumbling back into the cage.
Bunting looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Bunting pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangrove Jr is out of range and Bunting settles back down.
Bunting throws the left hand but Mangrove Jr avoids the punch easily.
Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bunting fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Bunting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangrove Jr throws out a loose jab but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mangrove Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mangrove Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot.
Bunting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bunting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunting moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunting thuds a left hand into Mangrove Jr's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunting cracks Mangrove Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Bunting avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bunting lands a jab to the nose.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr blocks a leg kick.
Bunting scores with a nice right hand.
Bunting throws a series of punches but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Mangrove Jr slips the punch.
Mangrove Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangrove Jr slips under a jab from Bunting.
Bunting fakes the leg kick and cracks Mangrove Jr in the body.
Bunting throws a low kick, looking for Mangrove Jr's leg but Mangrove Jr calmly moves out of range.
Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunting scores with a nice body kick.
Bunting looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mangrove Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunting swinging wildly here.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Bunting moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mangrove Jr.
Bunting misses the jab.
Bunting staying out of range there.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Bunting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunting pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangrove Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bunting counters with an outside leg kick.
Bunting misses with a head kick.
Mangrove Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunting now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bunting misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Bunting throws a series of punches but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Bunting moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch but Bunting is having none of it.
Bunting thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bunting lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mangrove Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Bunting looks to land a left hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range nicely.
Bunting avoids the body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr avoids the head kick by Bunting.
Bunting throws an overhand right that lands on Mangrove Jr's shoulder, as Mangrove Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bunting manages to circle out of the way.
Mangrove Jr is looking to wear down Bunting with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Mangrove Jr does it's job there.
Mangrove Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab to Bunting's midsection.
Bunting lands with a hook. Mangrove Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangrove Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunting throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Bunting does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting is looking to land body kicks.
Mangrove Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunting gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bunting misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Mangrove Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Bunting can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Mangrove Jr lands with a right to the head.
Bunting misses with the head strike.
Mangrove Jr lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunting's elbow.
Bunting misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunting lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round.
That's time! Mangrove Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bunting throws a head kick that misses.
As Bunting tries to get set, Mangrove Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Bunting manages to avoid the attempt.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Mangrove Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Mangrove Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Some wild striking there from Mangrove Jr.
Bunting lands an overhand right.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Bunting sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bunting does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Bunting's ribcage but misses.
Bunting lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bunting tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bunting takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Mangrove Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target.
Bunting throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been told by Mangrove Jr's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Bunting blocks the leg kick.
Bunting moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunting swats away the attempt to clinch by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch lands to the side of Mangrove Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bunting throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
As Bunting tries to get set, Mangrove Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Bunting manages to avoid the attempt.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunting's sensitive parts.
Bunting misses with a hook. Mangrove Jr ducked under it nicely.
Bunting feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mangrove Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Bunting throws a hook but Mangrove Jr avoids it easily.
Bunting has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bunting throws a head kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.
Bunting throws a push kick but Mangrove Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bunting throws a hook but Mangrove Jr avoids it easily.
Bunting misses with the combination.
Mangrove Jr lands with an overhand left.
Mangrove Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bunting will feel that in the morning.
Bunting blocks a leg kick.
Bunting avoids the body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Bunting misses with a looping right.
Mangrove Jr checks a low kick from Bunting.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangrove Jr. Bunting shrugs it off though. #T3#
Mangrove Jr stuns Bunting with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bunting throws a jab when Mangrove Jr was well out of range.
Bunting tries to work over Mangrove Jr's front leg with a kick but Mangrove Jr checks it.
Mangrove Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bunting if he has to take too many more of those.
Mangrove Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Bunting sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunting.
Mangrove Jr dodges the punch combination from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr is looking to slow Bunting down with leg kicks.
Bunting takes one to the chin there.
Bunting swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Bunting breaks away and moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr cracks a nice hook into Bunting's ribs.#T4#
Bunting misses the jab.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Bunting and move into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws out a leg kick but Bunting moves out of range and Mangrove Jr only half commits.
Bunting takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr with a hook.
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangrove Jr scores with a jab. Bunting acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Mangrove Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bunting takes a step back to recover.
Bunting is breathing heavily.
Mangrove Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Borg Bunting seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bunting looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Mangrove Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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 Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mangrove Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Bunting. #CL#
Mangrove Jr rushes Bunting and presses him up against the cage.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunting working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting.
Bunting has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr is leaning against Bunting and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunting takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bunting softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove Jr lands a shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunting controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Bunting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bunting controls the action.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Tevin Mangrove Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunting's elbow.
Mangrove Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting.
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunting blocking some punches.
#T2#
Bunting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bunting pushes Mangrove Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Bunting doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr prevents a body shot from Bunting. #BC2#
Bunting breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Bunting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance but Bunting moves to the side
and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook. Bunting ducked under it nicely.
As Mangrove Jr backs off Bunting throws a huge counter combo but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it all.
Mangrove Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunting.
Bunting lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Bunting is leaning against Mangrove Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Bunting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Bunting misses. #T3#
Bunting stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunting.
Bunting jabs Mangrove Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range.
Bunting connects with a nice looking jab.
Mangrove Jr moves to clinch but Bunting breaks away
and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.
Mangrove Jr throws a leg kick but Bunting checks it.
Bunting misses with an uppercut. Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Bunting breaks away and moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr wants to land a leg kick but Bunting is out of range.
Bunting's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bunting looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bunting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Nice defenses there by Mangrove Jr.#T4#
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot.
Bunting blocks the body kick.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Bunting moves out of range.
Bunting blocks the body kick.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr defending well as Bunting loads up on a big left hand.
Bunting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr digs a good body shot into Bunting's ribs.#CL#
Bunting gets tackled into the cage by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr maintains the clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bunting lands with a short shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tevin Mangrove Jr.
I think Mangrove Jr 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
T178: Coath v Legstrong
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Patterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mangrove Jr's calf.
Mangrove Jr is looking to clinch but Patterson is avoiding it.
Patterson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangrove Jr misses with a low kick.
Patterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Patterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Patterson throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangrove Jr is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangrove Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Mangrove Jr moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Mangrove Jr avoids nicely. #T1#
Mangrove Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Patterson responds with a good body kick, but Mangrove Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Patterson thumps Mangrove Jr with a low kick.
Patterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mangrove Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Patterson lunges at Mangrove Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangrove Jr's hand.
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Patterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangrove Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
Patterson lands with an overhand left.
Mangrove Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a solid leg kick but Patterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mangrove Jr.
Patterson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Patterson stuns Mangrove Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mangrove Jr lunges at Patterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patterson's hand.
Mangrove Jr throws the kick towards the body but Patterson avoids it.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Patterson sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Patterson blocks the leg kick.
Patterson throws a jab when Mangrove Jr was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patterson.
#CL#
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Patterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mangrove Jr won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Patterson.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr avoids the elbow strike from Patterson, against the cage.
Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Patterson fails to land.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
A nice left hand lands by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson has had enough of the clinch but Mangrove Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Patterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patterson's gas tank.
A short left from Mangrove Jr.
Patterson blocking some punches.
#T4#
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the side of Patterson's head.
Mangrove Jr is working Patterson over against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Patterson looks winded!
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Mangrove Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mangrove Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Patterson and move into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Mangrove Jr fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mangrove Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Patterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Patterson throws a body punch but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Patterson in the body.
Mangrove Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
Patterson keeps Mangrove Jr at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Floyd Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mangrove Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangrove Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Patterson will feel that in the morning.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Patterson sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Patterson tries to land a front kick but Mangrove Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Mangrove Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangrove Jr.
Patterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mangrove Jrs head.
A short right from Patterson on the inside.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage. #T2#
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Patterson blocking some punches.
Patterson blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Patterson misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangrove Jr jabs at Patterson's body.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Patterson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Mangrove Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Patterson slips a jab and a cross from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Mangrove Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab.
Patterson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove Jr.
Left hook, right uppercut from Patterson.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patterson swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Patterson.
Mangrove Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Patterson in the body.
Patterson misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mangrove Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Patterson catches Mangrove Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mangrove Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mangrove Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Patterson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mangrove Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangrove Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Mangrove Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr walks into a jab.
Mangrove Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove Jr defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Patterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patterson.
Mangrove Jr throws the kick towards the body but Patterson avoids it.
Patterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mangrove Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Patterson takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
Patterson throws a wild body kick that Mangrove Jr sees coming a mile off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mangrove Jr is looking to wear down Patterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Patterson feints and then cracks Mangrove Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangrove Jr down.
Patterson lands with a good body shot.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Patterson misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Floyd Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tevin Mangrove Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mangrove Jr ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Mangrove Jr defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Patterson and move into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr thumps Patterson with a low kick.
Patterson misses with a low kick.
Patterson is looking to land body kicks.
Patterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mangrove Jr can pounce on him.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot that sends Patterson's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range nicely.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Patterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Patterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mangrove Jr backs up against the cage.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Patterson scores with a hook.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a push kick but Patterson slaps the foot to one side.
Mangrove Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Patterson tries to land a front kick but Mangrove Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Floyd Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangrove Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch up.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mangrove Jr jabs Patterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Patterson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Mangrove Jr as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mangrove Jr pushes Patterson away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Patterson takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Mangrove Jr tenderised Patterson's leg. Patterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Patterson tries to keep at a distance but Mangrove Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson working aggressively here.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tevin Mangrove Jr.
Well Mangrove Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tevin Mangrove Jr!
In his post fight interview, Tevin Mangrove Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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T174 Olympic Finals
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mangrove Jr forces Makarenko back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mangrove Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarenko.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr staying out of range there.
Mangrove Jr misses the body punch
and Mangrove Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangrove Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Mangrove Jr has managed to clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makarenkos head.
Mangrove Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Makarenko breaks from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makarenko.
A jab from Makarenko misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Makarenko tenderised Mangrove Jr's leg. Mangrove Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Mangrove Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove Jr.
Makarenko throws out a loose jab but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makarenko tests Mangrove Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Makarenko misses the target.
Mangrove Jr jabs Makarenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarenko sets himself, and Mangrove Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Makarenko avoids it this time.
Mangrove Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Mangrove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangrove Jr blocks a jab.#T2#
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangrove Jr throws out the jab.
Mangrove Jr looks for the body kick but Makarenko saw that one coming.
Mangrove Jr avoids the body shot from Makarenko.
Mangrove Jr lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Mangrove Jr
and Makarenko counters with a leg kick.
Makarenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makarenko scores with a nice strike.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Makarenko strikes.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Makarenko shakes him off and moves away.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Mangrove Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mangrove Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Mangrove Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Makarenko counters with a good low kick that Mangrove Jr was not able to check.
Makarenko throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangrove Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko thows a body kick. Mangrove Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
Makarenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mangrove Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mangrove Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makarenko.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Makarenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makarenko jabs at Mangrove Jr's body.
Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Mangrove Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makarenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangrove Jr throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makarenko.
Mangrove Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makarenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makarenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makarenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Makarenko duly obliges.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut. Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Makarenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Makarenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Makarenko looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a low kick but Makarenko avoids it.
Makarenko throws a counter high kick but Mangrove Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Makarenko cracks Mangrove Jr with an open hand slap.
Mangrove Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makarenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Makarenko shakes him off and moves away.
Makarenko lands a jab to Mangrove Jr's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangrove Jr throws out the jab.
And Makarenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Makarenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangrove Jr will feel that in the morning.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makarenko swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Makarenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Cyril Makarenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangrove Jr throws out a leg kick but Makarenko moves out of range and Mangrove Jr only half commits.
Mangrove Jr looks to land a right hand but Makarenko moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Makarenko controls his hands.
Makarenko scores with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Mangrove Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Makarenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Makarenko working aggressively here.
Mangrove Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Makarenko. #BC#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to score with a low kick but Makarenko moves his leg out of the way.
Makarenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove Jr on the side of the head.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Makarenko counters with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Makarenko blocks the leg kick.
Mangrove Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Makarenko lands a front kick.
Mangrove Jr is breathing heavily.
Makarenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangrove Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangrove Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makarenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Makarenko motions for Mangrove Jr to come forward. Makarenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Makarenko blocks the low kick.
Makarenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mangrove Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range nicely.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.
Makarenko swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
Makarenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Mangrove Jr avoided it.
Makarenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangrove Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makarenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Mangrove Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makarenko avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Mangrove Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Makarenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makarenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Makarenko manages to break the clinch.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove Jr misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove Jr throws a push kick but Makarenko slaps the foot to one side.
Makarenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mangrove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko connects with a body shot that sends Mangrove Jr's belly button to the back.
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove Jr works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Makarenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Makarenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangrove Jr.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Mangrove Jr sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Makarenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Makarenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Makarenko misses the body punch #CL2#
and Mangrove Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr. #T1#
Makarenko misses with a knee to the head.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makarenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Makarenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangrove Jr can do to turn this around?
Mangrove Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makarenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko dips to his left and cracks Mangrove Jr with an uppercut!
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makarenko moves out of range as Mangrove Jr strikes.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses.
Makarenko is looking to slow Mangrove Jr down with leg kicks.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a leg kick but Makarenko saw it coming and moves away.
Tevin Mangrove Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Makarenko throws a body kick.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a body kick
and Makarenko counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makarenko lands with a right hand.
Mangrove Jr digs a good body shot into Makarenko's ribs.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.
Makarenko throwing a counter right hand but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Makarenko scores with a nice head shot.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Makarenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Makarenko walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mangrove Jr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Makarenko swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mangrove Jr's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
T171 Olympics Round 1.2
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Mangrove Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangrove Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mangrove Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasputin is just out of range.
Rasputin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rasputin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mangrove Jr takes a step back to recover.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove Jr throws a leg kick
and Rasputin counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin throws a lazy body kick
and Mangrove Jr counters with a body kick that stops Rasputin in his tracks momentarily.
Rasputin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick. #KD2#
Rasputin lands a big uppercut and Mangrove Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mangrove Jr looks OK. Rasputin waves Mangrove Jr back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Tevin Mangrove Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Mangrove Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangrove Jr slips under a jab.
Rasputin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangrove Jr staying out of range there.#T1#
Mangrove Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove Jr.
Rasputin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangrove Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rasputin.
A big right from Rasputin misses.
Mangrove Jr jabs Rasputin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove Jr is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Rasputin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Rasputin.
The fighters circling - Rasputin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Rasputin cracks Mangrove Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mangrove Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rasputin finish him?
#ROC2#
Mangrove Jr is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove Jr throws a big counter combination but Rasputin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oh Mangrove Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rasputin throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Mangrove Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mangrove Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Rasputin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mangrove Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangrove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rasputin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rasputin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mangrove Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rasputin takes a step back to recover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rasputin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rasputin checks a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Rasputin sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Rasputin throws a hook but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Rasputin takes one on the button.
Mangrove Jr slips a straight right by Rasputin.
Mangrove Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mangrove Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mangrove Jr misses with a jab to the body
#KD2#
and Rasputin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mangrove Jr! Rasputin lets Mangrove Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crunch! Mangrove Jr slams his shin into Rasputin's torso.#KD2#
Rasputin lands a big right hand that sends Mangrove Jr crashing to the mat! Rasputin stays standing though and waves Mangrove Jr back to his feet!
Both fighters circling a little - Mangrove Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rasputin throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangrove Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mangrove Jr works Rasputin's body with a nice hook.
Rasputin lands a jab to Mangrove Jr's midsection.#T4##CL2#
Rasputin has closed the distance and engaged Mangrove Jr in a clinch.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Rasputin presses Mangrove Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangrove Jr is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasputin.
Rasputin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangrove Jr.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Rasputin.
Rasputin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rasputin works on Mangrove Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Rasputin lands with a light punch inside.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands.
Rasputin pushes Mangrove Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangrove Jr.
Rasputin lands a shoulder strike.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Rasputin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tevin Mangrove Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rasputin.
Rasputin drops Mangrove Jr with a huge uppercut! Mangrove Jr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rasputin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MFN 350: Mangrove vs. Juravlev
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Mangrove Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangrove Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mangrove Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Mangrove Jr is predictable there
and Juravlev counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the liver by Mangrove Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Juravlev strikes.
Mangrove Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Juravlev's side.
Juravlev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
A punch combination from Juravlev misses.
Mangrove Jr slips a straight right by Juravlev.
Mangrove Jr throws a push kick but Juravlev slaps the foot to one side.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mangrove Jr staying out of range there.
Mangrove Jr throws a front kick that sends Juravlev stumbling back into the cage.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Juravlev is just out of range.
Juravlev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mangrove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Juravlev wants to clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a front kick but Juravlev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juravlev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Juravlev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mangrove Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juravlev throws a hook but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut. Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Juravlev lands with a nice body punch.
Mangrove Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juravlev.
Juravlev avoids the body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Juravlev takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2##CL2#
Juravlev has Mangrove Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juravlev is trying to maintain a safe position but Mangrove Jr gets an underhook and turns Juravlev into the cage.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Juravlev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juravlev misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Juravlev.
Juravlev told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mangrove Jr is breathing heavily.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juravlev's elbow.
Mangrove Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand underneath Juravlev's ribcage. Juravlev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch.
Juravlev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mangrove Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Juravlev blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Juravlev wants to stall.
Juravlev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mangrove Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Juravlev throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot.
Mangrove Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Juravlev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand underneath Juravlev's ribcage. Juravlev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangrove Jr works on Juravlev's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juravlev backwards.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand underneath Juravlev's ribcage. Juravlev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juravlev backwards.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Juravlev controls the action.
Juravlev trying to control the position but instead, Mangrove Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Juravlev into the cage.
Mangrove Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangrove Jr.
#T4#
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot.
Mangrove Jr pushes Juravlev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juravlev backwards.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Juravlev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juravlev's gas tank.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Juravlev controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Juravlev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juravlev prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mangrove Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juravlev backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Juravlev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Juravlev takes a step back to recover.
Mangrove Jr stuns Juravlev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mangrove Jr - that will leave a mark!
Mangrove Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Juravlev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mangrove Jr stuns Juravlev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juravlev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr dodges the punch combination from Juravlev.
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Mangrove Jr lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juravlev throws a body punch but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Juravlev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangrove Jr.
Juravlev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangrove Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juravlev is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev moves out of range as Mangrove Jr throws a body kick.
Juravlev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Crunch! Mangrove Jr slams his shin into Juravlev's torso.
Juravlev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangrove Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Juravlev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mangrove Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Juravlev.
Mangrove Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juravlev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Juravlev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangrove Jr with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Juravlev misses with a two punch combination.
Juravlev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juravlev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws the kick towards the body but Juravlev avoids it.
Mangrove Jr slips under a jab from Juravlev.#T2#
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Mangrove Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juravlev tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangrove Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juravlev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tevin Mangrove Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangrove Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Juravlev under the eye.
Mangrove Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Juravlev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Juravlev tries to clinch
and Mangrove Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juravlev's knee momentarily.
Mangrove Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A combination from Juravlev does no damage.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Juravlev sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Juravlev's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangrove Jr. That's going to slow Juravlev down.
Mangrove Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Mangrove Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr sets himself, and Juravlev steps forward looking for the clinch! Mangrove Jr avoids it this time.
Juravlev misses the jab.
A jab from Juravlev misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juravlev can do to turn this around?
Mangrove Jr cracks a nice hook into Juravlev's ribs.
Mangrove Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mangrove Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Juravlev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot that sends Juravlev's belly button to the back.
Juravlev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mangrove Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Juravlev scrambles back to his feet.
Juravlev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangrove Jr ducks under a wild hook from Juravlev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mangrove Jr misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Mangrove Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juravlev.
Juravlev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Juravlev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangrove Jr.
Juravlev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangrove Jr digs a good body shot into Juravlev's ribs.
Mangrove Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juravlev throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangrove Jr misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangrove Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Mangrove Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Juravlev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Juravlev takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
Juravlev blocks the body kick.
That kick from Mangrove Jr tenderised Juravlev's leg. Juravlev is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Mangrove Jr.
Juravlev just misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangrove Jr is looking to wear down Juravlev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Juravlev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mangrove Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Juravlev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mangrove Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Mangrove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juravlev moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr lunges at Juravlev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Juravlev's hand.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Juravlev's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juravlev moves away.#T1#
Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Juravlev moves out of range.
Juravlev misses with a shot to the body
and Mangrove Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Juravlev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove Jr thows a body kick. Juravlev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mangrove Jr connects with a jab.
Juravlev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Juravlev does no damage.
Juravlev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Juravlev misses its intended target.
That kick from Mangrove Jr tenderised Juravlev's leg. Juravlev is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Juravlev misses.
Mangrove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangrove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juravlev moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mangrove Jr - that will leave a mark!
Mangrove Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Juravlev moves out of range as Mangrove Jr throws a body kick.
#T2#
Juravlev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A solid body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Juravlev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangrove Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juravlev throws a jab when Mangrove Jr was well out of range.
Mangrove Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mangrove Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Juravlev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mangrove Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Juravlev takes a step back to recover.
Juravlev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Juravlev lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Juravlev misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Juravlev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove Jr is just out of range.
Mangrove Jr works the jab nicely.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot
and Juravlev counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Juravlev misses.
Mangrove Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juravlev misses with a looping right.
Mangrove Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mangrove Jr moves away from the strike by Juravlev.
Juravlev moves in looking to clinch but Mangrove Jr pushes him off.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Mangrove Jr.
Juravlev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangrove Jr.
Juravlev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Juravlev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mangrove Jr scores with a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body. Juravlev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangrove Jr avoids the body shot from Juravlev.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Juravlev checks a leg kick nicely.
Juravlev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr digs a good hook to Juravlev's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Juravlev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juravlev lands with a nice combination. Mangrove Jr backs away looking to recover.
A cross from Juravlev lands.
Mangrove Jr ducks under a wild hook from Juravlev.
Juravlev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangrove Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mangrove Jr with a nice cross.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Juravlev moves out of range.
Juravlev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mangrove Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juravlev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juravlev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mangrove Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juravlev.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab.#T1#
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Mangrove Jr slips a jab from Juravlev.
Juravlev throws an off balance right hand
and Mangrove Jr counters with a good low kick that Juravlev was not able to check.
That kick from Mangrove Jr tenderised Juravlev's leg. Juravlev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mangrove Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
Juravlev moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangrove Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Mangrove Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangrove Jr slips a straight right by Juravlev.
Mangrove Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mangrove Jr as he connects with a hook.
Juravlev throws out a powerful jab.
Juravlev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Juravlev swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Juravlev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Juravlev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove Jr punishes Juravlev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangrove Jr looks for the body kick but Juravlev saw that one coming.
Juravlev throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr punishes Juravlev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangrove Jr keeps Juravlev at a distance using the push kick.
Juravlev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mangrove Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juravlev.
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Juravlev wants to clinch up but Mangrove Jr keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Juravlev pushes Mangrove Jr up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Juravlev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juravlev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juravlev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Juravlev lands with a right to the head.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Juravlev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Juravlev controls the action.
Juravlev working aggressively here.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juravlev misses with the head strike.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Juravlev blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Juravlev controls his hands.
Juravlev blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands a shot to the body.
Juravlev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Juravlev blocks it.
Juravlev misses with a punch to the body.
Tevin Mangrove Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mangrove Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Juravlev.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Juravlev avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr gets through Juravlev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Juravlev controls his hands.
Juravlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Juravlev controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Juravlev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr had his way with Alexey Juravlev in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Juravlev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Mangrove Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juravlev. That did some damage!
Juravlev moves out of range as Mangrove Jr throws a body kick.
Juravlev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mangrove Jr thows a body kick. Juravlev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Juravlev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Juravlev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a low kick, looking for Juravlev's leg but Juravlev calmly moves out of range.
Juravlev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mangrove Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juravlev manages to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Juravlev is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juravlev. That did some damage!
Mangrove Jr throws a front kick that sends Juravlev stumbling back into the cage.
Mangrove Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Juravlev's head back.
#T1#
Mangrove Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mangrove Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mangrove Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juravlev throws out the jab.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a front kick but Juravlev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juravlev lands a glancing blow to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.
Juravlev walks into a left hand.
Mangrove Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Juravlev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangrove Jr thinking.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut
and Mangrove Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Juravlev missing with a left hand there. Mangrove Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Juravlev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juravlev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mangrove Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Juravlev will feel that in the morning.
Juravlev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juravlev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tevin Mangrove Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Juravlev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juravlev manages to avoid it.
Juravlev throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Mangrove Jr counter with a right hand.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Juravlev sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Mangrove Jr looks to land a body kick but Juravlev moved away.
Mangrove Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Juravlev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mangrove Jr thows a body kick. Juravlev tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Juravlev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangrove Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Juravlev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangrove Jr takes one on the button.
Juravlev digs a good hook to Mangrove Jr's body.
Mangrove Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juravlev.
Mangrove Jr dodges the punch combination from Juravlev.
Mangrove Jr throws the kick towards the body but Juravlev avoids it.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove Jr looks to land a body kick but Juravlev moved away.
Juravlev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mangrove Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a front kick but Juravlev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mangrove Jr blocks a jab.
Alexey Juravlev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr scores with a body shot.
A cross from Mangrove Jr lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mangrove Jr, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Mangrove Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Mangrove Jr staying out of range there.
Juravlev misses with a hook. Mangrove Jr ducked under it nicely.
Mangrove Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juravlev manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Mangrove Jr.
Juravlev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mangrove Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good work by Juravlev as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tevin Mangrove Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mangrove Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr retains his heavyweight title!
Tevin Mangrove Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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MFN 341: Mangrove/Scouser2
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Mangrove Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scouser takes one to the chin there.
Mangrove Jr slips under a jab.
Mangrove Jr connects with a leg kick. Scouser looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mangrove Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scouser throws out the jab.
Scouser misses with a low kick as Mangrove Jr jumps back.
Scouser takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
Scouser throws a low kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range easily.
Mangrove Jr throws a leg kick but Scouser checks it.
Mangrove Jr checks a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scouser throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mangrove Jr rushes Scouser and presses him up against the cage.
Scouser throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Scouser stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scouser throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr working aggressively here.
A short left from Mangrove Jr. #T1#
Mangrove Jr presses Scouser against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scouser struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr cracks Scouser with a nice body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Scouser lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Scouser scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Scouser controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Mangrove Jr fails to land.
Mangrove Jr misses with the head strike.
Scouser lands a body shot.
Scouser misses with some punches.
Scouser has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mangrove Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scouser can turn it around.
Good body shot from Scouser.
#BC2#
Scouser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mangrove Jr, right into the meat.
Scouser misses with a shot to the body
letting Mangrove Jr counter with a right hand.
Scouser throws the left hand but Mangrove Jr avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Mangrove Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove Jr works the jab nicely.
Mangrove Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scouser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mangrove Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mangrove Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mangrove Jr is looking to slow Scouser down with leg kicks.
Scouser connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scouser displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mangrove Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mangrove Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scouser misses with a hook.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Scouser manages to circle out of the way.
Scouser misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Scouser checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mangrove Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
No joy there for Scouser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scouser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scouser swats away the attempt to clinch by Mangrove Jr.
Scouser tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scouser fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangrove Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scouser misses the body punch
and Mangrove Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scouser.
Scouser tries to land a front kick but Mangrove Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mangrove Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scouser throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangrove Jr misses the target.
Scouser tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangrove Jr is able to avoid easily.
Scouser tests Mangrove Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangrove Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangrove Jr checks a leg kick.#T4#
Mangrove Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scouser scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scouser misses with a hook
#CL#
and Mangrove Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scouser gets through Mangrove Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scouser misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scouser struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
Scouser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Scouser lands a body punch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mangrove Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangrove Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Micky Scouser 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.
#R2#
Mangrove Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scouser.
Mangrove Jr wants to land a leg kick but Scouser is out of range.
Scouser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mangrove Jr defends it well.
Scouser misses with a body shot.
Scouser checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Scouser misses.
Mangrove Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scouser closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Mangrove Jr does it's job there.
Scouser swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scouser lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mangrove Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangrove Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mangrove Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scousers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scouser punishes Mangrove Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Scouser throws a wild body kick that Mangrove Jr sees coming a mile off.
Scouser dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scouser moves out of range of the leg kick from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser throws a leg kick #CL#
and Mangrove Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mangrove Jr. #T1#
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr prevents a body shot from Scouser. #BC2#
Scouser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scouser misses with a kick to the body.
Scouser looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Mangrove Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scouser. That did some damage!
Scouser throws a right and a left that Mangrove Jr avoids nicely.
Scouser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Scouser throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Scouser digs a good hook to Mangrove Jr's body.
Scouser bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mangrove Jr's head backwards.
Scouser takes one on the button.
Jab from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr wants to land a leg kick but Scouser is out of range.
Mangrove Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Scouser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scouser.
Mangrove Jr feints and then cracks Scouser's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scouser down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scouser, right into the meat.
Mangrove Jr feints and then cracks Scouser's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scouser down.
Mangrove Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Micky Scouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mangrove Jr.
Scouser takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mangrove Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scouser lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mangrove Jr's sensitive parts.
Scouser takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mangrove Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scouser checks it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scouser!
Scouser keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot.
Scouser takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scouser.
Scouser lands an overhand right.
Scouser throws a body shot but no joy.
As Scouser tries to get set, Mangrove Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Scouser manages to avoid the attempt.
Scouser tries to land a leg kick but Mangrove Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Scouser lands a body shot.
Mangrove Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr avoids the body shot from Scouser.
Mangrove Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scouser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangrove Jr. That's going to slow Scouser down.
Mangrove Jr moves away from the strike by Scouser.
Scouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Scouser.
Nice body punch from Scouser.
Scouser misses with a wild body shot.
Micky Scouser seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Scouser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Scouser.
Scouser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Scouser.
Scouser lands with a straight right. Mangrove Jr didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scouser fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Mangrove Jr.
Scouser throws a body punch but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Scouser.
Scouser pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangrove Jr is out of range and Scouser settles back down.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Scouser breaks away and moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a low kick but Scouser moves out of range easily.
Mangrove Jr lands an overhand right.
Mangrove Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scouser is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mangrove Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Mangrove Jr ducks under a wild hook from Scouser.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangrove Jr. That's going to slow Scouser down.
Mangrove Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Scouser connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scouser misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr misses with an uppercut.
Scouser digs a good hook to Mangrove Jr's body.
Scouser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scouser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Scouser scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scouser has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scouser throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mangrove Jr.
Scouser misses with a body shot.
Scouser's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scouser throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scouser throws a leg kick #CL#
and Mangrove Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mangrove Jr.
Scouser misses with some punches.
Scouser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scouser is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Scouser avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Scouser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
Scouser lands a body punch.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scouser's elbow.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mangrove Jr fails to land.
Scouser struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
Scouser can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Mangrove Jr working aggressively here.
Scouser makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scouser misses with a punch to the body.
Scouser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scouser misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scouser tries a body shot but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scouser.
Scouser lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Scouser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Scouser lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scouser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scouser misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Scouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scouser tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Micky Scouser seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mangrove Jr pushes Scouser back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scouser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scouser blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Scouser avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Scouser's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Scouser. #T3#
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Scouser avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Scouser stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Scouser lands a left hand.
Scouser misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scouser throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Scouser.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scouser tries to stall but Mangrove Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scouser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Scouser controls the action.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scouser lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Scouser lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scouser throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Scouser blocks it.
Scouser lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Scouser avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Scouser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scouser goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scouser misses with the head strike.
Scouser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Scouser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangrove Jr cracks the inside of Scouser's front leg.
Scouser just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Scouser really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Scouser swings widly with a right hand
and Mangrove Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Scouser has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Scouser misses with a hook
letting Mangrove Jr counter with a right hand.
Scouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.
Scouser connects with a leg kick. Mangrove Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scouser throws out a leg kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range and Scouser only half commits.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot.
Scouser tries a quick counter leg kick but Mangrove Jr is wise to it.
Scouser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove Jr throws a leg kick which misses Scouser's front leg but catches the back leg as Scouser tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot.
Good work by Mangrove Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Scouser looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice straight punches there by Scouser. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scouser.#T1#
Scouser checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scouser changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mangrove Jr slips under a jab.
Mangrove Jr checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mangrove Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook. Scouser ducked under it nicely.
Scouser now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mangrove Jr avoids the body shot from Scouser.
Scouser tries to clinch there but Mangrove Jr circles away.
Scouser looks to land a left hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range nicely.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a leg kick but Scouser saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Scouser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Mangrove Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scouser misses with a head kick.
Mangrove Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove Jr is just out of range.#T2#
Mangrove Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mangrove Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scouser.
Donk. Scouser catches Mangrove Jr right on the button with a cross.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Scouser's ribcage but misses.
Scouser pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangrove Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangrove Jr. That's going to slow Scouser down.
Scouser misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangrove Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove Jr looks to land a right hand but Scouser moved out of range.#CL#
Mangrove Jr instigates a clinch.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Scouser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scouser blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr. #T3#
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scouser takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Scouser scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mangrove Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Scouser is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the side of Scouser's head.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scouser backwards.
Scouser blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Scouser avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scouser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Scouser controls his hands.
#T4#
Scouser tries a body shot but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Scouser blocks an uppercut.
Scouser blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Scouser controls the action.
Mangrove Jr lands a shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Scouser controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Mangrove Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Scouser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scouser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scouser.#BC2#
Scouser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr had his way with Micky Scouser in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Scouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove Jr is just out of range.
Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scouser misses with a hook
and Mangrove Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scouser misses with a body kick.
Scouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove Jr is just out of range.
Mangrove Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scouser's calf.
Scouser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scouser misses with an uppercut
letting Mangrove Jr counter with a right hand.
Scouser goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Mangrove Jr clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr is leaning against Scouser and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Scouser is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Scouser scores with a shot to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Scouser controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Mangrove Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Mangrove Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr presses Scouser against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scouser takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Micky Scouser has been cut.
Mangrove Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Scouser backwards.
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Scouser controls the action.
A short uppercut from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Scouser controls the action.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Scouser blocks it.
Scouser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scouser. #T2#
Scouser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scouser lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr is working Scouser over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scouser's elbow.
Scouser scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Scouser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Mangrove Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mangrove Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scousers head.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Scouser as the two fighters clinch.
Scouser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Scouser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr stops a takedown attempt from Scouser.
#T3#
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scouser lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scouser tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Scouser back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Scouser avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Scouser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Scouser tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Scouser back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr misses with some punches.
Scouser throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Scouser controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr lands a shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scouser misses with the head strike.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the side of Scouser's head.
Scouser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr works on Scouser's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Scouser controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
#T4#
Scouser blocking some punches.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Scouser blocks it.
Mangrove Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scouser lands a left hand.
Scouser blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser pushes Mangrove Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scouser misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Scouser fails to land.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Scouser.
Mangrove Jr misses with some punches.
Scouser lands a shoulder strike.
Mangrove Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangrove Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Scouser.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Scouser prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tevin Mangrove Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mangrove Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr retains his heavyweight title!
Tevin Mangrove Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
MFN 338: Mangrove v. Scouser 2
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Scouser throws a low kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range easily.
Scouser misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangrove Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Scouser.
A solid body kick from Scouser.
Scouser checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scouser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mangrove Jr misses with a looping right.
Mangrove Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangrove Jr tests Scouser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangrove Jr catches Scouser with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mangrove Jr defending well as Scouser loads up on a big left hand.
Scouser throws a leg kick but Mangrove Jr moved away.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Scouser and move into the clinch.
Scouser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scouser takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Mangrove Jr. #T1#
Scouser scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scouser swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Micky Scouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scouser throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scouser throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangrove Jr throws a right and a left that Scouser avoids nicely.
Scouser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scouser misses with a wild body shot.
Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scouser.
Scouser walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scouser tries to clinch up.
Scouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.
Mangrove Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scouser throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangrove Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scouser scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangrove Jr doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Mangrove Jr defending well as Scouser loads up on a big left hand.
Scouser throws a sloppy head kick and Mangrove Jr moves out of range easily.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Scouser and move into the clinch.
Scouser misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Scouser scores with a push kick.
Scouser misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scouser manages to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Scouser swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Scouser takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangrove Jr jabs at Scouser's body.
Mangrove Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scouser.
Scouser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scouser ducks right into an uppercut from Mangrove Jr. #T3#
Scouser throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mangrove Jr counter with a right hand.
Scouser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Scouser misses
and Mangrove Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Scouser is just out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a right and a left that Scouser avoids nicely.
Mangrove Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scouser.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Scouser and move into the clinch.
Scouser tries to land a front kick but Mangrove Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mangrove Jr!
Scouser goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mangrove Jr swinging wildly here.
Scouser lands a body shot.
Mangrove Jr connects with a leg kick. Scouser looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Scouser throws a hook but Mangrove Jr avoids it easily.
Mangrove Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scouser dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scouser walks into a left hand.
Mangrove Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scouser manages to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scouser.
Scouser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scouser slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Scouser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scouser wants to land a leg kick but Mangrove Jr is out of range.
Scouser goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scouser lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scouser scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mangrove Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Scouser misses the shot to the body.
Scouser is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mangrove Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Mangrove Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mangrove Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scouser scores with a jab to the head.
Scouser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mangrove Jr throws a lazy right hand but Scouser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scouser blocks a low kick nicely.
Scouser ducks under a wild hook from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a series of punches but Scouser avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr throws a leg kick which misses Scouser's front leg but catches the back leg as Scouser tries to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scouser was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr slips under a jab from Scouser.
A counter left hand to the body from Mangrove Jr misses its target.
A left lands for Scouser.#CL2#
Scouser has Mangrove Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Mangrove Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Scouser.
Scouser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scouser backwards.
A right hand to the body from Mangrove Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangrove Jr.#BC2#
Scouser breaks the clinch.
Scouser tried to score with a low kick but Mangrove Jr checks it.
Tevin Mangrove Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Scouser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove Jr is just out of range.
Scouser throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scouser. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scouser on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Scouser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scouser keeps Mangrove Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mangrove Jr checks a leg kick.
Scouser digs a good hook to Mangrove Jr's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove Jr is just out of range.
Mangrove Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scouser digs a good hook to Mangrove Jr's body.
Scouser throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Scouser lands with a cross.
Scouser misses with an uppercut.
Scouser throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scouser misses with a low kick.
Mangrove Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mangrove Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scouser appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Mangrove Jr lands the left hand.
Mangrove Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scouser.
Scouser gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mangrove Jr feints a jab promting Scouser to slip. Mangrove Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scouser slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Scouser is looking to clinch.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Scouser and move into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a low kick but Scouser avoids it.
Scouser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Mangrove Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangrove Jr throws the left hand but Scouser avoids the punch easily.
Scouser tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangrove Jr is able to avoid easily.
Mangrove Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mangrove Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Scouser lands with a shot to the body.
Scouser's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mangrove Jr throws a shot from downtown. Scouser moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Scouser throws a body shot but no joy.
Scouser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Scouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Scouser manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scouser slips under a jab.
Mangrove Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scouser.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter punch.
Mangrove Jr staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Scouser there.
Scouser swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body. Scouser takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scouser.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scouser.
Scouser swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Scouser lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Micky Scouser will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Scouser takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Scouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.
Mangrove Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Scouser throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Mangrove Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scouser doesn't seem phased though.
Scouser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scouser misses with a straight right.
Scouser scores with the left hand. Mangrove Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Mangrove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Scouser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scouser jabs Mangrove Jr right on the nose. Mangrove Jr blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Mangrove Jr.
Scouser looks to throw a body kick
and Mangrove Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Scouser off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Scouser scores with a hook to the body. Mangrove Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scouser has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scouser throws the kick towards the body but Mangrove Jr avoids it.
Scouser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab to Scouser's midsection.
Mangrove Jr digs a good hook to Scouser's body.
A good leg kick by Mangrove Jr.
A lazy left from Mangrove Jr finds it's target.
Scouser looks to throw the jab but Mangrove Jr is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scouser.
Mangrove Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Mangrove Jr forces Scouser back against the cage and clinches.
Scouser misses with a body punch.
Scouser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Scouser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scouser tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr prevents a body shot from Scouser.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangrove Jr.
Scouser misses with some punches.
Mangrove Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Scouser blocks it.
Scouser has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mangrove Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scouser can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Mangrove Jr.
Scouser struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scouser's elbow.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scouser is working Mangrove Jr over against the cage.
Mangrove Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scouser is looking to control Mangrove Jr's arms but Mangrove Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scouser has his back to the cage.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Scouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Scouser controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Scouser controls the action.
#BC2#
Scouser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Scouser's shoulder, as Scouser tries to avoid the shot.
Scouser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scouser needs to keep his hands up - Mangrove Jr had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mangrove Jr.
Scouser misses with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Scouser manages to circle out of the way.
Scouser thows a body kick. Mangrove Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Scouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.#T4#
Scouser tries to clinch but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scouser misses with a straight right.
Scouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scouser throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Scouser lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Scouser controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Scouser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr pushes Scouser back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Scouser blocks it.
Mangrove Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scouser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mangrove Jr as Scouser tries to tie him up.
Scouser lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tevin Mangrove Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Mangrove Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scouser!
A nice inside leg kick there by Scouser. That's going to slow Mangrove Jr down.
Scouser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove Jr blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scouser.
Scouser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scouser on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mangrove Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scouser.
Scouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Scouser manages to circle out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scouser.
An inside leg kick from Scouser misses. #T1#
Mangrove Jr looks to land a right hand but Scouser moved out of range.
Scouser takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangrove Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mangrove Jr walks into a straight right hand from Scouser.
Scouser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Scouser ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Mangrove Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Scouser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scouser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangrove Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scouser has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangrove Jr takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Mangrove Jr tenderised Scouser's leg. Scouser is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Scouser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove Jr thumps Scouser with a low kick.
Mangrove Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scouser misses with an uppercut. Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Scouser and move into the clinch.
Scouser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scouser throws a hook to the side of Mangrove Jr's head but Mangrove Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scouser throws a shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangrove Jr throws a low kick, looking for Scouser's leg but Scouser calmly moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangrove Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangrove Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mangrove Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scouser swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Scouser takes one on the button.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch there but Scouser circles away.
Scouser is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr slips under a jab.
Scouser throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scouser. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Scouser manages to circle out of the way.
Scouser lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr avoids the head kick by Scouser.
Scouser throws a leg kick
and Mangrove Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Scouser.
Scouser is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mangrove Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scouser.
It looked like Mangrove Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scouser misses with a low kick.
Scouser jabs Mangrove Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4##CL#
Scouser gets tackled into the cage by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr maintains the clinch.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr gets through Scouser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Scouser controls the action.
Mangrove Jr misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scouser's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Scouser controls the action.
Scouser blocking some punches.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand underneath Scouser's ribcage. Scouser let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scouser misses with a punch to the body.
Scouser presses Mangrove Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Scouser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scouser needs to keep his hands up - Mangrove Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Scouser jabs at Mangrove Jr's body.
Mangrove Jr throws a series of punches but Scouser moves out of range.
Scouser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser delivers a nice body kick.
A big left from Mangrove Jr misses.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Scouser moves out of range.
Scouser doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mangrove Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr throws a push kick but Scouser slaps the foot to one side.
Mangrove Jr throws the left hand but Scouser avoids the punch easily.
Scouser tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scouser's sensitive parts.
Scouser misses with a looping right.#T1#
Mangrove Jr looks to land a combination. Scouser sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Scouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scouser throws a jab when Mangrove Jr was well out of range.
Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scouser throws a head kick that misses.
Scouser tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scouser fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scouser.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook but Scouser blocks it.
A jab from Scouser misses.
Mangrove Jr wants to clinch.
Mangrove Jr thumps Scouser with a low kick.
Micky Scouser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tevin Mangrove Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mangrove Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scouser under the eye.
Scouser moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Mangrove Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scouser misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Scouser controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Scouser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Scouser. #BC2#
Scouser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mangrove Jr wants to clinch.#T3#
Jab by Mangrove Jr.
A shot to the liver by Scouser. Beautiful body shot.
Scouser throws out a loose jab but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scouser throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Scouser tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangrove Jr is able to avoid easily.
Scouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Mangrove Jr misses its target.
Scouser connects with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mangrove Jr avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body. Scouser takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scouser tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangrove Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Mangrove Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mangrove Jr is looking to clinch but Scouser is avoiding it.
Scouser lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scouser.
Mangrove Jr throws out a leg kick but Scouser moves out of range and Mangrove Jr only half commits.
Scouser blocks a low kick nicely.
Scouser throws the kick towards the body but Mangrove Jr avoids it.
Scouser scores with a hook.
Mangrove Jr blocks a head kick by Scouser.
Mangrove Jr blocks a jab.
Scouser throws a body punch but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micky Scouser.
I think Mangrove Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Tevin Mangrove Jr retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
EVO 260: Traylor vs Mangrove J
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Mangrove Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Traylor tries to clinch there but Mangrove Jr circles away.
Traylor misses with a body shot.
A jab from Mangrove Jr does it's job there.
Traylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mangrove Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Traylor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Forcefield Ludas in the buildup to the fight.
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Traylor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Traylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mangrove Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangrove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traylor moves away.
Mangrove Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Traylor avoids the body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Traylor takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr looks to land a body kick but Traylor moved away.#T1#
Traylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Traylor on the side of the head.
Traylor scores with a body shot.
Traylor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mangrove Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Mangrove Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Traylor at a distance.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot that sends Traylor's belly button to the back.
Traylor thuds his right hand into Mangrove Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mangrove Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mangrove Jr throws a lazy right hand but Traylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Traylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Traylor sees coming a mile off.
Traylor throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Traylor misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traylor loads up on a big right hand but Mangrove Jr slips the punch.
Mangrove Jr looks for the body kick but Traylor saw that one coming. #T2#
Mangrove Jr lands a nice hook to Traylor's body. Traylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Traylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Traylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Traylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Mangrove Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Traylor taking a breather.
Traylor digs a right hand into Mangrove Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mangrove Jr's gas tank.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
Mangrove Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Traylor misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangrove Jr lands with a left to the head.
Traylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Traylor.
Mangrove Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot.
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Traylor.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
#T3#
Good body shot from Traylor.
Traylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Traylor lands a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangrove Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Traylor.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
A hook to the body from Traylor.
Mangrove Jr looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
Traylor misses with some punches.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traylor is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mangrove Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Traylor tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
Traylor can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Traylor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Traylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traylor.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Traylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traylor lands an elbow inside that Mangrove Jr shrugs off.
Mangrove Jr misses with some punches.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traylor misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slade Traylor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mangrove Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr defending well as Traylor loads up on a big left hand.
Mangrove Jr avoids the body shot from Traylor.
Mangrove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove Jr on the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Traylor throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Traylor misses the target.
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Traylor misses.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traylor tries to clinch but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor misses with a straight right.
Mangrove Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traylor.
Mangrove Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Traylor is wise to it.
Mangrove Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Traylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Traylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mangrove Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Traylor blocks a jab.#T1#
Traylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Traylor misses with a kick to the body.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot.
Traylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Traylor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mangrove Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Mangrove Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Traylor.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Traylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traylor throws a hook but Mangrove Jr avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mangrove Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mangrove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Traylor clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the side of Traylor's head. #T2#
Mangrove Jr lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr pushes Traylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Traylor misses with some punches.
Mangrove Jr lands with a left to the head.
Traylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Traylor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
A short uppercut from Mangrove Jr.
Traylor misses with the head strike.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Traylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Traylor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mangrove Jr.
Traylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Traylor trying to stall but Mangrove Jr improves his position.
Traylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slade Traylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr prevents a body shot from Traylor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Mangrove Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Traylor in the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Traylor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mangrove Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangrove Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Traylor. Those never looked like landing.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Traylor blocks a jab.
Mangrove Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr throws the kick towards the body but Traylor avoids it.
Traylor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mangrove Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr blocks a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr lands with a good body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Mangrove Jr there.
Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor darts in trying to clinch
and Mangrove Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Traylor thinking. #CL#
Traylor darts in and clinches Mangrove Jr up against the cage.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traylor lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Traylor lands an uppercut.
Traylor misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor blocking some punches.
Traylor blocks an uppercut.
Traylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Traylor.
Mangrove Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangrove Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Traylor.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Traylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Traylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Traylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor working aggressively here.
#T3#
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Traylor tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Traylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr works on Traylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Traylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traylor lands a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Traylor avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Mangrove Jr presses Traylor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Traylor avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Traylor tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Traylor back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tevin Mangrove Jr just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Traylor moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Traylor misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mangrove Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Traylor closes the distance and pushes Mangrove Jr back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangrove Jr.
Traylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Mangrove Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traylor misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor lands a shoulder strike.
Traylor pushes Mangrove Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Traylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Traylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Traylor.
Traylor lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Mangrove Jr is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Traylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mangrove Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Traylor finish him?
Traylor dips a shoulder and cracks Mangrove Jr with a mighty uppercut! Mangrove Jr falls back against the cage and Traylor unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mangrove Jr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Traylor screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Traylor!
After winning the bout, Slade Traylor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MFN 331: Mara vs. Nowacki III
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mangrove Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mangrove Jr working aggressively here.
Rasputin prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Rasputin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Rasputin misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin blocks an uppercut.
Rasputin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rasputin presses Mangrove Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangrove Jr is breathing heavily.
Rasputin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Mangrove Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Rasputin.
A short uppercut from Rasputin.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Rasputin.
A nice left hand lands by Rasputin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Rasputin on the inside.
Rasputin presses Mangrove Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rasputin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Rasputin on the inside. #T1#
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasputin is working Mangrove Jr over against the cage.
Rasputin throws an elbow that misses.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Rasputin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands.
Rasputin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands.
Rasputin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Mangrove Jr is rocked!
Rasputin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mangrove Jr to his knees! Rasputin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
A relieved looking Grigori Rasputin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
T148: Spillane vs Mangrove Jr
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Mangrove Jr lands with a hook. Spillane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spillane connects with a body shot that sends Mangrove Jr's belly button to the back.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Spillane strikes.
Mangrove Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spillane throws a hook to the side of Mangrove Jr's head but Mangrove Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spillane throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangrove Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spillane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove Jr drops his hands momentarily and Spillane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spillane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nickey Spillane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spillane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spillane looks to throw the jab but Mangrove Jr is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Spillane sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Spillane tried to score with a low kick but Mangrove Jr checks it.
Spillane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spillane cracks a nice hook into Mangrove Jr's ribs.
Spillane throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spillane lands a jab to Mangrove Jr's midsection.
Mangrove Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spillane has a takedown stuffed.
Spillane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Spillane misses the target.
Mangrove Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mangrove Jr misses with the body kick#TD#
and Spillane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spillane lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mangrove Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Mangrove Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Spillane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangrove Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spillane has managed to get both his arms back between Mangrove Jr's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Mangrove Jr controls Spillane momentarily but Spillane frees himself.
Spillane throwing strikes from guard but Mangrove Jr blocks nicely.
Mangrove Jr has Spillane pulled in close to control his posture.
Spillane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mangrove Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spillane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mangrove Jr is controlling Spillane's posture.#SUB2#
Mangrove Jr has an active guard here but Spillane has managed to pass into half guard.
Mangrove Jr is not content to let Spillane control the position.
Spillane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mangrove Jr's head.
Spillane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mangrove Jr delivers a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Spillane off balance momentarily.
Mangrove Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spillane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangrove Jr is out of range and Spillane settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mangrove Jr!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a front kick but Spillane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spillane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mangrove Jr tries to avoid it but Spillane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mangrove Jr to the ground. Mangrove Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mangrove Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mangrove Jr cracks a nice hook into Spillane's ribs.
Spillane misses with a low kick.
Mangrove Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mangrove Jr is looking for a sweep. Spillane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mangrove Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Spillane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mangrove Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mangrove Jr keeping moving, preventing Spillane from controlling successfully.
Spillane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickey Spillane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Mangrove Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that Mangrove Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mangrove Jr - that will leave a mark!
A good leg kick by Mangrove Jr.
Spillane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tevin Mangrove Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Spillane shoots in for a double leg but Mangrove Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spillane moves out of range as Mangrove Jr throws a body kick.
Mangrove Jr takes one on the button.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spillane catches Mangrove Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Mangrove Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mangrove Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Mangrove Jr has wrist control.
Spillane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.#T4#
Mangrove Jr is trying to keep Spillane in close.
Spillane trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spillane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spillane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spillane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mangrove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Spillane just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangrove Jr! But no joy.
Spillane tries a head kick but it misses.
Spillane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spillane with a body shot.
Spillane is looking to chop away at Mangrove Jr's legs.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Mangrove Jr #TD#
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spillane passes into side control, despite Mangrove Jr's attempt to control the position.
Mangrove Jr manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mangrove Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mangrove Jr trying to hold on to Spillane's head to control him but Spillane postures up.
#T1#
Spillane working Mangrove Jr over with strikes.
Spillane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spillane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangrove Jr keeps working.
Spillane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mangrove Jr to regain full guard.
Mangrove Jr is pulling down on Spillane's head. It's preventing any offense from Spillane, at least for the moment.
Mangrove Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spillane. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mangrove Jr pulls Spillane in close to his closed guard and prevents Spillane from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spillane is stalling in the full guard.
Mangrove Jr controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mangrove Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spillane throws out the jab.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a front kick but Spillane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Spillane holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Spillane blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Spillane tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Spillane back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Spillane avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Mangrove Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Spillane misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Spillane strikes.
Spillane shoots in for a takedown but Mangrove Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Spillane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spillane.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spillane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mangrove Jr - the referee stops the clock and Spillane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mangrove Jr. Spillane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spillane throws the kick towards the body but Mangrove Jr avoids it.
Mangrove Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spillane misses with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spillane looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Spillane fails with a takedown attempt.
Spillane looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Mangrove Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mangrove Jr tests Spillane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangrove Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spillane rather than just go for the knockout.
Spillane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mangrove Jr avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Mangrove Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Spillane takes the fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr pushes Spillane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spillane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mangrove Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickey Spillane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spillane throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Spillane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spillane's gas tank.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spillane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spillane backwards. #T2#
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spillane takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spillane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spillane.
Spillane has Mangrove Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mangrove Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Spillane controls his hands.
#BC2#
Mangrove Jr breaks from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr digs a good body shot into Spillane's ribs.
Mangrove Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Spillane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangrove Jr checks a leg kick.
Spillane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spillane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove Jr.
Nice body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Spillane's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spillane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mangrove Jr!
#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Spillane is looking to land body kicks.
Mangrove Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Spillane blocks it well.
Mangrove Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Mangrove Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangrove Jr. Spillane shrugs it off though.
Mangrove Jr jabs at Spillane's body.
Mangrove Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spillane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mangrove Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mangrove Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spillane doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Spillane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mangrove Jr misses with the body kick#TD#
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mangrove Jr trying to control here.
Mangrove Jr tries to get to full guard but Spillane has control of the leg.
Mangrove Jr is looking to control Spillane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mangrove Jr avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spillane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Spillane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mangrove Jr is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spillane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Spillane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Spillane misses with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spillane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangrove Jr misses the shot to the body.
Spillane fails with the takedown
and Mangrove Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Mangrove Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spillane manages to avoid it.
Spillane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick there by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mangrove Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mangrove Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spillane fails with a takedown attempt.
Mangrove Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Spillane is wise to it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Mangrove Jr punishes Spillane's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Spillane has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Mangrove Jr breaks from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Spillane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangrove Jr will feel that in the morning.
Mangrove Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spillane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove Jr on the side of the head.
Spillane looks to throw a body kick
and Mangrove Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Spillane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangrove Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spillane's calf.
Spillane lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spillane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangrove Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Spillane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Spillane.
Mangrove Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangrove Jr. Spillane shrugs it off though.
Mangrove Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spillane was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tevin Mangrove Jr.
I think Mangrove Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tevin Mangrove Jr!
A very excited looking Tevin Mangrove Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
MFN 322:Gravius v Mangrove Jr
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Gravius cracks Mangrove Jr with an open hand slap.
Mangrove Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Gravius throws a series of punches but Mangrove Jr avoids them all with ease.
Gravius looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove Jr is just out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a push kick but Gravius slaps the foot to one side.
Mangrove Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Gravius strikes.
Gravius wants to land a leg kick but Mangrove Jr is out of range.
Mangrove Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravius.
#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr blocks a head kick by Gravius.
Gravius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangrove Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gravius is looking to counter punch.
Mangrove Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mangrove Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gravius is able to avoid easily.
Mangrove Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mangrove Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gravius.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Gravius strikes.
Mangrove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Mangrove Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gravius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Good leg kick by Mangrove Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gravius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gravius checks the leg kick.
Mangrove Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gravius rather than just go for the knockout.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravius is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangrove Jr misses with the body kick
and Gravius counters with a head kick. That will keep Mangrove Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gravius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Mangrove Jr clinches.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravius's elbow.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravius controls his hands.
Gravius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Gravius blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Gravius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mangrove Jr smiles and moves away.
Gravius misses with a double jab.
A jab from Gravius does it's job there.
Mangrove Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Gravius off balance momentarily.
Mangrove Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangrove Jr lands a front kick.
Gravius is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Mangrove Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mangrove Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Mangrove Jr pushes Gravius up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Gravius blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gravius or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand.
Mangrove Jr works on Gravius's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius controls the action.
Mangrove Jr pushes Gravius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Gravius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Gravius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gravius working aggressively here.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravius misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Gravius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Mangrove Jr!
Mangrove Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gravius takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Mangrove Jr drives through and clinches with Gravius against the cage.
Gravius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Mangrove Jr fails to land.
Mangrove Jr lands with a right to the head.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius controls the action.
Mangrove Jr presses Gravius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands a shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangrove Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravius working hard to break the clinch.
Gravius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mangrove Jr lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Gravius blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Mangrove Jr on the inside.
Gravius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gravius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gravius backwards.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mangrove Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with the head strike.
Gravius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gravius avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr works on Gravius's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
A short right from Mangrove Jr on the inside.
Mangrove Jr lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr pushes Gravius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Mangrove Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangrove Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gravius avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Gravius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gravius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Gravius will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Gravius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gravius's gas tank.
Gravius takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gravius can't break the clinch.
Mangrove Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius controls the action.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius controls the action.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravius's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
A short uppercut from Mangrove Jr.
A short body shot lands from Mangrove Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand.
Gravius takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gravius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Gravius misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Gravius blocks it.
Mangrove Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravius controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr is leaning against Gravius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Gravius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gravius or not.
Mangrove Jr is working Gravius over against the cage.
Mangrove Jr lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mangrove Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Mangrove Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Gravius blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangrove Jr cracks Gravius with a nice body shot.
Mangrove Jr gets through Gravius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Gravius is rocked!#KD2#
Mangrove Jr drops Gravius onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gravius is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Gravius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mangrove Jr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gravius! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mangrove Jr is unloading with more strikes now! Gravius drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Tevin Mangrove Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Sellus Gravius spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight Mangrove! Go get that #1 spot!'.
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