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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Sagapolutele (ranked 3378 p4p, 2643 weight class) and Monni Mantzurin (ranked 120 p4p, 133 weight class). Sagapolutele kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Haka War Dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Sagapolutele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monni Mantzurin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagapolutele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantzurin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sagapolutele.
Mantzurin ducks under a wild hook from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele wants to slow Mantzurin down by chopping away at his legs.
Sagapolutele throws a solid leg kick but Mantzurin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sagapolutele.
Mantzurin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sagapolutele's guard.
Mantzurin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagapolutele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantzurin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mantzurin gets to his feet - Sagapolutele follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagapolutele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantzurin.
Mantzurin looks for a takedown but Sagapolutele sprawls well.
George Sagapolutele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantzurin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sagapolutele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantzurin throws a sloppy head kick and Sagapolutele moves out of range easily.
Sagapolutele takes a swing at Mantzurin's ribcage but misses.
Sagapolutele thumps Mantzurin with a low kick.
George Sagapolutele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mantzurin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sagapolutele tries to keep at a distance but Mantzurin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mantzurin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sagapolutele is defending well for now.
Mantzurin lands with a light punch inside.
Sagapolutele looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mantzurin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mantzurin.
It looks like George Sagapolutele has been cut.
Sagapolutele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantzurin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sagapolutele leaves Mantzurin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
George Sagapolutele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sagapolutele.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantzurin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sagapolutele tries to avoid it but Mantzurin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sagapolutele to the ground. Sagapolutele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mantzurin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sagapolutele as he jumps to the side.
Sagapolutele tries to land a leg kick but Mantzurin saw it coming and moves away.
Sagapolutele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mantzurin looks winded!
Sagapolutele lands a big head kick that sends Mantzurin tumbling to the mat! Sagapolutele takes a step backwards and waves Mantzurin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mantzurin is rocked!
Sagapolutele is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Mantzurin flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mantzurin is out cold! Sagapolutele holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Sagapolutele!
George Sagapolutele very nearly forgot to thank Wrestler Wayfare amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Monni Mantzurin was interviewed post fight and said 'blaaaahhhh.....'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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