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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vaas Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas comes into the arena with Małpa - Sztorm blaring out of the sound system. 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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197 lbs
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188 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vaas Haas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Huey Manley!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manley's sensitive parts.
Manley closes the distance and clinches up with Haas, looking for a takedown. Manley pushes Haas against the cage but Haas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manley connects with a high kick.
Nice shot lands for Haas.
Manley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haas just misses with a punch to the body.
Manley takes one to the side of the head.
Haas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haas throws the left hand but Manley avoids the punch easily.
Haas lands with an uppercut that bounces Manley off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley ducks under a wild hook from Haas.
Haas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haas thows a leg kick but Manley checks it
and Manley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haas!
Manley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Haas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Manley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Haas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Haas regains half guard, as Manley was trying to land strikes.
Manley working the head and body with strikes.
Haas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manley.
Manley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haas is trying to maintain the position but Manley is very close to passing his half guard.
Haas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manley.
Manley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haas defending well though.
Haas is refusing to be controlled, as Manley sits in half guard.
Manley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Haas is trying to get back to full guard.
Haas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manley.
Manley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Manley trying to mount his opponent but Haas defends it.
Haas gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley 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.
Manley looking to pass the guard.
Haas keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley postures up and lands a big shot to Haas's brow.
Haas trying to keep a closed guard but Manley is proving a slippery customer.
Haas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good work by Haas as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Haas misses its intended target.
That's four 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.
Haas cracks Manley with an open hand slap.
Manley defending well as Haas loads up on a big left hand.
Haas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manley's head.
Haas misses with a low kick.
Haas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manley is able to avoid easily.
Haas misses with a leg kick
and Manley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haas!
Haas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manley off and has taken his back!
Haas biding his time, controlling Manley.
Manley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Haas works his way into side control.
Manley tries to buck Haas off but Haas is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vaas Haas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manley blocks a low kick nicely.
Manley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manley postures up in Haas's guard and throws a big left but Haas blocks it.
Manley won't allow Haas to sweep him here.
Manley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haas is pulling down on Manley's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley distracts Haas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manley throws a big elbow that misses.
Haas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley wants to control from the top but Haas keeps moving.
Haas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manley is one step ahead there.
Haas is trying to control the position but Manley postures up.
Haas is pulling down on Manley's head to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haas working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manley pushes Haas away with a front kick.
Manley moves out of range of the strikes.
Manley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haas defends it well.
Haas misses with a straight right.
Haas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Manley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haas looks to land a body kick but Manley moved away.
Manley throws a leg kick
and Haas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manley throws a leg kick which misses Haas's front leg but catches the back leg as Haas tries to avoid it.
Manley slips a jab from Haas.
Haas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manley was well out of range. Poor timing from Haas.
Manley misses with a leg kick.
Haas misses with a lunging right hand
and Manley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haas is refusing to be controlled, as Manley sits in half guard.
Manley lands strikes from half guard.
Huey Manley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley wants to take a breather but Haas is having none of it.
Manley thows a huge punch but Haas dodges it nicely.
Manley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Haas is concentrating on defense, preventing Manley from advancing position.
Manley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manley thows a huge punch but Haas dodges it nicely.
Haas is not content to let Manley control the position.
Manley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haas is not content to let Manley control the position.
Haas tries to get to full guard but Manley has control of the leg.
Manley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Manley.
Manley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manley throws a big right hand that misses.
Manley distracts Haas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Manley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Haas misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Manley tries to counter it with a takedown but Haas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manley misses with a low kick as Haas jumps back.
Good leg kick by Manley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Haas coming out on top.
Haas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manley tries to work over Haas's front leg with a kick but Haas checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Haas blocks the low kick.
Haas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manley lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley throws a big elbow that misses.
Haas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Haas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Manley postures up and lands a big shot to Haas's brow.
Haas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haas looking for a sweep. Not yet Haas, not yet.
Manley throws a big right hand that misses.
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Haas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manley is looking to work some ground and pound but Haas has wrist control.
Manley distracts Haas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manley wants to control from the top but Haas keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vaas Haas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manley.
Manley throws a low kick but Haas avoids it.
Haas missing with a left hand there. Manley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Manley tries to counter it with a takedown but Haas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haas sprawls well. Haas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manley gets slowly back to his feet.
Haas is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haas. Manley does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley throws a head kick but Haas moves out of range.
Haas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Manley avoids it.
Haas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manley.
Haas lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Haas.
Manley avoids the body shot from Haas.
Haas scores with a jab. Manley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manley lands a leg kick that knocks Haas off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haas.
Manley misses with a head kick.
Manley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas connects with the punch.
Manley tries a head kick but it misses.
Haas is looking to counter punch.
Manley moves out of range of the body kick from Haas.
Vaas Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haas connects with a right hand. Manley shakes it off.
Haas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Manley is predictable there
and Haas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haas throws a head kick that Manley semi-blocks.
Manley blocks a jab.
Manley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vaas Haas is winning the standup battle so far.
Haas lands an overhand right.
Haas misses with a straight right.
Manley darts in looking for a takedown but Haas gets double underhooks and turns Manley into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaas Haas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaas Haas!
Vaas Haas very nearly forgot to thank Museum of Monsters & Madmen amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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