PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiberius Belisarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Belisarius
vs
Mann

186 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiberius Belisarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carter Mann!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belisarius shoots in for a double leg but Mann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belisarius backs up against the cage.

It looks like Tiberius Belisarius has been cut.
Mann scores with a decent looking hook.
Mann leaves Belisarius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice body punch from Mann.
Mann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belisarius backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann stalks Belisarius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Belisarius's face. Belisarius staggers backwards, shaken.
Mann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mann.
Mann feints a jab promting Belisarius to slip. Mann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Belisarius slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mann is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mann lands a glancing blow to the side of Belisarius's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mann!

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

Belisarius manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No luck for Belisarius with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiberius Belisarius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belisarius shoots in but Mann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mann!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mann looks winded!
Belisarius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mann as he jumps to the side.
Mann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belisarius on his heels. He'll look to pass Belisarius's guard now, I'm sure.
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Belisarius.
Mann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Belisarius is pulling down on Mann's head. It's preventing any offense from Mann, at least for the moment.
Belisarius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.

Belisarius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Belisarius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belisarius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Belisarius stops Mann from standing up.
Belisarius tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mann wants to stand up but Belisarius is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Belisarius closes the distance and clinches up with Mann, looking for a takedown. Belisarius pushes Mann against the cage but Mann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Mann.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belisarius or perhaps it was just good defense by Mann, which made it look bad.

Mann moves into range and clinches up with Belisarius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiberius Belisarius'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.

Mann throws a wild body kick that Belisarius sees coming a mile off.
Mann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Belisarius is out of range.
Mann scores with a three punch combo!

Mann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Belisarius throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Belisarius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mann clinches.
Belisarius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belisarius tries to score a body lock takedown but Mann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiberius Belisarius. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiberius Belisarius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mann digs a good hook to Belisarius's body.
Mann works the jab nicely.

Mann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mann stops a takedown attempt from Belisarius.

Mann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mann pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belisarius back to the cage. Mann follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A right-left combo lands from Mann.
Belisarius doesn't manage to clinch there - Mann circles away.

Mann scores with a takedown into Belisarius's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belisarius looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belisarius's guard.
Belisarius wants to stand up but Mann is controlling him.
Belisarius wants to sweep but no luck.
Belisarius has a closed guard, preventing Mann from standing up.
Belisarius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Belisarius throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mann takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Belisarius gets tackled into the cage by Mann. Mann maintains the clinch.
Belisarius goes for a takedown attempt but Mann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Mann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Belisarius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.

Mann is working an open guard so Belisarius takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mann shoots in and bounces Belisarius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Belisarius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belisarius won't allow Mann to get back to his feet.
Belisarius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mann wants to stand but Belisarius is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tiberius Belisarius's cut.
That's time! Belisarius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A slow jab from Belisarius misses its intended target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mann - that will leave a mark!

Mann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Belisarius sprawls well initially but Mann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Belisarius wants to get back to his feet.
Mann is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Belisarius holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Belisarius regains full guard. Nicely done.

Mann decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Belisarius, up you get!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belisarius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Belisarius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mann on his heels. He'll look to pass Mann's guard now, I'm sure.

Belisarius stands up and waves to Mann to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann tries to bum rush Belisarius with a series of wild strikes but Belisarius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belisarius throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann lands with a nice combination. Belisarius backs away looking to recover.
Belisarius fails to land the takedown.

Belisarius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Belisarius stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Mann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Belisarius keeping hold of Mann's head, controlling as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Belisarius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann wants to stand up but Belisarius is controlling the position.
Belisarius is trying to stand up here but Mann is controlling him well.

Belisarius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Mann wants to stand up but Belisarius has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Belisarius keeping hold of Mann's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to stand but can't do so whilst Belisarius controls his leg.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belisarius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mann has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Belisarius works to full guard.
Belisarius is pulling down on Mann's head. It's preventing any offense from Mann, at least for the moment.
Tiberius Belisarius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mann wants to stand but Belisarius is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mann is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belisarius is pulling down on Mann's head to control his posture.
Mann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Belisarius is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Mann looking to score a takedown here. Belisarius is defending well but Mann drives through and ends up in Belisarius's guard.
Carter Mann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belisarius's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiberius Belisarius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belisarius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tiberius Belisarius.
I think Mann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Mann!