PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Manhoef
vs
Brannigan

184 cm
24
187 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Brannigan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan looks to land a right hand but Manhoef moved out of range.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brannigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manhoef throws a front kick that sends Brannigan stumbling back into the ropes.
Manhoef fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brannigan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manhoef throws out a leg kick but Brannigan moves out of range and Manhoef only half commits.
Sean Brannigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manhoef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brannigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manhoef.
Manhoef is looking to slow Brannigan down with leg kicks.
Brannigan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhoef lunges at Brannigan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brannigan's hand.
Manhoef throws a nice head kick!
Brannigan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manhoef throws a head kick that half lands.
Manhoef takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brannigan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manhoef scores with a spinning back kick!
Brannigan looks to land a left hand but Manhoef moved out of range nicely.
Manhoef throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brannigan looks gassed!
Brannigan loads up on a big right hand but Manhoef slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brannigan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manhoef scores with a leg kick.

Manhoef clinches with his opponent.
Manhoef blocks an elbow strike.
Manhoef taking a breather.
Manhoef softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Brannigan is rocked!
Manhoef just leaning against Brannigan, taking a breather.
Brannigan is still on wobbly legs! Can Manhoef finish him?
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!
Manhoef lands a hook that snaps the head of Brannigan backwards.
Manhoef unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brannigan! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Manhoef is unloading with more strikes now! Brannigan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Manhoef!
An out of breath Melvin Manhoef thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.