PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jrock Mandela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Sinatra
vs
Mandela

182 cm
20
201 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

180 cm
27
195 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jrock Mandela!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandela looks to land a left hand but Sinatra moved out of range nicely.
Sinatra looks to land a right hand but Mandela moved out of range.
Mandela looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinatra is just out of range.
Mandela misses with a straight left.
Sinatra thuds his right hand into Mandela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mandela takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Sinatra feints and as Mandela raises his hands in defense, Sinatra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sinatra looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mandela holds on and takes a little breather.

Mandela looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Sinatra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mandela looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mandela looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mandela!
Mandela tries to advance to mount but Sinatra instead regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra tries to get to full guard but Mandela has control of the leg.
Sinatra is trying to maintain the position but Mandela is very close to passing his half guard.
Mandela working the head and body with strikes.
Sinatra gets full guard.
Sinatra has his hands on Mandela's head, controlling the position.
Mandela is looking to work some ground and pound but Sinatra has wrist control.
Mandela must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Sinatra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mandela is aware though and is defending well.

Sinatra has his foot on Mandela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mandela works his way back into a safe position though.
Sinatra keeping moving, preventing Mandela from controlling successfully.
Sinatra trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandela passes into half guard.
Sinatra is controlling Mandela's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mandela prevents Sinatra from improving his position.

Sinatra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mandela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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.
Mandela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mandela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sinatra is refusing to be controlled, as Mandela sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandela might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sinatra kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mandela looks to land a right hand but Sinatra moved out of range.

Mandela drops Sinatra with a beautiful combination! Sinatra stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mandela is looking for the KO!

Sinatra is rocked!

It looks like Frank Sinatra has been cut.
Sinatra is breathing heavily.
Mandela lands with a right and another and another! Sinatra is in big trouble! Mandela lands again and this time it's lights out for Sinatra! A quality knockout there for Mandela.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jrock Mandela!