PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pepper Mint (ranked 5720 p4p, 24707 weight class) and Trey Manning (ranked 597 p4p, 655 weight class). Mint's entrance music is Robert Whittaker. A fine choice. Trey Manning is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mint
vs
Manning

182 cm
24
182
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
180
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pepper Mint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Manning!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mint was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Manning connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manning throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Mint was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mint walks into a left hand.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manning jabs at Mint's body.
Mint throws a series of punches but Manning moves out of range.
Mint is looking to land body kicks.
Manning only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Manning.
Manning scores with a hook to the body. Mint takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mint throws the kick towards the body but Manning avoids it.
Manning takes a swing at Mint's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mint lands a head kick!
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Manning misses with a jab to the body
and Mint counters with a series of strikes. Manning will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mint lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manning throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mint throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manning scores with a body shot.
Manning misses with a body kick.
Mint is looking for a counter combo.
An inside leg kick from Mint misses.
Trey Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mint pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manning fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Manning drops Mint with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mint looks back up at him and smiles so Manning waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Mint is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manning circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mint to the canvas! Mint doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Manning keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Manning!