PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Marchisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffery Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marchisio comes to the cage accompanied by Invincible. Jeffery Manson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marchisio
vs
Manson

179 cm
26
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

166 cm
19
159 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Claudio Marchisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffery Manson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson shoots and misses
and Marchisio counters with a three punch combo that has Manson backing up. Manson nods at Marchisio to acknowledge the strikes.

Manson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marchisio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manson is in Marchisio's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchisio looking for a sweep. Not yet Marchisio, not yet.
Marchisio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marchisio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manson wants to control from the top but Marchisio keeps moving.
Manson stops Marchisio from standing up.
Manson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jeffery Manson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Marchisio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but Marchisio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Marchisio counters by moving into the clinch.
Claudio Marchisio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffery Manson.
Marchisio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manson stalling in the clinch.
Manson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marchisio.

Marchisio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marchisio leaves Manson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manson gets caught napping as Marchisio dives in and scores a takedown. Manson manages to retain guard.
Marchisio pushes down on Manson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marchisio trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson is trying to stand.
Marchisio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.
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!
Marchisio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marchisio wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Manson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marchisio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marchisio forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson gets back to full guard.
Manson looks gassed!
Manson is trying to keep Marchisio in close.
Marchisio trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson is striking from the bottom but Marchisio uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Marchisio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchisio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Manson tries to reverse the position but Marchisio maintains control.
Marchisio won't let Manson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Marchisio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manson is looking to escape.
Manson is desperately trying to improve his position but Marchisio has a good base and remains in mount.
Marchisio wants to control the pace but Manson is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Manson is squirming around, avoiding Marchisio's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Marchisio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Manson dives in and scores a takedown into Marchisio's guard.

Marchisio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manson pushing down on Marchisio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marchisio taking some punishment here, with Manson in his half guard.
Marchisio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manson is working away from the top position though.
Manson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Claudio Marchisio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manson is nestled in close to Marchisio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchisio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marchisio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Manson.
Manson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marchisio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Marchisio throws a big right hand that misses.
Marchisio trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marchisio wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marchisio is just riding it out for now. Manson eventually gives up the hold.

Manson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Marchisio has recovered full guard.
Manson is breathing heavily.
Manson won't allow Marchisio to get back to his feet.

Marchisio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marchisio trying to control the position.
Manson chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Manson is pushing down on Marchisio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marchisio is fighting to maintain full guard but Manson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marchisio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marchisio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manson is one step ahead there.
Manson trying to control but Marchisio is working from the bottom.
Marchisio wants to get back to his feet but Manson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marchisio is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manson cracks Marchisio with a big right hand but Marchisio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Manson wants to control but Marchisio is keeping him busy.
Marchisio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Manson lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marchisio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marchisio wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Marchisio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manson's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffery Manson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Manson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marchisio is trying to defend but Manson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marchisio is trying to stand up here but Manson is controlling him well.
Manson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marchisio defending well though.
Marchisio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marchisio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Marchisio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Manson has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson wants to control but Marchisio is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchisio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manson trying to control from half guard but Marchisio is working away.
Manson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manson blocks the strikes from Marchisio.
Marchisio is not content to let Manson control the position.
Marchisio is looking to control Manson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marchisio avoid being mounted?
Marchisio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Manson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchisio has momentary wrist control but Manson slips an elbow through the middle.
Marchisio is trying to keep Manson in close.
Manson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Marchisio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Manson escapes and throws Marchisio's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Manson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Manson controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Marchisio is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Manson is chipping away with strikes.
Manson cracks Marchisio with a big right hand but Marchisio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Marchisio is rocked!
Manson is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Marchisio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manson scoring with punches and elbows.
Manson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Marchisio looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Manson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffery Manson!