PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Mudgett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Manhoef
vs
Mudgett

184 cm
43
212 lbs
43 - 34 - 0

183 cm
28
205 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 43 - 34 - 0, fighting out of London, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Herman Mudgett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've been told by Manhoef's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Mudgett moves into the clinch successfully.
Manhoef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manhoef creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mudgett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Manhoef is defending well.
Manhoef misses with a punch to the body.
Mudgett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manhoef avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mudgett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manhoef.
Mudgett swings wildly with an uppercut but Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mudgett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manhoef backwards.
Manhoef lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mudgett backwards.
Mudgett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manhoef prevents the takedown attempt.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herman Mudgett.
Manhoef throws an elbow that misses.
Mudgett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manhoef is defending well for now.
Mudgett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mudgett misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Manhoef blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manhoef.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mudgett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudgett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manhoefs head.
Mudgett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manhoef's elbow.
Mudgett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mudgett tries to pull guard but Manhoef won't allow it.
Manhoef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mudgett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Manhoef seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mudgett can turn it around.

Mudgett has clasped his hands together around Manhoef's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Manhoef is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mudgett off and has taken his back!
Manhoef is working the ground and pound. Can Mudgett escape?
Mudgett trying to control but not successfully.
Manhoef misses with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mudgett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manhoef.
Mudgett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mudgett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manhoef.
Manhoef trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mudgett doesn't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudgett trying to control the hands but Manhoef won't let him.
Mudgett rolls, trying to escape but Manhoef keeps control of the position.
Mudgett trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mudgett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Manhoef softening up his opponent with strikes here.

Manhoef is persistently looking for the submission but Mudgett is defending it well.
Mudgett wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is working the ground and pound. Can Mudgett escape?
Manhoef connects with a big shot to the side of Mudgett's head.
Mudgett grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Mudgett is rocked!
Mudgett tries to break free.
Mudgett is still in real trouble! Can Manhoef finish him?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Manhoef. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Manhoef is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Mudgett is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Manhoef!
A victorious Melvin Manhoef thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.