PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MoMo ElSahla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elfu Manchero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

ElSahla
vs
Manchero

176 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MoMo ElSahla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elfu Manchero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Manchero.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manchero. That's going to slow ElSahla down.
ElSahla fails with a takedown attempt.
Manchero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manchero misses with a low kick as ElSahla jumps back.
ElSahla has been working on his balance at City of Angels Fight Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Manchero.
ElSahla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manchero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manchero pushes ElSahla away with a front kick.
ElSahla blocks a head kick by Manchero.
ElSahla throws a head kick that misses.
ElSahla looks for a takedown but Manchero sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchero throws out a leg kick but ElSahla moves out of range and Manchero only half commits.
ElSahla lands with a nice combination. Manchero backs away looking to recover.
Manchero connects with a leg kick. ElSahla looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manchero cracks the inside of ElSahla's front leg.
Elfu Manchero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manchero lands with a slapping head kick.
ElSahla takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
ElSahla is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchero scores with a head kick.
A low kick from Manchero misses

and ElSahla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Manchero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ElSahla throws a right and a left that Manchero avoids nicely.
A leg kick checked by Manchero.
Manchero lands a head kick. ElSahla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Manchero lands a big head kick that sends ElSahla tumbling to the mat! Manchero takes a step backwards and waves ElSahla back to his feet - he wants the finish!

ElSahla is rocked!
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!
ElSahla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manchero can pounce on him.
Oh ElSahla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manchero feints a jab and as ElSahla dips his head, Manchero unleashes a brutal head kick that catches ElSahla right on the jaw! Timbeeer! ElSahla falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Manchero smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elfu Manchero!