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UPM 5 - Reborn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corporal Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders has chosen "Indestructible" by Disturbed as his entrance music. Corporal Sanders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corporal Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanders fails to land the takedown.
Wilson darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.
Sanders prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
Sanders ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sanders no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Sanders.
Sanders has an active guard here but Wilson has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilson in particular looking to stall.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Sanders won't allow it.
Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilson is keen to just control but Sanders is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Wilson.
Sanders trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilson dances in with a quick combination. Sanders is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Wilson snaps Sanders's head back. Sanders stumbles backwards against the cage. Wilson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Sanders's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Sanders just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Wilson!
Frank Wilson retains his super heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Flow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyro Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Flow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyro Dorian!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorian scores a takedown into full mount!
Flow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dorian working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flow has given up his back. Will we see Dorian going for some submissions?
Dorian is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Flow is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyro Dorian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dogen Zenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glass Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glass Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dogen Zenji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glass Joe!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zenji is looking for a sweep.
Zenji wants to control but Joe postures up.
Joe throwing strikes but Zenji manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe wants to control but Zenji postures up.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zenji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joe keeps working.
Joe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zenji tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it.
Joe shoots in and bounces Zenji off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe advances to half guard.
Joe is looking for a kimura here.
Zenji knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Zenji is in trouble now - Joe has advanced to mount!
Zenji is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joe quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Joe but it's paid off an Zenji is forced to tap! Nice work by Joe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glass Joe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Rayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlinho Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlinho Pitbull has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Rayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlinho Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitbull misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Rayson or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitbull which made him look bad.
Rayson punishes Pitbull's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Pitbull does no damage.
Pitbull slips under a jab.
Rayson moves into the clinch successfully.
Rayson drags the fight down to the ground.
Rayson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rayson is trying to hold Pitbull in close to prevent damage but Pitbull has managed to pass into half guard.
Rayson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pitbull jumps into side control!
Rayson wants to control but Pitbull postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rayson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rayson is tying to control. Pitbull wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pitbull wants to improve his position but Rayson is controlling well.
Pitbull is staying active underneath Rayson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rayson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pitbull reverses the position - he's now on top in Rayson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Rayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rayson looking for a guillotine here but Pitbull defends easily.
Rayson is breathing heavily.
Pitbull postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pitbull scores with the left hand. Rayson knows he should have avoided that one.
Pitbull tries to bum rush Rayson with a series of wild strikes but Rayson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pitbull misses the shot to the body.
Rayson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pitbull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitbull swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rayson counters with a big head kick but Pitbull shrugs it off.
Carlinho Pitbull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rayson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pitbull rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rayson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitbull misses with a combination
and Rayson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pitbull's guard now.
Raysonis looking to pass into half guard but Pitbull pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pitbull is in guard.
Rayson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rayson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pitbull tries to keep at a distance but Rayson has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitbull tries to land a knee to the head but Rayson blocks with his arms.
Rayson breaks the clinch.
Rayson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rayson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pitbull looking for submissions off his back.
Rayson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitbull keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Rayson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rayson moves into range and clinches up with Pitbull.
Pitbull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rayson prevents Pitbull from breaking the clinch.
Rayson tightens his grip and picks Pitbull up, before dumping him to the ground. Pitbull manages to land in guard.
Rayson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitbull is keeping the position for now.
Pitbull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rayson wants to sweep but Pitbull has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Rayson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayson trying his best to control but Pitbull has mounted him.
Rayson has given up his back here. Will Pitbull look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Rayson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rayson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rayson showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Pitbull working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Rayson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Pitbull has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Rayson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlinho Pitbull!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dario Conca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dario Conca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Conca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Conca showed some decent athleticism there.
Conca seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Conca performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Conca in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Silva tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Conca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dario Conca!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlson Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Adam Cain has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlson Dorian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorian stuffs the takedown attempt from Cain. Cain gets slowly back to his feet.
Cain shoots in looking for a takedown. Dorian tries to sprawl out of it but Cain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dorian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorian keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cain.
Cain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dorian swivels and escapes.
Cain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dorian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cain is working away from the top position though.
Dorian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dorian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dorian in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cain tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dorian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlson Dorian!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everaldo Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everaldo Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manhoef to the mat! Manhoef manages to get full guard.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Manhoef is retaining full guard.
White looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
White passes Manhoef's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manhoef actively working from the bottom here.
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Manhoef.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
Manhoef moves into full guard.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manhoef looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
Manhoef has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manhoef throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manhoef looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manhoef had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. White is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Manhoef Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take White's back instead.
White manages to reverse the position and now he's in Manhoef's guard. Nice work there by White.
White wants to stand but Manhoef has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Manhoef looking for a sweep. Not yet Manhoef, not yet.
Manhoef is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
White trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to get back to full guard.
White keeping control of the position.
Manhoef is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
Manhoef wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
White controlling the position well.
Manhoef wants to advance to full mount but White doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Manhoef won't allow White to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manhoef trying to move into half guard but instead White has managed to sweep!
Manhoef isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. White stacks Manhoef on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by White!
Manhoef is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
White happy to just control the position for now.
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manhoef is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!
White is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Manhoef gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Everaldo Manhoef will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manhoef avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manhoef pinned against the cage. Manhoef gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manhoef scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
Manhoef thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manhoef is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manhoef has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Manhoef blocks the strikes from White.
White manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
White wants to take a breather but Manhoef is having none of it.
Manhoef gets back to full guard.
Manhoef looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
White decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manhoef, up you get!
Manhoef is looking to clinch.
Manhoef throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manhoef swivels and escapes.
Everaldo Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry White.
Manhoef shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manhoef pinned against the cage. Manhoef gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barry White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manhoef tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manhoef to the ground. Manhoef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Manhoef closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Manhoef pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Manhoef. No joy for White on that attempt.
White shoots in and drives through. Manhoef sprawls well.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
White gets the takedown into side control.
Manhoef regains half guard.
White with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manhoef is in trouble now - White has advanced to mount!
Manhoef is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White landing punches.
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
White prevents Manhoef from getting the reversal.
Manhoef is working hard here to advance position.
White lands a heavy elbow.
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
White manages to capitalize on a mistake by Manhoef to take his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from White. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Everaldo Manhoef overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Good control from White.
White throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Manhoef!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Everaldo Manhoef will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Horrible takedown by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Manhoef which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Manhoef blocks a head kick by White.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manhoef's waist but Manhoef gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
Everaldo Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manhoef doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manhoef fails to pull guard.
White manages to pull guard.
Manhoef stopping the sweep attempt from White.
White looking to control.
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Manhoef advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Manhoef has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
White sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
White keeping hold of Manhoef's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White working for a triangle but Manhoef defends it easily.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Manhoef drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and White dives on top into guard.
White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manhoef's head.
Manhoef has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. White is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Manhoef.
Manhoef is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Manhoef regains half guard.
Manhoef tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Manhoef looking for submissions off his back.
White prevents Manhoef from improving his position.
Manhoef manages to get to full guard.
Manhoef escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhoef looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into half guard.
White is tying to control. Manhoef wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
White is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White is looking to take a break and control but Manhoef is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manhoef has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Everaldo Manhoef!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Barry White!
The fight ends as a draw!
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