PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Chaney
vs
Manley

190 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Chaney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Manley !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaney tries to avoid it but Manley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaney to the ground. Chaney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Manley gets a takedown into half guard.
Chaney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chaney manages to get to full guard.
Manley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaney trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Manley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Chaney is looking for a triangle but Manley pushes his legs off easily.
Chaney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaney wants to sweep here but Manley controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chaney keeping full guard, as Manley tries to pass.
Manley stops Chaney from standing up.
Chaney is trying to control the position from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because James Chaney wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Manley has managed to clinch.
Chaney wants to get back to striking at distance but Manley won't allow it.

Manley breaks the clinch.
Chaney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manley .

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manley closes the distance and clinches.
Manley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chaney avoiding damage as Manley throws knees to the body.
Chaney drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chaney scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chaney shoots and misses

and Manley moves into the clinch.
Chaney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Manley breaks the clinch.
Chaney stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Chaney or perhaps it was just good defense by Manley which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Chaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley connects with a single shot there.
Chaney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Manley darts in and clinches Chaney up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Manley .

Manley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Manley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chaney is trying to stand.
Chaney is breathing heavily.
Manley is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chaney reverses the position - he's now on top in Manley 's guard.
Manley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chaney!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaney is squirming around, avoiding Manley 's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manley looking to finish Chaney with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chaney!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manley prevents Chaney from getting the reversal.
Chaney tries to lock up and control but Manley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chaney holds on, trying desperately to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Manley dominated that round.
That's time! Chaney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Manley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chaney to the mat! Chaney manages to get full guard.

Manley stands and steps away. Chaney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chaney shoots in and drives through. Manley sprawls well.
James Chaney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manley tries to land a front kick but Chaney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chaney counters with a good low kick that Manley was not able to check.

Manley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Manley is looking for a kimura here.
Manley is breathing heavily.
Chaney is staying active underneath Manley , who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manley is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Chaney still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Chaney has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Chaney decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chaney is looking to clinch but Manley is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manley 's waist but Manley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chaney off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Chaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manley keeps the fight on the outside.

Manley closes the distance and pushes Chaney back into the cage.
Chaney wants a takedown but no success here.
Manley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chaney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chaney trying to stall but Manley improves his position.

Manley has Chaney pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Manley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chaney tumbling to the mat - Manley dives into Chaney's guard.
Manley trying to control but Chaney is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manley wants to control but Chaney is keeping busy.
Jon Manley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chaney has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chaney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaney trying to control but Manley is having none of it.
Chaney controlling his opponent.
Manley is squirming around, avoiding Chaney's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Manley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chaney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chaney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chaney dives in and grabs Manley 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manley pushes down on Chaney's head and hops out.
Chaney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manley counters with a straight right hand.

Manley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chaney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manley is in Chaney's guard.
Manley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chaney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manley trying to control but Chaney is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Manley hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Manley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manley as he jumps to the side.
Chaney misses with a takedown attempt - Manley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Chaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manley sprawls well. Manley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chaney gets slowly back to his feet.

Manley closes the distance and pushes Chaney back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaney has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Manley 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Manley gets the takedown into side control.

Manley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Manley lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Manley 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaney is not content to let Manley control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Manley decides to stand back up.

Manley pushes Chaney up against the cage in a clinch.
Manley prevents Chaney from breaking the clinch.
Chaney stops a takedown attempt from Manley .
Manley tries for a takedown but Chaney manages to get underhooks.

Chaney pulls guard effortlessly.
Manley preventing the sweep.

Chaney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manley gets to his feet - Chaney follows without any prompting.
Manley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chaney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manley is fending him off so far but Chaney persists. Nope, Manley circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Manley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manley winds up and cracks Chaney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chaney wants to control but Manley is keeping busy.
Manley is trying to control. Chaney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Manley really dominated that round.
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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Chaney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chaney scores with a one two! Manley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Manley moves into range and clinches up with Chaney.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Manley gets control of Chaney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Manley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chaney sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manley wants to stand and escape but Chaney is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaney wants to stand but Manley is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Manley is looking to stall here but Chaney recovers full guard.
Chaney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaney keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chaney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manley wants to control from the top but Chaney keeps moving.
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 Jon Manley .
Chaney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Manley closes the distance and clinches.

Manley has hold of one of Chaney's legs. Chaney is fighting the takedown attempt but Manley gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chaney pushes Manley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Manley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Manley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chaney is looking for a sweep.

Manley stands up and beckons Chaney to his feet.
Chaney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manley avoids it really well and circles away.
Manley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chaney sprawls well. Chaney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manley gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chaney forces Manley back against the cage and clinches.
Chaney working hard to break the clinch.

Manley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Manley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chaney to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manley stuffs the takedown attempt from Chaney. Chaney gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Manley dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.

Chaney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chaney wants to improve his position but instead Manley has moved into half guard.
Chaney is staying active underneath Manley , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chaney wants to improve his position but Manley is controlling well.
Manley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chaney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manley is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manley goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Chaney does a handstand and catches Manley in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Chaney on top - Manley is already out from the submission! Chaney gives Manley 's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . James Chaney!
James Chaney retains his welterweight title!