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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Batukmol Manigbas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Vipers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Vipers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Batukmol Manigbas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Vipers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vipers shoots in for a double leg but Manigbas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vipers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vipers blocks a head kick by Manigbas.
Manigbas misses with the combination.
Vipers blocks a head kick by Manigbas.
Manigbas throws a head kick but Vipers moves out of range.
Vipers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vipers gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manigbas wants to control but Vipers postures up.
Vipers takes a little break here. Manigbas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Manigbas pushes Vipers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vipers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Manigbas is trying to escape the position but Vipers is controlling the position.
Let's hope that Vipers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Manigbas tries to buck Vipers off but Vipers is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manigbas is trying to buck Vipers off.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Manigbas is looking for a sweep.
Vipers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manigbas, who protects the arm well.
Vipers takes a little break here. Manigbas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Matt Vipers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manigbas cracks a nice hook into Vipers's ribs.
Vipers looks for a takedown but Manigbas sprawls well.
No joy there for Manigbas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manigbas throws a nice head kick!
Manigbas is breathing heavily.
Manigbas throws and low kick but Vipers moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Manigbas.
Vipers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
You get the feeling that Manigbas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vipers controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manigbas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Vipers controlling his opponent.
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.
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.
I looks like Vipers might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Matt Vipers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vipers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vipers controls the position from side control.
Vipers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Manigbas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vipers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Vipers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vipers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manigbas's waist but Manigbas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vipers off to one side.
Manigbas looks to land a body kick but Vipers moved away.
Vipers closes the distance and clinches up with Manigbas, looking for a takedown. Vipers pushes Manigbas against the cage but Manigbas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manigbas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Manigbas misses.
Vipers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manigbas pinned against the cage. Manigbas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batukmol Manigbas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Vipers.
Vipers blocks the body kick.
Vipers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manigbas sprawls well initially but Vipers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vipers is working for a kimura but Manigbas is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manigbas tries to get to full guard but Vipers has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipers tries to pass to full mount but Manigbas defends it.
Vipers moves nicely into side control.
Vipers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Manigbas tries to buck Vipers off but Vipers is having none of it.
Manigbas can't do much from the bottom here.
Vipers taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manigbas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Manigbas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Vipers stalls from top position.
Vipers tries for a kimura but Manigbas is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manigbas is trying to escape the position but Vipers is controlling the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Matt Vipers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vipers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manigbas's half guard.
Vipers is trying to work for a kimura but Manigbas is defending well.
Vipers passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vipers controlling the position easily from mount.
Vipers avoids the attempt from Manigbas to control.
Vipers controlling the pace for now.
Manigbas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vipers looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Vipers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vipers shoots in for a takedown but Manigbas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Vipers blocks the low kick.
Vipers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vipers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vipers blocks a head kick by Manigbas.
Manigbas scores with a jab. Vipers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vipers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manigbas's waist but Manigbas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vipers off to one side.
Batukmol Manigbas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Vipers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manigbas throws a series of punches but Vipers moves out of range.
Vipers checks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vipers.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vipers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manigbas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vipers stalling.
Vipers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manigbas!
Vipers controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manigbas's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Vipers controlling his opponent.
Vipers moves to back control.
Manigbas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vipers tightening his grip on Manigbas, looking for the choke.
Vipers working for a choke but Manigbas is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manigbas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Manigbas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vipers.
Despite being in the dominant position, Matt Vipers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vipers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manigbas's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manigbas tries to roll over but Vipers keeps him under control.
Manigbas is trying to stand up here but Vipers is controlling him well.
Manigbas is defending against the submission attempts here by Vipers.
Vipers stops Manigbas from getting back to his feet.
Manigbas wants to control but Vipers is keeping busy.
Matt Vipers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matt Vipers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vipers not doing much here.
Batukmol Manigbas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vipers blocks the strikes from Manigbas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Vipers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vipers 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Vipers!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
48% |
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