PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macapinlac Co (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Co
vs
Manhoef

180 cm
31
190 lbs
20 - 9 - 2

175 cm
30
200 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macapinlac Co!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Co's head.
Manhoef works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manhoef swings for the body but Co moves out of range.
Co will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Co fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Co fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macapinlac Co. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Co rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manhoef moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manhoef scores with a nice right hand.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manhoef thumps Co with a low kick.
Manhoef throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Co's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhoef misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Co shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manhoef is trying to defend but Co finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Manhoef is pressing down on Co's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manhoef is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manhoef wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Co won't allow Manhoef to get back to his feet.
Manhoef is looking to sweep but instead, Co has passed into half guard.
Nice strikes from Co there.
Manhoef wants to improve his position but Co is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to kick Co off but Co keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Co slips a nice elbow through Manhoef's hands, connecting with Manhoef's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Co missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manhoef wants to control but Co is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Co is working for a submission of some sort.
Manhoef blocking the ground and pound attempt from Co.
Manhoef is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Co jumps into side control!

Co working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Manhoef wants to control but Co postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Co scores with punches from side control.
Manhoef tries to improve position but can't.
Manhoef parries the strikes from Co easily there. Co is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Manhoef to escape.
Manhoef tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Co wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Co is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manhoef has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Co.
Co gets to mount! Manhoef was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Co scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Co landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Co can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manhoef is looking to escape.
Co landing shots from mount.
Manhoef takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Co connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Manhoef is desperately trying to improve his position but Co has a good base and remains in mount.
Manhoef tries to hold on but Co postures up.
Co lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef is looking to improve his position but Co isn't that keen on the idea.
Manhoef looks gassed!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macapinlac Co dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Co is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Co checks a leg kick.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhoef.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Co.
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick.
Manhoef just misses with a punch to the body.
Co takes one to the side of the head.
Manhoef fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Co is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Co blocks the low kick.
Co fails with a takedown attempt.
Co 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Co shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macapinlac Co. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manhoef scores with a kick to the body.
Co shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manhoef sprawls well. Manhoef wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Co gets slowly back to his feet.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef misses with a low kick.
Co fails to land the takedown.
Co misses the shot to the body.
Manhoef bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manhoef.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manhoef, right into the meat.
Macapinlac Co is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Co tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manhoef was well out of range. Poor timing from Co.
A big right from Co misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manhoef 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 Co has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Co and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Co fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manhoef looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhoef throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Co throws a lazy right hand but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid body kick from Manhoef.
Manhoef lands with a nice body kick.
Manhoef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhoef.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manhoef.
Co avoids a kick to the body.
Co throws a lazy right hand but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Co misses.
Manhoef attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Co blocks the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Co takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Co scores with the left hand. Manhoef knows he should have avoided that one.
Manhoef scores with the left hand. Co knows he should have avoided that one.
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Co avoids the body shot from Manhoef.

Co scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Co is working for a submission of some sort.
Co has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Co wants to work for an arm triangle but Manhoef is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Manhoef misses the shot to the body.
Co closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manhoef circles away.
Manhoef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Co's sensitive parts.
Co is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheers as Manhoef lands an impressive looking overhand right. Co doesn't seem phased though.
Co looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manhoef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Manhoef finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Manhoef avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manhoef misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef scores with a hook to the body. Co takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Co throws a jab when Manhoef was well out of range.
Manhoef lands with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef scores with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Manhoef.
Manhoef connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manhoef attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Co feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manhoef is trying to control the position but Co postures up.
Co throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Co's guard.
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!
Manhoef trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Co has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manhoef can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manhoef must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Co can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manhoef controls the pace.
Co is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manhoef wants to control from the top but Co keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Co wants to sweep here but Manhoef controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Co trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Manhoef controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Melvin Manhoef was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Manhoef throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Co fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Co misses with a wild body shot.
Co throws a series of punches but Manhoef moves out of range.
Manhoef cracks the inside of Co's front leg.
Co misses with a double jab.
Manhoef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manhoef lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manhoef.
Co takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Co shoots in for a double leg but Manhoef sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macapinlac Co. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Manhoef.
Manhoef displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Co.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manhoef has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Manhoef!