PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Manifesto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manifesto comes to the cage accompanied by The XX Gon' Give It To Ya. Bob Finch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Manifesto
vs
Finch

190 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BioPharm Nutrition
Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Manifesto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Finch!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch misses with a body kick.

Manifesto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finch to the ground. Manifesto is now in Finch's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manifesto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manifesto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finch is looking to stand up but Manifesto isn't so interested in that idea.
Manifesto stands up over Finch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Finch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manifesto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manifesto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Finch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finch keeping moving, preventing Manifesto from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manifesto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manifesto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manifesto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manifesto cracks Finch with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manifesto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Finch working for a triangle but Manifesto defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manifesto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manifesto trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Manifesto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Finch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manifesto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manifesto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Finch keeping moving, preventing Manifesto from controlling successfully.

Manifesto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Finch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Manifesto has Finch in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manifesto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Manifesto thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Finch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manifesto is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Finch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manifesto wants to sweep but no luck.
Manifesto tries to strike from the bottom.
Manifesto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manifesto throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Manifesto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finch is one step ahead there.
Manifesto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manifesto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Manifesto wants to sweep but no luck.

Manifesto has his foot on Finch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finch works his way back into a safe position though.
Manifesto controls Finch momentarily but Finch frees himself.
Manifesto lands a couple of shots from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manifesto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Manifesto working a defensive guard here.
Finch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Finch wants to stand but Manifesto is controlling his posture from full guard.

Manifesto working for a triangle but Finch defends it easily.
Manifesto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Manifesto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Finch trying to control but Manifesto is working from the bottom.
Manifesto trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manifesto is on top in guard.
Manifesto trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manifesto stays in close to Finch's body and controls the position.
Manifesto lands a couple of elbows.
Finch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manifesto scoring with some ground and pound.
Manifesto is looking to work some ground and pound but Finch has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manifesto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manifesto connects with a couple of short punches.
Finch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manifesto throwing strikes from guard but Finch blocks nicely.
Manifesto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Manifesto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Manifesto moves into the clinch.
Finch gets underhooks to prevent Manifesto's takedown attempt.

Manifesto is trying to trip Finch. He has hold of a leg but Finch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Manifesto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Manifesto throws a big right hand that misses.
Manifesto throws a big right hand that misses.
Manifesto trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manifesto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manifesto works over Finch with some ground and pound from guard.
Finch wants to sweep but no luck.
Manifesto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manifesto trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Manifesto lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manifesto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manifesto controlling from the top position.
Manifesto postures up in Finch's guard and throws a big left but Finch blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manifesto landing with the ground and pound.
Manifesto throws a big elbow that misses.
Manifesto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Finch is rocked!
Manifesto stands up over Finch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Finch is still in real trouble! Can Manifesto finish him?
Manifesto distracts Finch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manifesto loads up on a big left hand. Finch felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Manifesto looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Finch can't hide his disappointment, as Manifesto celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Manifesto!