PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Bundy (ranked 4286 p4p, 4330 weight class) and Nicky Manu (ranked 200 p4p, 201 weight class). Manu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the Opera - Anyma & Grimes. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bundy
vs
Manu

165 cm
25
135
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicky Manu!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manu throws a lazy right hand but Bundy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bundy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bundy takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Bundy clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Manu.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bundy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manu to keep the fight standing.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bundy can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manu working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Manu.
Bundy is trying to stall.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Manu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy tries to circle away but Manu has him pinned against the cage.

Bundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Manu gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu tries to work over Bundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bundy tries to pull guard but Manu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manu tries to throw a body punch but Bundy avoids it by throwing Manu back against the cage.
Bundy tries to pull guard but Manu won't allow it.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Manu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manu pushes Bundy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bundy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manu is keeping busy.
Manu is working Bundy over against the cage.
Bundy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manu smiles and moves away.
Manu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Manu.

Manu moves into the clinch successfully.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bundy can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy tries to pull guard but Manu holds him up against the cage and eventually Bundy drops back down to his feet.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Manu.
Manu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manu working aggressively here.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bundy takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Bundy.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
Bundy has had enough of the clinch but Manu keeps him there for the moment.
Bundy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manu walks away with a smile on his face. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bundy shoots in but Manu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manu lands with a hook. Bundy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Manu gets tackled into the cage by Bundy. Bundy maintains the clinch.
Bundy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bundy misses with a two punch combination.

Manu gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manu lands an uppercut.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Manu dominated that round.
That's time! Bundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Manu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundy moves away.
Manu misses with a wild body shot.

Manu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bundy is trying to break free.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu prevents a body shot from Bundy.
Bundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bundy goes for a takedown attempt but Manu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Manu pushes Bundy up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bundy.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.

Bundy pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Manu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Bundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manu defends well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nicky Manu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bundy tries to bum rush Manu with a series of wild strikes but Manu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Manu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Manu lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Bundy.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundy tries to pull guard but Manu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nicky Manu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Bundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bundy misses with an uppercut. Manu saw that one coming.

Manu darts in and clinches Bundy up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bundy throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.
Bundy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bundy stalls.
Manu working aggressively here.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Bundy goes for a takedown attempt but Manu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Manu clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy wants to get back to striking at distance but Manu won't allow it.
Manu prevents the takedown attempt.
Bundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Manu gets an underhook and turns Bundy into the cage.
Manu working aggressively here.
Manu working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Bundy misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy is trying to force a seperation but Manu has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Manu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bundy throws a head kick but Manu moves out of range.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Manu.
Manu closes the distance but Bundy moves to the side
letting Bundy counter with a right hand.
Bundy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bundy thinking.
Manu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bundy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manu defends well and Bundy ends up having to push Manu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bundy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bundy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Manu as the two fighters clinch.
Bundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
Manu misses with some punches.

Bundy pulls Manu into guard.
Manu content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Manu.
Bundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manu wants to pass the guard but Bundy is keeping the position.

Bundy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manu stays in close to Bundy's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bundy.
Bundy moves away from the strike by Manu.
Bundy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bundy darts in looking for a takedown but Manu gets double underhooks and turns Bundy into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Manu.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
Bundy jumps guard but Manu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu working aggressively here.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Bundy.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Nice body punch from Manu - that landed with a thud.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
Bundy has Manu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manu prevents Bundy from breaking the clinch.
Manu misses with some punches.
Manu misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is trying to break the clinch but Manu is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.

Bundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Manu clinches up with Bundy and pushes him back against the cage.
Manu misses with some punches.
Manu digs a right hand into Bundy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bundy's gas tank.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manu tries a body shot but Bundy blocks it.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bundy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manu smiles and moves away.
Theodore Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy moves out of range as Manu strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Manu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manu 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Manu!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicky Manu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.