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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Anastasia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is
Seek and Destroy – Metallica Song Lyrics
target=blank>Seek and Destroy. Johnny Anastasia will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Anastasia!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasia gets caught napping as Manuel dives in and scores a takedown. Anastasia manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Manuel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manuel is looking to advance position but Anastasia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Anastasia looking to control but Manuel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anastasia wants to control but instead Manuel manages to regain half guard.
Anastasia thows a huge punch but Manuel dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasia wants to stand up but Manuel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Anastasia tries to pass to full mount but Manuel defends it.
Anastasia misses with a head shot. Manuel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Anastasia trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anastasia has gone for a leg lock! Manuel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anastasia's guard.
Manuel wants to pass the guard but Anastasia is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manuel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anastasia looking for a guillotine here but Manuel defends easily.
Manuel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manuel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anastasia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manuel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Manuel tries to pass to full mount but Anastasia defends it.
Manuel thows a huge punch but Anastasia dodges it nicely.
Anastasia looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anastasia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manuel with shots to the head and body - Anastasia looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Anastasia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anastasia is in a horrible position here. Manuel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manuel punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manuel lands a nice shot to the head.
Manuel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Anastasia is in a horrible position here. Manuel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Manuel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anastasia throws a sloppy head kick
so Manuel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anastasia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manuel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Anastasia is retaining full guard.
Manuel is working hard here to advance position.
Manuel with a nice head shot there.
Manuel postures up.
Anastasia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manuel.
Anastasia is breathing heavily.
Manuel distracts Anastasia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manuel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasia has his foot on Manuel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manuel works his way back into a safe position though.
Manuel pushing down on Anastasia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manuel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anastasia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manuel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manuel wants to pass to mount but Anastasia is defending the position.
Manuel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Manuel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Manuel raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Manuel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manuel landing shots from mount.
Manuel with shots to the head and body - Anastasia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Manuel lands a heavy elbow.
Manuel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anastasia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Manuel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Anastasia tries to hold on but Manuel pushes him away.
Manuel with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Manuel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Anastasia hang on?
Manuel with good strikes from the mount here!
Anastasia taking shots to the head.
Anastasia is bucking up trying to escape but Manuel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Manuel with a couple of short strikes.
Anastasia is in a horrible position here. Manuel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manuel cracks Anastasia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Anastasia is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Anastasia working to try and regain half guard.
Manuel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel breaks from Anastasia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Manuel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Manuel lands a big elbow.
Anastasia can't escape the position.
BOOM! Manuel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Manuel is landing with some decent strikes but Anastasia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anastasia taking shots to the head.
Anastasia is rocked!
Anastasia is bucking up trying to escape but Manuel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anastasia is still in real trouble! Can Manuel finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anastasia is in a horrible position here. Manuel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manuel dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Manuel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Manuel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Manuel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anastasia seems to have recovered his senses.
Manuel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manuel unloading with bombs!
Anastasia tries to reverse the position but Manuel maintains control.
Manuel looking to finish Anastasia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anastasia!
Manuel raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manuel cracks Anastasia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Manuel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Manuel cracks Anastasia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Anastasia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manuel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anastasia?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel lands a big shot to the head and Anastasia winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jon Manuel!
Jon Manuel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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