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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goran Manevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Herford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Goran Manevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Herford!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manevski throws a low kick but Herford avoids it.
Herford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manevski shoots in looking for a takedown. Herford tries to sprawl out of it but Manevski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Herford misses
and Manevski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Herford's guard.
Manevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Herford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herford keeping full guard, as Manevski tries to pass.
Herford wants to get back to his feet but Manevski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Herford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manevski controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manevski pushes down on Herford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manevski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Herford manages to get to full guard.
Manevski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Herford keeping full guard, as Manevski tries to pass.
Manevski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herford wriggles free and stands up.
Manevski forces Herford back against the cage and clinches.
Herford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manevski pulls Herford into guard.
Manevski working a defensive guard here.
Manevski keeping moving, preventing Herford from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manevski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herford preventing the sweep.
Manevski controlling the position.
Manevski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herford is controlling him.
Herford trying to control the position from guard on top but Manevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herford is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Manevski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good work by Manevski as he checks the leg kick.
Manevski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herford circles away.
Herford throws a sloppy head kick and Manevski moves out of range easily.
Herford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manevski tries a head kick but it misses.
Hans Herford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manevski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manevski wants to pass the guard but Herford is keeping the position.
Manevski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herford is wriggling around but Manevski manages to pass to half guard.
Herford is not content to let Manevski control the position.
Manevski not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Herford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manevski controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manevski prevents Herford from standing back up.
Manevski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manevski stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herford misses with a head kick.
Manevski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herford circles away.
Herford avoids the head kick by Manevski.
Herford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manevski wants to clinch.
Goran Manevski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herford is breathing heavily.
Herford throws a sloppy head kick
and Manevski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manevski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manevski is taking a breather. Herford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Manevski works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Manevski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Manevski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manevski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herford tries to avoid it but Manevski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herford to the ground. Herford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manevski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herford should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Herford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Herford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Herford throws a leg kick
and Manevski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manevski stops Herford from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manevski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herford is trying to stand back up but Manevski is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manevski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manevski passes to side control.
Manevski controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manevski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Herford for as long as he can get away with.
Manevski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Herford is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Goran Manevski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manevski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Herford, who protects the arm well.
Manevski wants to control but Herford is keeping him busy.
Herford bucks up and tries to throw Manevski off but instead Manevski has got his back!
Herford won't enjoy being in this position. Manevski looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Herford is tapping - it's over boys! Manevski picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Goran Manevski!
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G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
31% |
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