PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Manitoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bates's choice of entrance music: Hmmm... Interesting.... Wayne Manitoba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Norman Bates's chin.

Manitoba
vs
Bates

185 cm
21
209 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
217 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Manitoba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Norman Bates!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates misses with a jab, cross combination.

Bates gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manitoba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bates throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bates throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bates tries to pass to full mount but Manitoba defends it.
Bates not doing much here.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Manitoba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bates sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manitoba defending well though.
Bates not doing much here.
Bates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bates thows a huge punch but Manitoba dodges it nicely.
Bates content to control rather than advance.
Bates is just content to waste time from the top position. Manitoba takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manitoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bates trying to control but Manitoba is working from the bottom.
Bates forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates tries to pass to full mount but Manitoba defends it.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manitoba keeps working.
Bates is controlling the pace.
Bates thows a huge punch but Manitoba dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bates not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bates not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bates controlling the action here.
Manitoba is staying active underneath Bates, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bates controlling the pace.
Manitoba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bates on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Norman Bates wasn't active enough on the ground.
Manitoba moves away from the strike by Bates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Bates dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Manitoba cracks the inside of Bates's front leg.
Manitoba throws a low kick, looking for Bates's leg but Bates calmly moves out of range.
Manitoba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bates misses with a hook. Manitoba ducked under it nicely.
Manitoba throws a low kick but Bates moves out of range easily.
Bates loads up on a big right hand but Manitoba slips the punch.
Manitoba tries to score with a low kick but Bates moves his leg out of the way.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manitoba manages to avoid it.
Bates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manitoba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Manitoba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manitoba misses with a low kick.
Bates misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Manitoba.
Manitoba misses with a low kick as Bates jumps back.
Manitoba feints and then cracks Bates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bates down.
A leg kick checked by Bates.
Bates lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manitoba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bates's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manitoba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Manitoba feints and then cracks Bates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bates down.
Bates is breathing heavily.
Bates avoids the head kick by Manitoba.
Manitoba throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.

Manitoba rushes Bates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manitoba lands an elbow inside that Bates shrugs off.
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manitoba prevents it.
Bates takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Norman Bates has been cut.
Bates wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manitoba has him pressed against the cage.
Manitoba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bates's defenses.
Manitoba stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
Manitoba lands an elbow that stopped Bates in his tracks for a moment.
Bates blocks an elbow strike.
Manitoba pushes off an throws an elbow but Bates leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manitoba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Manitoba pushes off an throws an elbow but Bates leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manitoba avoiding damage.
Manitoba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Manitoba lands an elbow that stopped Bates in his tracks for a moment.
Manitoba lands a nice elbow.
Bates tries to break the clinch but Manitoba is controlling the position.
Bates is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bates tries to break the clinch but Manitoba is controlling the position.
Bates avoids a wild elbow strike from Manitoba.
Manitoba throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Manitoba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bates blocks an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Bates takes an elbow to the temple.
Bates tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wayne Manitoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Bates.
Manitoba pushes off an throws an elbow but Bates leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manitoba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bates lands a hook that snaps the head of Manitoba backwards.
Manitoba throws an elbow that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manitoba.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manitoba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bates's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates blocks an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Bates takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manitoba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Manitoba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bates.
Manitoba lands an elbow that stopped Bates in his tracks for a moment.
Manitoba prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Manitoba throws an elbow but misses.
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Manitoba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manitoba lands an elbow just above Bates 's eye.
Manitoba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manitoba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bates's defenses.
Manitoba prevents Bates from breaking the clinch.
Manitoba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Manitoba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Manitoba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Manitoba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manitoba tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Manitoba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manitoba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bates has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bates and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manitoba lands a head kick!
Manitoba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manitoba throws a low kick but Bates avoids it.
Bates chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manitoba can pounce on him.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Manitoba.
Manitoba is looking to slow Bates down with leg kicks.
Manitoba connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manitoba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manitoba lands a head kick!
Manitoba connects with a high kick.

Bates is rocked!
Manitoba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Manitoba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Norman Bates's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Manitoba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Manitoba.
Bates misses with a straight left.
Bates lands a jab-cross combination.
Manitoba throws a leg kick but Bates sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manitoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Manitoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manitoba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manitoba moves out of range of the strikes.
Manitoba throws a leg kick that misses.
Bates looks to land a combination but Manitoba avoids it well.
Bates tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manitoba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bates throws a hook to the side of Manitoba's head but Manitoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bates stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manitoba.
Manitoba is looking to chop away at Bates's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manitoba thumps Bates with a low kick.
Wayne Manitoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manitoba, right into the meat.
Manitoba scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manitoba.
Bates takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Manitoba scores with a head kick. Bates tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Manitoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manitoba throws a nice inside leg kick.

Manitoba closes the distance and clinches.
Bates blocks an elbow strike.
Bates tries to break the clinch but Manitoba is controlling the position.
Manitoba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bates takes an elbow to the temple.
Manitoba lands an elbow that stopped Bates in his tracks for a moment.
Manitoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?
With the fighters up against the cage, Manitoba throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manitoba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bates's brow.
Bates blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba lands an elbow inside that Bates shrugs off.
Manitoba misses with an elbow over the top.
Manitoba misses with an elbow strike.
Manitoba throws an elbow but it misses.
Manitoba wants to stall.
Bates tries to pull guard but Manitoba won't allow it.
Bates is trying to break the clinch but Manitoba has him pressed against the cage.
Bates blocks the elbow strike.
Manitoba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Manitoba lands an elbow inside that Bates shrugs off.
Manitoba throws an elbow that misses.
Manitoba lands an elbow just above Bates 's eye.
A short right from Bates on the inside.
Bates wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bates takes an elbow to the temple.
Bates takes an elbow to the temple.
Manitoba pushes off an throws an elbow but Bates leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is working for takedown but Manitoba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Manitoba pushes off an throws an elbow but Bates leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bates digs a right hand underneath Manitoba's ribcage. Manitoba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Manitoba throws an elbow but misses.
Bates avoids a wild elbow strike from Manitoba.
Manitoba throws an elbow but it misses.
Bates is trying to break the clinch but Manitoba has him pressed against the cage.
Bates wants a takedown.
Wayne Manitoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Bates.
Manitoba throws an elbow that misses.

Bates pulls guard successfully.

Bates has his foot on Manitoba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manitoba works his way back into a safe position though.

Manitoba stands and steps away. Bates gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Manitoba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bates will feel that in the morning.
Manitoba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bates's calf.
Manitoba pushes Bates away with a front kick.
Manitoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bates takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Manitoba.
Manitoba is looking to clinch but Bates is avoiding it.
Manitoba scoring well with a low kick there.
Manitoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manitoba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bates might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bates takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manitoba connects with an inside leg kick.
Bates on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manitoba lands a leg kick that knocks Bates off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manitoba.
Bates on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bates avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manitoba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne Manitoba is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manitoba.
Manitoba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bates's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Manitoba clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Bates's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A slapping leg kick lands for Manitoba.
Manitoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manitoba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manitoba throws a leg kick which misses Bates's front leg but catches the back leg as Bates tries to avoid it.
Manitoba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manitoba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bates stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manitoba.
Manitoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manitoba. That's going to slow Bates down.
Bates on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manitoba. Manitoba obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manitoba.
Manitoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manitoba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manitoba thumps Bates with a low kick.
Bates is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A slapping body kick lands there for Manitoba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manitoba feints and then cracks Bates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bates down.
Manitoba throws a low kick, looking for Bates's leg but Bates calmly moves out of range.
Wayne Manitoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manitoba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bates takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Manitoba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bates is able to avoid easily.
Manitoba throws a leg kick but Bates sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bates sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Manitoba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manitoba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manitoba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manitoba.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bates crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Manitoba - the referee stops the clock and Bates gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Manitoba. Bates manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Manitoba misses with a head kick.
Bates throws a right and a left that Manitoba avoids nicely.
Manitoba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bates's calf.
Manitoba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manitoba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manitoba lands with a slapping head kick.
Manitoba cracks the inside of Bates's front leg.
Manitoba lands a leg kick that knocks Bates off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manitoba.
Manitoba lands a head kick. Bates smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Manitoba wants to land a leg kick but Bates is out of range.
Bates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manitoba circles away quickly and effectively.
Manitoba motions for Bates to come forward. Manitoba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manitoba throws out a leg kick but Bates moves out of range and Manitoba only half commits.
Manitoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manitoba scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manitoba.
Manitoba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bates on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manitoba. Manitoba obviously looking to wear him down.
Manitoba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Manitoba connects with a leg kick. Bates looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Manitoba throws a front kick aimed at Bates's knee but Bates avoids it well.
Manitoba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manitoba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bates.
A good leg kick by Manitoba.
Good leg kick by Manitoba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manitoba, right into the meat.
Manitoba feints and then cracks Bates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bates down.
Manitoba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manitoba thumps Bates with a low kick.
A head kick from Manitoba lands but Bates takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manitoba, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manitoba - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manitoba connects with a solid leg kick.
Bates takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manitoba lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bates walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manitoba.
Manitoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Manitoba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bates on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bates is trying to force a seperation but Manitoba has the dominant position.
Manitoba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Manitoba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manitoba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manitoba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bates tries to break free but Manitoba pushes him back against the cage.
Manitoba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bates dodges an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Nice elbow from Manitoba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Manitoba had his way with Norman Bates in that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Bates's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Manitoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manitoba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bates throws a series of punches but Manitoba avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Bates.
Bates throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manitoba counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manitoba is looking to chop away at Bates's legs.
Bates throws a body punch but Manitoba moves out of range.
Manitoba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manitoba connects with an inside leg kick.
Bates misses with a looping left.
Bates will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Manitoba.
Manitoba connects with a solid leg kick.
Manitoba scores with a leg kick.
Bates has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Manitoba.
Manitoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manitoba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bates is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A good leg kick by Manitoba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manitoba scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manitoba.
Manitoba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bates.
Bates takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Manitoba gets a clinch.
Bates wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manitoba throws an elbow that misses.
Manitoba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manitoba stalling.
Manitoba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bates dodges an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Bates with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manitoba misses with an elbow strike.
Bates wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manitoba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Manitoba lands a nice elbow.
Manitoba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wayne Manitoba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Manitoba throws an elbow but it misses.
Bates has had enough of the clinch but Manitoba keeps him there for the moment.
Bates can't get the takedown.
Bates fails to pull guard.
Wayne Manitoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Bates.
Manitoba lands a nice elbow.
Manitoba slowing the pace effectively.
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manitoba prevents it.
Manitoba throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is working for takedown but Manitoba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Manitoba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Manitoba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bates avoids a wild elbow strike from Manitoba.
Bates jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manitoba walks away with a smile on his face. Bates gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A good leg kick by Manitoba.
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Manitoba ducks down to avoid it.
Manitoba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bates fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manitoba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bates misses with a right hand
and Manitoba counters with an inside leg kick.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manitoba moves away.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Manitoba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manitoba lands a head kick. Bates smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Manitoba.
Manitoba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manitoba scoring well with a low kick there.
Manitoba scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Manitoba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norman Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manitoba lands with a nice body kick.
Manitoba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manitoba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manitoba moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manitoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Manitoba cracks the inside of Bates's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Manitoba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manitoba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:43
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:44
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Manitoba!
Wayne Manitoba retains his light heavyweight title!