PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Medium Guy (ranked 24379 p4p, 24088 weight class) and Medium Mann (ranked 581 p4p, 567 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Guy
vs
Mann

175 cm
28
170
5 - 17 - 2

175 cm
28
170
17 - 5 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 5 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Medium Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Medium Mann!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy.
A jab from Guy does it's job there.
Mann lands a leg kick that knocks Guy off balance momentarily.
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mann walks into a straight right hand from Guy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy misses with a right hand
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy.
Guy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mann connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy misses with a straight right.
Guy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guy backing away here, and Mann unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Mann tenderised Guy's leg. Guy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Guy coming out on top.
Mann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guy.
Mann flicks out a counter leg kick but Guy steps away.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mann.
Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Medium Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy misses with a hook
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a jab when Mann was well out of range.
Mann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy looks to throw the jab but Mann is out of range.
Guy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guy looks to throw the jab but Mann is out of range.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Guy throws a shot from downtown. Mann moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy throws a hook but Mann avoids it easily.
Guy looks to throw the jab but Mann is out of range.
Mann slips under a jab.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Guy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mann.
Guy misses with a hook. Mann ducked under it nicely.
Mann staying out of range there.
Mann slips under a jab.
Mann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guy misses with an uppercut
and Mann counters with a thumping low kick.
Guy misses with a straight left.
Mann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Guy misses.
A big right from Guy misses.
Mann feints a counter leg kick.
Guy throws a hook but Mann blocks it.
Mann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.
Mann scores with a jab. Guy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Guy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mann in his tracks.
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Medium Guy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A low kick lands for Mann.
A jab from Guy misses.
Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem.
Mann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guy.
A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Guy throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann throws a right hand that misses
and Guy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy misses with a right hand
and Mann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab.
Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Guy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Guy does it's job there.
Guy misses with an uppercut
and Mann counters with a low kick, right behind Guy 's knee.
Mann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Medium Guy is winning the standup battle so far.
Mann staying out of range there.
Mann scores with a punch to the head.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Guy misses with a looping right.
Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot.
Mann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann scores with a leg kick.
Guy with a jab.
Guy throws a shot from downtown. Mann moves away and avoids it.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy.
Mann blocks a jab.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a thumping low kick.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guy checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann staying out of range there.
Mann feints a counter leg kick.
Mann takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Mann.
Mann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guy is out of range.
Guy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target.
Guy slips under a jab from Mann.
Guy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mann moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann jabs Guy right on the nose. Guy blinks but takes it well.
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mann lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target.
Guy misses with a looping right.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.

Guy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Mann there.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mann connects with a leg kick.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mann counters with a right hand from hell and Guy is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Medium Mann!