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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Manlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mighty Manlet could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Super Loco's chin.
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130 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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26
132 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mighty Manlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Super Loco!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Loco misses with a two punch combination.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Loco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loco.
Loco goes for a double leg but Manlet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manlet continues to drive forward.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Manlet.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manlet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loco.
Manlet attempts a counter takedown but Loco avoids it well and moves away.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Manlet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Manlet as Loco shoots in.
Manlet tries to counter with a takedown but Loco is quick to defend against it.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manlet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manlet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manlet 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.
Manlet looking to pass the guard.
Manlet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manlet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manlet has managed to get both his arms back between Loco's legs - danger averted.
Loco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Loco with a poor takedown
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Loco's guard.
Manlet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco wants to stand and escape but Manlet is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Loco looks for a takedown but Manlet sprawls well.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manlet circles away.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manlet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Loco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manlet avoids it really well and circles away.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loco tries for a takedown but Manlet circles away easily
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Loco's guard.
Loco wants to stand and escape but Manlet is having none of it.
Loco being controlled here, momentarily.
Manlet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loco can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four 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.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manlet avoids it really well and circles away.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco closes the distance and clinches up with Manlet, looking for a takedown. Loco pushes Manlet against the cage but Manlet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manlet attempts a counter takedown but Loco avoids it well and moves away.
Loco tries to clinch but Manlet moves away
and Manlet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Loco won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Manlet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Loco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loco trying to advance position but Manlet counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manlet is looking to stand up but Loco isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco wants to control from the top but Manlet keeps moving.
Loco wants to stand but Manlet is controlling his posture from full guard.
Loco prevents Manlet from getting back to his feet.
Loco wants to control from the top but Manlet keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manlet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but Manlet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mighty Manlet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Manlet.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Loco.
Loco closes the distance and clinches up with Manlet, looking for a takedown. Loco pushes Manlet against the cage but Manlet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Manlet. No joy for Loco on that attempt.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Manlet. No joy for Loco on that attempt.
Manlet attempts a counter takedown but Loco avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to clinch there but Manlet circles away.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Loco with a poor takedown
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Loco's guard.
Loco being controlled here, momentarily.
Manlet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Loco for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manlet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Loco wants to stand up but Manlet is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manlet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Super Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Loco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manlet counters with a single leg into guard. Loco didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mighty Manlet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manlet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mighty Manlet!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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