PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Manlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Guerro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Guerro Zapata told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Manlet
vs
Guerro Zapata

150 cm
25
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

166 cm
18
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mighty Manlet!
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, Eduardo Guerro Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Manlet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manlet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Guerro Zapata throws a leg kick but Manlet checks it.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Guerro Zapata goes for a double leg but Manlet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manlet continues to drive forward.
Guerro Zapata misses with a wild body shot.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Manlet moves away from the strike by Guerro Zapata.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Guerro Zapata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manlet.
We've been hearing reports that Manlet has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Guerro Zapata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manlet throwing a counter right hand but Guerro Zapata manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manlet checks a leg kick.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guerro Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eduardo Guerro Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerro Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but Manlet is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Manlet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guerro Zapata looks to land a left hand but Manlet moved out of range nicely.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Manlet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerro Zapata.
Manlet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guerro Zapata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guerro Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manlet ducks under a wild hook from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manlet half committed to a counter leg kick.
Guerro Zapata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manlet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata throws a front kick aimed at Manlet's knee but Manlet avoids it well.
Manlet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manlet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Guerro Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guerro Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manlet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guerro Zapata throws a jab but it's blocked by Manlet.
Guerro Zapata darts in looking for a takedown but Manlet gets double underhooks and turns Guerro Zapata into the cage.
Manlet throws a big counter combination but Guerro Zapata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Guerro Zapata looks winded!
Guerro Zapata throws a jab when Manlet was well out of range.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manlet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guerro Zapata.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Manlet blocks a jab.
Guerro Zapata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manlet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Guerro Zapata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manlet counters with a two punch combo.
Mighty Manlet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manlet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerro Zapata missing with a left hand there. Manlet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manlet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guerro Zapata lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manlet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manlet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manlet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Guerro Zapata wants to slow Manlet down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata throws a low kick, looking for Manlet's leg but Manlet calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guerro Zapata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manlet moves away.
Manlet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guerro Zapata throws a hook but Manlet blocks it.
Manlet blocks a jab.
Guerro Zapata looks to land a right hand but Manlet moved out of range.
Manlet defending well as Guerro Zapata loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerro Zapata shoots in for a takedown but Manlet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Guerro Zapata.
Manlet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerro Zapata throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Guerro Zapata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Manlet avoids the body shot from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet slips under a jab from Guerro Zapata.
Guerro Zapata thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Manlet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerro Zapata loads up on a big right hand but Manlet slips the punch.
Manlet appears to be looking for a big counter.
Guerro Zapata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guerro Zapata misses the shot to the body.
Manlet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerro Zapata throws a big shot that misses.
Guerro Zapata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manlet checks it well.
Manlet throwing a counter right hand but Guerro Zapata manages to avoid it.
Guerro Zapata misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but Manlet is just out of range.
Manlet throws a big counter combination but Guerro Zapata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Guerro Zapata is breathing heavily.
Guerro Zapata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manlet manages to avoid it.
Guerro Zapata misses with a low kick.
Manlet slips a straight right by Guerro Zapata.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guerro Zapata. Manlet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manlet throwing a counter right hand but Guerro Zapata manages to avoid it.
Guerro Zapata throws out a leg kick but Manlet moves out of range and Guerro Zapata only half commits.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Guerro Zapata tries for a takedown but Manlet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eduardo Guerro Zapata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manlet ducks under a wild hook from Guerro Zapata.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Guerro Zapata misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata throws a jab when Manlet was well out of range.
Guerro Zapata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manlet.
Guerro Zapata throws a hook but Manlet avoids it easily.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Guerro Zapata misses the target.
Manlet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Guerro Zapata misses with a kick to the body.
Guerro Zapata just misses with a punch to the body.
Manlet slips a jab from Guerro Zapata.
It looked like Manlet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guerro Zapata misses with a hook.
Manlet moves out of range as Guerro Zapata strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata looks to land a right hand but Manlet moved out of range.
Manlet is looking to counter punch.
Guerro Zapata tried to score with a low kick but Manlet checks it.
Manlet appears to be looking for a big counter.
Guerro Zapata throws a front kick aimed at Manlet's knee but Manlet avoids it well.
Guerro Zapata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Guerro Zapata looks to land a left hand but Manlet moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Manlet misses its target.
A punch combination from Guerro Zapata misses.
Guerro Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manlet throws a counter high kick but Guerro Zapata was just alert enough to avoid it.
Guerro Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manlet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Manlet misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guerro Zapata lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manlet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manlet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guerro Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guerro Zapata takes a swing at Manlet's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guerro Zapata fails to land the takedown.
Guerro Zapata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manlet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guerro Zapata misses with a hook.
Manlet is looking for a counter combo.
Mighty Manlet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guerro Zapata throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Guerro Zapata 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!

Guerro Zapata takes a swing at Manlet's ribcage but misses.
Manlet is looking for a counter combo.
Guerro Zapata misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Manlet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Guerro Zapata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manlet.
Guerro Zapata looks to land a left hand but Manlet moved out of range nicely.
Manlet moves out of range of the strikes.
Manlet tried to counter with a leg kick but Guerro Zapata avoided it.
Manlet slips a jab and a cross from Guerro Zapata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerro Zapata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manlet blocks a jab.
Guerro Zapata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guerro Zapata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manlet blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata misses the jab.
Manlet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guerro Zapata is defended easily by Manlet.
Manlet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guerro Zapata will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manlet is looking for a counter combo.
Guerro Zapata swings for the body but Manlet moves out of range.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Manlet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from Guerro Zapata misses its intended target.
Guerro Zapata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manlet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guerro Zapata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manlet defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - Guerro Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manlet checks a leg kick.
Manlet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eduardo Guerro Zapata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet appears to be looking for a big counter.
Guerro Zapata throws out a loose jab but Manlet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manlet checks a low kick from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manlet appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manlet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerro Zapata just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromManlet.
Guerro Zapata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manlet slips a jab from Guerro Zapata.
As Guerro Zapata backs away, Manlet returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Manlet avoids the body shot from Guerro Zapata.
Guerro Zapata just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromManlet.
Manlet is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Guerro Zapata's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Guerro Zapata throws an overhand right that lands on Manlet's shoulder, as Manlet tries to avoid the shot.
Guerro Zapata throws a leg kick but Manlet moved away.
Guerro Zapata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guerro Zapata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manlet manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manlet slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Manlet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manlet slips a jab from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manlet throws a big counter combination but Guerro Zapata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Manlet slips under a jab from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Guerro Zapata fails to land the takedown.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Guerro Zapata.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guerro Zapata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manlet is looking to counter with a body kick.
Manlet avoids the body shot from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet throws a big counter combination but Guerro Zapata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Guerro Zapata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guerro Zapata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Guerro Zapata!
An out of breath Eduardo Guerro Zapata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.