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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douche Pillowhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manres comes to the cage accompanied by Aqualung - Jethro Tull. This should be a great matchup!
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186 lbs
34 - 40 - 1 |
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32
172 lbs
22 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludwig Manres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douche Pillowhands!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Manres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manres throws a leg kick that misses.
Manres manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pillowhands on his heels. He'll look to pass Pillowhands's guard now, I'm sure.
Manres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pillowhands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manres.
Manres with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres is stalling in the full guard.
Manres has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Pillowhands is retaining full guard.
Pillowhands is pulling down on Manres's head. It's preventing any offense from Manres, at least for the moment.
Manres chips away with some ground and pound.
Manres seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Manres is fighting to break Pillowhands's control of his arms but Pillowhands is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manres trying to control but Pillowhands is working from the bottom.
Manres wants to pass the guard but Pillowhands is keeping the position.
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.
Pillowhands controlling Manres's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manres throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pillowhands tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manres is in Pillowhands's guard.
Manres trying to control but Pillowhands is working from the bottom.
Pillowhands trying to control the position here.
Manres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Pillowhands is retaining full guard.
Manres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pillowhands works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manres wants to control from the top but Pillowhands keeps moving.
Pillowhands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pillowhands keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manres gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pillowhands managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Manres.
Manres wants to control but Pillowhands is keeping him busy.
Manres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pillowhands, who protects the arm well.
Manres tries to advance position but instead Pillowhands slips a leg back in to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manres is working for a kimura but Pillowhands is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Manres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Manres are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Manres in side control, throwing shots but Pillowhands defends.
Manres tries to move to mount but Pillowhands blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pillowhands is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manres postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Manres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pillowhands is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manres tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pillowhands's legs.
An elbow from Manres crashes against the mat.
Manres lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pillowhands is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pillowhands holding on.
Ludwig Manres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Manres trying to control the position but Pillowhands is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manres working the ground and pound but Pillowhands is defending the strikes.
Manres throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Manres advances nicely into full mount.
Manres landing strikes from the mount and Pillowhands is in trouble!
Manres moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pillowhands has worked his arm free - good work by Pillowhands!
Manres misses with the ground and pound.
Manres tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Manres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pillowhands has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Manres but great work by Pillowhands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pillowhands remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pillowhands tries to advance to mount but Manres denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manres tries to bench press Pillowhands off him but Pillowhands keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pillowhands just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Manres dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Manres closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pillowhands quickly recovers to half guard.
Pillowhands is trying to get back to full guard.
Manres slows the pace down in half guard.
Manres is trying to control. Pillowhands wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Manres's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Manres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pillowhands sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres thows a huge punch but Pillowhands dodges it nicely.
Manres wants to pass to mount but Pillowhands is defending the position.
Pillowhands gets full guard.
Manres postures up in Pillowhands's guard and throws a big left but Pillowhands blocks it.
Manres controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pillowhands is controlling Manres's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Manres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Douche Pillowhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Manres with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manres shoots in and gets a takedown into Pillowhands's guard.
Manres pushes down on Pillowhands's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pillowhands keeps working.
Manres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pillowhands knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pillowhands's head.
Manres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manres seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manres is looking for a kimura but Pillowhands is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manres to get the leverage.
Pillowhands avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manres.
Manres trying to pass the guard but Pillowhands defending well.
Pillowhands avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manres.
Manres is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pillowhands looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pillowhands keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pillowhands is keeping the position for now.
Pillowhands throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Manres looking to pass the guard.
Pillowhands keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manres shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig Manres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manres 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Manres!
Douche Pillowhands spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not sure where to go from here? Do I keep fighting?'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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