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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everaldo Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demien Omen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 cm
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285 lbs
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225 cm
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes ground |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everaldo Manhoef! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demien Omen! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Omen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manhoef's guard. Manhoef wants to sweep here but Omen controlling him for the moment. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manhoef is on top in guard.
Omen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Manhoef pushing down on Omen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Manhoef wants to free his trapped foot but Omen is holding on for dear life with his legs. Manhoef blocks the strikes from Omen.
Omen is defending against the submission attempts here by Manhoef.
Omen wants to improve his position but Manhoef is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Omen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Omen is trying to control but can't.
Manhoef has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Omen tries to get back to half guard but can't. Manhoef swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Omen is now in Manhoef's guard. A big mistake from Manhoef there, giving up the dominant position! Manhoef keeping full guard, as Omen tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Omen wants to stand but Manhoef is controlling his posture from full guard. Omen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Manhoef is trying to get back to half guard. Omen wants to control for a moment but Manhoef uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Manhoef is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Omen has managed to free his arm - good work. Omen wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Omen looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manhoef has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Omen tries to hold on but Manhoef postures up. Omen tries to get back to half guard but can't. Manhoef is standing up, even though he is in mount. Manhoef bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Manhoef tries for a kimura but Omen is defending well. Manhoef looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Omen gets back to half guard. Manhoef is working for a kimura but Omen is defending it quite comfortably.
Omen manages to escape and get back to his feet! Omen doesn't manage to clinch there - Manhoef circles away.
Manhoef looking for a takedown here - he's got it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manhoef tries to free his leg and advance position but Omen is retaining full guard. Manhoef has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Omen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everaldo Manhoef dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Omen. Omen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Manhoef gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Omen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manhoef! Manhoef is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Manhoef is working hard here to advance position. Omen has control of Manhoef's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Manhoef regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manhoef keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Omen dominating with strikes here. Omen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Manhoef to take his back! Omen is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Omen gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Omen gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Omen apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Manhoef fails with a takedown attempt. Omen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manhoef but Manhoef pushes him off and we're back to square one. Omen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manhoef as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Omen forces Manhoef back against the cage and clinches. Manhoef tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Omen smiles and moves away.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses. Omen fails with a takedown attempt. Everaldo Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demien Omen. Omen misses with a takedown attempt and Manhoef counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manhoef. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Manhoef looking to pass the guard. Omen trying to keep a closed guard but Manhoef is proving a slippery customer.
Omen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Omen throws a series of punches but Manhoef avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Omen shoots in and bounces Manhoef off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Omen trying to control but Manhoef is working from the bottom. Omen tries to free his leg and advance position but Manhoef is retaining full guard. Manhoef throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Omen escapes and throws Manhoef's legs to the side, diving into side control! Omen grinds an elbow into Manhoef's temple. Omen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manhoef keeps working. Manhoef manages to work his way to half guard, despite Omen's best efforts. Omen is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Manhoef is trying to get back to full guard. Manhoef looking for submissions off his back. Manhoef tries to roll over but Omen keeps him under control. The fighters are battling for position here. Manhoef manages to regain full guard. Nice work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Manhoef wants to sweep here but Omen controlling him for the moment. Manhoef looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demien Omen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Omen misses with a takedown attempt and Manhoef counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Omen's guard now. Manhoef tries to free his leg and advance position but Omen is retaining full guard. Omen working a defensive guard here.
Manhoef is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Omen seems keen to control Manhoef's posture. Manhoef preventing the sweep. Manhoef trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Manhoef thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Omen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Manhoef shoots in but no luck this time. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Omen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Everaldo Manhoef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Manhoef tries to clinch but fails miserably and Omen counters by clinching up. Manhoef tries to break the clinch but Omen is controlling the position. Manhoef wants a takedown but no success here.
Omen tries to pull guard but Manhoef holds him up against the cage and eventually Omen drops back down to his feet.
Manhoef changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Omen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everaldo Manhoef. That's going to take a lot out of him. Manhoef tries to clinch up but Omen circles away and keeps his distance. Some wild striking there from Manhoef.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two 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. Manhoef throws a head kick that misses. Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Omen clinches. Manhoef misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omen.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Omen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Manhoef tries to clinch but Omen is having none of it. Omen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and Omen moves out of range easily. Manhoef scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Manhoef prevents Omen from escaping the position. Omen wants to control but Manhoef postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Omen sneaks back into half guard. Manhoef is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manhoef is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Omen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manhoef. Omen is looking to control Manhoef's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Omen avoid being mounted? Omen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omen. Omen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Manhoef is now in half guard.
That's four 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. Manhoef is looking for a kimura but Omen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manhoef to get the leverage. Omen is controlling Manhoef's position as best he can from this difficult position. Omen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Manhoef looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Manhoef is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Omen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manhoef. Omen controlling the position for now. Manhoef tries to pass to full mount but Omen defends it.
And that's the end of the fight! Everaldo Manhoef showed his dominance in that final round. I think Manhoef has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Everaldo Manhoef! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Everaldo Manhoef! Judge George Francis scores the fight for Everaldo Manhoef!
Everaldo Manhoef wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
54% |
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