PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between jack meoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Z Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Z Mann told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

meoff
vs
Mann

225 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Non-Stop Nutrition
Bushido Clothing

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jack meoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Z Mann!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by meoff or perhaps it was just good defense by Mann which made him look bad.
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
meoff moves in looking to clinch but Mann pushes him off.
meoff shoots in but Mann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
meoff misses with a head kick.
meoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good leg kick by Mann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
meoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
meoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mann swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jack meoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mann catches meoff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mann misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Mann misses.
Mann cracks meoff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mann cracks meoff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mann fails to land with a series of punches.
Mann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but meoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mann scores with a sloppy right hand. meoff should have avoided that one.
Mann lands a lovely overhand right.
Z Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Mann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Z Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann connects with a single shot there.
meoff shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense.
Mann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like jack meoff has been cut.
meoff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mann keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt.
meoff throws a push kick but Mann slaps the foot to one side.
meoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
meoff is breathing heavily.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by meoff.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mann.
meoff slips a jab and a cross from Mann.
Mann's corner calls for a 1-2. Mann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mann cracks the inside of meoff's front leg.
Mann tries to bum rush meoff with a series of wild strikes but meoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mann swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a series of punches but meoff moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mann lands an impressive looking overhand right. meoff doesn't seem phased though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
meoff misses with a right hand
and Mann counters with a three punch combo that has meoff backing up. meoff nods at Mann to acknowledge the strikes.
Mann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mann lands with a nice body kick.

meoff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than meoff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
meoff tries to control but Mann wriggling away.
Mann tries to reverse the position but meoff maintains control.
meoff with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
meoff wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
Mann wants to control but meoff is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
meoff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mann is looking to escape.
Mann working to try and regain half guard.
Mann holds on, trying desperately to control.
Mann is squirming around, avoiding meoff's attempts to control the action.
Mann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
meoff looking to control but Mann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mann is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
meoff avoids the attempt from Mann to control.
Mann is looking to get to half guard.
Mann tries to hold on but meoff postures up.
Mann is trying desperately to improve position.
Mann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mann is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but meoff is staying active.
Mann working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

meoff working for a submission but Mann is keeping him at bay.
Mann tries to lock up and control but meoff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Z Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jack meoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

meoff misses with a takedown
and Mann counters with a good low kick that meoff was not able to check.
meoff misses with a takedown
and Mann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mann throws a series of strikes that have meoff backpedaling.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by meoff!

It looks like Z Mann has been cut.
Z Mann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mann closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mann throws a good cross that connects.
Mann feints and then cracks meoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow meoff down.
Mann lands a body shot.
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by meoff.
meoff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mann. That one must have hurt.
meoff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mann lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mann misses the shot to the body.
Mann stalks meoff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into meoff's face. meoff staggers backwards, shaken.
Mann closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
meoff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jack meoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann lands a nice shot to the body.
Mann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but meoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mann throws a combination that misses

and meoff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by meoff.
meoff won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Mann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mann controlling the position.
meoff pushes down on Mann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mann is breathing heavily.

meoff seems to be looking for submissions.
meoff perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mann is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
meoff wants to pass to mount but Mann is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann keeps control of the position for the meantime.
meoff tries to stand and escape but Mann is controlling the position.
meoff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mann keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as meoff controls the pace.
meoff wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
meoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
meoff trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
meoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

meoff stands up from guard. Let's bang!
meoff wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Mann scores with a hook to the body. meoff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
meoff with a poor takedown
and Mann counters with a left and a right that stings meoff.
jack meoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
meoff tries for a takedown but Mann circles away easily
and Mann counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
meoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mann. Mann obviously looking to wear him down.
meoff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
meoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as meoff backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Mann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice combination there by Mann.
meoff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mann counters with a left to the body.
meoff misses with a takedown
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Z Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mann looks to land a combination but meoff avoids it well.
Mann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
meoff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mann counters with a left and a right that stings meoff.
meoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Mann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
meoff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice combination there by Mann.
meoff darts in trying to clinch
and Mann counters with a two punch combo.
meoff shoots and misses
and Mann counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jack meoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

meoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
meoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Mann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mann is controlling meoff's trapped leg to prevent meoff from advancing to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann is trying to stand back up but meoff is controlling him
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
It looks like meoff is going to stand back up.
meoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mann keeping full guard, as meoff tries to pass.
meoff won't allow Mann to get back to his feet.
Mann pulls meoff in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
meoff wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann pulls meoff in to control the position.
meoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
meoff stopping the sweep attempt from Mann.
Mann controlling meoff's posture.

Despite being in the dominant position, Z Mann just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mann throws a combination. meoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
meoff has his takedown stuffed
and meoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mann swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
meoff closes the distance but Mann moves to the side
and Mann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mann swinging wilding here.
No luck for meoff with that takedown attempt.
meoff tries for a takedown but Mann circles away easily
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
meoff looks for a takedown but Mann sprawls well.
meoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but meoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
meoff closes the distance but Mann moves to the side
and Mann counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Mann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
meoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mann is working the combinations to good effect here.
meoff is looking to clinch.
meoff has his takedown stuffed
and Mann counters with a leg kick.
meoff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mann scores with a sloppy right hand. meoff should have avoided that one.
meoff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mann counters with a series of strikes. meoff will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
meoff with a poor takedown
and Mann counters with a one-two to the body.
Mann misses with a series of wild punches.
Mann lands a slapping body shot.
meoff misses with a body punch
and Mann counters with a series of strikes. meoff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mann throws a shot to the body.
meoff shoots and misses
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
meoff throws a leg kick but Mann checks it.
Mann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
meoff misses with a takedown
and Mann counters with an outside leg kick.
meoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
meoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mann counters with a low kick, right behind meoff 's knee.
jack meoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mann misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Z Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Z Mann!