PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruzz Manalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoine Marcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Manalo
vs
Marcon

196 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 New York, Ruzz Manalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoine Marcon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manalo.
Marcon throws a sloppy body shot
and Manalo counters with a head kick.
Manalo lands a head kick. Marcon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marcon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marcon scrambles back to his feet.
Manalo thuds his shin into the meat of Marcon's side.
Marcon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manalo manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcon. Manalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manalo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Manalo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Marcon closes the distance and pushes Manalo back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Marcon as the two fighters clinch.
Marcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Marcon.
Manalo blocks a body shot from Marcon.
A body shot lands from Marcon.
Marcon tries to work over Manalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manalo.
Marcon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manalo.
Manalo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manalo tries to circle away but Marcon has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Marcon.
Manalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manalo is trying to push Marcon away but Marcon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marcon lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcon presses Manalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marcon just leaning against Manalo, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcon.
Marcon presses Manalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Marcon.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcon.
A right handed body shot lands from Marcon.
Marcon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manalo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marcon tries a body shot but Manalo blocks it.
Marcon is working Manalo over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Marcon.
Marcon lands a hook that snaps the head of Manalo backwards.
Marcon tries a body shot but Manalo blocks it.
A hook to the body from Marcon.
Marcon lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcon is stalling here.
Marcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Manalo controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manalo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marcon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marcon tries to throw a body punch but Manalo avoids it by throwing Marcon back against the cage.
Marcon lands a body punch.
Marcon lands a body punch.
Marcon lands a body punch.
Marcon scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcon lands a body shot.
Marcon is leaning against Manalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcon tries to work over Manalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Marcon.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcon.
Marcon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcon lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcon.
Nice body punch from Marcon.
Marcon cracks Manalo with a nice body shot.
Marcon is working Manalo over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marcon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marcon lands a shot to the body.
Marcon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marcon lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcon.
A short body shot lands from Marcon as the two fighters clinch.
Marcon lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcon digs a right hand underneath Manalo's ribcage. Manalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marcon lands a body punch.
Marcon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marcon lands a body punch.
Marcon lands a shot to the body.
Manalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcon works on Manalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Marcon.
Marcon lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marcon lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcon misses with a body punch.
Marcon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manalos head.
Manalo takes a shot to the head.
Marcon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manalo.
Marcon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marcon tries to work over Manalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcon works on Manalo's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Marcon.
Marcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marcon tries a body shot but Manalo blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manalo tries to break the clinch but Marcon is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Marcon.
Marcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manalo or not.
Nice body punch from Marcon - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcon.
Manalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Marcon won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoine Marcon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Manalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manalo slips a jab from Marcon.
Manalo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marcon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manalo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Marcon closes the distance and pushes Manalo back into the cage.
Marcon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marcon pushes Manalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manalo's elbow.
Marcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manalos head.
Marcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcon scores with a hook to the body.
Marcon is leaning against Manalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcon tries to throw a body punch but Manalo avoids it by throwing Marcon back against the cage.
Marcon slows down the pace here.
Marcon has Manalo pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcon avoids a wild elbow strike from Manalo.
A right hand to the body from Marcon.
Marcon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marcon is working Manalo over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marcon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Marcon.
A body shot lands from Marcon.
Marcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marcon lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcon works on Manalo's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Marcon.
Antoine Marcon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Marcon as the two fighters clinch.
Marcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manalo or not.
Marcon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcon is leaning against Manalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Marcon.
Marcon lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcon pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcon.
Marcon cracks Manalo with a nice body shot.
Marcon slowing the pace effectively.
Marcon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Marcon.
Marcon digs a right hand into Manalo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manalo's gas tank.
Marcon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Marcon.
A hook to the body from Marcon.
Marcon tries to throw a body punch but Manalo avoids it by throwing Marcon back against the cage.
Marcon is working Manalo over against the cage.
Marcon is leaning against Manalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcon.
A short right from Marcon.
Nice body punch from Marcon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Manalo controls his hands.
Marcon stalling against the cage.
Marcon is leaning against Manalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Marcon.
Marcon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcon.
Marcon digs a right hand underneath Manalo's ribcage. Manalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marcon scores with a hook to the body.
Marcon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manalo.
Nice body punch from Marcon - that landed with a thud.
Marcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manalo or not.
Marcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marcon works on Manalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Marcon misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcon keeps control of Manalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marcon tries to throw a body punch but Manalo avoids it by throwing Marcon back against the cage.
Marcon works on Manalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Marcon misses with a punch to the body.
Marcon misses with a punch to the body.
Marcon presses Manalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marcon is leaning against Manalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manalo or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Marcon.
Marcon works on Manalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Marcon stalling.
Marcon digs a right hand into Manalo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manalo's gas tank.
Good body shot from Marcon.
A short body shot lands from Marcon as the two fighters clinch.
Marcon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marcon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manalo.
Marcon pushes Manalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoine Marcon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Marcon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marcon swings for the body but Manalo moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Marcon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manalo doesn't seem phased though.
Manalo lands a high kick!
Manalo misses the shot to the body.
Marcon misses with a looping left.
Manalo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Manalo.
Marcon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marcon throws a body shot but no joy.
Manalo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marcon avoids it.
Marcon throws a right and a left that Manalo avoids nicely.
Manalo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marcon avoids it.
Manalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcon.

Marcon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcon is leaning against Manalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcon is leaning against Manalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Marcon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Marcon.
Manalo prevents a body shot from Marcon.
Marcon lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Marcon.
Marcon lands a body punch.
Marcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manalo or not.
Marcon pushes Manalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marcon presses Manalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcon.
A short body shot lands from Marcon as the two fighters clinch.
Marcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcon presses Manalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marcon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Manalo controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Marcon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Marcon - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcon.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marcon digs a right hand into Manalo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manalo's gas tank.
Marcon cracks Manalo with a nice body shot.
Marcon is leaning against Manalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcon digs a right hand underneath Manalo's ribcage. Manalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Marcon.
Marcon lands a shot to the body.
Marcon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marcon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manalo backwards.
Marcon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Marcon - that landed with a thud.
Marcon lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcon.
Marcon misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Marcon on the inside.
Marcon controlling the action here for a moment.
Marcon is working Manalo over against the cage.
Marcon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marcon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marcon pushes Manalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcon.
Marcon scores with a hook to the body.
Marcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marcon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manalo blocks a body shot from Marcon.
Marcon is leaning against Manalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcon stalling the fight.
Marcon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marcon presses Manalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcon.
Good body shot from Marcon.
Marcon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manalo backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manalo blocks a body shot from Marcon.
Stalling in the clinch from Marcon.
Marcon misses with a body punch.
Marcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruzz Manalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcon misses with a body punch.
Marcon tries to throw a body punch but Manalo avoids it by throwing Marcon back against the cage.
Manalo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marcon prevents a body shot from Manalo.
Marcon is leaning against Manalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manalo.
Marcon keeps control of Manalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Marcon.
Antoine Marcon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcon lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Marcon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marcon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Marcon!