PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Rowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann has chosen "Working Class Man" - Jimmy Barnes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rowles
vs
Mann

184 cm
28
216 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

190 cm
27
206 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

NEMESIS CAGE CLOTHING

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Rowles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Mann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann throws a hook but Rowles blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rowles.
Mann blocks a head kick by Rowles.
Mann misses with a wild body shot.
Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rowles lands a nice hook to Mann's body. Mann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mann misses with a shot to the body

and Rowles counters with a single leg into guard. Mann didn't expect that.
Mann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann being controlled here, momentarily.
Mann is wriggling around but Rowles manages to pass to half guard.
Mann wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rowles is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rowles to get the leverage.
Mann is trying to stand up here but Rowles is controlling him well.
Rowles is nestled in close to Mann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Rowles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mann is trying to stand.

Rowles is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rowles to get the leverage.
Rowles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mann is trying to stand.
Rowles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is in trouble now - Rowles has advanced to mount!
Rowles throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rowles unloads with some shots from mount but Mann bucks and avoids them well.
Rowles is landing with some decent strikes but Mann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rowles throwing strikes here but Mann is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rowles is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mann can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Rowles goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mann turns into him and now he's in Rowles's guard.
Rowles is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rowles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rowles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rowles looking for a triangle here. Mann is fighting it but it looks tight! Rowles pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mann is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Rowles!