PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield has chosen The Shouting as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chris Redfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mann
vs
Redfield

188 cm
28
270 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

192 cm
23
275 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Mann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Mann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann is keen to just control but Redfield is a slippery customer.
Mann misses with a head shot. Redfield uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mann 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.
Mann throws a big right hand that misses.
Mann postures up.
Mann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mann won't allow Redfield to sweep him here.
Mann scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mann throwing strikes but missing.
Mann is looking to work some ground and pound but Redfield has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann is working Redfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mann with a nice head shot there.
Mann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redfield is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Redfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redfield is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann wants to control from the top but Redfield keeps moving.
Mann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mann postures up in Redfield's guard and throws a big left but Redfield blocks it.
Redfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mann!
Redfield avoids the attempt from Mann to control.
A nice elbow there by Redfield.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to escape the mount.
Redfield trying to control but Mann is having none of it.

Redfield is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mann is surviving well by controlling Redfield's body position as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mann has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Redfield's lack of action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Redfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Redfield is pressing down on Mann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mann is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann trying to hold on to Redfield's head to control him but Redfield postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Mann 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.

Redfield misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mann.
Mann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mann avoids the body shot from Redfield.
Redfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mann throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann misses with a looping right.
Mann scores with a leg kick.
Mann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redfield is breathing heavily.
Mann takes a swing at Redfield's ribcage but misses.
Redfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann throws a leg kick which misses Redfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Redfield tries to avoid it.
Redfield walks into a straight right hand from Mann.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown. Redfield tries to sprawl out of it but Mann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mann connects with a leg kick. Redfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redfield manages to avoid it.
Redfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Redfield's calf.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redfield can do to turn this around?
Mann fails to land with a series of punches.
Mann scoring well with a low kick there.
Mann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mann scores with a decent looking hook.

Mann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Redfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann lands a few punches from side control.
Mann working the head with strikes.
Mann works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Redfield is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mann connects with a decent elbow.
Mann working the head with strikes.
Redfield dodges the ground and pound from Mann.
Mann tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Redfield parries the strikes from Mann easily there. Mann is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Redfield to escape.
Mann scores with punches from side control.
Mann misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Redfield is looking for a sweep.
Redfield is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.
Redfield is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mann connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mark Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redfield keeps working.
Mann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Redfield is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Redfield tries to escape but Mann is in control.
Mann working the ground and pound.
Mann trying to control the action but Redfield is working from the bottom.
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Redfield defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from Mann seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mann wants to control but Redfield is keeping him busy.
Mann in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mann trying to control the position but Redfield is working away.
Mann is chipping away with strikes.
Redfield is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Redfield is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Redfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mann is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Mann dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Redfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Mann.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann slips a jab from Redfield.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mann.
Mann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mark Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mann but Mann pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Mann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Mann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Mann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redfield defending well though.
Redfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mann is taking a breather. Redfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Redfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mann.
Redfield won't allow Mann to pass to mount.
Mann lands with a punch from half guard.
Redfield is pressing down on Mann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mann wants to control from the top but Redfield keeps moving.
Mann pushing down on Redfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to mount his opponent but Redfield defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Mann there.
Mann thows a huge punch but Redfield dodges it nicely.
Mann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mann trying to control the action but Redfield is working from the bottom.
Redfield is doing well to control the position and prevent Mann from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Mann seems content to control.
Redfield trying to control but Mann postures up.
Redfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is stalling here. Redfield is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mann seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Redfield has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Redfield lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mann down.
Mann manages to get back to half guard.
Redfield performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mann is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mann defending well though.
Mann is looking to improve his position.
Redfield wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Redfield hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt - Redfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Mann clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mann dives in and grabs Redfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Redfield pushes down on Mann's head and hops out.
Mann scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mann is defended easily by Redfield.
Mann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mann wants it to stay on the feet.
Redfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Redfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redfield looks to land a combination but Mann avoids it well.
Redfield throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redfield napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Redfield is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mann working the head and body with strikes.
Mann scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Redfield to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann looks up at the clock and then as Redfield takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mann smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann controlling the position.
Mann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mann in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann working the head and body with strikes.

Redfield is rocked!
Redfield takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Redfield is still in real trouble! Can Mann finish him?
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redfield keeps working.
Mann is putting a hurting on Redfield here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Mann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Redfield is pushing Mann's head away, looking to escape. Mann manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Redfield seems to have recovered his senses.

Mann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mann working the body and head with strikes.
Mann throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mann looks up at the clock and then as Redfield takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mann smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mann lands a nice forearm strike.
Mann trying to control the action but Redfield is working from the bottom.
Mann has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Redfield!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann landing shots from mount.
Mann loads up with a big shot that hurts Redfield! He's pulled Mann in close but Mann has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Redfield survive? More strikes from Mann and Redfield is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Mann!
Mark Mann retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Mark Mann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.