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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mancha Aisland (ranked 890 p4p, 1217 weight class) and Eric Jacquin (ranked 118 p4p, 157 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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6 - 2 - 0 |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mancha Aisland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Jacquin!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacquin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aisland defends well and Jacquin ends up having to push Aisland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacquin shoots in for a double leg but Aisland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aisland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacquin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacquin somewhat.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin.
Jacquin shoots in but Aisland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Aisland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacquin.
Aisland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aisland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacquin as he jumps to the side.
Jacquin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aisland defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aisland is trying to control but can't.
Aisland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacquin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacquin's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland is hanging on to Jacquin's back as he tries to escape.
Jacquin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jacquin is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Jacquin is trying desperately to improve position.
Jacquin gets back to half guard.
Jacquin wants to control but Aisland is keeping busy.
Aisland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jacquin is looking to improve his position.
Aisland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin tries to get to full guard but Aisland has control of the leg.
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Jacquin defends the submission attempt.
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacquin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aisland pulls his head out easily.
Aisland prevents Jacquin from improving his position.
Jacquin trying to control but Aisland postures up.
Jacquin wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisland slips a nice elbow through Jacquin's hands, connecting with Jacquin's forehead.
Aisland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but Aisland is controlling well.
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura but Jacquin is defending well.
Jacquin trying to control but Aisland postures up.
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacquin wants to get back to full guard.
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jacquin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aisland works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aisland working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jacquin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Aisland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aisland is looking for a kimura but Jacquin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aisland to get the leverage.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Aisland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin gets full guard.
Jacquin controlling Aisland's posture.
Jacquin looking for a guillotine here but Aisland defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mancha Aisland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aisland enables Jacquin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aisland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position.
Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacquin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aisland is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacquin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacquin is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jacquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aisland defends it easily.
Aisland is working Jacquin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jacquin controlling Aisland's posture.
Aisland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aisland passes into half guard.
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jacquin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacquin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Aisland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacquin can do to turn this around?
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacquin moves into full guard.
Aisland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacquin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aisland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aisland advances to half guard.
Jacquin is looking to improve his position.
Jacquin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin is defending against the submission attempts here by Aisland.
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aisland is looking for a kimura here.
Jacquin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jacquin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aisland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aisland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four 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.
Aisland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacquin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacquin is pulling down on Aisland's head. It's preventing any offense from Aisland, at least for the moment.
Aisland trying to control but Jacquin is working from the bottom.
Jacquin controlling Aisland's posture.
Jacquin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacquin keeping full guard, as Aisland tries to pass.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Jacquin keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mancha Aisland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
No luck for Jacquin with that takedown attempt.
Jacquin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aisland defends it nicely.
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin.
Jacquin darts in looking for a takedown but Aisland gets double underhooks and turns Jacquin into the cage.
Jacquin looking to score a takedown here. Aisland is defending well but Jacquin drives through and ends up in Aisland's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aisland is on top in guard.
Jacquin keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but instead Aisland has moved into half guard.
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacquin defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Aisland's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aisland tries for a kimura but Jacquin is defending well.
Aisland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep.
Aisland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jacquin, who protects the arm well.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aisland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacquin sees it coming and defends easily.
Jacquin taking some punishment here, with Aisland in his half guard.
Aisland prevents Jacquin from improving his position.
Aisland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aisland throwing shots but Jacquin is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but Aisland is controlling well.
Jacquin is still trying to improve position.
Jacquin won't allow Aisland to pass to mount.
Aisland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Aisland is trying to control. Jacquin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aisland throwing shots but Jacquin is blocking nicely.
Mancha Aisland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep. Aisland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacquin defends it well.
Aisland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jacquin's head.
Mancha Aisland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Jacquin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aisland trying to control the pace.
Jacquin wants to control but Aisland passes into side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacquin keeps working.
Jacquin stops Aisland from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mancha Aisland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aisland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Mancha Aisland!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Mancha Aisland!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mancha Aisland!
Mancha Aisland wins by unanimous decision!
Mancha Aisland took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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