PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Little Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann has chosen Crank Dat by Soulja Boy as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Nog
vs
Mann

186 cm
22
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Russia GOLD

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 Hilo, Little Nog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Mann!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nog takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Little Nog has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nog.
Nog moves into range and connects with a jab.

Mann instigates a clinch.

Mann decides to pull guard.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Nog is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nog passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nog tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mann is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Nice body kick from Mann.
Nog is breathing heavily.
Mann defending well as Nog loads up on a big left hand.
Mann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Mann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Nog postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nog, into his guard.
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nog's head.
Mann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mann trying to control but Nog is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into side control.
Mann controlling the position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mann stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mann. That's going to slow Nog down.
Mann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nog.

Mann closes the distance and clinches.

Mann decides to pull guard.
Mann is trying to control the position but Nog postures up.
Mann has control of Nog's left arm, preventing Nog from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Nog drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nog has Mann in his guard.

Mann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Mann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nog is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Mann is trying to get an arm triangle but Nog is defending well.
Nog is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back!

Nog looking for the RNC.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nog is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mann defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Nog working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Nog's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mann lands in his opponent's guard.

Nog has an active guard here but Mann has managed to pass into half guard.
Nog is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mann tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nog controls his leg.

Nog is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mann stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nog to get to his feet.
Mann blocks a jab.

Mann moves into the clinch.
Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nog lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nog tries to score a body lock takedown but Mann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nog lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Mann gets control of Nog's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nog won't allow Mann to sweep him here.

Mann wriggles free and stands up.
Mann lands the left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mann wants to get back to his feet.
Mann trying to mount his opponent but Nog defends it.
Nog tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.

Nog is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Nog avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mann.

Nog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann 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.
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mann is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nog regains half guard.
Mann is tying to control. Nog wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nog keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nog looking for submissions off his back.
Nog wants to control but Mann is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Nog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nog with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Mann decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nog scores with a sloppy right hand. Mann should have avoided that one.

Mann rushes Nog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mann jumps guard and drags Nog to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Little Nog's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nog throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nog lands a jab.
Nog tries to bum rush Mann with a series of wild strikes but Mann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Mann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mann content to control rather than advance.
Nog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Nog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into side control.

Mann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nog has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brandon Mann has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nog is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nog gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nog gets back to full guard.

Nog working for a triangle but Mann defends it easily.

Nog throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mann uses it to pass to side control.
Mann scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nog to see if he's OK.
Nog is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nog is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nog gets his hands free as Mann looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Mann's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Mann defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Nog looking for the RNC.
Little Nog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nog is cranking Mann's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mann! He's tightened the choke and Mann is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Little Nog!