PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mario mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Mann has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mann
vs
mario

180 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

168 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, James Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, mario mario!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mario shoots for a takedown but Mann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
mario wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Mann lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Mann misses.
Mann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mann lands with an uppercut that bounces mario off the cage and back into rage.
Mann stalks mario and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into mario's face. mario staggers backwards, shaken.
Mann throws a series of punches but mario moves out of range.
mario shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense.
mario dives in and grabs Mann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mann pushes down on mario's head and hops out.
James Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mario mario.
mario is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
mario doesn't manage to clinch there - Mann circles away.

Mann scores a takedown into full mount!
Mann controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mann is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mann's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mann duly obliges.
A combination from Mann does no damage.
mario doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Mann counter with a right hand.
Mann scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mann's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mann duly obliges.
mario shoots and misses
and Mann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
mario looks gassed!
A nice combination there by Mann.
mario should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mann fails to land with a series of punches.
Mann scores with a jab.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
mario with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann misses with the combination.

Mann pushes mario up against the cage in a clinch.
mario is trying to break the clinch but Mann is controlling him.

Mann has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed mario clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can mario hold on?
Mann biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann gets his hands free as mario looks to control.
mario is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mann.
Mann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. James Mann just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
mario avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by mario.
mario shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Mann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Mann gets to his feet - mario follows without any prompting.
Mann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
mario misses with a takedown attempt
and Mann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
mario fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mann misses with a wild combination.
Mann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
mario tries for a takedown but Mann circles away easily

and Mann counters with a shoot takedown. mario fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Mann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mann cracks the inside of mario's front leg.

Mann clinches up with mario and pushes him back against the cage.

Mann has clasped his hands together around mario's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Mann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Mann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches mario napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Mann stands up.
mario with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
mario shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mann misses with a jab, cross combination.
mario is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mann misses with a series of wild punches.
mario tries to land a front kick but Mann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
mario tried to score with a low kick but Mann checks it.
mario shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense.
James Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mario mario.
mario slips a jab and a cross from Mann.
Mann lands a glancing blow to the side of mario's head.
Mann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
mario fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
mario on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mann tries to bum rush mario with a series of wild strikes but mario uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
mario shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense.
James Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A left and a right from Mann both land. Nice combination.

Mann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mann stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows mario to get to his feet.
Mann throws a nice looking combination but mario bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mann misses with the combination.
mario fails with the takedown

and Mann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mann wanted to stand there but mario had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mario wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Mann wants to stand but mario has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mann wants to pass the guard but mario is keeping the position.
mario is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Mann stands up and waves to mario to follow him.
mario takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
mario is looking to clinch but Mann is avoiding it.
mario tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mann is able to avoid easily.
Mann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mann lands a jab-cross combination.
mario tries to clinch up but Mann circles away and keeps his distance.
mario is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mann is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for mario.
Some wild striking there from Mann.
Mann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
mario throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mann's waist but Mann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing mario off to one side.
Mann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mann lands with a hook. mario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mann cracks mario with a right hand to the side of the head.
mario tries to clinch but Mann is having none of it.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mann closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Mann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

mario looks for a takedown but Mann sprawls well.
Mann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Mann forces mario back against the cage and clinches.
mario is trying to maintain a safe position but Mann gets an underhook and turns mario into the cage.
Mann prevents mario from breaking the clinch.
mario tries a knee to the head but Mann blocks it.
mario has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mann breaks from the clinch.
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mario with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mann counters with a one-two to the body.
James Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mario mario.
Mann throws a right and a left that mario avoids nicely.
Mann keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Mann clinches.
mario misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on mario's face as he tries to break the clinch.
mario has Mann pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Mann manages to break the clinch.
Mann throws a sloppy head kick and mario moves out of range easily.

Mann moves into the clinch successfully.

Mann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mario shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mann throws a right and a left that mario avoids nicely.

Mann gets a clinch.
mario tries to pull guard but Mann holds him up against the cage and eventually mario drops back down to his feet.

Mann tightens his grip and picks mario up, before dumping him to the ground. mario manages to land in guard.

Mann decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on mario, up you get!
Mann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
mario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
mario with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from mario.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mario misses with a takedown attempt
and Mann counters with a series of strikes. mario will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
mario doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mann counters with a three punch combo that has mario backing up. mario nods at Mann to acknowledge the strikes.
Mann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but mario moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
mario wants to clinch but Mann slips to the side
and Mann counters with a series of strikes. mario will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but mario moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
mario wants to clinch but Mann slips to the side
and Mann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mann wants it to stay on the feet.
Mann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Mann does no damage.
mario shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches mario on the side of the head.

Mann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for mario!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mario slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
mario wants to control but Mann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that mario can do to turn this around?
mario is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
mario regains full guard. Nicely done.
James Mann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of mario is proving hard to escape from.

Mann stands up and waves to mario to follow him.
mario shoots in looking for a takedown. Mann tries to sprawl out of it but mario keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
mario mario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in mario's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Mann!