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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pepito Manalotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akbar Muhammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pepito Manalotto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 cm
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170 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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168 cm
30
170 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Pepito Manalotto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Akbar Muhammed! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Muhammed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manalotto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Manalotto is trying to pull guard but Muhammed has him pressed against the cage. Muhammed has had enough of the clinch but Manalotto keeps him there for the moment. Manalotto is trying to pull guard but Muhammed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Muhammed has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Manalotto is trying to keep an underhook but Muhammed manages to get the takedown into half guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Muhammed is looking to take a break and control but Manalotto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Muhammed should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Manalotto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muhammed. Manalotto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Muhammed is trying to control. Manalotto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Manalotto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muhammed. Muhammed is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round. Muhammed not landing any meaningful shots this time. Muhammed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Manalotto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muhammed. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Muhammed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Manalotto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muhammed on the ground. Muhammed trying to control from half guard but Manalotto is working away. Well, if Muhammed is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Akbar Muhammed. Manalotto tries to clinch up but Muhammed circles away and keeps his distance. Muhammed misses with a straight left. Muhammed throws a head kick that misses and Manalotto counters by clinching up. Manalotto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepito Manalotto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Manalotto jumps guard but Muhammed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Manalotto tries to pull guard but Muhammed holds him up against the cage and eventually Manalotto drops back down to his feet.
Manalotto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Muhammed just stands there and leans against the cage. Muhammed has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Manalotto clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Muhammed punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Muhammed is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Manalotto is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akbar Muhammed!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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