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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Insano Baino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Insano Baino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Anjos!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Baino misses.
A combination from Baino does no damage.
Baino loads up on a big right hand but Anjos slips the punch.
Baino drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anjos seems keen to control Baino's posture.
Baino decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baino fails to land with a series of punches.
Anjos slips a jab and a cross from Baino.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anjos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anjos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anjos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anjos.
Anjos shoots in and drives through. Baino sprawls well.
Anjos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baino defends it nicely.
Insano Baino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Anjos.
Anjos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjos somewhat.
Baino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baino is looking to break free of the clinch but Anjos has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anjos as Baino tries to tie him up.
Anjos jumps guard but Baino stands there with Anjos around his waist. Anjos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anjos blocks an elbow strike.
Anjos wants a takedown but no success here.
Baino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baino throws a right hand that Anjos ducks under and follows up with a left that Anjos also avoids with ease.
Baino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baino's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Baino duly obliges.
It looks like Manuel Anjos has been cut.
Baino throws a right and a left that Anjos avoids nicely.
Baino is breathing heavily.
Anjos lands a high kick!
Baino throws a right and a left that Anjos avoids nicely.
Anjos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baino is looking to score with low kicks.
Anjos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baino connects with a single shot there.
Baino fails to land with a series of punches.
Baino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Insano Baino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baino is fending him off so far but Anjos persists. Nope, Baino circles away and we're back to standing.
Baino throws a nice looking combination but Anjos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baino throws a right hand that Anjos ducks under and follows up with a left that Anjos also avoids with ease.
Baino throws a right and a left that Anjos avoids nicely.
Anjos shoots in looking for a takedown. Baino tries to sprawl out of it but Anjos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anjos shoots in and bounces Baino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baino tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but Baino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baino wants to stand and escape but Anjos is having none of it.
Baino is looking to stand back up but Anjos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Baino.
Anjos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Anjos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baino's head.
Anjos is keen to just control but Baino is a slippery customer.
Baino is looking to escape.
Anjos throwing shots but Baino is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anjos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baino looks to land a combination but Anjos avoids it well.
Baino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anjos.
Baino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anjos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anjos.
Baino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Insano Baino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Anjos's cut.
That's time! Baino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anjos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baino's waist but Baino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjos off to one side.
Anjos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anjos.
Baino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anjos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baino.
Baino fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Baino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baino stuffs the takedown attempt from Anjos. Anjos gets slowly back to his feet.
Insano Baino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Anjos.
Baino misses with a few strikes there.
Baino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baino throws a nice looking combination but Anjos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anjos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baino's waist but Baino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjos off to one side.
Baino tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baino to the mat! Baino manages to get full guard.
Anjos gets to his feet. Baino looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch combination from Baino misses.
No joy there for Anjos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baino fails to land with a series of punches.
Baino lands with a thumping leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Baino.
A big left from Anjos misses.
Baino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anjos to the mat! Anjos manages to get full guard.
Baino wants to stand and escape but instead Anjos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Baino is trying to keep Anjos in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baino wriggles free and stands up.
Baino throws a head kick that misses.
Baino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anjos.
Baino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anjos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baino manages to get himself to full guard.
Anjos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baino's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baino is trying to control but can't.
Anjos is trying to control. Baino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baino manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Baino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Insano Baino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anjos fails with the takedown.
Baino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baino throws a leg kick that misses.
Baino closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjos taking some punishment here, with Baino in his half guard.
Baino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anjos defending well though.
Baino tries to stand and escape but Anjos is controlling the position.
Anjos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anjos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baino scores with a couple of nice shots.
Baino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Insano Baino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anjos defending well though.
Baino thows a huge punch but Anjos dodges it nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anjos circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Baino.
Anjos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baino is trying to defend but Anjos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anjos trying to control from half guard but Baino is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Insano Baino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Anjos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anjos avoids the head kick by Baino.
Anjos tries to clinch up.
Anjos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anjos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anjos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baino!
Anjos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Baino turns into him and now he's in Anjos's guard.
Anjos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baino won't allow Anjos to sweep him here.
Baino trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anjos's guard.
Baino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Baino does no damage.
Baino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anjos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baino taking some punishment here, with Anjos in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anjos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Anjos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baino's head.
Baino is refusing to be controlled, as Anjos sits in half guard.
Baino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anjos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baino!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baino wants to try and get back to his feet.
Anjos tries to control but Baino wriggling away.
Anjos gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Baino tries to clinch up but Anjos circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anjos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Insano Baino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baino misses with a series of wild punches.
Baino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anjos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anjos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anjos is looking to take a break and control but Baino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Anjos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baino 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Insano Baino!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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