PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tantan Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mannie Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lim
vs
Mann

195 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tantan Lim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mannie Mann!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mann's half guard.
Lim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Lim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mann is just riding it out for now. Lim eventually gives up the hold.
Lim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lim working over Mann with some ground and pound. Mann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lim is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mann!
Lim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Lim working for a submission but Mann is keeping him at bay.
Mann is trying desperately to improve position.

Lim wants to finish this one by submission but Mann is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lim.
Mann wants to hold on but Lim pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mann is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mann is trying to escape the mount but Lim keeps good control and instead manages to take Mann's back.
Lim really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mann.
Mann tries to roll but Lim sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lim is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mann defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lim is breathing heavily.
Lim has the hooks in. Mann is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Lim go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mann is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mann looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lim kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mann tries to escape the position.
Lim slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mann trying to control the action but Lim just sinks the hooks in.

Lim working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann tries to escape but Lim has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tantan Lim dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mann tries for a takedown but Lim circles away easily

and Lim counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mann!
Lim wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
Mann tries to lock up and control but Lim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lim tries to control but Mann wriggling away.
Lim working Mann over with strikes here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lim pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lim controlling the position easily from mount.
Mann is desperately trying to improve his position but Lim has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim trying to control but Mann is having none of it.
Mann is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mann is looking to improve his position but Lim isn't that keen on the idea.

Lim looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mann is trying desperately to improve position.
Mann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mann holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lim tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is in a horrible position here. Lim smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lim breaks from Mann's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mann tries to lock up and control but Lim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mann is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Lim is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mann has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Lim looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tantan Lim dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
Mann avoids a punch combination nicely.

Mann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Lim from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lim pushing down on Mann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mann is trying to control but Lim manages to pass to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lim manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mann to take his back!
Mann looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mann tries to roll but Lim sticks to his back.
Lim has good solid back control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mann is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mann controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Lim gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Mann is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Mann right now.

Lim is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mann looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lim.
What can Mann do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lim trying to control momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Mann do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lim is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lim gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lim gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lim apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt

and Lim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mann trying to control here.
Lim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mannie Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantan Lim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lim controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tantan Lim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lim 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tantan Lim!