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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Manjuelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pettersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manjuelez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is el Jarabe Tapatio. This should be a great matchup!
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200 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Manjuelez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Pettersson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettersson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manjuelez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pettersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettersson throws a lazy head kick
and Manjuelez counters by moving into the clinch.
Pettersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manjuelez clinches.
Pettersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pettersson lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
A head kick misses from Pettersson.
Pettersson fakes the leg kick and cracks Manjuelez in the body.
Pettersson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pettersson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manjuelez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manjuelez showed some decent athleticism there.
We've been hearing good reports from Manjuelez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Manjuelez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pettersson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manjuelez controlling the action here.
Manjuelez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettersson's head.
Manjuelez stalling away here and it's allowed Pettersson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manjuelez throwing strikes from guard but Pettersson blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manjuelez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manjuelez passes Pettersson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manjuelez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manjuelez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pettersson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manjuelez.
Manjuelez is taking a breather. Pettersson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez wants to take a breather but Pettersson is having none of it.
Manjuelez slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Pettersson misses with a combination
and Pettersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettersson lands a high kick!
Pettersson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pettersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manjuelez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manjuelez blocks a head kick by Pettersson.
An attempted straight right counter from Manjuelez misses the target.
Pettersson misses with a head kick.
Pettersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manjuelez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pettersson's guard.
Manjuelez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pettersson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manjuelez is controlling him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson keeping full guard, as Manjuelez tries to pass.
Manjuelez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manjuelez.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manjuelez postures up in Pettersson's guard and throws a big left but Pettersson blocks it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pettersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pettersson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manjuelez's head.
Pettersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manjuelez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pettersson.
Tim Pettersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettersson looks to throw a body kick
and Manjuelez counters by moving into the clinch.
Manjuelez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pettersson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pettersson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manjuelez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pettersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pettersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pettersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manjuelez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manjuelez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manjuelez throws a hook but Pettersson blocks it.
Pettersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manjuelez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pettersson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tim Pettersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettersson throws a right hand that Manjuelez ducks under and follows up with a left that Manjuelez also avoids with ease.
Manjuelez is looking for a counter combo.
Manjuelez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pettersson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pettersson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Manjuelez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manjuelez wants a takedown.
Pettersson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manjuelez can't get the takedown.
Pettersson is trying to push Manjuelez away but Manjuelez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Manjuelez wants a takedown.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manjuelez has him pressed against the ropes.
Manjuelez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manjuelez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pettersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pettersson misses with a few strikes there.
Pettersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manjuelez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pettersson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettersson wants it to stay on the feet.
Pettersson throws a front kick that sends Manjuelez stumbling back into the ropes.
Manjuelez is breathing heavily.
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!
Pettersson throws a right hand that Manjuelez ducks under and follows up with a left that Manjuelez also avoids with ease.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manjuelez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pettersson throws a sloppy head kick and Manjuelez moves out of range easily.
Pettersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manjuelez tries to counter with a takedown but Pettersson is quick to defend against it.
Manjuelez moves out of range of the body kick from Pettersson.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses.
Manjuelez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pettersson is trying to stand up here but Manjuelez is controlling him well.
Manjuelez misses with a head shot. Pettersson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Manjuelez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pettersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Manjuelez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pettersson throws a head kick but Manjuelez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pettersson.
Manjuelez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manjuelez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pettersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manjuelez throwing strikes from guard but Pettersson blocks nicely.
Manjuelez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manjuelez has gone for a leg lock! Pettersson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manjuelez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pettersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manjuelez has Pettersson pulled in close to control his posture.
Pettersson postures up in Manjuelez's guard and throws a big left but Manjuelez blocks it.
Manjuelez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manjuelez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettersson defending well though.
Still in half guard, Manjuelez seems content to control.
Pettersson won't allow Manjuelez to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manjuelez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pettersson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pettersson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pettersson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Manjuelez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manjuelez manages to get to full guard.
Pettersson stopping the sweep attempt from Manjuelez.
Pettersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pettersson throwing strikes but missing.
Pablo Manjuelez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manjuelez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Manjuelez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manjuelez pushing down on Pettersson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manjuelez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manjuelez is taking a breather. Pettersson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Manjuelez tries to pass to full mount but Pettersson defends it.
Manjuelez thows a huge punch but Pettersson dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manjuelez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manjuelez moves into full mount! Pettersson won't be happy about that!
Manjuelez looking to control but Pettersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manjuelez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pettersson tries to buck Manjuelez off but he can't manage it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pettersson is squirming around, avoiding Manjuelez's attempts to control the action.
Manjuelez throwing strikes here but Pettersson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pettersson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Manjuelez.
Pettersson really wants to buck Manjuelez off and get back to his feet.
Pettersson is squirming around, avoiding Manjuelez's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manjuelez controlling from the full mount.
Manjuelez tries to control but Pettersson wriggling away.
Manjuelez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pettersson turns into him and now he's in Manjuelez's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manjuelez is trying to control the position but Pettersson postures up.
Pettersson stopping the sweep attempt from Manjuelez.
Pettersson postures up and lands a big shot to Manjuelez's brow.
Well,Manjuelez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pettersson scoring with some ground and pound.
Pettersson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pettersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pettersson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manjuelez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pettersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pettersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Manjuelez has wrist control.
Manjuelez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pettersson manages to get himself to full guard.
Manjuelez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson keeping full guard, as Manjuelez tries to pass.
Manjuelez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manjuelez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pettersson is keeping the position for now.
Manjuelez trying to control but Pettersson is working from the bottom.
Pettersson can't keep his opponent in guard - Manjuelez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pablo Manjuelez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson won't allow Manjuelez to pass to mount.
Manjuelez is working hard here to advance position.
Pettersson is trying to stand.
Manjuelez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manjuelez avoids the head kick by Pettersson.
Tim Pettersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manjuelez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Manjuelez showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Tim Pettersson!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tim Pettersson!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Tim Pettersson!
Tim Pettersson wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tim Pettersson made sure he mentioned Bushido Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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