PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jurek Gazownik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gazownik's entrance music is Spoon - Got Nuffin'. A fine choice. Manuel has chosen Violent Femmes- Blister In the Sun as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Gazownik
vs
Manuel

150 cm
24
135 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

168 cm
26
145 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

BEST NUTRITION,no doping

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurek Gazownik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabe Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel stuffs the takedown attempt from Gazownik. Gazownik gets slowly back to his feet.
Manuel throws a low kick but Gazownik avoids it.
Manuel scores with a jab. Gazownik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gazownik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manuel tries to avoid it but Gazownik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manuel to the ground. Manuel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gazownik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurek Gazownik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel throws a leg kick that misses.
Gazownik shoots for a takedown but Manuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gazownik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manuel scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazownik moves out of range of the leg kick from Manuel.
Gazownik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gazownik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gazownik somewhat.
Gazownik is breathing heavily.

Manuel closes the distance and pushes Gazownik back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Manuel obliges.
Manuel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Manuel pushes Gazownik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Manuel.
A right hook to the body lands for Manuel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Manuel obliges.
Manuel effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Manuel.
Manuel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Manuel as the two fighters clinch.
Manuel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Manuel slowing the pace effectively.
Manuel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Jurek Gazownik has been cut.
Manuel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manuel scores a nice knee to the body.
Manuel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manuel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Manuel lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Manuel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manuel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Manuel lands a knee to the head.
Manuel landing knees to the head.
Gazownik takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manuel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gazownik.
Manuel digs a right hand into Gazownik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gazownik's gas tank.
Manuel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gazownik.
Manuel working Gazownik over with knees to the body.
Manuel lands a shot to the body.
Manuel lands a knee to the head.
Manuel is stalling here.
Manuel connects with a knee to the head.
Manuel lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Manuel.
Knees to the body from Manuel.
Manuel lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Manuel - that landed with a thud.
Manuel digs a right hand underneath Gazownik's ribcage. Gazownik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manuel scores with a knee to the head.
Manuel works on Gazownik's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manuel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manuel stalls.
Manuel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gazownik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manuel connects with a knee to the head.
Manuel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gazownik backwards.
Manuel slows down the pace here.
Manuel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gazownik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manuel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manuel lands a nice knee to the body.
Manuel is leaning against Gazownik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manuel crunches a lovely knee into Gazownik's ribcage.
Manuel has Gazownik pressed against the cage.
Manuel is working Gazownik over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Manuel.
Manuel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gazowniks head.
Manuel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manuel unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik has Manuel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manuel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manuel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gazownik's face.
Manuel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Manuel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Manuel.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manuel.
Manuel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gazownik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manuel presses Gazownik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by Manuel.
Manuel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manuel gets underhooks to prevent Gazownik's takedown attempt.
Gazownik letting Manuel take a breather here.
Manuel blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gazownik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manuel lands a nice knee to the body.
Manuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Manuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Manuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jurek Gazownik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gazownik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manuel cracks Gazownik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manuel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manuel connects with a single shot there.
Manuel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gazownik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel tries to clinch there but Gazownik circles away.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gazownik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manuel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gazownik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manuel pinned against the cage. Manuel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gazownik avoids the body shot from Manuel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazownik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manuel as he avoids it easily.
Manuel thumps Gazownik with a low kick.
Gabe Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manuel leaves Gazownik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurek Gazownik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel wants to clinch.
A shot to de liver by Manuel. Beautiful body shot.
Manuel scores with a leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gazownik. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Manuel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manuel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manuel pinned against the cage. Manuel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabe Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gabe Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Manuel - just one landing.
Manuel connects with a high kick.
Manuel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manuel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gazownik takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Manuel knocks Gazownik to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Gazownik is rocked!
Manuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Manuel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gazownik to his feet.
Manuel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manuel forces Gazownik back against the cage and clinches.
Gazownik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manuel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gazownik up against the cage.
Manuel crunches a lovely knee into Gazownik's ribcage.
Manuel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manuel slows down the pace here.
Manuel lands a knee to the head.
Manuel lands a body shot.
Manuel stalling.
Manuel gets underhooks to prevent Gazownik's takedown attempt.
Manuel lands a knee to the body.
Manuel is leaning against Gazownik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manuel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gazownik up against the cage.
Manuel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manuel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gazownik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel scores a nice knee to the body.
Manuel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Manuel - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manuel gets through Gazownik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manuel lands a good knee to the midsection. Gazownik won't want to take too many of those.
Manuel with a knee to the head.
Manuel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Manuel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gazownik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Manuel slowing the pace effectively.
Manuel works on Gazownik's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Manuel - that landed with a thud.
Gazownik is working for takedown but Manuel is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manuel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gazownik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gazownik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manuel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manuel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gazownik.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gazownik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Manuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jurek Gazownik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Manuel throws out a powerful jab.

Manuel instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Manuel obliges.
Manuel scores a nice knee to the body.
Gazownik wants to break free but Manuel has control.
Manuel lands with a left to the head.
Manuel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manuel is working Gazownik over against the cage.
Manuel pushes Gazownik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manuel lands a knee to the body.
Manuel lands a good knee to the midsection. Gazownik won't want to take too many of those.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manuel.
Manuel scores with a knee to the head.
Manuel has Gazownik pressed against the cage.
Gabe Manuel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are getting on Manuel's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Manuel lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Manuel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel scores with a knee to the head.
Gazownik misses with an elbow over the top.
Gazownik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manuel is looking to control Gazownik's arms but Gazownik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manuel has his back to the cage.
Gazownik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gazownik wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurek Gazownik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gazownik takes a shot to the head.
Manuel with a knee to the head.
Manuel content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Gazownik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gazownik tries to move into range but Manuel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manuel scores with a push kick.
Manuel connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gazownik checks a leg kick.

Gazownik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manuel did well to prevent Gazownik getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is trying to stand up here but Gazownik is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazownik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manuel is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gazownik in particular looking to stall.
Gazownik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manuel!
Manuel really wants to buck Gazownik off and get back to his feet.

Gazownik looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Manuel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Manuel squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gazownik looking to finish with strikes here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gazownik is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manuel is looking to escape.
Manuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Gazownik has a good base and remains in mount.

Gazownik is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Manuel to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Manuel shrugs it off.
Manuel holds on to Gazownik as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Gazownik trying to control but Manuel is having none of it.
Manuel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gazownik throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Manuel wants to control but Gazownik is having none of it.
Manuel is squirming around, avoiding Gazownik's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manuel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Manuel is controlling Gazownik's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Manuel wants to get back to his feet.
Gazownik works his way into full mount!
Manuel really wants to buck Gazownik off and get back to his feet.
Gazownik thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Manuel tries to hold on but Gazownik postures up.
Manuel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gazownik kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Manuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manuel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Manuel!