PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raive Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rufus McTearson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McTearson
vs
Manuel

193 cm
21
199 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
28
200 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raive Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manuel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McTearson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manuel's sensitive parts.
Manuel is looking to score with low kicks.
McTearson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McTearson wants it to stay on the feet.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
Manuel drops his hands momentarily and McTearson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manuel scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Manuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson misses the jab.
McTearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McTearson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel shoots for a double leg takedown but McTearson sprawls well. He's pushed Manuel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McTearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Manuel avoids them all with ease.
McTearson scores with a head kick. Manuel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTearson checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McTearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
McTearson misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.

Manuel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McTearson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manuel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McTearson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manuel is positioning himself well to prevent McTearson advancing to mount.
Manuel is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel is looking to improve his position.
McTearson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Rufus McTearson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by McTearson. Beautiful body shot.
McTearson is looking to slow Manuel down with leg kicks.
Manuel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTearson.
Manuel throws a series of punches but McTearson moves out of range.
Manuel throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McTearson counter with a right hand.
McTearson lands a body shot.
Rufus McTearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.
Manuel scores with a three punch combo!
Manuel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manuel drops his hands momentarily and McTearson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manuel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McTearson digs a good body shot into Manuel's ribs.
Manuel throws a series of punches but McTearson avoids them all with ease.
Manuel throws a series of punches but McTearson moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel walks into a jab.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McTearson sprawls well. McTearson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.
Rufus McTearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raive Manuel.
Nice takedown defense from McTearson. No joy for Manuel on that attempt.
Manuel looks winded!
McTearson stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1-2. McTearson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McTearson leaves Manuel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McTearson connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from McTearson.
Manuel blocks a jab.
Manuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manuel tries to score a power double leg takedown but McTearson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manuel somewhat.
A lazy left from McTearson finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson 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.

A nice leg kick lands there from McTearson.
Manuel throws a series of punches but McTearson moves out of range.
Manuel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McTearson avoids it really well and circles away.
McTearson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manuel throws a series of punches but McTearson avoids them all with ease.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTearson jabs Manuel right on the nose. Manuel blinks but takes it well.
McTearson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manuel.
Raive Manuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manuel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manuel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McTearson cracks Manuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from McTearson tenderised Manuel's leg. Manuel is trying to keep his angry face on.
McTearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson scores with a jab to the head.
McTearson lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manuel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McTearson avoids it really well and circles away.
Rufus McTearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raive Manuel.
Manuel is breathing heavily.
Manuel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McTearson.
McTearson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Manuel.
McTearson cracks Manuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McTearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
McTearson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manuel misses with a jab, cross combination.
McTearson thumps Manuel with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manuel misses with a series of wild punches.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manuel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manuel there as he acknowledges the shot.
McTearson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manuel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTearson cracks the inside of Manuel's front leg.
McTearson lands with an overhand left.
McTearson lands with a cross.
Manuel tries to score a power double leg takedown but McTearson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manuel somewhat.
McTearson lands a glancing blow to the side of Manuel's head.
McTearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McTearson scores with a nice head shot.
McTearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McTearson as he avoids it easily.
Manuel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McTearson defends it nicely.
McTearson scores with a spinning back kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson lands a glancing blow to the side of Manuel's head.
McTearson connects with a nice looking jab.
McTearson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McTearson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manuel at a distance.
McTearson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McTearson catches Manuel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manuel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McTearson. That one must have hurt.
McTearson pushes Manuel away with a front kick.
McTearson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McTearson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson thuds his right hand into Manuel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by McTearson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Manuel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTearson.
Manuel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McTearson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McTearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. McTearson catches Manuel right on the button with a cross.
No luck for Manuel with that takedown attempt.
McTearson throws a head kick that Manuel semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from McTearson.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manuel walks into a stiff left hand from McTearson.
Rufus McTearson is winning the standup battle so far.
McTearson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McTearson scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab from McTearson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
Manuel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McTearson.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McTearson duly obliges.
McTearson lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice cross by McTearson.
A slapping leg kick lands for McTearson.
McTearson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manuel under the eye.
Manuel drops his hands momentarily and McTearson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McTearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
McTearson works Manuel's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for McTearson.
Manuel closes this distance looking for a takedown but McTearson circles away.
Manuel misses with a wild body shot.
McTearson lands with a right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Manuel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McTearson - the referee stops the clock and Manuel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McTearson. Manuel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Manuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manuel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manuel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McTearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manuel can do to turn this around?
McTearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
McTearson pushes Manuel away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson scores with a jab. Manuel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from McTearson tenderised Manuel's leg. Manuel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manuel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McTearson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McTearson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McTearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manuel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McTearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McTearson.
Manuel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manuel fails to land with a series of punches.
McTearson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manuel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McTearson.
McTearson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manuel's hands.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from McTearson.
Manuel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Manuel throws a front kick aimed at McTearson's knee but McTearson avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manuel on the side of the head.
Donk. McTearson catches Manuel right on the button with a cross.
Manuel is trying hard to land a takedown here. McTearson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rufus McTearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raive Manuel.
McTearson lunges at Manuel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manuel's hand.
Manuel takes one on the button.
McTearson connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for McTearson. That snapped Manuel's head back.
McTearson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manuel's head.
McTearson digs a good body shot into Manuel's ribs.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McTearson as he avoids it easily.
McTearson throws a good cross that connects.
McTearson catches Manuel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McTearson lands a head shot.
McTearson thumps Manuel with a low kick.
McTearson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manuel takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McTearson stuffs the takedown.
Manuel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
McTearson scores with a nice head shot.
Manuel throws a right hand that McTearson ducks under and follows up with a left that McTearson also avoids with ease.
McTearson lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick from McTearson lands but Manuel takes it in his stride.
McTearson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McTearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McTearson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manuel dips to his left and cracks McTearson with an uppercut!
McTearson lands a really nice looking cross but Manuel seems unphased.
McTearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manuel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson throws a hook but Manuel avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Manuel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McTearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuel blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McTearson missing with a left hand there. Manuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McTearson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manuel will feel that in the morning.
Manuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rufus McTearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McTearson thows a body kick. Manuel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McTearson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manuel misses with a jab, cross combination.
McTearson lands a right hook to the body.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McTearson as he jumps to the side.
Raive Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McTearson scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus McTearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McTearson, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.