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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loke Sabel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peyton Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Loke Sabel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peyton Manning!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manning misses with a shot to the body
and Sabel counters with a nice body shot.
Sabel clobbers Manning with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sabel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manning.
Sabel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manning napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sabel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Manning tries to bench press Sabel off him but Sabel keeps the position.
Manning dodges the ground and pound from Sabel.
Sabel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sabel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Sabel crashes against the mat.
Sabel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manning is looking to reverse the position.
Sabel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Manning is looking for a sweep.
Sabel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working.
Sabel tries for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
Sabel wants to stand but Manning has his arm trapped.
Sabel is looking to take a break and control but Manning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manning is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sabel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sabel wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
Sabel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sabel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manning dodges the ground and pound from Sabel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sabel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sabel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sabel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabel in side control, throwing shots but Manning defends.
Manning can't do much from the bottom here.
Sabel trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
Sabel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sabel trying to control the position but Manning is working away.
Manning struggling a bit here.
Manning is trying to improve his position.
That's four 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.
Sabel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Manning is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Manning is trying to improve his position.
Manning wants to control but Sabel postures up.
Sabel wants to control for a moment but Manning uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sabel thows a huge punch but Manning dodges it nicely.
Sabel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabel is working for an americana but Manning has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sabel was thinking about the submission.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Sabel from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Sabel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sabel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabel.
Sabel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manning has Sabel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Manning pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sabel tumbling to the mat - Manning dives into Sabel's guard.
Loke Sabel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manning wants to control from the top but Sabel keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manning manages to get himself to full guard.
Sabel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manning can do to turn this around?
Manning wants to sweep here but Sabel controlling him for the moment.
Sabel with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sabel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manning manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabel manages to get himself to full guard.
Manning trying to control but Sabel is working from the bottom.
Manning is stalling in the full guard.
Manning slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning trying to control the position but Sabel is working away.
Manning is trying to get an arm triangle but Sabel is defending well.
Manning is trying to move to mount but Sabel reverses beautifully and ends up in Manning's guard.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Sabel from controlling successfully.
Sabel wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Manning is trying to keep Sabel in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sabel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manning has his foot on Sabel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sabel works his way back into a safe position though.
Sabel advances position into side control!
Sabel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sabel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Manning wants to control but Sabel postures up.
Sabel tries to get to his feet but Manning is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Sabel in his guard.
Manning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sabel is aware though and is defending well.
Sabel won't allow Manning to sweep him here.
Manning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sabel postures up.
Manning looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sabel trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning looking to control.
Sabel trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabel is looking to work some ground and pound but Manning has wrist control.
Manning trying to control the position.
Sabel drops back looking for a leg! Manning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manning manages to kick Sabel off! Sabel jumps back into Manning's guard.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Sabel from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manning not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peyton Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Loke Sabel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sabel slaps away a takedown attempt from Manning, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Manning misses its intended target.
Sabel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sabel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manning takes a swing at Sabel's ribcage but misses.
Sabel fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Sabel does it's job there.
Sabel avoids the body shot from Manning.
Sabel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sabel wants to stand but Manning is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manning regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning won't allow Sabel to pass to mount.
Manning wants to control but Sabel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manning tries to roll over but Sabel keeps him under control.
Manning gets back to full guard.
Sabel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sabel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Sabel from controlling successfully.
Manning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manning keeping full guard, as Sabel tries to pass.
Sabel throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning is trying to keep Sabel in close.
Sabel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manning has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Manning working for a triangle but Sabel defends it easily.
Sabel tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Sabel from controlling successfully.
Sabel drops back looking for a leg! Manning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manning manages to kick Sabel off! Sabel jumps back into Manning's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sabel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sabel defends well.
Sabel is looking to work some ground and pound but Manning has wrist control.
Manning working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sabel.
Sabel advances to half guard.
Sabel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manning sees it coming and defends easily.
Sabel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manning has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manning is trying to control but can't.
Manning works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sabel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sabel advances to half guard.
Sabel seems to be working for a kimura but Manning defends the submission attempt.
Manning is in trouble now - Sabel has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sabel.
Manning tries to lock up and control but Sabel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manning avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sabel.
Sabel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manning is looking to escape.
Manning can't escape the position.
Sabel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sabel trying to control but Manning is having none of it.
Peyton Manning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manning bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Loke Sabel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sabel 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loke Sabel!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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