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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazhymukan Manaitpasov (ranked 2413 p4p, 2567 weight class) and Pax Augustus (ranked 300 p4p, 318 weight class). Pax Augustus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pax Augustus!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manaitpasov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov lands with an uppercut that bounces Augustus off the cage and back into range.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook
and Augustus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has been cut.
Manaitpasov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manaitpasov avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Manaitpasov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manaitpasov showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manaitpasov controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Augustus keeps trying to improve his position.
Augustus throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Augustus keeping full guard, as Manaitpasov tries to pass.
Manaitpasov passes into half guard.
Manaitpasov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Manaitpasov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Augustus is just riding it out for now. Manaitpasov eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Augustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manaitpasov controlling the action here.
Augustus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Augustus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manaitpasov is looking to advance position but Augustus won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov is looking for a kimura but Augustus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manaitpasov to get the leverage.
Manaitpasov is trying to control the action in half guard but Augustus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Manaitpasov stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manaitpasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manaitpasov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manaitpasov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Augustus wants to control but Manaitpasov postures up.
Manaitpasov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Augustus, who protects the arm well.
Manaitpasov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Augustus's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is looking for a sweep.
Augustus is not content to let Manaitpasov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manaitpasov tries for a kimura but Augustus is defending well.
Augustus tries to buck Manaitpasov off but Manaitpasov is having none of it.
Manaitpasov is looking to take a break and control but Augustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazhymukan Manaitpasov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Manaitpasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Augustus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Augustus is not content to let Manaitpasov control the position.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manaitpasov tries for a kimura but Augustus is defending well.
Manaitpasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Augustus can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Augustus is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus sneaks back into half guard.
Manaitpasov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustus keeps working.
Augustus is looking for a sweep. Manaitpasov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Augustus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two 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.
Manaitpasov is looking to stall here but Augustus recovers full guard.
Manaitpasov wants to pass the guard but Augustus is keeping the position.
Manaitpasov trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manaitpasov advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is not content to let Manaitpasov control the position.
Manaitpasov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Augustus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Augustus regains half guard there - taking advantage of Manaitpasov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Augustus is trying to maintain the position but Manaitpasov is very close to passing his half guard.
Augustus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Augustus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manaitpasov is looking to advance position but Augustus won't allow it.
Manaitpasov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Augustus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augustus tries to get to full guard but Manaitpasov has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazhymukan Manaitpasov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Manaitpasov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manaitpasov preventing the sweep.
Manaitpasov trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Manaitpasov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus wants to improve his position but instead Manaitpasov has moved into half guard.
Augustus wants to improve his position but Manaitpasov is controlling well.
Manaitpasov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustus keeps working.
Manaitpasov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Manaitpasov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manaitpasov is pressing down on Augustus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Augustus is holding on for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manaitpasov throws a poor cross that misses
and Augustus counters with a two punch combo.
Augustus takes one to the chin there.
Augustus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manaitpasov rather than just go for the knockout.
Manaitpasov throws a good cross that connects.
Manaitpasov with a jab.
Manaitpasov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Augustus works Manaitpasov's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manaitpasov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Manaitpasov is trying to get an arm triangle but Augustus is defending well.
Manaitpasov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustus keeps working.
Pax Augustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus tries to buck Manaitpasov off but Manaitpasov is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Augustus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus manages to get back to half guard.
Manaitpasov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Augustus!
Manaitpasov tries to control but Augustus wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manaitpasov looking for a guillotine from mount but Augustus is having none of it.
Manaitpasov landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manaitpasov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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