PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Mannetosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mannetosen comes to the cage accompanied by Krav. Manny Mannetosen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mannetosen
vs
Maguire

173 cm
32
150 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

169 cm
40
131 lbs
40 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Mannetosen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannetosen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Maguire misses its intended target.
Mannetosen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maguire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mannetosen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maguire sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Mannetosen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Maguire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mannetosen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mannetosen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mannetosen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mannetosen tries to clinch there but Maguire circles away.
Mannetosen throws a jab but it's blocked by Maguire.
Maguire tries to score with a low kick but Mannetosen moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannetosen misses with a left hand
and Maguire counters with a leg kick.
Mannetosen checks a leg kick nicely.
Mannetosen misses the shot to the body.
Mannetosen moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannetosen throws a right hand that misses
and Maguire counters with an inside leg kick.
Maguire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mannetosen throws an overhand right that lands on Maguire's shoulder, as Maguire tries to avoid the shot.
Maguire slips a straight right by Mannetosen.
Mannetosen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mannetosen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mannetosen backing away here, and Maguire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mannetosen throws a lazy right hand but Maguire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mannetosen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maguire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maguire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maguire lands a slapping body shot.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Mannetosen's front leg but catches the back leg as Mannetosen tries to avoid it.
Maguire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Mannetosen does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen swings for the body but Maguire moves out of range.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.

Mannetosen rushes Maguire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maguire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannetosen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Maguire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maguire scores with a hook to the body.

Maguire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mannetosen ducks under a wild hook from Maguire.
Mannetosen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maguire sprawls and moves away.
Mannetosen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mannetosen misses with a hook. Maguire ducked under it nicely.
Maguire scores with a hook.
Maguire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maguire checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manny Mannetosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mannetosen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mannetosen attempts a counter takedown but Maguire avoids it well and moves away.
Maguire moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Mannetosen as he checks the leg kick.
Maguire throws a head kick that misses.
Maguire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Maguire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maguire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mannetosen jabs Maguire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mannetosen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maguire momentarily.
Maguire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire tries to land a leg kick but Mannetosen saw it coming and moves away.
Mannetosen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannetosen wants to clinch but Maguire slips to the side
and Maguire counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maguire.
Nice body kick from Mannetosen.
Mannetosen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mannetosen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maguire as he jumps to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Mannetosen as he connects with a hook.
Maguire wants to slow Mannetosen down by chopping away at his legs.
Mannetosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maguire.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maguire! But no joy.
Maguire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cormac Maguire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maguire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mannetosen feints and then cracks Maguire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maguire down.
Mannetosen throws a solid leg kick but Maguire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mannetosen.
Mannetosen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mannetosen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mannetosen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mannetosen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maguire throws a hook to the side of Mannetosen's head but Mannetosen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mannetosen throws a body shot but no joy.
Maguire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Mannetosen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire tries a low kick but Mannetosen avoids it.
Mannetosen lands with a cross.
Maguire avoids a kick to the body.
We've been told by Mannetosen's head coaches at Vicious Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maguire blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannetosen delivers a nice body kick.
Maguire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maguire takes one on the button.
Mannetosen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mannetosen misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mannetosen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cormac Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mannetosen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maguire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maguire throws a jab when Mannetosen was well out of range.
Mannetosen lands a body shot.
Maguire throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannetosen defending well as Maguire loads up on a big left hand.
Mannetosen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mannetosen misses with an uppercut
and Maguire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Mannetosen has Maguire up against the cage in a clinch.
Maguire gets underhooks to prevent Mannetosen's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands with a short shot to 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!
Mannetosen wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mannetosen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maguire's brow.
Mannetosen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maguire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mannetosen taking a breather.
Mannetosen stalling in the clinch but Maguire improves position.
Maybe Mannetosen would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Mannetosen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maguire is trying to break the clinch but Mannetosen has him pressed against the cage.
Mannetosen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Maguire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mannetosen.

Maguire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maguire blocks a leg kick.
Maguire throws a solid leg kick but Mannetosen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maguire.
Mannetosen connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mannetosen checks a low kick from Maguire.
Mannetosen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maguire counters with a low kick, right behind Mannetosen 's knee.
Mannetosen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mannetosen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maguire's waist but Maguire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mannetosen off to one side.
Maguire throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Mannetosen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maguire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mannetosen checks it well.
Mannetosen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maguire sprawls and moves away.
Mannetosen misses with a body punch
and Maguire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mannetosen. Maguire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mannetosen looks to land a right hand but Maguire moved out of range.
Mannetosen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maguire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mannetosen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maguire.
Maguire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen throws a sloppy body shot
and Maguire counters with a leg kick.
Maguire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mannetosen throws a hook but Maguire blocks it.
Mannetosen misses with an uppercut.
Mannetosen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mannetosen tries to clinch but Maguire moves out of range.
Maguire connects with a leg kick. Mannetosen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cormac Maguire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mannetosen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mannetosen connects with a right hand. Maguire shakes it off.
Mannetosen throws a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Mannetosen.
Maguire is looking to slow Mannetosen down with leg kicks.
Maguire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cormac Maguire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mannetosen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maguire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mannetosen misses with a double jab.
Maguire lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Maguire.
A jab from Maguire does it's job there.
Mannetosen checks a leg kick.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
Maguire wants to slow Mannetosen down by chopping away at his legs.
Mannetosen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maguire sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire throws out a leg kick but Mannetosen moves out of range and Maguire only half commits.
Mannetosen with a hook.
Mannetosen blocks a low kick nicely.
Mannetosen throws a solid leg kick but Maguire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mannetosen.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maguire. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannetosen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maguire flicks out a counter leg kick but Mannetosen steps away.
Mannetosen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maguire counters with a nice leg kick.
Mannetosen is looking to clinch but Maguire is avoiding it.
Maguire with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mannetosen misses the target.
Maguire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maguire needs to keep his hands up - Mannetosen had a free shot at his head there.
Mannetosen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mannetosen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Mannetosen.
Maguire wants to slow Mannetosen down by chopping away at his legs.
Mannetosen swings for the body but Maguire moves out of range.
Mannetosen throws a front kick aimed at Maguire's knee but Maguire avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen misses the jab.
Maguire feints and then cracks Mannetosen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mannetosen down.
Mannetosen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maguire counters with a head kick.
Mannetosen slips under a jab from Maguire.
Mannetosen misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maguire misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mannetosen.
Maguire cracks the inside of Mannetosen's front leg.

Mannetosen takes the fight into the clinch.

Maguire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire connects with the punch.
Mannetosen throws a chopping leg kick but Maguire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maguire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mannetosen to score with a decent uppercut.
Maguire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mannetosen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mannetosen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maguire lands a jab to Mannetosen's midsection.
Maguire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mannetosen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maguire was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannetosen.
Mannetosen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mannetosen throws a poor cross that misses
and Maguire counters with a stiff right hand.
Maguire lands a leg kick that knocks Mannetosen off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire jabs Mannetosen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maguire throws a low kick but Mannetosen avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maguire moves out of range of the strikes.
Mannetosen misses with a left hand
and Maguire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mannetosen.
Mannetosen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Mannetosen - just one landing.
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.
Maguire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mannetosen's calf.
Maguire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maguire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manny Mannetosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormac Maguire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maguire takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maguire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 29:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
After winning the bout, Cormac Maguire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.