PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubert Kuminauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuminauha has chosen Celine Dion - Just Walk Away as his entrance music. Rubert Kuminauha acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Manson
vs
Kuminauha

185 cm
21
230 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

198 cm
26
240 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitch Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubert Kuminauha!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown but Manson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuminauha off the cage and back into rage.
Kuminauha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manson lands the left hand.

Kuminauha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuminauha is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manson wants to control but Kuminauha postures up.
Kuminauha trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuminauha working away.

Kuminauha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson tries to improve position but can't.
Manson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manson tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kuminauha fails to land the takedown.
Mitch Manson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manson lands a jab to Kuminauha's midsection.
Manson misses with a looping right.
Kuminauha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Kuminauha scores a takedown into full mount!
Manson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Manson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Manson trying to control the action but Kuminauha just sinks the hooks in.
Manson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuminauha's guard. Nice work there by Manson.
Manson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuminauha on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuminauha trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuminauha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manson looking to sit in guard and control but Kuminauha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manson is looking to sweep but instead, Kuminauha has passed into half guard.
Manson pushes Kuminauha off looking to stand but Kuminauha dives back in and keeps control.
Manson wants to get back to full guard.

Kuminauha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Manson dominated that round.
That's time! Manson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kuminauha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuminauha somewhat.
Manson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuminauha was well out of range. Poor timing from Manson.
Manson jabs at Kuminauha's body.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuminauha is just out of range.
Kuminauha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manson.
Kuminauha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manson misses with a wild body shot.
Kuminauha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuminauha dodges the punch combination from Manson.
Manson is looking to wear down Kuminauha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuminauha shoots in looking for a takedown. Manson tries to sprawl out of it but Kuminauha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitch Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubert Kuminauha.
Manson misses the shot to the body.
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuminauha.

Kuminauha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manson was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuminauha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Kuminauha from controlling successfully.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson pulls Kuminauha in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuminauha from doing any damage or advancing position.
Manson is wriggling around but Kuminauha manages to pass to half guard.
Manson is looking to improve his position.
Manson is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuminauha is trying to control the action in half guard but Manson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manson misses with a wild body shot.
Manson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manson takes a swing at Kuminauha's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Kuminauha with that takedown attempt.
Manson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuminauha.
Kuminauha looks for a takedown but Manson sprawls well.
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuminauha is just out of range.
Mitch Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson lands with a nice body punch.
Kuminauha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuminauha is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a series of punches but Kuminauha avoids them all with ease.
Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuminauha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manson throws a body punch but Kuminauha moves out of range.
Kuminauha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manson.
Kuminauha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manson's waist but Manson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuminauha off to one side.
Manson connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuminauha manages to avoid it.
Kuminauha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mitch Manson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuminauha is just out of range.
Manson tries to bum rush Kuminauha with a series of wild strikes but Kuminauha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Manson dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Manson misses with a two punch combination.
Kuminauha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manson misses the shot to the body.
Manson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuminauha.
Kuminauha avoids the body shot from Manson.
Manson stalks Kuminauha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuminauha's face. Kuminauha staggers backwards, shaken.
Manson throws a shot from downtown. Kuminauha moves away and avoids it.
Manson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manson punishes Kuminauha's body with a nice straight punch.
Manson throws a shot to the body.
Manson scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manson scores with a body shot.
Kuminauha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson lands a nice shot to the body.
Manson just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manson lands a lovely overhand right.
Manson scores with a three punch combo!
Manson works Kuminauha's body with a nice hook.
Manson misses with the combination.
Manson dips to his left and cracks Kuminauha with an uppercut!
Manson works over Kuminauha's head and body with a nice combination.
Manson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to de liver by Manson. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson lands with a shot to the body.
Kuminauha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manson thows a body shot but no joy.
Manson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuminauha at a distance.
Kuminauha avoids the body shot from Manson.
No joy there for Manson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manson.
Manson lands with a nice body punch.
Manson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuminauha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manson is fending him off so far but Kuminauha persists. Nope, Manson circles away and we're back to standing.
Manson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuminauha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuminauha's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Manson.
Manson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuminauha shoots for a takedown but Manson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitch Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubert Kuminauha.
Manson misses with a wild body shot.
Manson throws a series of strikes that have Kuminauha backpedaling.
Manson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuminauha can do to turn this around?
Kuminauha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manson circles away.
Manson thows a body shot but no joy.
Manson misses with a wild combination.
Manson just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuminauha was well out of range. Poor timing from Manson.
Manson throws a series of punches but Kuminauha avoids them all with ease.
Manson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuminauha.
Manson misses with the combination.
Kuminauha shoots in for a double leg but Manson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuminauha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manson avoids it really well and circles away.
Manson just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson catches Kuminauha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rubert Kuminauha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuminauha's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Manson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Manson!