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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mantegna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Barbarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbarino comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Barbarino song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Mantegna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinnie Barbarino!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarino throws out a leg kick but Mantegna moves out of range and Barbarino only half commits.
Barbarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbarino scores with a three punch combo!
Barbarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantegna.
Tony Mantegna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Barbarino or perhaps it was just good defense by Mantegna which made him look bad.
Mantegna throws a hook to the side of Barbarino's head but Barbarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantegna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Vinnie Barbarino has been cut.
Mantegna moves away from the strike by Barbarino.
Mantegna connects with a right hand. Barbarino shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantegna throws a nice looking combination but Barbarino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbarino moves out of range as Mantegna strikes.
Mantegna avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mantegna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbarino.
Mantegna slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbarino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mantegna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantegna thumps Barbarino with a low kick.
Barbarino drives through with a takedown into Mantegna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mantegna is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbarino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbarino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantegna is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mantegna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantegna trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbarino's guard.
Barbarino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mantegna is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barbarino is trying to control the position but Mantegna postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbarino has his foot on Mantegna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantegna works his way back into a safe position though.
Mantegna decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barbarino, up you get!
Mantegna tries to bum rush Barbarino with a series of wild strikes but Barbarino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbarino has managed to clinch.
Barbarino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbarino is trying to drag Mantegna to the mat but Mantegna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tony Mantegna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Barbarino.
Barbarino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantegna throws a head punch that misses.
Mantegna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That has opened up Vinnie Barbarino's cut even more.
Mantegna tries to throw a body punch but Barbarino avoids it by throwing Mantegna back against the cage.
Mantegna has a couple of punches blocked by Barbarino.
Mantegna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barbarino.
Mantegna scores with a shot to the side of Barbarino's head.
Barbarino wants to take the fight to the mat but Mantegna manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mantegna.
Mantegna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbarino backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mantegna.
Barbarino wants to take the fight to the mat but Mantegna manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barbarino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mantegna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mantegna tries to throw a body punch but Barbarino avoids it by throwing Mantegna back against the cage.
Mantegna throws a head punch that misses.
Mantegna pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbarino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barbarino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mantegna tries to throw a body punch but Barbarino avoids it by throwing Mantegna back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantegna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mantegna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Mantegna scores with a four punch combination!
Mantegna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbarino moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbarino lands a takedown into guard.
Mantegna is pulling down on Barbarino's head. It's preventing any offense from Barbarino, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mantegna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Barbarino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mantegna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbarino works over Mantegna's head and body with a nice combination.
Mantegna lands a nice hook to Barbarino's body. Barbarino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbarino needs to keep his hands up - Mantegna had a free shot at his head there.
Barbarino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tony Mantegna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mantegna misses with a wild body shot.
Barbarino misses with a looping left.
Mantegna swinging wildly here.
Mantegna throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantegna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mantegna throws the left hand but Barbarino avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mantegna's head.
No joy there for Mantegna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mantegna looks to land a combination. Barbarino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The cut above Vinnie Barbarino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barbarino misses with a low kick.
Barbarino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vinnie Barbarino's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mantegna throws a nice looking combination but Barbarino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantegna throws a hook but Barbarino avoids it easily.
Barbarino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mantegna works Barbarino's body with a nice hook.
Barbarino dives in and grabs Mantegna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mantegna pushes down on Barbarino's head and hops out.
Mantegna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mantegna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbarino drops his hands momentarily and Mantegna takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mantegna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantegna throws a push kick but Barbarino slaps the foot to one side.
Barbarino throws the left hand but Mantegna avoids the punch easily.
Mantegna lands a leg kick that knocks Barbarino off balance momentarily.
Mantegna misses the body punch
and Barbarino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbarino throws a shot from downtown. Mantegna moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Mantegna misses.
Mantegna ducks under a wild hook from Barbarino.
Mantegna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mantegna throws a nice looking combination but Barbarino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mantegna swings for the body but Barbarino moves out of range.
A jab from Barbarino finds it's way through Mantegna's defenses.
Barbarino throws a body punch but Mantegna moves out of range.
Mantegna lands with a nice combination. Barbarino backs away looking to recover.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinnie Barbarino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Mantegna!
Tony Mantegna very nearly forgot to thank Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps 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.
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hype
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