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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akuma Manivong (ranked 532 p4p, 425 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 27 p4p, 20 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akuma Manivong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvik walks into a stiff left hand from Manivong.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torvik. That's going to slow Manivong down.
Good work by Manivong as he checks the leg kick.
Manivong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Torvik coming out on top.
Torvik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manivong is out of range and Torvik settles back down.
Torvik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manivong throws a leg kick that misses.
Manivong 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.
Torvik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manivong.
It looked like Manivong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torvik.
Torvik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manivong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong shoots in looking for a takedown. Torvik tries to sprawl out of it but Manivong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torvik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manivong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torvik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong throws a shot from downtown. Torvik moves away and avoids it.
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
Torvik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torvik.
Torvik scores with a jab to the body.
Torvik misses with a looping left.
Manivong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torvik. Manivong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torvik is looking to score with low kicks.
Manivong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Torvik pushes Manivong away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik connects with a right hand. Manivong shakes it off.
Torvik throws a hook but Manivong blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Manivong misses the target.
Torvik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torvik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manivong misses the shot to the body.
Torvik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manivong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torvik is fending him off so far but Manivong persists. Nope, Torvik circles away and we're back to standing.
Torvik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torvik misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Torvik.
Torvik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torvik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong has his takedown stuffed
and Manivong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akuma Manivong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torvik scoring well with a low kick there.
Torvik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manivong misses with a head kick.
Manivong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Torvik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manivong. That did some damage!
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Manivong is just out of range.
Manivong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Torvik tenderised Manivong's leg. Manivong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torvik throws a leg kick that misses.
Manivong catches Torvik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manivong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torvik manages to avoid it.
Sven Torvik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torvik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manivong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torvik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manivong is in Torvik's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Manivong postures up.
Torvik is controlling Manivong's posture.
Manivong looking to pass the guard.
Torvik trying to control the position here.
Torvik is continuing to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manivong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torvik pulls Manivong in close to his closed guard and prevents Manivong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torvik trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Torvik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik'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.
Torvik throws a leg kick but Manivong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Manivong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Manivong wants to clinch
and Torvik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manivong misses with a lunging right hand
and Manivong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torvik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Torvik misses.
Torvik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manivong.
Torvik connects with a right hand. Manivong shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik swings for the body but Manivong moves out of range.
Torvik misses with a right hand
and Manivong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torvik thinking.
The crowd cheers as Torvik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manivong doesn't seem phased though.
A clash of legs there as Manivong blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong throws a head kick but Torvik moves out of range.
Torvik tries a quick counter leg kick but Manivong is wise to it.
Manivong closes the distance and clinches up with Torvik, looking for a takedown. Manivong pushes Torvik against the cage but Torvik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Torvik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torvik scores with a punch to the head.
Manivong tries to clinch up but Torvik circles away and keeps his distance.
Manivong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torvik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sven Torvik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torvik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manivong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Manivong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Torvik lands a leg kick that knocks Manivong off balance momentarily.
Manivong fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torvik! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torvik throws a leg kick which misses Manivong's front leg but catches the back leg as Manivong tries to avoid it.
Torvik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manivong is out of range and Torvik settles back down.
Torvik catches Manivong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manivong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.
Torvik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torvik scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manivong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torvik if he has to take too many more of those.
Torvik connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torvik scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torvik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Torvik.
Torvik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manivong.
Torvik with the inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Torvik misses
and Manivong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manivong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torvik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manivong has time to react.
Torvik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torvik feints and then cracks Manivong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manivong down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torvik works Manivong's body with a nice hook.
Torvik throws a jab but it's blocked by Manivong.
Manivong's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Manivong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manivong is looking to score with low kicks.
Manivong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torvik.
Torvik with a hook.
Manivong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Torvik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Manivong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Torvik - the referee stops the clock and Manivong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Torvik. Manivong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Torvik cracks Manivong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Manivong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Torvik finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Torvik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Torvik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manivong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Manivong.
Torvik throws a hook but Manivong blocks it.
Manivong is looking to clinch.
Torvik appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torvik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manivong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torvik lands with an uppercut that bounces Manivong off the cage and back into range.
Torvik throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong tries to clinch but Torvik moves out of range.
Torvik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Torvik. No joy for Manivong on that attempt.
Torvik was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Torvik has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torvik.
Torvik checks a low kick from Manivong.
Torvik connects with a solid leg kick.
Manivong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Torvik backs away, Manivong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torvik.
Torvik throws a low kick but Manivong moves out of range easily.
Torvik throws a low kick, looking for Manivong's leg but Manivong calmly moves out of range.
Torvik throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Manivong to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manivong. Torvik does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manivong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Torvik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torvik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torvik scores with a leg kick.
Torvik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manivong misses with a low kick as Torvik jumps back.
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!
Manivong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manivong needs to keep his hands up - Torvik had a free shot at his head there.
Torvik gets tackled into the cage by Manivong. Manivong maintains the clinch.
Manivong misses with the head strike.
Torvik misses with a body punch.
Manivong scores with a shoulder strike.
Akuma Manivong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik prevents a body shot from Manivong.
Torvik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Torvik.
Torvik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torvik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
A body shot lands from Torvik.
Torvik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Torvik - that landed with a thud.
Torvik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Torvik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manivong takes a shot to the head.
Torvik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Torvik tries to work over Manivong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torvik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
Manivong misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong swings wildly with an uppercut but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torvik lands a shot to the body.
Torvik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Torvik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torvik digs a right hand into Manivong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manivong's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik struggles to land a body shot inside as Manivong controls his hands.
Torvik tries a body shot but Manivong blocks it.
Sven Torvik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Torvik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Manivong avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
Manivong working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manivong.
Torvik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torvik lands with a right to the head.
Manivong has a couple of punches blocked by Torvik.
Torvik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torvik working aggressively here.
Torvik manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Torvik.
Torvik throws a shot to the body.
Torvik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Torvik lands a front kick.
Torvik scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Torvik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Torvik 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Torvik!
A victorious Sven Torvik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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