PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Manu (ranked 815 p4p, 1505 weight class) and Semen Voribiev (ranked 54 p4p, 104 weight class). Manu comes into the arena with Welcome to the Opera - Anyma & Grimes blaring out of the sound system. Nicky Manu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Manu
vs
Voribiev

169 cm
20
145
9 - 4 - 0

163 cm
26
135
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicky Manu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Semen Voribiev!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voribiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manu.
Voribiev with a poor takedown
and Manu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voribiev slips under a jab from Manu.
Manu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Semen Voribiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voribiev fails with a takedown attempt.
Voribiev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Voribiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Voribiev is rocked!
Voribiev drops his hands momentarily. Manu doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Voribiev staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Voribiev doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicky Manu!
Nicky Manu thanked the fans post fight for their support.