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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Saint looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Manning!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saint.
Saint looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Manning closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saint shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manning uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Saint tries to keep at a distance but Manning has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saint is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manning pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manning breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manning throws a series of punches but Saint avoids them all with ease.
Brad Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint with a poor takedown
and Manning counters with a nice leg kick.
Manning shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manning showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Manning controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manning not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manning is trying to control the action in half guard but Saint is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saint on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saint tries to get out of the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brad Manning wasn't active enough on the ground.
Manning pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saint back to the cage. Manning follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Johnny Saint has been cut.
Manning scores with a hook to the body. Saint takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manning throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manning throws a combination. Saint tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manning scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manning manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saint takes one to the chin there.
Manning darts in and clinches Saint up against the cage.
Manning drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saint gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Manning.
Manning breaks from the clinch.
Manning misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Manning both land. Nice combination.
Manning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saint stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint tries to sprawl but Manning drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manning working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint is looking for a sweep. Manning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Manning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Saint's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manning moves into the clinch.
Manning is trying to drag Saint to the mat but Saint just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manning swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manning throws a head kick that Saint semi-blocks.
Manning moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manning throws a right hand that Saint ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint also avoids with ease.
Manning wants to clinch.
Saint shoots for a double leg takedown but Manning sprawls well. He's pushed Saint's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning throws a right hand that Saint ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint also avoids with ease.
Manning misses with a double jab.
Manning shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saint sprawls well. Saint wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manning gets slowly back to his feet.
Saint doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manning counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manning throws a combination. Saint tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manning.
Saint chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manning can pounce on him.
Manning shoots in for a takedown but Saint shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Manning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning misses with a two punch combination.
Manning clinches up against the cage.
Manning scores with a shoulder strike.
Manning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manning wants to clinch.
Manning closes the distance and clinches.
Manning prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saint drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Manning lands a hook that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manning.
A body shot lands from Manning.
Manning is looking for a takedown.
Manning dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Manning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint gets tackled into the cage by Manning. Manning maintains the clinch.
Manning lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manning sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Manning throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Manning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Saint's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saint takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saint shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manning sprawls well. Manning wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saint gets slowly back to his feet.
Manning's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Manning duly obliges.
Manning connects with a solid leg kick.
Manning digs a good hook to Saint's body.
Saint takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saint takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manning.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Saint's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning's corner calls for a 1-2. Manning obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manning clinches up with Saint and pushes him back against the cage.
Manning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Manning - that landed with a thud.
Manning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brad Manning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manning lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manning gets a double leg takedown into Saint's guard.
Manning stands up and waves to Saint to follow him.
Saint leaves Manning with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saint rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning closes the distance and pushes Saint back into the cage.
Saint gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning lands with a left to the head.
Manning gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Manning controlling the pace.
Brad Manning has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saint's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manning works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manning cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manning wants to control the pace but Saint is squirming around nicely.
Brad Manning is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning controlling the position easily from mount.
Manning has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manning's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Manning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manning has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Manning!
A victorious Brad Manning thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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