PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Mannelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keisuke Takasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mannelly
vs
Takasugi

180 cm
40
178 lbs
29 - 13 - 2

177 cm
30
179 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Mannelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Takasugi!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mannelly throws a looping overhand right but Takasugi ducks down to avoid it.
Mannelly throws a leg kick but Takasugi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mannelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Takasugi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takasugi.
Mannelly is stalling here.
Takasugi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mannelly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mannelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mannelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mannelly scores with a shot to the side of Takasugi's head.
Mannelly tries a body shot but Takasugi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Mannelly.
Mannelly misses with a body punch.
We've been informed that Takasugi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mannelly lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mannelly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mannelly working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Mannelly.
Mannelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Mannelly lands a body punch.
Takasugi goes for a takedown attempt but Mannelly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takasugi shoots in but Mannelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patrick Mannelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Takasugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mannelly.
Takasugi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mannelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takasugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannelly.
Takasugi misses with a takedown attempt - Mannelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mannelly throws a leg kick but Takasugi checks it.
Mannelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takasugi's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takasugi avoids the body shot from Mannelly.
Decent striking displayed by Mannelly there.
Jab, jab by Mannelly - just one landing.
Mannelly punishes Takasugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Mannelly misses with a looping left.
Mannelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takasugi.
Mannelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Mannelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mannelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takasugi moves away.
Takasugi feints the counter takedown.
Mannelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Takasugi counter with a right hand.
Mannelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Mannelly is predictable there

and Takasugi counters with a shoot takedown. Mannelly fights it but they end up in guard.
Mannelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takasugi's guard.

Mannelly is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bruize Brothaz that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Takasugi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mannelly controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takasugi has an active guard here but Mannelly has managed to pass into half guard.
Takasugi wants to control but Mannelly is keeping busy.
Mannelly trying to control the pace.
Mannelly wants to pass the guard but Takasugi is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takasugi wants to control the action here but instead Mannelly manages to pass to full mount!
Takasugi holds on to Mannelly around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Mannelly controlling from mount.
Takasugi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mannelly avoids the attempt from Takasugi to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Mannelly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Takasugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mannelly. Mannelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Takasugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mannelly.
Mannelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takasugi moves away.
Mannelly with a nice cross.
Mannelly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mannelly swings for the body but Takasugi moves out of range.
Takasugi dives in and grabs Mannelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mannelly pushes down on Takasugi's head and hops out.
Patrick Mannelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Mannelly scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takasugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mannelly.
Takasugi fails with a takedown attempt.
Takasugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mannelly.
Takasugi feints the counter takedown.
Mannelly connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannelly tries to clinch but Takasugi moves out of range.
Takasugi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mannelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mannelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takasugi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takasugi blocks a jab.
Patrick Mannelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Mannelly lands.
Mannelly lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Takasugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mannelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takasugi can do to turn this around?
Takasugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keisuke Takasugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mannelly closes the distance and clinches.
Mannelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mannelly.
Mannelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Takasugi controls his hands.
Mannelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mannelly working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannelly can't find room to land a body shot as Takasugi controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mannelly.
Mannelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Takasugi controls his hands.
Mannelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
Mannelly lands an uppercut.
Mannelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Takasugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takasugi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Patrick Mannelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Mannelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mannelly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takasugi jumps guard and drags Mannelly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mannelly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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.

Takasugi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mannelly defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mannelly wants to get up but he can't break Takasugi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Takasugi wants to hit a switch here but Mannelly passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takasugi there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannelly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takasugi tries to hold on but Mannelly pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Mannelly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Takasugi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mannelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mannelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takasugi looks to land a left hand but Mannelly moved out of range nicely.
Mannelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takasugi is defended easily by Mannelly.
Mannelly lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mannelly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mannelly.
Mannelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takasugi.
Patrick Mannelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mannelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mannelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takasugi.
Mannelly stuns Takasugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mannelly misses the jab.
Takasugi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mannelly defends it well.
Takasugi with a poor takedown
and Mannelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mannelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mannelly is looking for a counter combo.
Mannelly lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mannelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mannelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takasugi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mannelly defends it well.
A jab from Mannelly misses.
Mannelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takasugi at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Mannelly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannelly misses the jab.
Mannelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mannelly throws a body punch but Takasugi moves out of range.

Takasugi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mannelly keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takasugi is looking for submissions but instead, Mannelly has regained full guard.
Mannelly pulls Takasugi in close to prevent any damage.
Patrick Mannelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takasugi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.
Takasugi wants to control from the top but Mannelly keeps moving.
Mannelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mannelly working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mannelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takasugi moves away from the strike by Mannelly.
Mannelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takasugi under the eye.

Takasugi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mannelly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mannelly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mannelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mannelly 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mannelly!
Our winner, Patrick Mannelly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.