PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Ank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ling Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ank comes to the cage accompanied by RATM. Manchu has chosen Bodies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kenneth Ank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ank
vs
Manchu

200 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

208 cm
22
245 lbs
9 - 22 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth Ank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Ling Manchu!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchu has a takedown stuffed.
Ank went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manchu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ank.
Manchu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ank.
Ank went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manchu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ank counters with a nice uppercut.
Manchu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manchu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenneth Ank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ling Manchu.
Manchu misses with a takedown attempt
and Ank counters with a series of strikes. Manchu will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ank!
Manchu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ank is looking for a counter combo.
Manchu looks winded!
Ank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manchu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manchu somewhat.
As Manchu tries to get set, Ank tries to push him back and clinch up but Manchu manages to avoid the attempt.
Manchu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manchu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manchu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ank counters with a three punch combo that has Manchu backing up. Manchu nods at Ank to acknowledge the strikes.
Manchu slips a jab and a cross from Ank.
Ank leaves Manchu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchu misses with a double jab
and Ank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manchu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ank. Ank obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Ank. No joy for Manchu on that attempt.
Ank tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Manchu manages to circle out of the way.
Manchu misses with a body shot.
Ank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manchu.
Ank throws a front kick that sends Manchu stumbling back into the cage.
Ank scores with a spinning back kick!
Manchu shoots for a takedown but Ank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Manchu looks to move away, Ank throws a big counter combo but Manchu just gets out of the way.
Ank throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manchu.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ank sprawls well. Ank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manchu gets slowly back to his feet.
Ank throws a big counter combination but Manchu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ank lands with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ank. Manchu shrugs it off though.

Manchu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ank did well to prevent Manchu getting side control.
Manchu stops Ank from getting back to his feet.
Manchu is stalling here. Ank is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manchu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ank has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manchu defending against the ground and pound.
Manchu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ank tries to move into full mount but can't pass Manchu's legs.
Ank trying to control the position but Manchu is working away.
Ank 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.
Manchu parries the strikes from Ank easily there. Ank is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Manchu to escape.
Ank working the strikes but Manchu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ank working over Manchu with some ground and pound. Manchu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manchu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ank counters with a straight right hand.
Manchu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ank counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ank.
Ank prevents the takedown attempt.
Manchu goes for a takedown attempt but Ank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kenneth Ank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ling Manchu.
Manchu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ank defends well and Manchu ends up having to push Ank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ank went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manchu thows a leg kick but Ank checks it
and Ank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manchu has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchu with a poor takedown
and Ank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manchu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ank. That one must have hurt.
Manchu is breathing heavily.
Manchu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ank lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ank with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manchu has his takedown stuffed

and Ank moves into the clinch.
Manchu wants a takedown but no success here.

Ank breaks from the clinch.
Ank throws a right and a left that Manchu avoids nicely.
Manchu shoots in and drives through. Ank sprawls well.
Ank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manchu can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Ank.
No luck for Manchu with that takedown attempt.
As Manchu looks to move away, Ank throws a big counter combo but Manchu just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ank misses with a body kick.
Manchu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ank pinned against the cage. Ank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ank throws a nice head kick!
Manchu with a poor takedown
and Ank counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manchu looks for a takedown but Ank sprawls well.
Ank went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ank's waist but Ank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manchu off to one side.
Ank went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manchu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ank defends it well.
Ank blocks a head kick by Manchu.
Manchu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manchu.
And Ank counters with a quick kick to the body but Manchu blocks it.
Ank wants to clinch up but Manchu keeps it at a distance.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown but Ank shows good takedown defense.
Ank throws a big counter combination but Manchu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A solid body kick from Ank.
Manchu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ank leaves Manchu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ank drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manchu sprawls and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown but Ank shows good takedown defense.
Ank appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kenneth Ank is winning the standup battle so far.
Manchu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ank as he jumps to the side.

Ank drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ank postures up in Manchu's guard and throws a big left but Manchu blocks it.
Ank trying to control but Manchu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Ank dominated that second round.
That's time! Ank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Manchu fails with the takedown
and Ank counters with a left and a right that stings Manchu.
Ank throws a sloppy head kick and Manchu moves out of range easily.
Manchu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ank defends it well.
Ank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ank slips a jab and a cross from Manchu.
Ank throws a big counter combination but Manchu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Manchu 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.
Ank wants to get back to his feet.
Manchu controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manchu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ank is looking for a sweep. Manchu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ank is looking to escape.
Well, if Manchu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manchu working over Ank with some ground and pound. Ank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manchu lands a nice short elbow.
Ank is trying to stand.
Manchu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manchu winds up and cracks Ank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manchu controlling the action here.
Manchu lands strikes from half guard.
Manchu is taking a breather. Ank 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.
Manchu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ank taking some punishment here, with Manchu in his half guard.
Ank has hold of Manchu's hands but Manchu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ank is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manchu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manchu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ank is trying to control but can't.
Manchu controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Manchu.
Manchu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manchu lands with a punch from half guard.
Ank tries to kick Manchu off but Manchu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manchu connects with a nice short shot to Ank's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ank is trying to stand up here but Manchu is controlling him well.
Manchu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manchu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Manchu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ling Manchu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manchu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Manchu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ank defends it well.
Ank taking some punishment here, with Manchu in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manchu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Manchu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manchu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kenneth Ank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manchu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ling Manchu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ank has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Ank!