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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jumpin Jack Flash (ranked 3108 p4p, 176 weight class) and Manny Machabeau (ranked 5425 p4p, 256 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jumpin Jack Flash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Machabeau!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machabeau swings for the body but Flash moves out of range.
Jab by Machabeau.
Flash dives in for a single leg takedown but Machabeau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Machabeau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Flash misses.
Flash scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machabeau defends it well.
Flash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flash is working for a kimura but Machabeau is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flash is working for a kimura but Machabeau is defending it quite comfortably.
Machabeau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machabeau looking for a sweep. Not yet Machabeau, not yet.
Flash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machabeau keeping full guard, as Flash tries to pass.
Flash drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machabeau manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flash has Machabeau in his guard.
Machabeau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machabeau stopping the sweep attempt from Flash.
Flash working a defensive guard here.
Flash looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machabeau passes into half guard.
Flash wants to improve his position but Machabeau is controlling well.
Flash is working hard here to advance position.
Machabeau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash is trying to maintain the position but Machabeau is very close to passing his half guard.
Flash is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machabeau is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Flash is trying to get back to full guard.
Flash controlling the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flash wants to control but Machabeau is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machabeau is controlling the pace.
Flash is controlling Machabeau's trapped leg to prevent Machabeau from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flash is trying to get back to full guard.
Flash is doing well to control the position and prevent Machabeau from advancing to side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machabeau pinned against the cage. Machabeau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flash tries for a takedown but Machabeau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumpin Jack Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machabeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Flash.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flash misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manny Machabeau will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machabeau leaves Flash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machabeau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Flash counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Flash drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machabeau dives on top into guard.
Machabeau is stalling in the full guard.
Flash is controlling Machabeau's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machabeau defends well.
Flash is trying to keep Machabeau in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash working for a triangle but Machabeau defends it easily.
Flash pulls Machabeau in to control the position.
Flash trying to keep a closed guard but Machabeau is proving a slippery customer.
Machabeau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flash being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two 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.
Flash is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machabeau clinches up with Flash and pushes him back against the cage.
Flash tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machabeau smiles and moves away.
Machabeau misses with an uppercut.
Flash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machabeau rushes Flash and presses him up against the cage.
Machabeau just leaning against Flash, taking a breather.
Machabeau breaks the clinch.
Flash misses with a takedown attempt
and Machabeau counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumpin Jack Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Machabeau - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Flash tries to break the clinch but Machabeau is controlling the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machabeau displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flash up against the cage.
Flash goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machabeau prevents it.
Machabeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flash lands in his opponent's guard.
Flash drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machabeau looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machabeau looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machabeau!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machabeau tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Flash is trying to control Machabeau's posture but Machabeau avoids it.
Machabeau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flash. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machabeau is looking to take a break and control but Flash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flash wants to control but Machabeau postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flash tries to bench press Machabeau off him but Machabeau keeps the position.
Flash can't do much from the bottom here.
Flash is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machabeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Flash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Flash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flash thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machabeau is trying to get back to half guard.
Flash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machabeau, who protects the arm well.
Flash is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machabeau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machabeau manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flash's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machabeau defends it well.
Machabeau controlling the position well.
Machabeau felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Flash tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machabeau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machabeau controlling the position well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machabeau can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Flash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machabeau defends it well.
Flash is working for a kimura but Machabeau is defending it quite comfortably.
Flash is looking for a kimura here.
Flash is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash is working for a kimura but Machabeau is defending it quite comfortably.
Flash is trying to work for a kimura but Machabeau is defending well.
Flash is working for a kimura but Machabeau is defending it quite comfortably.
Flash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flash wants to work for an arm triangle but Machabeau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manny Machabeau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Flash is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machabeau is defending against the submission attempts here by Flash.
Machabeau gets back to full guard.
Flash tries to free his leg and advance position but Machabeau is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machabeau 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.
Jumpin Jack Flash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machabeau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jumpin Jack Flash showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machabeau has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machabeau!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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