PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Sebastian Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian Domingo comes to the cage accompanied by Angel Doze - Agitala. Melvin Manhoef will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sebastian Domingo
vs
Manhoef

185 cm
27
217 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

173 cm
25
205 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Sebastian Domingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sebastian Domingo keeps the fight on the outside.
Manhoef wants to clinch.
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick.
Manhoef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sebastian Domingo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manhoef tries to score with a low kick but Sebastian Domingo moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Manhoef does no damage.
Manhoef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manhoef wants it to stay on the feet.
Manhoef with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sebastian Domingo counters with a single leg into guard. Manhoef didn't expect that.
Manhoef wants to get back to his feet but Sebastian Domingo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manhoef being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sebastian Domingo pushes down on Manhoef's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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.
Sebastian Domingo wants to pass to mount but Manhoef is defending the position.
Sebastian Domingo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sebastian Domingo in particular looking to stall.
Manhoef is refusing to be controlled, as Sebastian Domingo sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manhoef is trying to stand up here but Sebastian Domingo is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sebastian Domingo trying to control the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juan Sebastian Domingo.
Sebastian Domingo shoots for a double leg takedown but Manhoef sprawls well. He's pushed Sebastian Domingo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manhoef looks to clinch

and Sebastian Domingo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manhoef won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoef is not content to let Sebastian Domingo control the position.
Sebastian Domingo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sebastian Domingo dominated that round.
That's time! Sebastian Domingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Manhoef throws a right and a left that Sebastian Domingo avoids nicely.
Sebastian Domingo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manhoef as he avoids it easily.
Sebastian Domingo shoots and misses
and Manhoef counters with a right hand to the body.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Manhoef. Those never looked like landing.
Sebastian Domingo moves out of range of the leg kick from Manhoef.
Manhoef shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sebastian Domingo counters with a shoot takedown. Manhoef fights it but they end up in guard.
Sebastian Domingo wants to control from the top but Manhoef keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Sebastian Domingo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manhoef sees it coming and defends easily.
Sebastian Domingo is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manhoef is trying to stand back up but Sebastian Domingo is controlling him
Sebastian Domingo slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sebastian Domingo controlling from mount.

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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sebastian Domingo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sebastian Domingo 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!

Manhoef tries to clinch up

and Sebastian Domingo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Manhoef!
Sebastian Domingo controlling from mount.
Sebastian Domingo wants to control the pace but Manhoef is squirming around nicely.
Manhoef wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manhoef is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sebastian Domingo lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo wants to control the pace but Manhoef is squirming around nicely.
Sebastian Domingo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sebastian Domingo unloading with bombs!
Sebastian Domingo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sebastian Domingo looking to control but Manhoef is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo landing strikes from the mount and Manhoef is in trouble!
Sebastian Domingo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Manhoef's face.
Sebastian Domingo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo wants to control the pace but Manhoef is squirming around nicely.
Melvin Manhoef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastian Domingo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sebastian Domingo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Sebastian Domingo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sebastian Domingo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Sebastian Domingo!