PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Schwerinn (ranked 5404 p4p, 5216 weight class) and Clay Mann (ranked 608 p4p, 597 weight class). Clay Mann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schwerinn
vs
Mann

177 cm
24
178
4 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
178
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Schwerinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clay Mann!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwerinn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Mann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schwerinn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mann, into his guard.

Schwerinn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are battling for position here. Schwerinn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schwerinn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwerinn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mann wants to improve his position but Schwerinn is controlling well.
Mann trying to control from the bottom.
Mann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mann is trying to control the position but Schwerinn postures up.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Schwerinn from controlling successfully.
Schwerinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mann managing to control the position.
Schwerinn lands a couple of elbows.
Schwerinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwerinn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Schwerinn wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schwerinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schwerinn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwerinn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schwerinn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schwerinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Schwerinn is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwerinn wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Schwerinn advances position into side control!
Schwerinn lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Schwerinn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Schwerinn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Schwerinn lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Mann feints and as Schwerinn raises his hands in defense, Mann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Schwerinn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Schwerinn's brow.
Mann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Mann seems content to control.
Mann lands with a punch from half guard.
Schwerinn tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwerinn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Schwerinn looking for submissions off his back.
Schwerinn is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Mann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schwerinn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schwerinn gets back to full guard.
Schwerinn being controlled here, momentarily.
Mann looking to sit in guard and control but Schwerinn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwerinn chips away with some ground and pound.
Mann trying to control the position here.
Mann wants to sweep here but Schwerinn controlling him for the moment.
Mann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schwerinn.

Mann has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Schwerinn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mann has tightened it up now! Schwerinn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Clay Mann!
Clay Mann thanked the fans post fight for their support.