PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mizo Samxona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Manjuelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Manjuelez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Samxona
vs
Manjuelez

192 cm
28
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

182 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

V-Mask Clothing (10%)
Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mizo Samxona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Manjuelez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samxona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Samxona connects with a solid leg kick.
Samxona tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manjuelez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Samxona somewhat.

Samxona gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Samxona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samxona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samxona.
Samxona works Manjuelez's body with a nice hook.
Manjuelez misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samxona is defended easily by Manjuelez.
Manjuelez shoots in for a takedown but Samxona shows good takedown defense.
Samxona looks to land a combination but Manjuelez avoids it well.
Samxona looks to score with a jab to the body but Manjuelez is just out of range.
Manjuelez unleashes a big counter combination but Samxona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Samxona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manjuelez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manjuelez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Samxona moves into the clinch successfully.
Manjuelez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samxona avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Samxona fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Samxona throws out a powerful jab.

Samxona has managed to clinch.

Samxona breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samxona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Samxona has closed the distance and engaged Manjuelez in a clinch.
Samxona stops a takedown attempt from Manjuelez.
Mizo Samxona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Manjuelez.

Samxona manages to break the clinch.

Samxona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manjuelez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Samxona has Manjuelez pressed against the cage, preventing Manjuelez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Samxona breaks the clinch.
Samxona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manjuelez's hands.
Samxona avoids the head kick by Manjuelez.
Manjuelez throws a series of punches but Samxona avoids them all with ease.
Samxona lands a jab.

Samxona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manjuelez, pushing him back against the cage.

Samxona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samxona misses with a body kick.

Samxona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manjuelez, pushing him back against the cage.

Manjuelez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Manjuelez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Samxona takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Samxona breaks the clinch.
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!
Manjuelez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samxona but Samxona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samxona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Samxona looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Samxona loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samxona stands up over Manjuelez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Samxona lands a couple of digs.
Samxona distracts Manjuelez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mizo Samxona dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Samxona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Samxona bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Samxona tries to advance to mount but Manjuelez denies him.
Manjuelez wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Manjuelez trying to remain calm as Samxona controls from the top position.
Manjuelez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samxona. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Samxona working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez is looking for a sweep.
Samxona controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samxona scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samxona tries to advance to mount but Manjuelez denies him.
Samxona scoring with punches and elbows.
Samxona scoring with punches from side control.
Manjuelez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Samxona is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Samxona's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Manjuelez tries to improve position but can't.
Samxona happy to just control the position for now.
Samxona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manjuelez can do to turn this around?
Samxona working the ground and pound from side control.
Samxona taking a breather here.
Manjuelez tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samxona in side control lands a decent elbow.
Manjuelez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Samxona connects with a decent elbow.
Samxona is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Manjuelez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mizo Samxona overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manjuelez tries to buck Samxona off but Samxona is having none of it.
Samxona takes a little break here. Manjuelez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez taking a bit of punishment here - Samxona scoring with strikes.
Samxona creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Samxona lands an elbow.

Manjuelez is rocked!
Manjuelez is looking to regain half guard here but Samxona keeps moving and retains side control.
Manjuelez is still in real trouble! Can Samxona finish him?
Manjuelez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Samxona lands a nice forearm strike.
Samxona scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Manjuelez is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Samxona can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mizo Samxona!
Mizo Samxona seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Pablo Manjuelez was interviewed post fight and said 'Puto madre es muy fuerte, Estaré de vuelta más fuerte'.