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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Mangione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Teddy Mangione was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Fedor Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Mangione!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Lesnar as Mangione shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Mangione as Lesnar shoots in.
Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but Mangione sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mangione plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mangione has a takedown stuffed.
Lesnar gets a takedown into half guard.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mangione tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar is tying to control. Mangione wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but Mangione is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnar to get the leverage.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mangione is just riding it out for now. Lesnar eventually gives up the hold.
Mangione is looking for a sweep. Lesnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mangione is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mangione wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mangione avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar seems to be working for a kimura but Mangione defends the submission attempt.
Mangione trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mangione does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mangione is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mangione rushes Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mangione gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangione escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lesnar gets caught flat footed, as Mangione shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mangione slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lesnar tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face as Mangione controls the position.
Mangione wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling his arm.
Lesnar dodges the ground and pound from Mangione.
Lesnar tries to buck Mangione off but Mangione is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangione trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Mangione tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lesnar sneaks back into half guard.
Lesnar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mangione missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mangione gets caught flat footed, as Lesnar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mangione looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangione, not yet.
Lesnar is in close to Mangione's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mangione wants to stand and escape but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lesnar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lesnar drops back looking for a leg! Mangione is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mangione manages to kick Lesnar off! Lesnar jumps back into Mangione's guard.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Mangione.
Mangione working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Lesnar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mangione tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Mangione tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mangione manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mangione tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lesnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lesnar lands some shots froms side control.
Mangione manages to get back to half guard.
Lesnar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mangione sees it coming and defends easily.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mangione works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mangione looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangione, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mangione can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lesnar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lesnar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lesnar postures up in Mangione's guard and throws a big left but Mangione blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangione is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mangione moves into the clinch.
Mangione breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar gets the takedown into side control.
Lesnar cracks Mangione with a big elbow.
Lesnar scores with punches from side control.
Mangione is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Mangione wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangione wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar drags him back down.
Fedor Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mangione some visible discomfort.
Mangione can't do much from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar cracks Mangione with a solid left hand.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Mangione's brow.
Mangione trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mangione utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangione is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangione is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangione.
Fedor Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Mangione with that takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lesnar.
Mangione is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control.
Mangione takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mangione is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control.
Lesnar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with punches from side control.
Lesnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mangione is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mangione taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lesnar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mangione, who protects the arm well.
Mangione holds on to Lesnar's head and controls the position momentarily.
Mangione struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Lesnar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mangione shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but Mangione keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lesnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mangione moves into the clinch.
Mangione pulls guard successfully.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mangione's head.
Mangione has his foot on Lesnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnar cracks Mangione with a solid left hand.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Mangione's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mangione looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar distracts Mangione with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Mangione manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mangione raining down shots from the mount!
Lesnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
Mangione trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mangione is working for a guillotine from mount but Lesnar frees his head quite easily.
Lesnar tries to reverse the position but Mangione maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangione stands up from mount. Strange move.
Fedor Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Mangione, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Mangione against the cage but Mangione circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mangione looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnar is fending him off so far but Mangione persists. Nope, Lesnar circles away and we're back to standing.
Mangione shoots in but Lesnar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fedor Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Mangione.
Lesnar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mangione sprawls well initially but Lesnar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lesnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Mangione has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mangione really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mangione is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangione tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Mangione has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnar is working away from the top position though.
Mangione has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Mangione is having none of it.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar is working for a submission of some sort.
Mangione has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnar is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lesnar, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Lesnar!
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