PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ling Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Hrgovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ling Manchu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Manchu
vs
Hrgovic

208 cm
20
245 lbs
6 - 16 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ling Manchu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filip Hrgovic!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrgovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manchu counters with a series of strikes. Hrgovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Manchu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hrgovic blocks a head kick by Manchu.

Manchu drives through with a takedown into Hrgovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Hrgovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manchu defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hrgovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manchu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hrgovic is tightening it up a little... Manchu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Manchu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Manchu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hrgovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Filip Hrgovic!
Post fight, an emotional Filip Hrgovic said 'I think I deserve a contract from a good promotion or a title shot'.