PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Manningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manningham's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe . 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.

Manningham
vs
Brock

188 cm
27
215 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

190 cm
30
212 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Heavy handed

BioPharm Nutrition

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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Manningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Brock!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manningham.
Manningham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Manningham feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Manningham is looking to work some ground and pound but Brock has wrist control.
Manningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manningham kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brock tries for a takedown but Manningham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manningham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brock wants it to stay on the feet.
Manningham fails with the takedown
and Brock counters with a low kick, right behind Manningham 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Manningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock doesn't manage to clinch there - Manningham circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manningham as he avoids it easily.

Brock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manningham tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brock is in Manningham's guard.
Brock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Manningham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brock manages to get himself to full guard.
Brock pulls Manningham in close to prevent any damage.
Manningham wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
Brock working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manningham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brock is keeping the position for now.
Manningham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manningham being controlled here momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eddie Brock.
Manningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock shoots for a takedown but Manningham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brock doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Manningham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brock's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manningham wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
Manningham tries to free his leg and advance position but Brock is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brock is working an open guard so Manningham takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brock with a poor takedown

and Manningham counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manningham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brock wants to get back to full guard but Manningham has mounted him!

Manningham looking to secure an arm triangle but Brock defends it well.

Manningham goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brock turns into him and now he's in Manningham's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manningham wants to sweep here but Brock controlling him for the moment.

Manningham has his feet on Brock's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brock looks for a takedown but Manningham sprawls well.

Manningham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brock is trying to defend but Manningham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Manningham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manningham.
Brock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manningham as he avoids it easily.
Manningham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manningham misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Manningham down.
Kurt Manningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Manningham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manningham showed some decent athleticism there.
Manningham is trying to control. Brock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Manningham is working for a kimura but Brock is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manningham is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manningham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brock keeping hold of Manningham's head, controlling as best he can.
Manningham works his way into full mount!
Brock is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manningham jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brock manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Manningham has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Brock doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Manningham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock is trying to get back to full guard.
Brock is staying active underneath Manningham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

Manningham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brock.

Manningham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brock wants to sweep here but Manningham controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manningham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brock keeping moving, preventing Manningham from controlling successfully.
Brock looking for a sweep. Not yet Brock, not yet.
Manningham trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Manningham is looking to stand up but Brock won't let him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brock looking for a sweep. Not yet Brock, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manningham wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kurt Manningham.
Nice takedown defense from Brock. No joy for Manningham on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Manningham dominated that second round.
That's time! Manningham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Brock gets a takedown into half guard.
Brock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manningham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manningham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brock slips a nice elbow through Manningham's hands, connecting with Manningham's forehead.
Kurt Manningham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manningham defending well though.
Brock looks to land a strike but Manningham avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manningham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Manningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manningham seems keen to control Brock's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brock trying to control but Manningham is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eddie Brock wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manningham counters with a stiff right hand.
Manningham shoots for a double leg takedown but Brock sprawls well. He's pushed Manningham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manningham as he jumps to the side.
Manningham fails with a takedown attempt.
Eddie Brock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manningham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manningham working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Manningham.

Manningham goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manningham's guard! Nice work there by Brock!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manningham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manningham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manningham controls Brock momentarily but Brock frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Manningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manningham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manningham is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Manningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manningham.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Manningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manningham dodges the punch combination from Brock.

Brock forces Manningham back against the cage and clinches.
Brock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manningham just stands there and leans against the cage.

Brock tightens his grip and picks Manningham up, before dumping him to the ground. Manningham manages to land in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manningham has control of Brock's left arm, preventing Brock from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock trying to stand up but can't free himself from Manningham's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Brock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manningham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Manningham!
Kurt Manningham made sure to mention his sponsor, BioPharm Nutrition in his post fight interview.