PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Lonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Melvin Manhoef enters the cage!

Lonzo
vs
Manhoef

190 cm
26
194 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

175 cm
33
200 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Lonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manhoef.
Lonzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Lonzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manhoef is looking to slow Lonzo down with leg kicks.
Manhoef displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lonzo.
Lonzo throws a shot from downtown. Manhoef moves away and avoids it.
Manhoef misses with a wild body shot.
Manhoef lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lonzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Manhoef is looking to chop away at Lonzo's legs.
Rick Lonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lonzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manhoef has time to react.
Lonzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manhoef's waist but Manhoef gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lonzo off to one side.
Manhoef dips to his left and cracks Lonzo with an uppercut!
Manhoef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lonzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manhoef.
Lonzo misses with an uppercut. Manhoef saw that one coming.
Manhoef throws a body punch but Lonzo moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lonzo moves into the clinch.
Manhoef fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lonzo tries to pull guard but Manhoef forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Lonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Manhoef manages to break the clinch.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhoef scoring well with a low kick there.
Lonzo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhoef.
Lonzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manhoef is looking to slow Lonzo down with leg kicks.
Manhoef is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lonzo shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense.
Lonzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manhoef moves away.
Manhoef lands a leg kick that knocks Lonzo off balance momentarily.
Lonzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manhoef connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lonzo scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhoef avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lonzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lonzo avoids the body shot from Manhoef.

Manhoef gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lonzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lonzo won't allow Manhoef to get back to his feet.

Lonzo drops back looking for a leg! Manhoef is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manhoef manages to kick Lonzo off! Lonzo jumps back into Manhoef's guard.
Lonzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manhoef works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lonzo stopping the sweep attempt from Manhoef.
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.

Lonzo gets to his feet. Manhoef looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A good leg kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manhoef wants it to stay on the feet.
Lonzo tests Manhoef's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manhoef throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lonzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manhoef throws a head kick but Lonzo moves out of range.
Lonzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manhoef pinned against the cage. Manhoef gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manhoef lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lonzo will feel that in the morning.
Lonzo ducks under a wild hook from Manhoef.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manhoef lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Lonzo down.
Lonzo misses the jab.
Manhoef stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manhoef keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Manhoef lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lonzo doesn't seem phased though.
Lonzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
Lonzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manhoef's waist but Manhoef gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lonzo off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef jabs at Lonzo's body.
Lonzo staying out of range there.
Manhoef digs a good hook to Lonzo's body.
Manhoef fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoef dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Donk. Manhoef catches Lonzo right on the button with a cross.
Manhoef misses with a straight right.
Manhoef lands with a straight right. Lonzo didn't see that one coming.
Manhoef pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lonzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lonzo throws a hook but Manhoef avoids it easily.
Manhoef paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manhoef is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manhoef defending well as Lonzo loads up on a big left hand.
Lonzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lonzo walks into a stiff left hand from Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a nice hook to Lonzo's body. Lonzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lonzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manhoef is looking to slow Lonzo down with leg kicks.
Manhoef throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lonzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lonzo dodges the punch combination from Manhoef.
Lonzo lands a jab.
Manhoef bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lonzo's head backwards.
Nice shot lands for Manhoef.
Lonzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Manhoef manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lonzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Lonzo misses the target.
Lonzo misses with a straight right.
Lonzo misses the jab.
Lonzo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manhoef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lonzo's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Lonzo misses the target.
Manhoef moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manhoef.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manhoef lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoef swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lonzo.
Manhoef throws a nice head kick!
Melvin Manhoef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lonzo tries to bum rush Manhoef with a series of wild strikes but Manhoef uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manhoef uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lonzo.
Manhoef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lonzo throws a shot to the body.
Rick Lonzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhoef swinging wildly here.
Lonzo throws the left hand but Manhoef avoids the punch easily.
Manhoef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lonzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lonzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lonzo.
Manhoef lands a jab to the head.
Lonzo shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense.
Lonzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manhoef feints and then cracks Lonzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lonzo down.
Nice shot by Manhoef.
Manhoef jabs at Lonzo's body.
Manhoef changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lonzo misses with a combination
and Manhoef counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lonzo misses with a straight left.
Lonzo thows a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Manhoef coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manhoef.
A combination from Lonzo does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhoef keeps the fight on the outside.
Manhoef works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid body kick from Manhoef.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manhoef, right into the meat.
Lonzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Manhoef lands a nice hook to Lonzo's body. Lonzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manhoef cracks the inside of Lonzo's front leg.
Lonzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manhoef's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lonzo.
Manhoef lands a jab to Lonzo's midsection.
Manhoef connects with a body shot that sends Lonzo's belly button to the back.
Lonzo tries a low kick but Manhoef avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Lonzo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manhoef scores with a body shot.
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick.
Lonzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lonzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manhoef as he avoids it easily.
Lonzo moves forwards but Manhoef connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manhoef throws a series of punches but Lonzo moves out of range.
Manhoef ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manhoef throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lonzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lonzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhoef scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manhoef throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lonzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manhoef throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lonzo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Manhoef.
Lonzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lonzo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manhoef.
Lonzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manhoef finds it's way round the side to connect with Lonzo's head.
Lonzo misses with a hook.
Manhoef scores with a leg kick.
Lonzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Manhoef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lonzo's sensitive parts.
Lonzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
Lonzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Manhoef manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lonzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manhoef thuds a left hand into Lonzo's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhoef scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manhoef defending well as Lonzo loads up on a big left hand.
Manhoef has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lonzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manhoef manages to avoid it.
Manhoef lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Manhoef connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manhoef throws a front kick that sends Lonzo stumbling back into the cage.
Lonzo shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Lonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lonzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manhoef throws a head kick that Lonzo semi-blocks.
Manhoef scores with a kick to the body.
Manhoef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manhoef scoring well with a low kick there.
Lonzo swings widly with a right hand
and Manhoef counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manhoef.
Lonzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lonzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lonzo takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Lonzo is rocked!
Lonzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manhoef sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Lonzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manhoef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manhoef lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lonzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manhoef misses with a double jab.
Lonzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Lonzo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Manhoef feints and then cracks Lonzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lonzo down.
Manhoef swings widly with a right hand
and Lonzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lonzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manhoef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manhoef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manhoef wants it to stay on the feet.
Manhoef lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Manhoef.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lonzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Manhoef comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lonzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
Manhoef plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lonzo throws a big shot that misses.
Lonzo misses with a looping left.
Lonzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manhoef pinned against the cage. Manhoef gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manhoef works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rick Lonzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melvin Manhoef is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manhoef 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Manhoef!