PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rico HC (ranked 23933 p4p, 23506 weight class) and Rylee Mannion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rylee Mannion will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

HC
vs
Mannion

183 cm
22
157
1 - 3 - 0

171 cm
26
150
9 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico HC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rylee Mannion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

HC drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
HC engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
HC passes into half guard.
HC throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
HC lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mannion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mannion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HC works his foot free and advances to mount.
HC controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by HC.
HC is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mannion is wriggling around trying to escape.
HC lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HC with the ground and pound from mount.

Mannion is rocked!
HC is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mannion is still in real trouble! Can HC finish him?
HC connects with a bit shot that sees Mannion covering up! More strikes from HC and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! HC is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico HC!
In his post fight interview, Rico HC started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.