PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ruff Ryders Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stone
vs
Manuel

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stone's waist but Stone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manuel off to one side.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manuel is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stone as he avoids it easily.
Stone looks to land a combination but Manuel avoids it well.
Manuel tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Stone lands a right hook to the body.
Stone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense.
Jared Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Manuel.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Stone.
Manuel fails with the takedown.
Jared Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Manuel misses with a takedown attempt - Stone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Manuel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side.
Manuel looks gassed!
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manuel.
Stone lands with a straight right. Manuel didn't see that one coming.
Stone tries to bum rush Manuel with a series of wild strikes but Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manuel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone throws a series of punches but Manuel moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.

Manuel drives through and clinches with Stone against the cage.
Stone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manuel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stone prevents it.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Manuel keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Manuel.
Stone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manuel leaning against his opponent.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Manuel keeps him there for the moment.

Manuel manages to pull guard.
Stone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manuel is proving hard to escape from.
Manuel punching from the bottom - just letting Stone know he's still in a fight.
Stone wants to get up but he can't break Manuel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stone 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone jabs at Manuel's body.

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.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manuel shoots for a double leg takedown but Stone sprawls well. He's pushed Manuel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manuel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Manuel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manuel.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Stone.
Stone stuffs the takedown.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manuel shoots in but no luck this time.
Stone is looking to wear down Manuel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stone throws a right hand that Manuel ducks under and follows up with a left that Manuel also avoids with ease.
Manuel throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stone with a hook.

Manuel has Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horrible takedown by Manuel or perhaps it was just good defense by Stone which made him look bad.
Manuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Manuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manuel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.

Manuel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stone is trying to break free.
Stone is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jared Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Manuel.

Stone breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuel slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Manuel darts in and clinches Stone up against the cage.

Manuel manages to break the clinch.
Manuel shoots in but no luck this time.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manuel.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manuel closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Manuel pushes Stone against the cage but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manuel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stone is fending him off so far but Manuel persists. Nope, Stone circles away and we're back to standing.
Manuel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Stone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Manuel. That one must have hurt.
Manuel tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Stone.
Some wild striking there from Stone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone drops Manuel with a right and a left! Stone comes rushing in but Manuel regains his composure and manages to keep Stone in guard.

Manuel is rocked!

It looks like Charlie Manuel has been cut.
Stone is looking to stand up but Manuel won't let him.
Manuel is still in real trouble! Can Stone finish him?

Manuel has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
Manuel seems to have recovered his senses.

Manuel is working an open guard so Stone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stone misses with a double jab.
Stone misses with a double jab.

Manuel clinches up against the cage.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Manuel keeps him there for the moment.
Manuel wants a takedown but no success here.
Manuel jumps guard but Stone stands there with Manuel around his waist. Manuel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manuel prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
Stone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manuel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel lands a nice elbow.
Manuel scores with a knee to the head.
Stone is trying to break the clinch but Manuel has him pressed against the cage.
Manuel tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
Manuel wants a takedown but no success here.
Manuel tries to score a body lock takedown but Stone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stone wants to break free but Manuel has control.
Manuel keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manuel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone tries to break the clinch but Manuel is controlling the position.
Stone is looking to break free of the clinch but Manuel has double underhooks.

Manuel jumps guard.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manuel on the ground.
Manuel controls Stone momentarily but Stone frees himself.

Manuel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stone stands up from Manuel's guard - Stone perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Manuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice combination there by Stone.
Manuel closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Manuel pushes Stone against the cage but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jared Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone connects with the punch.
A shot to de liver by Stone. Beautiful body shot.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Stone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Stone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manuel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Stone throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Stone with a nice cross.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stone as he avoids it easily.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manuel dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Manuel shoots for a double leg takedown but Stone sprawls well. He's pushed Manuel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jared Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Manuel.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Manuel shoots for a takedown but Stone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel takes one to the chin there.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Manuel on that attempt.
Manuel dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Stone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stone throws a right and a left that Manuel avoids nicely.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Stone.
Stone tries to bum rush Manuel with a series of wild strikes but Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone throws a series of punches but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel shoots for a takedown but Stone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manuel is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Manuel shoots for a takedown but Stone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Manuel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Stone scores with a one two! Manuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Jared Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone throws a combination. Manuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manuel fails with the takedown.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manuel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stone's knee momentarily.
Stone misses with the combination.
Manuel wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Stone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jared Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone throws a series of punches but Manuel avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone digs a good hook to Manuel's body.
Stone swinging wilding here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stone.
Manuel dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Stone misses with a double jab

and Manuel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Manuel stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stone to get to his feet.
Manuel slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Manuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Manuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Stone misses with a double jab

and Manuel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees to the body from Manuel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel looking for a takedown.
Stone wants to break free but Manuel has control.
Manuel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Manuel pulls Stone into guard.
Charlie Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone wants to stand but Manuel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stone wants to stand and escape but instead Manuel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Stone!