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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Manfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Manfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylan Webb!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manfield.
Webb looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webb sprawls well. Webb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Manfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Webb is trying to push Manfield away but Manfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Webb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb gets tackled into the cage by Manfield. Manfield maintains the clinch.
Webb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Webb looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfield is struggling to control the position.
Manfield has Webb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Manfield pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Webb tumbling to the mat - Manfield dives into Webb's guard.
Manfield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Webb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Grant Manfield wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Manfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manfield lands in his opponent's guard.
Manfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Manfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Webb on the ground.
Grant Manfield has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Manfield throws a sloppy head kick and Webb moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manfield has a takedown stuffed.
Manfield shoots in but Webb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manfield moves in looking to clinch but Webb pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Webb which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Manfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manfield moves into the clinch.
Manfield stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Webb takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manfield stalling against the cage.
Manfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.
Webb is breathing heavily.
Manfield has picked Webb up - he's going for a ride! Manfield dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manfield in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Manfield pushes past his half guard into mount!
Webb is bucking up trying to escape but Manfield cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Manfield with good strikes from the mount here!
Manfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manfield looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Manfield punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfield has hold of Webb's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Webb manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Manfield lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webb is squirming around, avoiding Manfield's attempts to control the action.
Manfield is landing with some decent strikes but Webb is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Manfield with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Webb is controlling an arm, preventing Manfield from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Manfield trying to control but Webb is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield wants to get back to his feet but Webb is holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Manfield dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Webb. No joy for Manfield on that attempt.
Manfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Manfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Webb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Grant Manfield just wasn't active enough.
Manfield darts in and clinches Webb up against the cage.
Manfield wants to take the fight to the mat but Webb manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Webb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Webb is fighting off a takedown attempt but Manfield is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Webb to the mat. Webb regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grant Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Grant Manfield.
Manfield tries to clinch there but Webb circles away.
Manfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Webb as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Webb's waist but Webb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manfield off to one side.
Manfield tries to clinch up but Webb circles away and keeps his distance.
Manfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manfield ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Manfield no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Webb looking to pass the guard.
Manfield has Webb pulled in close to control his posture.
Webb wants to pass the guard but Manfield is keeping the position.
Grant Manfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Webb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webb can do to turn this around?
Webb wants to control from the top but Manfield keeps moving.
Webb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Webb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manfield somewhat.
Dylan Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Webb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manfield.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Manfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manfield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Manfield!
Grant Manfield spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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