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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Changa Galowanga (ranked 24049 p4p, 3435 weight class) and Paul Mandeville (ranked 472 p4p, 356 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Changa Galowanga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Mandeville!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galowanga doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandeville circles away.
Galowanga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mandeville counters with a shoot takedown. Galowanga fights it but they end up in guard.
Galowanga kicks Mandeville off and gets to his feet.
Changa Galowanga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandeville's coach down at Steel Penn Training Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mandeville's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Galowanga misses with a series of wild punches.
And Mandeville tries to counter it with a takedown but Galowanga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Galowanga fails to land the takedown.
Mandeville tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Galowanga gets a clinch.
Mandeville is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galowanga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Changa Galowanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandeville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galowanga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Galowanga throws a lazy head kick
and Mandeville counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Galowanga!
Galowanga looks to move to half guard but instead Mandeville has passed into mount! Damn!
Mandeville looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galowanga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galowanga flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galowanga tries to lock up and control but Mandeville gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandeville wants to stand but Galowanga is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Mandeville prevents Galowanga from getting the reversal.
Galowanga wants to hold on but Mandeville pushes him away.
Galowanga working to try and regain half guard.
Mandeville controlling his opponent.
Galowanga is trying desperately to improve position.
Galowanga gets back to half guard.
Galowanga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galowanga tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galowanga is holding on to half guard well.
Galowanga tries to kick Mandeville off but Mandeville keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Galowanga wants to get back to full guard.
Galowanga wants to control the action here but instead Mandeville manages to pass to full mount!
Galowanga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mandeville can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galowanga is looking to escape.
Galowanga tries to hold on but Mandeville pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandeville looking to control but Galowanga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galowanga working to try and regain half guard.
Galowanga is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandeville is looking to stand but Galowanga has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mandeville dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Galowanga tries to clinch up but Mandeville circles away and keeps his distance.
Galowanga fails with the takedown
and Mandeville counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mandeville.
Galowanga controlling Mandeville's posture.
Galowanga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mandeville passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandeville tries to stand but Galowanga is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galowanga wants to control but Mandeville postures up.
Galowanga is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mandeville is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Galowanga is looking to improve his position but Mandeville isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galowanga wants to control but Mandeville is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mandeville is stalling here but it's allowed Galowanga to get half guard.
Galowanga tries to roll over but Mandeville keeps him under control.
Mandeville wants to get back to his feet.
Galowanga is trying to maintain the position but Mandeville is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandeville tries to stand but can't do so whilst Galowanga controls his leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Galowanga moves into range and clinches up with Mandeville.
Galowanga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galowanga throws a nice looking combination but Mandeville bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Galowanga misses with a takedown attempt - Mandeville sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galowanga with a poor takedown
and Mandeville counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Changa Galowanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galowanga tries to bench press Mandeville off him but Mandeville keeps the position.
Galowanga can't do much from the bottom here.
Galowanga tries to bench press Mandeville off him but Mandeville keeps the position.
Mandeville tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galowanga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mandeville showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Galowanga tries for a takedown but Mandeville sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mandeville lands a head shot.
Mandeville swats away the attempt to clinch by Galowanga.
Mandeville throws a body punch but Galowanga moves out of range.
Galowanga doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandeville circles away.
Galowanga tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galowanga tries to work over Mandeville's front leg with a kick but Mandeville checks it.
Galowanga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandeville.
Mandeville moves out of range as Galowanga strikes.
Galowanga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mandeville changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galowanga tries for a takedown but Mandeville circles away easily
and Mandeville counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mandeville trying to stand up but can't free himself from Galowanga's guard.
Galowanga is trying to keep Mandeville in close.
Galowanga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galowanga looking for a guillotine here but Mandeville defends easily.
Galowanga wants to control but Mandeville passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandeville tries to stand and escape but Galowanga is controlling the position.
Galowanga wants to control the action here but instead Mandeville manages to pass to full mount!
Galowanga is trying to escape the mount.
Mandeville tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandeville avoids the attempt from Galowanga to control.
Galowanga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mandeville takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galowanga is looking to improve his position but Mandeville isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mandeville looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galowanga tries to lock up and control but Mandeville gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galowanga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galowanga tries to lock up and control but Mandeville gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Mandeville comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mandeville 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Mandeville!
A very excited looking Paul Mandeville made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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