PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moby Manchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Doghoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manchester comes to the cage accompanied by Southside. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Manchester
vs
Doghoon

199 cm
24
277 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

150 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

:: Happy Pills ::

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Moby Manchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Doghoon!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doghoon drives through with a takedown into Manchester's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Manchester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doghoon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doghoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manchester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manchester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Manchester is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Manchester is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Manchester is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manchester trying to control the position.
Doghoon lands a couple of elbows.

It looks like Moby Manchester has been cut.
Doghoon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Doghoon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manchester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doghoon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Manchester is looking for a triangle but Doghoon pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doghoon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doghoon wants to pass the guard but Manchester is keeping the position.
Doghoon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doghoon scoring with some ground and pound.
Doghoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Manchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Manchester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doghoon defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchester has momentary wrist control but Doghoon slips an elbow through the middle.
Doghoon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doghoon wants to control from the top but Manchester keeps moving.
Doghoon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doghoon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doghoon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manchester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doghoon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manchester's head.
Doghoon lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Doghoon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Manchester has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Doghoon is looking to defend but Manchester has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Doghoon! Manchester pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Doghoon taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Moby Manchester!