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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Manna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gian Volonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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307 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Manna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gian Volonte!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manna has a takedown stuffed.
Manna avoids the head kick by Volonte.
Volonte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manna shoots in for a double leg but Volonte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volonte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Manna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manna tries for a takedown but Volonte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Volonte with a jab.
Volonte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice sprawl there from Volonte as Manna shoots in.
Volonte motions for Manna to come forward. Volonte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Manna seems to be working for a kimura but Volonte defends the submission attempt.
Manna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Volonte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volonte wants to improve his position but Manna is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volonte is trying to stand back up but Manna is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volonte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manna is breathing heavily.
Volonte is looking to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A lazy left from Volonte finds it's target.
Volonte lands with a shot to the body.
Manna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volonte circles away.
Volonte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manna.
Manna blocks a head kick by Volonte.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Volonte!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volonte lands a really nice looking cross but Manna seems unphased.
Volonte scores with a hook to the body. Manna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volonte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Volonte misses.
Volonte lands with a good body shot.
Volonte lands a lovely overhand right.
Volonte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manna walks into a jab.
Volonte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Manna blocks the low kick.
Nice jab there from Volonte.
Volonte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manna moves out of range of the body kick.
Helio Manna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volonte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volonte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manna momentarily.
Volonte throws out a powerful jab.
Volonte scores with a shot to the body.
Manna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volonte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manna shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Manna looking to secure an arm triangle but Volonte defends it well.
Manna working for a submission but Volonte is keeping him at bay.
Manna looking for a guillotine from mount but Volonte is having none of it.
Manna working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Volonte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manna moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Volonte has worked his arm free - good work by Volonte!
Manna is trying to get an arm triangle but Volonte is defending well.
Manna tries for a kimura but Volonte is defending well.
Manna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volonte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Volonte has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Manna but great work by Volonte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gian Volonte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Volonte scores with a four punch combination!
Manna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volonte.
Manna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volonte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Volonte motions for Manna to come forward. Volonte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volonte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Volonte. No joy for Manna on that attempt.
Manna shoots for a takedown but Volonte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Manna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volonte throws a push kick but Manna slaps the foot to one side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volonte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volonte jabs Manna right on the nose. Manna blinks but takes it well.
Volonte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Volonte both land. Nice combination.
Manna shoots in looking for a takedown. Volonte tries to sprawl out of it but Manna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volonte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volonte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manna walks into a jab.
Manna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volonte but Volonte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volonte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volonte throws a right hand that Manna ducks under and follows up with a left that Manna also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Volonte.
Gian Volonte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Volonte lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manna is defended easily by Volonte.
Manna on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Volonte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volonte tries to avoid it but Manna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volonte to the ground. Volonte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manna looks for a takedown but Volonte sprawls well.
Volonte moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Volonte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manna has Volonte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volonte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manna is trying to drag Volonte to the mat but Volonte just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manna has Volonte pressed against the cage, preventing Volonte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volonte is looking to break free of the clinch but Manna has double underhooks.
Manna is working for takedown but Volonte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Volonte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volonte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manna moves out of range of the body kick from Volonte.
Manna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volonte moves into the clinch.
Manna keeps control of Volonte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Volonte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manna wants a takedown.
Volonte stops a takedown attempt from Manna.
Manna is trying to drag Volonte to the mat but Volonte just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volonte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Volonte breaks from the clinch.
Volonte cracks a nice hook into Manna's ribs.
Manna shoots in for a takedown but Volonte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manna fails with the takedown.
Volonte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Manna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volonte throws a head kick that misses.
Volonte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manna fails with a takedown attempt.
Manna shoots for a double leg takedown but Volonte sprawls well. He's pushed Manna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volonte throws a combination. Manna tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gian Volonte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Volonte.
Volonte lands a body shot.
Volonte is working the combinations to good effect here.
Volonte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manna shoots in for a double leg but Volonte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Manna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manna misses with a takedown attempt - Volonte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Volonte stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Volonte was covering up waiting for the punch and Manna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manna drops back, looking for a kneebar! Volonte looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Volonte looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Volonte!
Manna tries to bench press Volonte off him but Volonte keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manna is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gian Volonte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Manna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volonte pinned against the cage. Volonte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manna is defended easily by Volonte.
Volonte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manna's head.
Manna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volonte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Manna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volonte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manna avoids the head kick by Volonte.
Helio Manna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volonte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Volonte's waist but Volonte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manna off to one side.
Volonte jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Volonte scores with a hook.
Manna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volonte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volonte.
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!
Volonte lands a jab to the head.
Manna moves out of range of the leg kick from Volonte.
A head kick misses from Volonte.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volonte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Volonte!
Manna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volonte circles away.
A head kick misses from Volonte.
Manna misses with a takedown attempt - Volonte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manna shoots in looking for a takedown. Volonte tries to sprawl out of it but Manna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volonte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volonte lands with a cross.
Manna fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Volonte sprawls well initially but Manna persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Manna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manna prevents Volonte from standing back up.
Manna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manna stops Volonte from getting back to his feet.
Manna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manna seems to be looking for submissions.
Manna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manna seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manna moves forwards but Volonte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volonte throws a sloppy head kick and Manna moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volonte.
Manna drives through with a takedown into guard.
Volonte wants to stand and escape but Manna is having none of it.
Volonte wants to sweep here but Manna controlling him for the moment.
Volonte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manna is controlling him.
Volonte trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volonte wants to stand up but Manna is controlling him.
Gian Volonte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Volonte controlling the position.
Manna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Volonte sizes up Manna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Helio Manna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volonte.
Manna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volonte sprawls well. Volonte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manna gets slowly back to his feet.
Volonte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volonte throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gian Volonte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Volonte winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gian Volonte!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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