PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahilig Manghambalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker's entrance music is Era - Enae volare mezzo. A fine choice. Fedor Becker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Becker
vs
Manghambalos

192 cm
20
271 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
25
258 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Bare Knuckle Combat-Nutrition

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahilig Manghambalos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Becker slips under a jab.
No luck for Becker with that takedown attempt.
Becker shoots in but no luck this time.
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.

Manghambalos moves into the clinch.
Manghambalos working aggressively here.
Becker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Manghambalos.
Manghambalos tries to break free but Becker pushes him back against the cage.
Manghambalos is trying to break the clinch but Becker is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manghambalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Becker tries for a takedown but Manghambalos manages to get underhooks.
Becker tries to land a knee to the head but Manghambalos blocks with his arms.
Becker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manghambalos walks away with a smile on his face. Becker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Becker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Manghambalos finds it's target.

Manghambalos has closed the distance and engaged Becker in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Manghambalos.
Becker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manghambalos pushes Becker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Manghambalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manghambalos misses with a looping left.

Manghambalos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Becker, pushing him back against the cage.
Manghambalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Becker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manghambalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Becker goes for a takedown attempt but Manghambalos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manghambalos cracks Becker with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Becker.
Manghambalos parries the strikes from Becker easily there. Becker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Manghambalos to escape.
Becker throwing strikes but Manghambalos manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Becker gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker tries to roll over but Manghambalos keeps him under control.

Becker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manghambalos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Becker controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Becker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Becker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manghambalos pulls his head out easily.
Becker is breathing heavily.

Becker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manghambalos tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Becker.

Becker looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Becker actively working from the bottom here.
Manghambalos tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Becker is trying to get back to full guard.

Becker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manghambalos pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahilig Manghambalos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Manghambalos thuds his right hand into Becker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fedor Becker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Becker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manghambalos tries to clinch up but Becker circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Manghambalos finds it's way through Becker's defenses.

Becker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Becker can't get the takedown.
Manghambalos is pushing Becker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Manghambalos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Becker tries to pull guard but Manghambalos holds him up against the cage and eventually Becker drops back down to his feet.
Becker looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manghambalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Becker tries to pull guard but Manghambalos won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manghambalos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Becker has him pressed against the cage.
Manghambalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manghambalos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manghambalos.
Manghambalos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manghambalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Manghambalos effectively controlling the action here.

Manghambalos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becker is looking to clinch but Manghambalos is avoiding it.

Manghambalos closes the distance and clinches.
Manghambalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Becker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Manghambalos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Manghambalos working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manghambalos smiles and moves away.
Manghambalos stuffs the takedown attempt from Becker. Becker gets slowly back to his feet.
Manghambalos is looking to clinch.
Manghambalos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Becker walks into a left hand.
Manghambalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Becker shoots for a double leg takedown but Manghambalos sprawls well. He's pushed Becker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mahilig Manghambalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manghambalos wants to clinch

and Becker counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Becker prevents Manghambalos from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker throws a strike aimed at the side of Manghambalos's head but Manghambalos avoids it well.
Becker trying to control the position but Manghambalos is working away.
Becker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Manghambalos sneaks out the side door and pushes Becker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Becker wants to clinch
letting Manghambalos counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manghambalos throws a body punch but Becker moves out of range.
Manghambalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice sprawl there from Manghambalos as Becker shoots in.
Manghambalos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Manghambalos finds it's target.
Manghambalos lands a really nice looking cross but Becker seems unphased.
Mahilig Manghambalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manghambalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Becker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Manghambalos gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manghambalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Manghambalos scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Manghambalos.
Manghambalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahilig Manghambalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Manghambalos tries to close the distance and clinch but Becker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Becker is rocked!
Manghambalos dances in with a quick combination. Becker is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Manghambalos snaps Becker's head back. Becker stumbles backwards against the cage. Manghambalos steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Becker's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Becker just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mahilig Manghambalos!