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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauga Manuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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182 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cameron Saber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauga Manuma!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Manuma misses.
Saber throws the left hand but Manuma avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Saber misses.
Manuma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manuma missing with a left hand there. Saber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manuma throws a sloppy head kick and Saber moves out of range easily.
Saber slips under a jab.
Manuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saber avoids the body shot from Manuma.
Manuma throws a head kick that misses.
Saber shoots in looking for a takedown but Manuma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuma.
Manuma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Manuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saber manages to avoid it.
Saber slips under a jab.
Manuma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice straight punches there by Saber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saber.
Saber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Manuma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saber slips under a jab.
Manuma throws a head kick but Saber moves out of range.
Saber decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manuma trying to control from the bottom.
Manuma tries to roll over but Saber keeps him under control.
Manuma trying to control but Saber postures up.
Saber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manuma is trying to stand.
Saber trying to control the action but Manuma is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manuma is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saber.
Manuma tries to kick Saber off but Saber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick from Manuma lands but Saber takes it in his stride.
Manuma misses with a body shot.
Saber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Manuma as he connects with a hook.
Manuma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manuma throws a looping overhand right but Saber ducks down to avoid it.
Saber cracks Manuma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manuma throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saber!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuma misses the target.
Saber moves out of range of the strikes.
Manuma throws a head kick that misses.
Manuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manuma missing with a left hand there. Saber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manuma misses with a combination
and Saber counters with a stiff right hand.
Manuma looks gassed!
Manuma moves out of range of the strikes.
Manuma walks into a straight right hand from Saber.
Saber scores with a takedown into Manuma's guard.
Saber wants to control from the top but Manuma keeps moving.
Manuma controls Saber momentarily but Saber frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuma wants to get back to his feet but Saber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manuma keeping moving, preventing Saber from controlling successfully.
Manuma is looking to stand up but Saber isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Manuma looking for a sweep. Not yet Manuma, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cameron Saber has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Manuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manuma backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Saber dominated that round.
That's time! Saber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saber defending well as Manuma loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Saber.
Manuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manuma misses with a body kick.
Manuma walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuma misses the target.
Manuma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manuma throws a head kick but Saber moves out of range.
Saber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Saber.
Saber tests Manuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Saber.
Saber takes a swing at Manuma's ribcage but misses.
Saber avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saber moves out of range as Manuma strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber slips a jab from Manuma.
Saber scores with a three punch combo!
Manuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saber.
Saber lands a nice shot to the body.
Saber scores with a jab to the body.
Manuma is breathing heavily.
Manuma throws a hook to the side of Saber's head but Saber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuma misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Manuma.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saber throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuma.
Manuma lands with a kick to the temple. Saber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mauga Manuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Saber.
Saber lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Manuma. No joy for Saber on that attempt.
Saber jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saber fails to land with a series of punches.
Manuma misses with a straight right.
Manuma avoids the body shot from Saber.
Manuma misses with a body kick.
Manuma misses with a hook. Saber ducked under it nicely.
Manuma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manuma throws a hook to the side of Saber's head but Saber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saber digs a good hook to Manuma's body.
Saber scores with a body shot.
Saber scores with a jab to the body.
Manuma throws a jab when Saber was well out of range.
Saber scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Saber.
Saber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Manuma is looking to escape.
Saber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Saber is thwarting Manuma's attempts to control the position.
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.
Manuma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mauga Manuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saber lands with a cross.
Saber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manuma stuffs the takedown attempt from Saber. Saber gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Saber misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saber scores with a jab to the body.
Saber scores with a hook to the body. Manuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Saber dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Manuma looks for the body kick but Saber saw that one coming.
Manuma scores with a shot to the body.
Cameron Saber is winning the standup battle so far.
Manuma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saber misses with a wild body shot.
Manuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuma walks into a straight right hand from Saber.
Saber lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Saber coming out on top.
Manuma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Manuma misses with a body kick.
Manuma misses with an uppercut.
Saber stuns Manuma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saber.
Manuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saber lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saber throws a shot to the body.
Saber throws a hook to the side of Manuma's head but Manuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saber throws a big shot that misses.
Manuma blocks a jab.
Saber dips to his left and cracks Manuma with an uppercut!
Manuma throws a hook to the side of Saber's head but Saber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saber avoids the head kick by Manuma.
Manuma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saber lands with a good body shot.
Saber blocks a head kick by Manuma.
Manuma throws a sloppy head kick and Saber moves out of range easily.
Saber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuma misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Manuma.
Manuma takes one on the button.
Saber throws a body punch but Manuma moves out of range.
Saber blocks a head kick by Manuma.
Manuma staying out of range there.
Manuma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manuma throws a sloppy head kick and Saber moves out of range easily.
Manuma misses with a straight left.
Manuma walks into a straight right hand from Saber.
Manuma looks for the body kick but Saber saw that one coming.
Manuma looks to land a right hand but Saber moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saber.
Saber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manuma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber wants to control but Manuma is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Manuma's face as Saber controls the position.
Saber wants to control but Manuma is keeping him busy.
Saber is putting a hurting on Manuma here, landing some big shots from side control.
Manuma is not content to let Saber control the position.
Manuma regains half guard, as Saber was trying to land strikes.
Cameron Saber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manuma is not content to let Saber control the position.
Mauga Manuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manuma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manuma is not content to let Saber control the position.
Manuma missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Saber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saber has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Saber!
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hype
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