PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sola Drum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Mann
vs
Drum

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Carter Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sola Drum!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Mann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Drum tries to sprawl but Mann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mann tries to stand and escape but Drum is controlling the position.

Drum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mann is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Drum manages to get to full guard.
Drum lands some strikes from the bottom.
Drum is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Mann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mann gets to his feet - Drum follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drum wants to clinch
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab.
Mann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mann lands a jab-cross combination.

Drum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drum is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mann's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mann wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Drum looks winded!
Drum working the ground and pound from side control.
Drum wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
Mann is pushing Drum's head away, looking to escape. Drum manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Drum has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt - Drum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drum shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Mann throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mann is in Drum's guard.

Drum pushes Mann off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drum throws a hook but Mann blocks it.
Mann scores with a three punch combo!
Mann scores with a three punch combo!
Drum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Mann shoots in and bounces Drum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Drum manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drum shoots and misses
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sola Drum.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann works over Drum's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Mann as Drum shoots in.

Drum clinches.
Drum struggles to land a body shot inside as Mann controls his hands.
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mann stops a takedown attempt from Drum.
Drum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drum keeps control of Mann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mann's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drum circles away quickly and effectively.
Drum shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mann.

Drum gets caught napping as Mann dives in and scores a takedown. Drum manages to retain guard.
Drum should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Mann gets to his feet. Drum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mann.
Drum doesn't manage to clinch there - Mann circles away.
Drum looks for the body kick but Mann saw that one coming.
Drum with a poor takedown
and Mann counters with a nice body shot.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drum fails to land the takedown.
Carter Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sola Drum.
Mann lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mann shoots for a double leg takedown but Drum sprawls well. He's pushed Mann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drum is looking to clinch.
Mann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drum.
Drum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mann tries for a takedown but Drum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Drum. Beautiful body shot.
Mann scores with a one two! Drum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Mann closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum is looking for a takedown.
Mann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mann to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Mann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drum has Mann pressed against the cage, preventing Mann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drum is trying to pull guard but Mann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mann has had enough of the clinch but Drum keeps him there for the moment.
Mann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Mann.
Mann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mann misses with a few strikes there.

Drum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drum takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Drum trying to pass the guard but Mann defending well.

Mann manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mann shoots in and bounces Drum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Drum has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mann off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Drum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mann sprawls well. Mann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drum gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Mann dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mann misses with a kick to the body.

Mann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mann showed some decent athleticism there.
Drum tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Drum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Mann postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Drum to stand up.
Drum misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Drum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Drum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann is looking to stand up but Drum won't let him.
Drum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mann gets to his feet - Drum follows without any prompting.
Mann throws a sloppy head kick and Drum moves out of range easily.
Mann works over Drum's head and body with a nice combination.
Mann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drum somewhat.
Drum has his takedown stuffed
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carter Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sola Drum.
Drum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Danga de danga de dang - Mann scores with a four punch combination!
Carter Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Mann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mann wants it to stay on the feet.
Mann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drum.
Mann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drum can do to turn this around?
Drum goes for a double leg but Mann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mann continues to drive forward.
Mann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mann works over Drum's head and body with a nice combination.

Mann dives in and scores a takedown into Drum's guard.

Drum scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Carter Mann is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann leaves Drum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Drum looks to move away, Mann throws a big counter combo but Drum just gets out of the way.
A nice combination there by Mann.
Mann shoots in and drives through. Drum sprawls well.
Mann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carter Mann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Drum has Mann up against the cage in a clinch.
Mann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Drum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

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