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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel Torres acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel Berger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Torres fails to land the takedown.
Berger misses with a kick to the body.
Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berger, pushing him back against the cage.
Berger can't get the takedown.
Berger wants to take the fight to the mat but Torres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Torres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Berger is keeping busy.
Torres fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manuel Berger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger wants a takedown but no success here.
Berger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Berger drags the fight down to the ground.
Torres should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berger is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres trying to control but Berger is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torres trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Berger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Torres looking for subs off his back but Berger has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Berger manages to move to mount!
Berger avoids the attempt from Torres to control.
Berger prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Berger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torres tries to improve his position but instead Berger has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control the hands but Berger won't let him.
Torres is really stuck here.
Torres is trying to get back to his feet but Berger has full control of the position and if anything, Torres has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Berger lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Torres hold on?!
Torres just trying to survive but Berger is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Torres is trying to get back to his feet but Berger has full control of the position and if anything, Torres has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Berger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Torres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torres somewhat.
Torres closes the distance and clinches.
Berger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Berger breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres has closed the distance and engaged Berger in a clinch.
Berger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Berger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Berger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torres.
Berger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berger is keeping the position for now.
Berger pulls Torres in close to his closed guard and prevents Torres from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torres drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berger dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres 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.
Torres has Berger pulled in close to control his posture.
Berger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Torres working a defensive guard but Berger manages to pass into side control anyway.
Torres controls the position for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
Berger trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Berger landing strikes.
Berger decides to stand back up. Berger steps back and let's Torres get back to his feet.
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.
Berger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berger wants it to stay on the feet.
Manuel Berger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Torres.
Berger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Torres drops down looking for an ankle pick but Berger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Torres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berger swivels and escapes.
Torres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Berger throws a front kick aimed at Torres's knee but Torres avoids it well.
Torres gets a clinch.
Berger is working for takedown but Torres is calmly controlling the position for now.
Berger pulls guard successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres wants to control from the top but Berger keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Berger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Torres lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Torres rushes Berger and presses him up against the cage.
Torres taking a breather.
Berger drags the fight down to the ground.
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres stands and steps away. Berger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Berger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres goes for a double leg but Berger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berger continues to drive forward.
Berger quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Berger is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Torres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Torres closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torres lands in his opponent's guard.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torres postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to control from the top but Berger keeps moving.
Berger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.
Berger wants to stand but Torres is controlling the position.
Torres throws a strike but Berger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to control the position but Berger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Berger is on him like a limpet, forcing Torres back against the cage.
Berger taking a breather.
Berger wants to take the fight to the mat but Torres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Berger is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berger breaks the clinch.
Berger wants to land a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
Berger tries to clinch but Torres is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berger defends it nicely.
Torres dives in for a single leg takedown but Berger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Berger misses with a low kick.
Torres throws a wild body kick that Berger sees coming a mile off.
Torres clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Berger is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Torres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berger 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Berger!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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