PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takezzo Manto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Hess has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hess
vs
Manto

190 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Hess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takezzo Manto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hess darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Takezzo Manto has been cut.
Manto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manto looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Manto is rocked!
Hess lands a jab to Manto's midsection.
Manto is still on wobbly legs! Can Hess finish him?
Hess lands with a big right hook that stumbles Manto - he's out on his feet here! Hess follows up with another monster hook that separates Manto from consciousness! Manto falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hess stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Hess!