PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Young (ranked 4386 p4p, 5520 weight class) and Amiri Ta Manu Hiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Young could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Amiri Ta Manu Hiri's chin.

Young
vs
Ta Manu Hiri

185 cm
18
200
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
17
206
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stan Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amiri Ta Manu Hiri!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ta Manu Hiri cracks Young with a good jab.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Ta Manu Hiri.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ta Manu Hiri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Ta Manu Hiri clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Ta Manu Hiri to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Ta Manu Hiri.

Young pulls Ta Manu Hiri into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Young is striking from the bottom but Ta Manu Hiri uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Young trying to control from the bottom.
Young trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ta Manu Hiri content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young working to try and regain half guard.
Young is working hard here to advance position.
Young tries to hold on but Ta Manu Hiri postures up.
Ta Manu Hiri controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two 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.
Ta Manu Hiri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Young keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Young wants to try and get back to his feet.
Young is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ta Manu Hiri content just to control the position here.

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.
Young tries to hold on but Ta Manu Hiri postures up.
Ta Manu Hiri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amiri Ta Manu Hiri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ta Manu Hiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young doesn't seem bothered though.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with an overhand left.
We've been informed that Ta Manu Hiri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ta Manu Hiri catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young misses with a hook. Ta Manu Hiri ducked under it nicely.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young looks to land a right hand but Ta Manu Hiri moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ta Manu Hiri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ta Manu Hiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Ta Manu Hiri does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ta Manu Hiri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ta Manu Hiri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Ta Manu Hiri clinches.
Ta Manu Hiri lands an uppercut.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Ta Manu Hiri is stalling here.
Ta Manu Hiri scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Young jumps into guard, dragging Ta Manu Hiri to the mat.
Ta Manu Hiri content to stall in guard here.
Ta Manu Hiri is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Young shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Ta Manu Hiri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Young manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Young is wriggling around but Ta Manu Hiri manages to pass to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amiri Ta Manu Hiri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ta Manu Hiri not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amiri Ta Manu Hiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ta Manu Hiri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a shot to the body.

Ta Manu Hiri rushes Young and presses him up against the cage.
Ta Manu Hiri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ta Manu Hiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Ta Manu Hiri presses Young against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ta Manu Hiri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri cracks Young with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ta Manu Hiri as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a body shot.
Ta Manu Hiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ta Manu Hiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Young avoids it.
Ta Manu Hiri pushes Young back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ta Manu Hiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ta Manu Hiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri is working Young over against the cage.
Good body shot from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Nice body punch from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ta Manu Hiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ta Manu Hiri scores a nice knee to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri leaning against his opponent.
Ta Manu Hiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ta Manu Hiri presses Young against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a shot to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
A short right from Ta Manu Hiri on the inside.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ta Manu Hiri is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Ta Manu Hiri digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Ta Manu Hiri on the inside.
Ta Manu Hiri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ta Manu Hiri as the two fighters clinch.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a body punch.
Young takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a hook to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri lands an uppercut.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ta Manu Hiri is working Young over against the cage.
Ta Manu Hiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ta Manu Hiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri is working Young over against the cage.
A short right from Ta Manu Hiri on the inside.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a shot to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ta Manu Hiri stalling in the clinch.
Stan Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Ta Manu Hiri.
A body shot lands from Ta Manu Hiri.
Nice body punch from Ta Manu Hiri.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ta Manu Hiri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amiri Ta Manu Hiri!
Our winner, Amiri Ta Manu Hiri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.