PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saito Shinji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Mann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Saito Shinji's chin.

Mann
vs
Shinji

172 cm
22
141 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

155 cm
26
138 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saito Shinji!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann tests Shinji's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shinji.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shinji.
Shinji misses with a body shot
and Mann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Mann does no damage.
Mann works over Shinji's head and body with a nice combination.
Mann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shinji missing with a left hand there. Mann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mann avoids the body shot from Shinji.

Shinji rushes Mann and presses him up against the cage.

Shinji has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mann uses from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!

Shinji is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shinji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.

Shinji has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.

Shinji working for a triangle but Mann defends it easily.

Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shinji has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Shinji's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinji trying to control the position.

Shinji has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Shinji looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Shinji.

Shinji looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into side control.
Shinji is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinji is trying to improve his position.
Shinji controls the position for a moment.
Shinji gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinji is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saito Shinji dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shinji throws a jab when Mann was well out of range.
Mann lands with a straight right. Shinji didn't see that one coming.
Shinji's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shinji scrambles back to his feet.

Shinji moves into the clinch.

Shinji gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shinji trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.

Shinji is working for a kimura but Mann is defending it quite comfortably.

Shinji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shinji is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.

Shinji is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shinji to get the leverage.
Mann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shinji not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is not content to let Shinji control the position.

Shinji is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shinji.
Shinji trying to mount his opponent but Mann defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shinji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Shinji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shinji not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shinji missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Shinji is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.

Shinji is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mann sees it coming and defends easily.

Shinji is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Shinji is working for a kimura but Mann is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saito Shinji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Shinji decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Mann is defending against the submission attempts here by Shinji.
Shinji works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shinji throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shinji jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mann is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mann and Shinji has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Shinji goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mann has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shinji but great work by Mann.
Shinji is looking for a sweep.
Shinji can't do much from the bottom here.
Shinji is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saito Shinji has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shinji looking for submissions off his back.

Shinji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.

Shinji looking for submissions off his back.

Shinji actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann prevents Shinji from improving his position.
Tommy Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinji wants to control but Mann is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinji manages to get to full guard.

Shinji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saito Shinji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shinji is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saito Shinji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shinji 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saito Shinji!