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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perlamo Veltorren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Manning has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Perlamo Veltorren!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veltorren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manning has a takedown stuffed.
Manning misses with a double jab
and Veltorren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Veltorren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manning is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manning working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veltorren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Veltorren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Veltorren working some strikes from top position.
Veltorren trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning is trying to keep Veltorren in close.
Veltorren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Veltorren changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manning looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Veltorren wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
Manning manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Manning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Veltorren postures up in Manning's guard and throws a big left but Manning blocks it.
Veltorren throwing strikes from guard but Manning blocks nicely.
Manning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Veltorren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veltorren throwing strikes from guard but Manning blocks nicely.
Veltorren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manning throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Manning throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manning has his takedown stuffed
and Veltorren counters with a takedown into side control.
Veltorren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Veltorren working the body and head with strikes.
Veltorren is putting a hurting on Manning here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manning defending against the ground and pound.
Veltorren cracks Manning with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Manning managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Veltorren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veltorren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Veltorren with the ground and pound but Manning regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Manning trying to control but Veltorren postures up.
Veltorren is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Veltorren misses with a head shot. Manning uses the momentum to regain guard.
Manning manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Veltorren manages to get himself to full guard.
Manning pushes down on Veltorren's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veltorren defending well though.
Veltorren wants to get back to full guard.
Manning trying to control from half guard but Veltorren is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veltorren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Veltorren wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
Veltorren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Veltorren throws a strike from the bottom but Manning passes into side control!
Veltorren is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Manning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perlamo Veltorren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Manning jabs Veltorren right on the nose. Veltorren blinks but takes it well.
Manning avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manning misses with a takedown
and Veltorren counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manning's guard now.
Veltorren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veltorren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veltorren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manning is trying to keep Veltorren in close.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Veltorren from controlling successfully.
Veltorren postures up.
Veltorren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manning works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veltorren stops Manning from standing up.
Manning wants to sweep here but Veltorren controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manning throws a series of punches but Veltorren moves out of range.
Veltorren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manning's guard.
Veltorren landing with the ground and pound.
Veltorren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Veltorren connects with a couple of short punches.
Veltorren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Veltorren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Veltorren from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Veltorren tries to lock up and control but Manning gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Veltorren looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Veltorren is trying to break free.
Manning is looking to control Veltorren but Veltorren is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Perlamo Veltorren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manning doesn't have the hooks in and Veltorren manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning looking for a sweep. Not yet Manning, not yet.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Veltorren from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Manning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veltorren wants to clinch up but Manning keeps it at a distance.
Manning connects with a high kick.
Veltorren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Veltorren working the head with strikes.
Veltorren throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Manning manages to work his way to half guard, despite Veltorren's best efforts.
Manning trying to control but Veltorren postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning is trying to stand.
Veltorren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manning trying to control from the bottom.
Veltorren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manning blocking the ground and pound attempt from Veltorren.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manning misses with a two punch combination.
Veltorren feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Veltorren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Veltorren stands up over Manning, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perlamo Veltorren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Manning's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Manning duly obliges.
Veltorren shoots in and bounces Manning off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Manning pulls Veltorren in close to prevent any damage.
Veltorren won't allow Manning to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
Manning advances to half guard.
Manning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veltorren's head.
Manning is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning is thwarting Veltorren's attempts to control the position.
Veltorren is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Veltorren wants to sweep but Manning has passed to side control!
Veltorren striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Veltorren is not content to let Manning control the position.
Veltorren is trying to strike from the bottom but Manning has passed into full mount.
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.
Veltorren is just holding on here. Manning manages to take his back.
Manning has the hooks in. Veltorren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Manning wants to control but Veltorren is keeping busy.
Veltorren can't escape the position.
Manning avoiding Veltorren 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Manning's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Manning is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Veltorren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Veltorren is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Manning off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Veltorren rolls, trying to escape but Manning keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Veltorren doesn't escape.
Veltorren covering up well and avoiding damage.
Manning controlling well, preventing Veltorren from escaping the position.
Veltorren prevents Manning from getting a body triangle.
Veltorren trying to control the hands but Manning won't let him.
Veltorren is trying to break free.
Veltorren preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Manning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Veltorren is trying to break free.
Manning missing with strikes from the back.
Veltorren looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manning.
Manning controlling well, preventing Veltorren from escaping the position.
Perlamo Veltorren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veltorren trying to control the hands but Manning breaks the grip.
Manning throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veltorren trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Veltorren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
John Manning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Manning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Veltorren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perlamo Veltorren!
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