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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rooie mano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, rooie mano!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sherk is trying to defend but mano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sherk is staying active underneath mano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
mano wants to pass to mount but Sherk is defending the position.
mano seems to be working for a kimura but Sherk defends the submission attempt.
Sherk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sherk wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mano controlling from the top position.
mano looking to pass the guard.
mano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sherk controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sherk controls mano momentarily but mano frees himself.
Sherk keeping full guard, as mano tries to pass.
Sherk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sherk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk fails to take his opponent's back.
mano wants to control but Sherk is having none of it.
mano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sherk punishing his opponent with strikes.
mano is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk wants to control the pace but mano is squirming around nicely.
mano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
mano trying to control here.
mano tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg.
mano actively working from the bottom here.
Sherk slows the pace down in half guard.
mano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherk pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Sherk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sherk works mano's body with a nice hook.
Sherk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but mano manages to avoid it.
mano fails with a takedown attempt.
mano tries for a takedown but Sherk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
mano slips a jab from Sherk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Sherk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sherk.
Sherk lands a glancing blow to the side of mano's head.
Sherk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but mano was well out of range. Poor timing from Sherk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
mano slips under a jab from Sherk.
Sherk misses with a looping left.
Sherk lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Sherk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sherk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sherk with a poor takedown
and mano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sherk's guard.
mano trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
mano being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk is trying to control the position but mano postures up.
Sherk is pulling down on mano's head. It's preventing any offense from mano, at least for the moment.
mano wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
mano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sherk.
mano gets a takedown into half guard.
Sherk is looking to improve his position.
mano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sherk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
mano stalling.
mano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sherk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sherk blocking the ground and pound attempt from mano.
mano drops an elbow to the side of Sherk's head.
Sherk wants to improve his position but mano is controlling well.
Sherk is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
rooie mano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sherk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sherk lands a right hook to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by mano.
mano trying to control the action but Sherk is working from the bottom.
mano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sherk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
mano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sherk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
mano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sherk manages to get back to half guard.
mano prevents Sherk from improving his position.
Sherk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of mano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take mano's back!
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.
Will Sherk go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sherk gets his hands free as mano looks to control.
Sherk working for a choke but mano is defending well.
mano is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
mano trying to control the position but Sherk manages to sink in the hooks.
mano fending off the submission attempt from Sherk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mano breaks Sherk's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sherk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sherk looking to control.
mano throwing strikes but missing.
Sherk is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
mano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
mano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sherk is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
mano trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
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 Bryan Sherk.
I think Sherk 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Sherk!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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