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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boreste Bardanos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puntti Manne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bardanos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Kingdom Will Come. Manne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Edguy - Two Out of Seven. Puntti Manne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
20 - 7 - 2 |
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148 lbs
33 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boreste Bardanos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puntti Manne!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manne darts in looking for a takedown but Bardanos gets double underhooks and turns Manne into the cage.
Manne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardanos is looking to improve his position.
Manne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bardanos is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manne connects with a nice short shot to Bardanos's temple.
Bardanos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manne is in close to Bardanos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne stopping the sweep attempt from Bardanos.
Manne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manne trying to control but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
Manne content to stall in guard here.
Manne postures up and lands a big shot to Bardanos's brow.
Manne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manne throws a big right hand that misses.
Manne trying to control but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
Manne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manne won't allow Bardanos to sweep him here.
Bardanos working for submissions but it's allowed Manne to get to half guard.
Manne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bardanos wants to get back to full guard.
Bardanos is working hard here to advance position.
Manne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bardanos defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manne connects with a nice short shot to Bardanos's temple.
Bardanos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bardanos keeping full guard, as Manne tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne postures up in Bardanos's guard and throws a big left but Bardanos blocks it.
Manne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bardanos has momentary wrist control but Manne slips an elbow through the middle.
Manne lands a couple of digs.
Bardanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manne stands up over Bardanos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manne is working Bardanos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bardanos wants to sweep here but Manne controlling him for the moment.
Bardanos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bardanos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manne trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardanos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manne defends well.
Manne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manne forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manne trying to control from half guard but Bardanos is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bardanos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bardanos.
Bardanos leaves Manne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manne cracks Bardanos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bardanos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manne has time to react.
Manne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manne throws a hook but Bardanos avoids it easily.
Manne lands a right hook to the body.
Manne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bardanos throws out the jab.
Manne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bardanos throws out a loose jab but Manne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manne misses with a hook
and Bardanos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bardanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manne throws an overhand right that lands on Bardanos's shoulder, as Bardanos tries to avoid the shot.
Manne cracks Bardanos with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Manne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos catches Manne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Manne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bardanos is looking to improve his position.
Manne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bardanos defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manne connects with a nice short shot to Bardanos's temple.
Manne prevents Bardanos from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos actively working from the bottom here.
Manne working over Bardanos with some ground and pound. Bardanos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manne is looking to pass Bardanos's guard but actually Bardanos recovers to full guard.
Manne throws a big elbow that misses.
Manne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bardanos has momentary wrist control but Manne slips an elbow through the middle.
Bardanos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Manne escapes and throws Bardanos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bardanos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Manne trying to control the action but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos taking a bit of punishment here - Manne scoring with strikes.
Manne throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Manne cracks Bardanos with a big elbow.
Puntti Manne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manne working away.
Manne postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Manne lands a decent elbow from side control.
Manne landing strikes.
Bardanos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bardanos wants to control but Manne postures up.
Bardanos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manne tries to get to full guard but Bardanos has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos slips a nice elbow through Manne's hands, connecting with Manne's forehead.
Manne wants to get back to full guard.
Bardanos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bardanos is looking to take a break and control but Manne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne 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!
Bardanos scores with a hook to the body. Manne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bardanos throws a looping overhand right but Manne ducks down to avoid it.
Manne connects with a single shot there.
Manne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manne swings widly with a right hand
and Bardanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Bardanos catches Manne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boreste Bardanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Bardanos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bardanos.
Manne's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Manne's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Manne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bardanos to the mat! Bardanos manages to get full guard.
Bardanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manne is one step ahead there.
Manne tries to free his leg and advance position but Bardanos is retaining full guard.
Bardanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manne is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bardanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manne throws an elbow that misses. Bardanos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manne's guard. Nice move by Bardanos!
Manne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bardanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bardanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bardanos landing with the ground and pound.
Bardanos won't allow Manne to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bardanos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manne is looking for a triangle here but Bardanos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bardanos trying to control the action but Manne is working from the bottom.
Bardanos scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos gets to mount! Manne was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Manne is looking to improve his position but Bardanos isn't that keen on the idea.
Bardanos trying to control but Manne is having none of it.
Bardanos breaks from Manne's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bardanos scoring with strikes but Manne is staying in there.
Bardanos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manne is looking to escape.
Manne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne scoring with some ground and pound.
Manne stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bardanos throws up his legs and catches Manne in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Manne tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bardanos! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Boreste Bardanos!
Boreste Bardanos retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Boreste Bardanos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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