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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Cambridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cambridge comes to the cage accompanied by Blur - Song 2. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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220 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfred Cambridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Manning!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cambridge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manning counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cambridge!
Cambridge looks to move to half guard but instead Manning has passed into mount! Damn!
Manning throwing strikes but Cambridge bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Cambridge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cambridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manning looking to sit in guard and control but Cambridge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manning is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Cambridge being controlled here momentarily.
Manning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cambridge preventing the sweep.
Cambridge wants to get up but he can't break Manning's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Manning is looking for a triangle here but Cambridge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manning passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manning trying to control the position but Cambridge is working away.
Cambridge is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manning content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Manning trying to control the position but Cambridge is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning looking to control but instead Cambridge has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Manning dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A left and a right from Cambridge both land. Nice combination.
Manning shoots in for a double leg but Cambridge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manning has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cambridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Cambridge misses with a double jab
and Manning counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manning controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Cambridge is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning postures up in Cambridge's guard and throws a big left but Cambridge blocks it.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning is pushing down on Cambridge's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cambridge is fighting to maintain full guard but Manning has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cambridge trying to control but Manning postures up.
Manning is just content to waste time from the top position. Cambridge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Scott Manning has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manning wants to control from the top but Cambridge keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cambridge throws a combination that misses
and Manning counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cambridge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manning on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manning sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manning prevents Cambridge from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crunch! Cambridge slams his shin into Manning's torso.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manning bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cambridge clinches up with Manning and pushes him back against the cage.
Cambridge breaks from the clinch.
Cambridge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cambridge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manning sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manning shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cambridge scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Manning manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Manning will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cambridge darts in looking for a takedown but Manning gets double underhooks and turns Cambridge into the cage.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Cambridge.
Cambridge misses with a wild combination.
Cambridge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cambridge throws a sloppy head kick and Manning moves out of range easily.
Cambridge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manning. Manning circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cambridge throws a combination that misses
and Manning counters with a single leg into guard. Cambridge didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambridge looking to control.
Cambridge seems keen to control Manning's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cambridge is keeping the position for now.
Manning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cambridge is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cambridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Manning shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manning was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Manning fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Manning thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Cambridge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge defending against the ground and pound.
Manning looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cambridge is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
An elbow from Manning crashes against the mat.
Manning trying to control the position but Cambridge is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cambridge dodges the ground and pound from Manning.
Manning has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cambridge!
Cambridge is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Manning throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Manning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manning 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Manning!
Alfred Cambridge spoke after the fight, saying 'This wont happen again being the first and only fight i lose'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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