PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amsterdam Vallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Manuawillie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuawillie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Wayne Feat. Eminem - Drop The World! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Amsterdam Vallon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vallon
vs
Manuawillie

190 cm
21
204 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

192 cm
23
221 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amsterdam Vallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Manuawillie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuawillie connects with a leg kick. Vallon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick.
Manuawillie misses with a wild combination.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vallon's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a two punch combo.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses

and Manuawillie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manuawillie.
Manuawillie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manuawillie.
Vallon is trying to push Manuawillie away but Manuawillie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vallon trying to stall but Manuawillie improves his position.
Manuawillie tries to land a knee to the head but Vallon blocks with his arms.
Manuawillie throws a punch but it's blocked by Vallon.
Vallon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manuawillie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vallon being controlled against the cage.
Manuawillie misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Manuawillie.
Manuawillie misses with some punches.
Vallon tries to circle away but Manuawillie has him pinned against the cage.
Vallon tries to break the clinch but Manuawillie is controlling the position.
Vallon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manuawillie.
Manuawillie scores a nice knee to the body.
Vallon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Manuawillie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vallon tries to break the clinch but Manuawillie is controlling the position.
Vallon avoiding damage as Manuawillie throws knees to the body.

Manuawillie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a left and a right that stings Vallon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Vallon is predictable there
and Manuawillie counters with a three punch combo that has Vallon backing up. Vallon nods at Manuawillie to acknowledge the strikes.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vallon really felt that one!
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Amsterdam Vallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Manuawillie misses with a looping left.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a nice uppercut.
Vallon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manuawillie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallon throws a leg kick
and Manuawillie counters with an outside leg kick.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a low kick, right behind Vallon 's knee.
Vallon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manuawillie.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vallon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manuawillie counters with an inside leg kick.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manuawillie motions for Vallon to come forward. Manuawillie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vallon thows a leg kick but Manuawillie checks it
and Manuawillie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Manuawillie misses
and Vallon counters with a big head kick but Manuawillie shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manuawillie.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a nice leg kick.
Manuawillie connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick by Vallon misses
letting Manuawillie counter with a right hand.
Vallon misses with a double jab
and Manuawillie counters with a three punch combo that has Vallon backing up. Vallon nods at Manuawillie to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Manuawillie is predictable there
and Vallon counters with a nice leg kick.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vallon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manuawillie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
letting Manuawillie counter with a right hand.
Vallon misses with a shot to the body
and Manuawillie counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Manuawillie dominated that round.
That's time! Vallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Manuawillie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a right hand to the body.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vallon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manuawillie will feel that in the morning.
Manuawillie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manuawillie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vallon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a thumping low kick.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick

and Manuawillie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vallon blocking some punches.
Manuawillie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vallon tries to break the clinch but Manuawillie is controlling the position.
Manuawillie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Manuawillie.
Manuawillie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Manuawillie breaks from the clinch.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Vallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick.
Manuawillie throws a front kick aimed at Vallon's knee but Vallon avoids it well.
Vallon misses with a hook
and Manuawillie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manuawillie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vallon thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
enabling Manuawillie to counter with a crisp jab.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Manuawillie in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vallon misses with a body shot
and Manuawillie counters with a right hand to the body.
Manuawillie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vallon.
Manuawillie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Manuawillie.
Vallon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vallon throws a leg kick
enabling Manuawillie to counter with a crisp jab.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a good low kick that Vallon was not able to check.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vallon thinking.
Manuawillie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vallon moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vallon.
Nice body kick there by Vallon.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a thumping low kick.
Manuawillie connects with a body shot.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vallon throws a leg kick
and Manuawillie counters with a low kick, right behind Vallon 's knee.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
letting Manuawillie counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Vallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with an outside leg kick.
Manuawillie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vallon checks it well.
A shot to the body from Vallon misses
and Manuawillie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vallon really felt that one!
Vallon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manuawillie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vallon thuds his right hand into Manuawillie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Manuawillie takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallon is trying to break free.
Vallon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuawillie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manuawillie misses with the head strike.
Manuawillie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vallon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vallon wants to break free but Manuawillie has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Manuawillie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Manuawillie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vallon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuawillie misses with a hook. Vallon ducked under it nicely.
Manuawillie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a right hand to the body.
Manuawillie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manuawillie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a nice body shot.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vallon throws a combination that misses
letting Manuawillie counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallon looks to throw a body kick
and Manuawillie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manuawillie doesn't manage to clinch there - Vallon circles away.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a big head kick but Vallon shrugs it off.
Manuawillie throws out a powerful jab.
Willie Manuawillie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vallon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vallon misses with a low kick.
Manuawillie throws a shot from downtown. Vallon moves away and avoids it.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manuawillie jabs at Vallon's body.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manuawillie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick

and Manuawillie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manuawillie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vallon or not.
Vallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vallon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Manuawillie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Manuawillie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vallon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a nice leg kick.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a stiff right hand.
Manuawillie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manuawillie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallon ducks under a wild hook from Manuawillie.
Vallon misses with an uppercut
and Manuawillie counters with a nice uppercut.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vallon defending well as Manuawillie loads up on a big left hand.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manuawillie.
Willie Manuawillie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vallon wants to slow Manuawillie down by chopping away at his legs.

Manuawillie moves into the clinch.
Amsterdam Vallon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manuawillie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vallon blocks an elbow strike from Manuawillie.
Manuawillie scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuawillie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vallon is keeping busy.
Manuawillie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manuawillie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vallon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Manuawillie breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Manuawillie.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a one-two to the body.
Vallon throws an off balance right hand
and Manuawillie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Vallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuawillie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vallon is out of range.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manuawillie sizes up Vallon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Manuawillie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manuawillie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Manuawillie!