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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JT Spirit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spirit comes to the ring accompanied by Kotiteollisuus - Pohjanmaan Kautta. Manuel has chosen Irations- Falling as his entrance music. Gabe Manuel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with JT Spirit's chin.
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132 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JT Spirit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabe Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spirit misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Spirit scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Gabe Manuel has been cut.
Manuel throws a combination that misses
and Spirit counters with a stiff right hand.
Spirit looks to land a left hand but Manuel moved out of range nicely.
Manuel dodges the punch combination from Spirit.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manuel throws a head kick but Spirit moves out of range.
Manuel throws a push kick but Spirit slaps the foot to one side.
Spirit misses with a two punch combination.
Spirit checks a low kick from Manuel.
Spirit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spirit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spirit checks a leg kick.
Spirit misses with a wild combination.
Spirit blocks a head kick by Manuel.
Spirit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spirit thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spirit moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Spirit scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spirit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manuel is trying to stand up here but Spirit is controlling him well.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
Manuel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Spirit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manuel's head.
Manuel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spirit wants to control but Manuel is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel pushes Spirit off looking to stand but Spirit dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spirit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.
Manuel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spirit thuds his right hand into Manuel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manuel misses with a low kick.
Manuel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manuel connects with a looping right hand.
Spirit blocks a leg kick.
Manuel misses with a combination
and Spirit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spirit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spirit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spirit lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit tries to free his leg and advance position but Manuel is retaining full guard.
Spirit throws a big right hand that misses.
Spirit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spirit looking to sit in guard and control but Manuel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manuel looking to pass the guard.
Spirit 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spirit misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manuel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manuel misses with a two punch combination.
Spirit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manuel.
Manuel throws a body punch but Spirit moves out of range.
Manuel throws out a leg kick but Spirit moves out of range and Manuel only half commits.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spirit.
Spirit gets the takedown into side control.
Spirit is trying to get an arm triangle but Manuel is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manuel stops Spirit from passing to mount.
Manuel struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Spirit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabe Manuel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manuel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like JT Spirit has been cut.
Spirit throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel misses with a hook to the body
and Spirit counters with a series of strikes. Manuel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Manuel misses with a combination
and Spirit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manuel cracks Spirit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manuel.
Manuel throws the kick towards the body but Spirit avoids it.
A left and a right from Spirit both land. Nice combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manuel.
Manuel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spirit throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Spirit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirit avoids the attempt from Manuel to control.
Spirit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Manuel has worked his arm free - good work by Manuel!
Spirit cracks Manuel with a big right hand but Manuel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Manuel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spirit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manuel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spirit is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manuel is looking for a sweep.
Spirit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spirit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manuel tries to bench press Spirit off him but Spirit keeps the position.
Spirit working the ground and pound but Manuel is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel sneaks back into half guard.
Spirit working over Manuel with some ground and pound. Manuel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manuel won't allow Spirit to pass to mount.
Spirit wants to control but Manuel is keeping him busy.
Spirit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spirit trying to mount his opponent but Manuel defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spirit lands a nice shot that snaps Manuel's head back.
A lazy left from Spirit finds it's target.
Spirit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manuel counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spirit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel throws a push kick but Spirit slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Spirit.
Spirit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Spirit checks a low kick from Manuel.
Good work by Spirit as he checks the leg kick.
Manuel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spirit looks to land a combination but Manuel avoids it well.
Manuel lands with a kick to the temple. Spirit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Manuel connects with a right hand. Spirit shakes it off.
Manuel misses with a low kick.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spirit scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel tries to lock up and control but Spirit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manuel is breathing heavily.
Manuel is looking to get to half guard.
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 JT Spirit will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spirit avoids the body shot from Manuel.
Spirit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manuel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spirit scores with a body shot.
Manuel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spirit waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Manuel.
Manuel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spirit counters with a left to the body.
Spirit shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manuel's guard.
Manuel keeping full guard, as Spirit tries to pass.
Manuel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manuel wants to stand up but Spirit is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirit wants to control from the top but Manuel keeps moving.
Spirit postures up in Manuel's guard and throws a big left but Manuel blocks it.
Manuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spirit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spirit shoots in but Manuel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good exchange - Spirit coming out on top.
Manuel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spirit.
Spirit looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spirit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manuel to the mat! Manuel manages to get full guard.
Manuel 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.
Manuel wants to stand but Spirit is controlling the position.
Manuel controls Spirit momentarily but Spirit frees himself.
Spirit wants to control from the top but Manuel keeps moving.
Spirit drops back looking for a leg! Manuel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manuel manages to kick Spirit off! Spirit jumps back into Manuel's guard.
Spirit slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit is pressing down on Manuel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manuel is holding on for now.
Manuel wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manuel misses with a jab to the body
and Spirit counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Spirit blocks the leg kick.
JT Spirit is winning the standup battle so far.
Manuel scores with a kick to the body.
Manuel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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.
Manuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gabe Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spirit closes the distance and clinches up with Manuel, looking for a takedown. Spirit pushes Manuel against the ropes but Manuel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manuel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spirit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manuel is looking to stand up but Spirit isn't so interested in that idea.
Spirit thows a big elbow that misses.
Spirit stops Manuel from standing up.
Spirit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spirit stands and throws Manuel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Spirit clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spirit throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spirit shoots in for a double leg but Manuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spirit manages to avoid it.
Gabe Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel lands a nice looking body kick.
Spirit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spirit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spirit misses with a few strikes there.
Manuel throws a push kick but Spirit slaps the foot to one side.
Spirit lands a jab.
Spirit scores with a jab to the body.
Spirit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Manuel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spirit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Manuel struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Manuel tries to improve position but can't.
Spirit lands a few punches from side control.
Manuel wants to control but Spirit postures up.
Spirit tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Spirit 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.
Spirit trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom.
Spirit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spirit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spirit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Manuel's legs.
Manuel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Spirit asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit is chipping away with strikes.
Spirit grinds an elbow into Manuel's temple.
Manuel is looking to reverse the position.
Spirit is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spirit taking a breather here.
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.
Manuel stops Spirit from passing to mount.
Manuel can't do much from the bottom here.
Manuel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard but Spirit has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Spirit had his way with Gabe Manuel in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Manuel motions for Spirit to come forward. Manuel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spirit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manuel to the mat! Manuel manages to get full guard.
Spirit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manuel is keeping the position for now.
JT Spirit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manuel looking to control.
Spirit looking to pass the guard.
Spirit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manuel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spirit connects with a couple of short punches.
Manuel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spirit lands a couple of elbows.
Spirit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spirit waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Manuel.
Manuel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spirit lands a head shot.
Manuel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spirit's head.
Spirit stalks Manuel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manuel's face. Manuel staggers backwards, shaken.
Manuel misses with a hook to the body
and Spirit counters with a takedown into side control.
Spirit trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spirit is trying to get an arm triangle but Manuel is defending well.
Spirit in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Manuel is looking to reverse the position.
Manuel tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Spirit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Spirit tries to control but Manuel wriggling away.
Spirit avoids the attempt from Manuel to control.
Spirit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manuel holds on for dear life.
Manuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Spirit has a good base and remains in mount.
JT Spirit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manuel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Spirit throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Manuel because Spirit loaded up on that one.
Spirit landing shots from mount.
Spirit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manuel is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
JT Spirit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spirit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JT Spirit!
JT Spirit is the new bantamweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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