PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo Manta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Manta
vs
Staton

180 cm
22
217 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Violent Snake

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Manta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Staton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Staton lands a front kick.
Manta lands a body shot.
Manta misses with a takedown attempt
letting Staton counter with a right hand.
Staton throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Staton.
Staton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Staton counters with a body kick that stops Manta in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Staton lands a head shot.
Staton misses with a few strikes there.
Lorenzo Manta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manta misses with a lunging right hand
and Staton counters with a solid body kick.
Manta is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staton. Manta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manta moves out of range as Staton throws a body kick.
A low kick from Manta is predictable there
and Staton counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta misses with a leg kick
and Staton counters with a body kick that stops Manta in his tracks momentarily.
Manta scores with a leg kick.
Staton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manta swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Staton counter with a right hand.
Manta throws a lazy uppercut

and Staton counters by moving into the clinch.
Staton trying to land knees to the body.
Manta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Staton tries to land knees in the clinch but Manta avoids the damage to the body.
Staton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Manta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Staton landing knees to the head.

It looks like Lorenzo Manta has been cut.
Staton landing knees to the head.
Manta wants a takedown.
Staton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Staton scores with a knee to the head.
Staton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Staton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Manta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Staton.
Knees to the body from Staton.
Staton lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Manta is rocked!
Manta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Manta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Staton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Staton with a knee to the head.
Staton looking to throw knees to the head but Manta is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Staton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manta's brow.
Manta seems to have got his legs back now.
Staton blocks an uppercut.
Manta blocks an elbow strike.
Staton pushes Manta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Staton as the two fighters clinch.
Staton looking to throw knees to the head but Manta is blocking nicely.
Manta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Staton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Staton tries a knee to the head but Manta blocks it.
Staton scores with a shot to the side of Manta's head.
Staton tries to land knees in the clinch but Manta avoids the damage to the body.
Staton tries to land knees in the clinch but Manta avoids the damage to the body.
Staton pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manta.
Manta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manta lands an uppercut.
Staton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Manta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Staton is keeping busy.
Staton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton lands a good knee to the midsection. Manta won't want to take too many of those.
Manta wants a takedown but no success here.
Staton is struggling to control the position.
Staton scores with a knee to the head.
Staton cracks Manta with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staton.
Manta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Staton throws an elbow that misses.
Manta misses with a punch to the body.
Manta misses with a punch to the body.
Staton with a knee to the head.
Staton connects with a knee to the head.
Staton scores with a hook to the body.
Manta throws a punch but it's blocked by Staton.
Staton looking to throw knees to the head but Manta is blocking nicely.
Staton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Manta managing to block the knees to the body from Staton.
Staton avoiding damage.
Manta works on Staton's body with a couple of short punches.
Manta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manta.
Staton misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton stalling in the clinch but Manta improves position.
Manta lands a shoulder strike.
Manta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manta throws a punch but it's blocked by Staton.
Manta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manta swings wildly with an uppercut but Staton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staton misses with a knee strike.
Manta has a couple of punches blocked by Staton.
Manta can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manta.
Manta is trying to maintain a safe position but Staton gets an underhook and turns Manta into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Staton obliges.
Staton stalls.
Manta working aggressively here.
Manta takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Staton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Staton crunches a lovely knee into Manta's ribcage.
Manta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Staton is working Manta over against the cage.
Staton landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Staton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Manta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Staton lunges at Manta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manta's hand.
Manta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Staton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Staton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Staton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Manta throws a lazy uppercut
and Staton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manta throws a nice looking combination but Staton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manta misses with an uppercut
and Staton counters with an outside leg kick.
Staton connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Manta. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Staton throws a right hand that Manta ducks under and follows up with a left that Manta also avoids with ease.
Manta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Staton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lorenzo Manta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Staton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Staton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Staton lands with a good body shot.
Staton throws a body kick that misses.
Staton throws a nice outside leg kick.

Staton moves into the clinch.
Staton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee Staton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Staton scores with a knee to the head.
Staton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Staton.
Staton misses with a knee to the head.
Manta is trying to maintain a safe position but Staton gets an underhook and turns Manta into the cage.
Staton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Staton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manta is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Staton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manta backwards.
Staton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Staton lands with a left to the head.

Manta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Staton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Manta to the mat. Manta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Staton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Lee Staton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Staton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Staton thows a body shot but no joy.
Manta scores with a jab.
Manta throws a hook but Staton blocks it.
Staton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manta scores with a one two! Staton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Staton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Staton lands a nice looking body kick.
Staton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manta rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from Manta is predictable there
and Staton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Staton. That's going to slow Manta down.
Manta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Staton.
Manta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Staton as he avoids it easily.
Manta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Staton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manta checks it well.
Manta thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Staton manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Staton.
Staton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Staton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Staton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Manta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Staton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Staton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manta. That did some damage!
Lee Staton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Staton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Staton circles away.
Staton wants to slow Manta down by chopping away at his legs.
Manta feints a jab promting Staton to slip. Manta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Staton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Staton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manta thows a leg kick but Staton checks it
and Staton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Staton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Staton with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee Staton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Staton. Staton obviously looking to wear him down.
Staton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manta in his tracks.
Staton lands a glancing blow to the side of Manta's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Staton, right into the meat.
Staton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Staton - that will leave a mark!
Manta misses with a combination
and Staton counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staton lands a really nice looking cross but Manta seems unphased.
Staton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manta avoids the body shot from Staton.
Lorenzo Manta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Staton tries a head kick but it misses.
Staton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crunch! Staton slams his shin into Manta's torso.
Manta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Staton thuds a left hand into Manta's body.
Manta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Staton. Staton obviously looking to wear him down.
Manta misses with a double jab
and Staton counters with a left to the body.
Staton thuds a left hand into Manta's body.

Staton clinches with his opponent.
Staton is pushing Manta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Staton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manta.
Manta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton lands a shot to the body.
Staton landing knees to the body.
Staton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Staton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Staton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Staton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Manta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Staton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Staton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Manta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Staton tries to land knees in the clinch but Manta avoids the damage to the body.
Staton misses with an elbow strike.
Manta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Staton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Staton.
Staton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Staton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Manta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Staton.
Manta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manta struggles to land a body shot inside as Staton controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Staton.
Manta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Staton or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Staton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manta lands a nice shot to the body.
Staton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staton.
Manta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Staton throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staton.
Staton stalling the fight.
Manta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Staton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Staton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manta.
Manta working aggressively here.
Staton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manta misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manta lands a body punch.
Manta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Manta.
Manta has a couple of punches blocked by Staton.
Manta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Staton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Staton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Staton 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Staton!