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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Manzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lightnin Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Manzano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lightnin Bolt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manzano blocks a jab.
Bolt throws a hook but Manzano avoids it easily.
Manzano fails with a takedown attempt.
Manzano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Vincent Manzano has been cut.
Manzano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manzano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolt throws out the jab.
Manzano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bolt drops Manzano with a beautiful combination! Manzano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bolt is looking for the KO!
Manzano is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolt cracks a nice hook into Manzano's ribs.
Oh Manzano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolt misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manzano misses with a low kick.
Bolt cracks Manzano with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Manzano looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bolt finish him?
Bolt misses with a looping right.
Bolt throws an overhand right that lands on Manzano's shoulder, as Manzano tries to avoid the shot.
Manzano seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt clinches up with Manzano and pushes him back against the cage.
Manzano taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Manzano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manzano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manzano is breathing heavily.
Bolt rushes Manzano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bolt can't break the clinch.
Bolt manages to break the clinch.
Bolt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manzano.
Bolt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt darts in and clinches Manzano up against the cage.
Manzano tries to pull guard but Bolt won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Manzano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bolt manages to break the clinch.
Bolt's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bolt duly obliges.
Manzano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vincent Manzano's cut is getting worse.
Manzano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lightnin Bolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Bolt.
Bolt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bolt feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Manzano sprawling to the canvas! Manzano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bolt finish him?!
Bolt clinches.
Bolt manages to break the clinch.
Lightnin Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt lands with a hook. Manzano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bolt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manzano circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolt scores with a punch to the head.
Bolt lands a nice shot that snaps Manzano's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt punishes Manzano's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bolt, as that shot connected.
Manzano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolt lands a right hook to the body.
Bolt scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bolt.
Bolt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manzano's head backwards.
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Bolt as he connects with a hook.
Bolt rushes Manzano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bolt pushes Manzano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manzano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab, jab by Bolt - just one landing.
Bolt tries to clinch but Manzano is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt is looking to clinch.
Manzano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manzano moves away.
Manzano feints and as Bolt raises his hands in defense, Manzano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bolt pulls Manzano in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manzano trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolt pulls Manzano in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lightnin Bolt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Manzano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manzano was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolt.
Manzano tries to move into range but Bolt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bolt moves into range and clinches up with Manzano.
Manzano is trying to break free.
Bolt lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bolt as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bolt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Manzano tries to score a body lock takedown but Bolt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bolt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bolt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Manzano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manzano fails to land the takedown.
Bolt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manzano, pushing him back against the cage.
Bolt lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bolt as Manzano tries to tie him up.
Bolt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manzano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bolt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good exchange - Bolt coming out on top.
Bolt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bolt breaks from the clinch.
Bolt drives through and clinches with Manzano against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt clinches.
Bolt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bolt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manzano.
Manzano shoots for a takedown but Bolt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Manzano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manzano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolt scores with a shot to the body.
Manzano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Bolt.
Manzano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt keeping hold of Manzano's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt tries to kick Manzano off but Manzano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manzano is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolt trying to control but Manzano postures up.
Manzano tries to pass to full mount but Bolt defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bolt trying to hold on to Manzano's head to control him but Manzano postures up.
Manzano is looking to take a break and control but Bolt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolt is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolt misses with a hook.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vincent Manzano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manzano dives in and grabs Bolt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bolt pushes down on Manzano's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lightnin Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vincent Manzano's cut.
That's time! Manzano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manzano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manzano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolt scores with a jab to the body.
Lightnin Bolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manzano tries to clinch up but Bolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Manzano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bolt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manzano somewhat.
Manzano tries to clinch up
and Manzano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manzano.
Nice straight punches there by Bolt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manzano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Manzano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolt takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt breaks the clinch.
Bolt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bolt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bolt scoring well with a low kick there.
Bolt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manzano has time to react.
Bolt moves into the clinch.
Bolt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manzano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bolt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manzano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bolt is keeping busy.
Bolt manages to break the clinch.
Bolt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manzano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolt tries to clinch up.
Manzano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bolt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bolt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manzano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bolt clinches up against the cage.
Bolt can't break the clinch.
Bolt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolt pushes Manzano up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt misses with a straight left.
Manzano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bolt sprawls well. Bolt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manzano gets slowly back to his feet.
Manzano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manzano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bolt sprawls well. Bolt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manzano gets slowly back to his feet.
Bolt lands a nice looking body shot.
Manzano tries to clinch but Bolt moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Bolt scores with a four punch combination!
Bolt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manzano's head.
Manzano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manzano takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bolt stuffs the takedown.
Manzano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manzano doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolt circles away.
Manzano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manzano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bolt tries to avoid it but Manzano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bolt to the ground. Bolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manzano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bolt.
Bolt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lightnin Bolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manzano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolt as he jumps to the side.
Bolt throws a right hand that Manzano ducks under and follows up with a left that Manzano also avoids with ease.
Manzano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manzano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vincent Manzano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolt instigates a clinch.
Manzano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolt is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lightnin Bolt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolt 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lightnin Bolt!
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energy
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hype
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