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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makunouchi comes to the cage accompanied by sandstorm. Manny Makunouchi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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167 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
World class 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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Baker!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi shoots and misses
and Baker counters with a straight right hand.
Makunouchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Manny Makunouchi has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Makunouchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Makunouchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker moves into the clinch.
Baker stops a takedown attempt from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Baker.
Makunouchi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baker smiles and moves away.
Baker scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Makunouchi with that takedown attempt.
Baker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makunouchi backs up against the cage.
A slow jab from Makunouchi misses its intended target.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baker scores with a one two! Makunouchi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makunouchi misses with a takedown
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker cracks Makunouchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baker scores with a jab to the body.
Makunouchi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baker lands a jab to the nose.
Makunouchi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makunouchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker counters with a straight right hand.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makunouchi in his tracks.
David Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker with a nice cross.
Baker lands a jab.
Baker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Baker does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Makunouchi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Makunouchi walks into a left hand.
Baker lands a lovely overhand right.
Baker 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.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Makunouchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Makunouchi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baker has escaped and now he's on top!
Makunouchi has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.
Baker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makunouchi's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker thows a huge punch but Makunouchi dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makunouchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily.
Baker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Makunouchi is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baker decides to return to a standing position.
Baker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makunouchi. Makunouchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. Makunouchi pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
David Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker scores with a body shot.
Makunouchi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
Baker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makunouchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Makunouchi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Makunouchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Baker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makunouchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baker cracks a nice hook into Makunouchi's ribs.
Makunouchi tries to land a body kick
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makunouchi.
Baker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker jabs Makunouchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good exchange - Baker coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Baker.
Makunouchi has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Makunouchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker throws a series of strikes that have Makunouchi backpedaling.
Makunouchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Makunouchi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Makunouchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker connects with a crisp jab.
Baker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baker duly obliges.
Makunouchi has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makunouchi walks into a straight right hand from Baker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
David Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker looks to land a combination. Makunouchi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Makunouchi is rocked!
Baker moves into the clinch.
Oh Makunouchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Baker.
Makunouchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Makunouchi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Makunouchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baker.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Makunouchi backwards.
Baker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makunouchi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makunouchi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Makunouchi tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
Makunouchi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baker smiles and moves away.
Makunouchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manny Makunouchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Baker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baker connects with a looping right hand.
Baker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makunouchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker cracks Makunouchi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manny Makunouchi's cut is getting worse.
Makunouchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makunouchi shoots and misses
and Baker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makunouchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baker lands a glancing blow to the side of Makunouchi's head.
Baker lands a jab.
Makunouchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
David Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baker connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baker 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 Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Baker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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