PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Manliest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manliest comes to the cage accompanied by Ontlogy. Abu Bakhar has chosen Allah Wakbar as his entrance music. The Manliest could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Janjalani Abu Bakhar's chin.

Manliest
vs
Abu Bakhar

195 cm
30
185 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

178 cm
26
185 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

RMC - $ 9 Shorts! Out of shorts

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 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Manliest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manliest shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abu Bakhar but Abu Bakhar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abu Bakhar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manliest.
Manliest with a lazy takedown attempt

and Abu Bakhar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abu Bakhar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manliest wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Manliest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abu Bakhar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manliest fails to pull guard.
Abu Bakhar is working Manliest over against the cage.
Manliest drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abu Bakhar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abu Bakhar leaning against his opponent.
Manliest really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Manliest jumps guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abu Bakhar throwing strikes from guard but Manliest blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abu Bakhar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abu Bakhar wants to control from the top but Manliest keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abu Bakhar distracts Manliest with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abu Bakhar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abu Bakhar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abu Bakhar wants to stand and escape but instead Manliest has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Abu Bakhar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manliest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Abu Bakhar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manliest is aware though and is defending well.
Manliest postures up in Abu Bakhar's guard and throws a big left but Abu Bakhar blocks it.
Abu Bakhar looking for a sweep. Not yet Abu Bakhar, not yet.
Manliest looking to pass the guard.
Abu Bakhar is trying to control the position but Manliest postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manliest throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manliest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manliest 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.
Abu Bakhar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abu Bakhar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manliest prevents Abu Bakhar from getting back to his feet.
Abu Bakhar looking to control.
Abu Bakhar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Manliest drops back looking for a leg! Abu Bakhar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abu Bakhar manages to kick Manliest off! Manliest jumps back into Abu Bakhar's guard.

Abu Bakhar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manliest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abu Bakhar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manliest.

Abu Bakhar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manliest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manliest preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abu Bakhar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Abu Bakhar trying to control the position.
Manliest looking to pass the guard.
Manliest will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abu Bakhar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Manliest drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abu Bakhar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abu Bakhar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abu Bakhar!
Abu Bakhar is looking to take a break and control but Manliest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Abu Bakhar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Manliest has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Abu Bakhar but great work by Manliest.
Abu Bakhar tries to buck Manliest off but Manliest is having none of it.

Manliest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abu Bakhar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manliest grinds an elbow into Abu Bakhar's temple.
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!
Abu Bakhar is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Manliest looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Manliest goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Abu Bakhar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Manliest but great work by Abu Bakhar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janjalani Abu Bakhar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Manliest avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Manliest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abu Bakhar tries to clinch up.
Abu Bakhar lands a jab to Manliest's midsection.
Abu Bakhar throws the left hand but Manliest avoids the punch easily.
Manliest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abu Bakhar.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manliest is defended easily by Abu Bakhar.
Manliest gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abu Bakhar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manliest throws a hook but Abu Bakhar avoids it easily.
Manliest gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abu Bakhar counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Manliest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abu Bakhar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abu Bakhar stuffs the takedown.
Abu Bakhar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abu Bakhar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like The Manliest has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abu Bakhar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manliest tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abu Bakhar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manliest somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manliest on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manliest with a poor takedown
and Manliest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Manliest changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Abu Bakhar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Manliest working away.
Manliest looks up at the clock and then as Abu Bakhar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Manliest smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abu Bakhar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manliest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manliest drops an elbow to the side of Abu Bakhar's head.
Abu Bakhar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manliest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manliest's back!
Abu Bakhar scores with punches to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abu Bakhar scores with punches and elbows.

Manliest preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Manliest right now.
Abu Bakhar scores with punches from the back.
Abu Bakhar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Manliest.
Even with his hooks in, Abu Bakhar manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Manliest preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar throwing strikes and Manliest squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manliest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Abu Bakhar throwing shots but Manliest is blocking nicely.
Manliest is staying active underneath Abu Bakhar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abu Bakhar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Manliest with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abu Bakhar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abu Bakhar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manliest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abu Bakhar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abu Bakhar's back!
Abu Bakhar is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manliest doesn't have the hooks in and Abu Bakhar manages to turn into his guard.
Abu Bakhar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abu Bakhar trying to control the position from guard on top but Manliest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Manliest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abu Bakhar is aware though and is defending well.
Abu Bakhar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manliest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manliest managing to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manliest keeping moving, preventing Abu Bakhar from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janjalani Abu Bakhar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Manliest's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Abu Bakhar misses the target.

Manliest gets tackled into the cage by Abu Bakhar. Abu Bakhar maintains the clinch.
Manliest is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abu Bakhar lands a hook that snaps the head of Manliest backwards.
Manliest is working for takedown but Abu Bakhar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Manliest tries for a takedown but Abu Bakhar manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Manliest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Abu Bakhar.
Manliest tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abu Bakhar smiles and moves away.
Abu Bakhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manliest sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manliest walks into a straight right hand from Abu Bakhar.
Manliest misses with a takedown attempt - Abu Bakhar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manliest misses with a takedown
enabling Abu Bakhar to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abu Bakhar tries to bum rush Manliest with a series of wild strikes but Manliest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abu Bakhar misses with a body shot.
Manliest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abu Bakhar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manliest doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abu Bakhar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abu Bakhar lands a jab to the head.

Manliest is rocked!

Abu Bakhar clinches up with Manliest and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Manliest is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manliest has Abu Bakhar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abu Bakhar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manliest seems to have got his legs back now.
Abu Bakhar lands with a right to the head.
Manliest drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abu Bakhar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abu Bakhar prevents the takedown attempt.
Abu Bakhar effectively controlling the action here.
Abu Bakhar is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abu Bakhar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abu Bakhar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manliest has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abu Bakhar after a bit of a struggle.
Abu Bakhar lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Abu Bakhar.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manliest being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manliest backwards.
Abu Bakhar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manliest up against the cage.
Abu Bakhar lands with a light punch inside.
Abu Bakhar lands with a short shot to the head.
Manliest is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abu Bakhar to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abu Bakhar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abu Bakhar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manliest backwards.
Abu Bakhar digs a right hand into Manliest's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manliest's gas tank.
Abu Bakhar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Abu Bakhar.
Manliest is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abu Bakhar to keep the fight standing.
Abu Bakhar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Abu Bakhar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abu Bakhar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Manliest to his knees! Abu Bakhar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
In his post fight interview, Janjalani Abu Bakhar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.