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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann comes to the cage accompanied by Crank Dat by Soulja Boy. Thain has chosen Shamrocks and shenanigans as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Thain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thain tries to clinch but Mann is having none of it.
Thain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thain wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Thain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thain is looking to clinch but Mann is avoiding it.
Mann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thain is trying to defend but Mann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mann wants to control but Thain is keeping him busy.
Thain flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mann wants to control but Thain is keeping him busy.
Mann works his way into side control.
Thain is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Thain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thain throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thain shoots and misses
and Mann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mann has gone for a leg lock! Thain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mann's guard.
Mann wants to sweep here but Thain controlling him for the moment.
Mann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thain throwing strikes from guard but Mann blocks nicely.
Thain lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thain pushing down on Mann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thain seems to be looking for submissions.
Thain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mann tries to kick Thain off but Thain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Thain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mann defending well though.
Thain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thain is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thain to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to stand back up but Thain is controlling him
Thain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mann trying to hold on to Thain's head to control him but Thain postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Thain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mann wants a takedown.
Mann is trying to break the clinch but Thain is controlling him.
Thain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Thain.
Thain lands an elbow that stopped Mann in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Brandon Mann has been cut.
That's four 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.
Mann manages to pull guard.
Thain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mann is trying to control the position but Thain postures up.
Thain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thain lands a couple of digs.
Thain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Thain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Mann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thain won't be happy with that.
Mann blocks the strikes from Thain.
You can see the frustration on Thain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thain throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Thain is looking to reverse the position.
Thain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thain tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Mann trying to control the position but Thain is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Thain is defending well.
Mann seems to be working for a kimura but Thain defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thain connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Thain moves into full guard.
Thain 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.
Thain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandon Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thain throws a couple of heel strikes.
Mann trying to control but Thain is working from the bottom.
Thain trying to keep a closed guard but Mann is proving a slippery customer.
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Thain's legs - danger averted.
Thain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mann trying to control but Thain is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thain throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Thain is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Thain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Thain lands a decent shot there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thain won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to control the position but Thain is working away.
Mann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thain, who protects the arm well.
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mann working away.
Thain wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Thain throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Mann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Mann's cut.
That's time! Mann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thain wants to clinch but Mann slips to the side
and Mann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thain sprawls well initially but Mann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thain gets back to full guard.
Mann preventing the sweep.
Thain trying to strike off his back.
Thain has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mann off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mike Thain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thain wants to clinch
and Mann counters by clinching up.
Thain with a knee to the head.
Thain gets underhooks to prevent Mann's takedown attempt.
Thain lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thain prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mann fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann tries for a takedown but Thain manages to get underhooks.
Mann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thain smiles and moves away.
Thain tries to clinch up
and Mann counters with a two punch combo.
Thain wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Thain clinches with his opponent.
Mann looking for a takedown.
Thain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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.
Thain missing with knees to the body.
Mann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thain lands a nice elbow.
Mann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thain misses with a knee to the head.
Mann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mann tries to pull guard but Thain holds him up against the cage and eventually Mann drops back down to his feet.
Mann jumps guard but Thain stands there with Mann around his waist. Mann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thain is pressed up against the cage. Mann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thain down to the mat. Thain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thain looks to clinch
and Mann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thain throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mann preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.
Thain chips away with some ground and pound.
Thain passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Thain working over Mann with some ground and pound. Mann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thain connects with a nice short shot to Mann's temple.
Thain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mann defending well though.
Thain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mann flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thain slips a nice elbow through Mann's hands, connecting with Mann's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mann is just riding it out for now. Thain eventually gives up the hold.
Mann is looking to improve his position.
Mann is staying active underneath Thain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thain is thwarting Mann's attempts to control the position.
Thain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Thain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Thain!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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