PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dango Mango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Threat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mango
vs
Threat

180 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dango Mango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Threat!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mango shoots in and drives through. Threat sprawls well.
Threat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mango lands a nice shot that snaps Threat's head back.

It looks like Jon Threat has been cut.

Mango closes the distance and clinches.
Mango leaning his opponent against the cage.

Mango manages to pull guard.
Mango is controlling Threat's posture.
Mango lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Threat!

Threat defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mango.
Mango controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Threat trying desperately to get to his feet.

Mango looking to secure an arm triangle but Threat defends it well.
Mango thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Threat wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mango looking to finish with strikes here!
Mango throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Threat because Mango loaded up on that one.
Mango controlling the position easily from mount.
Threat stops Mango from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mango controlling the pace for now.
Mango's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

We're going to have a standup here because Dango Mango wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mango thuds his shin into the meat of Threat's side.
Mango looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mango shoots in looking for a takedown but Threat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dango Mango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mango showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Threat.
Threat misses with a series of wild punches.
Threat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mango.
Threat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mango counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Threat is trying to pull guard but Mango has him pressed against the cage.
Mango scores with a shoulder strike.
Threat wants to break free but Mango has control.

Mango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mango swinging wildly here.
Mango lands a high kick!
Mango throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Threat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Threat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Mango moves into the clinch successfully.
Threat gets underhooks to prevent Mango's takedown attempt.
Mango stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Threat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Mango ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mango no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mango utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Threat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Threat throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dango Mango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Threat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Threat throws a combination that misses

and Mango counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mango.

Mango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mango has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mango lands a knee to the head.
Mango unloads a knee to the mid-section. Threat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Mango drags the fight down to the ground.
Mango wants to sweep but no luck.

Mango is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Threat defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mango is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mango is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mango knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Threat on the ground.
Mango preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mango is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mango is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Threat defends well.
Mango controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dango Mango just wasn't active enough.
Threat throws a right hand that Mango ducks under and follows up with a left that Mango also avoids with ease.
No luck for Mango with that takedown attempt.
Threat takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mango has managed to clinch.
Threat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Mango jumps into guard, dragging Threat to the mat.
Mango utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mango preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Threat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mango works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mango holds on and takes a little breather.
Threat throwing strikes from guard but Mango blocks nicely.
Threat won't allow Mango to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Threat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mango wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mango preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Threat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mango swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Threat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mango is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dango Mango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mango is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dango Mango wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Threat swinging wildly here.
Threat fails to land with a series of punches.
Threat throws a right hand that Mango ducks under and follows up with a left that Mango also avoids with ease.

Mango drives through and clinches with Threat against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mango lands a shot to the body.

Mango pulls guard effortlessly.
Threat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mango is keeping the position for now.

Mango pushes Threat off and gets back to his feet.
Threat throws a right hand that Mango ducks under and follows up with a left that Mango also avoids with ease.
Mango shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Threat sprawls well. Threat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mango gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Threat.
Dango Mango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick there by Mango.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dango Mango dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Threat's cut.
That's time! Mango's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Threat throws a right and a left that Mango avoids nicely.
Threat tries to bum rush Mango with a series of wild strikes but Mango uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mango lands with a shot to the body.

Mango closes the distance and pushes Threat back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Mango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mango will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sloppy strikes from Mango. Those never looked like landing.
Mango lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mango tries for a takedown but Threat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Threat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dango Mango is winning the standup battle so far.
Threat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mango moves into the clinch.

Mango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jon Threat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Threat misses.

Mango has closed the distance and engaged Threat in a clinch.

Mango breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Threat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Threat misses with a wild combination.
Threat stuffs the takedown attempt from Mango. Mango gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dango Mango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Threat throws a one two combo.
Threat misses with a combination

and Mango counters by moving into the clinch.

Mango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Threat does no damage.

Mango looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Threat tries to kick Mango off but Mango keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mango is pressing down on Threat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Threat is holding on for now.

Mango is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Threat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Threat pushes Mango off but Mango dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mango working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mango controlling the position.
Threat is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mango is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mango seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Threat for as long as he can get away with.

Mango decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Threat misses with a series of wild punches.
Mango lands with a nice combination. Threat backs away looking to recover.
Mango fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Threat throws a right hand that Mango ducks under and follows up with a left that Mango also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Threat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Threat misses with a wild combination.
Threat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mango to counter with a crisp jab.
Mango turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Threat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mango.

Mango clinches up with Threat and pushes him back against the cage.
Mango using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Mango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Threat feints a jab promting Mango to slip. Threat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mango slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Threat throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mango counters by clinching up.

Mango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jon Threat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dango Mango is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mango goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dango Mango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mango has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dango Mango!