PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eashy Eash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Manson
vs
Eash

166 cm
20
159 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffery Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eashy Eash!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manson.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but Eash shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson has his takedown stuffed

and Eash counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manson won't be happy with that.
Manson is breathing heavily.

Eash decides to stand up, so the ref orders Manson to his feet.
Eash shoots in for a double leg but Manson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Eash 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eash showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eash manages to get himself to full guard.
Manson throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson looking to pass the guard.
Manson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eash is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Eash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manson throwing strikes from guard but Eash blocks nicely.
Manson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Eash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson landing with the ground and pound.
Manson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manson is in close to Eash's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eash's head.
Manson is working Eash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manson controls the pace.

Manson drops back looking for a leg! Eash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eash manages to kick Manson off! Manson jumps back into Eash's guard.
Manson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manson is working Eash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eash can't keep his opponent in guard - Manson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson wants to take a breather but Eash is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffery Manson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Manson gets a double leg takedown into Eash's guard.
Eash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manson postures up in Eash's guard and throws a big left but Eash blocks it.

Manson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Eash is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Eash has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manson is on top in guard.
Manson pushing down on Eash's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eash is breathing heavily.
Manson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Eash!
Manson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Manson lands a big shot there that rocks Eash but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manson 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.
Eash can't escape the position.
Manson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson with shots to the head and body - Eash looks very uncomfortable down there.

Eash is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Eash is still in real trouble! Can Manson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Manson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Eash manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Manson lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eash to see if he's OK.
Eash on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Manson lands some shots froms side control.
Eash struggling a bit here.
Manson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Eash is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Manson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffery Manson!