MFC 7--Manly vs Bee PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction. Optimus Prime could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Al Deal's chin.

Prime
vs
Deal

194 cm
21
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
29
245 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Deal!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deal fails with a takedown attempt.
Deal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prime as he jumps to the side.

Deal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prime was covering up waiting for the punch and Deal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Deal wants to control from the top but Prime keeps moving.
Prime is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal is trying to maintain the position but Prime is very close to passing his half guard.

Deal looking for submissions off his back.
Prime not doing much here.
Prime has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deal is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deal wants to control but Prime is having none of it.
Deal is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deal tries to hold on but Prime pushes him away.
Deal is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime controlling from mount.
Deal tries to hold on but Prime postures up.
Deal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Prime avoids the attempt from Deal to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Deal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Prime throws a front kick aimed at Deal's knee but Deal avoids it well.
Prime throws a big shot that misses.
Deal shoots in for a double leg but Prime sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deal tries for a takedown but Prime sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prime tries to avoid it but Deal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prime to the ground. Prime escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Deal.
Deal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prime but Prime pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Deal or perhaps it was just good defense by Prime which made him look bad.
Deal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Prime throws a hook but Deal blocks it.
Prime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prime wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime connects with the punch.
Deal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prime is fending him off so far but Deal persists. Nope, Prime circles away and we're back to standing.
Deal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deal is breathing heavily.
Deal fails with the takedown
and Prime counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Deal badly! He tries to strike back but Prime puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Deal out cold! Oh man, Deal will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Optimus Prime!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Conner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rashad Evans's chin.

Conner
vs
Evans

195 cm
23
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Conner takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Evans lands with a nice body punch.
Evans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Jake Conner has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Conner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Conner is in Evans's guard.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conner is breathing heavily.

Evans decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Evans moves into the clinch successfully.

Evans turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Evans manages to end up in side control.

Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Conner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Evans creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Evans are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans landing a few strikes.
Evans working the ground and pound.
Evans tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Evans is trying to get an arm triangle but Conner is defending well.
Evans throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Evans cracks Conner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Evans working the ground and pound but Conner is defending the strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Conner is looking to regain half guard here but Evans keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Evans stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Evans instigates a clinch.
Evans effectively controlling the action here.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Evans closes the distance and pushes Conner back into the cage.

Evans works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Evans rushes Conner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans clinches.

Evans manages to break the clinch.

Evans moves into the clinch successfully.

Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Evans rushes Conner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Evans has hold of one of Conner's legs. Conner is fighting the takedown attempt but Evans gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Evans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Conner's guard.
Evans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Evans decides to stand back up. Evans steps back and let's Conner get back to his feet.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans rushes Conner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Evans is struggling to control the position.
Conner wants to stall.

Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Evans moves into the clinch successfully.

Evans manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans scores with a body shot.
Evans with a nice cross.

Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Conner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Conner tries to clinch

and Evans counters by clinching up.
Conner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Evans prevents it.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Conner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Evans is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Conner to the mat. Conner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Conner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans stands up over Conner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conner swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Evans stands and steps away. Conner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Evans throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Evans breaks the clinch.

Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Evans clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Evans lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Evans rushes Conner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans scores with a body shot.
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!

Evans gets a clinch.

Evans gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rashad Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.

Conner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conner is keeping the position for now.
Evans scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans stands up from Conner's guard - Evans perhaps looking for a knockout.
A shot to the liver by Evans. Beautiful body shot.
Evans punishes Conner's body with a nice straight punch.

Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Conner tries to circle away but Evans has him pinned against the cage.

Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Conner rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jake Conner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans lands a jab to Conner's midsection.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Evans clinches up with Conner and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Evans tenderised Conner's leg. Conner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Conner is looking to close the distance but Evans sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Conner crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Conner is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rashad Evans!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Roque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roque has chosen Parangolé - Balacobaco as his entrance music. Vitor Roque will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mendes
vs
Roque

168 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
143 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitor Roque!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mendes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roque throws a nice looking combination but Mendes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Roque drives through and clinches with Mendes against the cage.

Mendes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Mendes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roque has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mendes but great work by Roque.
Mendes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Mendes is looking for a kimura but Roque is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage.

Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.

Mendes in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Roque tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mendes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Mendes!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ima Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Manly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Manly's choice of entrance music: Faith. Ima Bee looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Bee
vs
Manly

200 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ima Bee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Manly!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee closes the distance and clinches up with Manly, looking for a takedown. Bee pushes Manly against the cage but Manly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Manly.
Bee shoots in for a double leg but Manly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ima Bee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manly has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Manly with that takedown attempt.
Manly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bee gets a takedown into half guard.
Manly looks gassed!

Bee is working for a kimura but Manly is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bee thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Manly to regain full guard.
Bee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manly on the ground.

Bee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manly looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manly looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manly!

Manly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bee tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee is looking to reverse the position.
Bee is working hard here to advance position.

Manly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Manly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bee keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manly wants to control but Bee is keeping him busy.

Manly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bee is trying to improve his position.
Bee is not content to let Manly control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee is looking to regain half guard here but Manly keeps moving and retains side control.

Manly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bee, who protects the arm well.
Bee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee is nestled in close to Manly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Bee seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rick Manly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Manly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bee avoids it really well and circles away.
Bee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bee shoots in for a double leg but Manly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bee leaves Manly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manly fails with the takedown

and Bee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ima Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Manly.
Bee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bee lands a couple of elbows.
Bee works over Manly with some ground and pound from guard.
Bee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Manly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee wants to control from the top but Manly keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ima Bee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bee shoots in but Manly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manly but Manly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bee swivels and escapes.
Bee shoots in for a takedown but Manly shows good takedown defense.
Manly fails with a takedown attempt.
Bee shoots in but Manly avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manly somewhat.
Manly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bee defends it nicely.
Bee fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ima Bee dominated that second round.
That's time! Bee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Manly shoots in for a takedown but Bee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Bee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bee showed some decent athleticism there.
Manly won't allow Bee to pass to mount.
Bee drops an elbow to the side of Manly's head.
Bee is pressing down on Manly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manly is holding on for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bee.
Bee is looking to take a break and control but Manly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bee not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Manly is defending against the submission attempts here by Bee.
Bee wants to take a breather but Manly is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee trying to advance position but Manly counters by regaining guard.
Bee throws a strike but Manly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Manly is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bee has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee with a flurry of punches that miss.

Manly looking for a guillotine here but Bee defends easily.
Bee is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ima Bee clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bee throws a strike but Manly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Manly drops back looking for a leg! Bee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bee manages to kick Manly off! Manly jumps back into Bee's guard.
Bee wants to sweep but no luck.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Manly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ima Bee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bee keeping moving, preventing Manly from controlling successfully.
Bee is trying to keep Manly in close.
Bee seems keen to control Manly's posture.
Bee keeping moving, preventing Manly from controlling successfully.
Bee looking for a sweep. Not yet Bee, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Bee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Manly regains half guard, as Bee was trying to land strikes.
Bee throws a strike but Manly avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bee throws a big right hand that misses.
Bee looking to sit in guard and control but Manly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bee has his hands on Manly's head, controlling the position.
Manly trying to control but Bee is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bee shoots in but no luck this time.
Manly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bee is fending him off so far but Manly persists. Nope, Bee circles away and we're back to standing.
Manly shoots for a double leg takedown but Bee sprawls well. He's pushed Manly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ima Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Manly.
Manly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bee pinned against the cage. Bee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ima Bee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manly swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ima Bee had his way with Rick Manly in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Manly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manly somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bee is defended easily by Manly.
Bee shoots in for a takedown but Manly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manly shoots in looking for a takedown but Bee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manly tries for a takedown but Bee circles away easily

and Bee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ima Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Manly.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee is looking for a sweep.
Manly is looking to take a break and control but Bee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manly remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Manly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee can't do much from the bottom here.

Manly has hold of Bee's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bee seems comfortable defending it but Manly has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bee is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bee is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Manly couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Manly!
Rick Manly is the new light heavyweight champion!