PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Mannetosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayabusa comes to the cage accompanied by Bombs Away by Bob. Mannetosen has chosen Krav as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hayabusa
vs
Mannetosen

167 cm
33
158 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

173 cm
34
150 lbs
28 - 17 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition
Mohito Fightwear

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akira Hayabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Mannetosen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannetosen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hayabusa's sensitive parts.
Mannetosen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mannetosen tries to land a front kick but Hayabusa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hayabusa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mannetosen manages to circle out of the way.
Mannetosen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mannetosen tries to land a leg kick but Hayabusa saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Hayabusa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hayabusa with a poor takedown
letting Mannetosen counter with a right hand.
Mannetosen connects with a leg kick. Hayabusa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mannetosen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayabusa moves away.
Mannetosen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mannetosen. No joy for Hayabusa on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hayabusa.
Mannetosen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannetosen thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannetosen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manny Mannetosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mannetosen throws a head kick that Hayabusa semi-blocks.
Hayabusa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mannetosen. Mannetosen obviously looking to wear him down.
Mannetosen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hayabusa defending well as Mannetosen loads up on a big left hand.
Mannetosen misses with a hook. Hayabusa ducked under it nicely.
Hayabusa 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.
Mannetosen misses with a low kick.
Mannetosen tries to bum rush Hayabusa with a series of wild strikes but Hayabusa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Hayabusa misses its target.
Mannetosen throws a low kick but Hayabusa avoids it.
A big right from Mannetosen misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Mannetosen.

Hayabusa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mannetosen can't do much from the bottom here.
Mannetosen gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayabusa trying to control the action but Mannetosen is working from the bottom.
Hayabusa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mannetosen's thigh. Mannetosen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hayabusa throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen looking to control.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Mannetosen keeps moving.
Hayabusa advances to half guard.
Hayabusa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mannetosen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Mannetosen keeps moving.
Mannetosen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Mannetosen keeps moving.
Hayabusa tries to free his leg and advance position but Mannetosen is retaining full guard.
Mannetosen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mannetosen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hayabusa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Hayabusa as he checks the leg kick.
Mannetosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayabusa's corner calls for a 1-2. Hayabusa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mannetosen as he avoids it easily.
Mannetosen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Mannetosen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hayabusa throws a sloppy body shot
and Mannetosen counters with a low kick, right behind Hayabusa 's knee.
Manny Mannetosen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayabusa moves out of range of the body kick from Mannetosen.
Hayabusa shoots in and drives through. Mannetosen sprawls well.
Mannetosen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Hayabusa as he checks the leg kick.
Hayabusa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mannetosen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mannetosen motions for Hayabusa to come forward. Mannetosen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mannetosen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayabusa with a poor takedown
letting Mannetosen counter with a right hand.
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.
Hayabusa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mannetosen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hayabusa jabs at Mannetosen's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannetosen looks to land a left hand but Hayabusa moved out of range nicely.
Mannetosen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mannetosen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mannetosen connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mannetosen.
Mannetosen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mannetosen throws a head kick but Hayabusa moves out of range.
Hayabusa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hayabusa throws a hook to the side of Mannetosen's head but Mannetosen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayabusa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mannetosen misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Hayabusa drives through with a takedown into Mannetosen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannetosen looking for a sweep. Not yet Mannetosen, not yet.
Hayabusa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mannetosen is keeping the position for now.

Mannetosen has his foot on Hayabusa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayabusa works his way back into a safe position though.
Hayabusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mannetosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayabusa trying to move into half guard but instead Mannetosen has managed to sweep!

Hayabusa trying to keep a closed guard but Mannetosen is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hayabusa has his foot on Mannetosen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mannetosen works his way back into a safe position though.
Hayabusa is trying to keep Mannetosen in close.
Mannetosen trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
Akira Hayabusa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mannetosen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hayabusa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayabusa has momentary wrist control but Mannetosen slips an elbow through the middle.

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.
Mannetosen trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
Mannetosen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayabusa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mannetosen throwing strikes from guard but Hayabusa blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A clash of legs there as Hayabusa blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Mannetosen.
Hayabusa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mannetosen throws a head kick that Hayabusa semi-blocks.
Hayabusa blocks a head kick by Mannetosen.
Hayabusa misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Mannetosen as Hayabusa shoots in.
Mannetosen throws a big counter head kick but Hayabusa avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayabusa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Mannetosen 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!

An inside leg kick lands from Mannetosen.
Mannetosen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hayabusa is out of range.
Hayabusa feinted with a counter takedown.
Mannetosen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hayabusa is out of range and Mannetosen settles back down.
Mannetosen throws a head kick that misses.
Hayabusa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hayabusa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mannetosen stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayabusa. Hayabusa gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Hayabusa with that takedown attempt.
Hayabusa blocks a head kick by Mannetosen.
Hayabusa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mannetosen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannetosen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mannetosen misses with a straight left.
Manny Mannetosen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mannetosen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hayabusa scores with a hook to the body. Mannetosen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mannetosen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mannetosen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mannetosen looks for the body kick but Hayabusa saw that one coming.
Hayabusa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mannetosen just manages to avoid it.
Mannetosen throws a leg kick that is checked

and Hayabusa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hayabusa wants to advance to full mount but Mannetosen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hayabusa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manny Mannetosen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen managing to control the position.
Mannetosen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hayabusa trying to control but Mannetosen is working from the bottom.
Mannetosen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mannetosen keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is fighting to break Mannetosen's control of his arms but Mannetosen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mannetosen tries a low kick but Hayabusa avoids it.
Hayabusa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mannetosen defends well and Hayabusa ends up having to push Mannetosen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannetosen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mannetosen connects with a solid leg kick.
Hayabusa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mannetosen counters with a straight right hand.
Hayabusa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mannetosen 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 Hayabusa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hayabusa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hayabusa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mannetosen circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen misses with a leg kick.
Mannetosen lands a high kick!
Mannetosen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mannetosen throws a push kick but Hayabusa slaps the foot to one side.
Mannetosen pushes Hayabusa away with a front kick.
Mannetosen throws the kick towards the body but Hayabusa avoids it.
Mannetosen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayabusa shoots for a takedown but Mannetosen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayabusa fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Mannetosen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mannetosen 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Mannetosen!
After winning the bout, Manny Mannetosen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Akira Hayabusa had this to say: 'Full credit to my opponent for bringing his A-game. Much respect - later down the line, I wanna re-match.'.