PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Herrera
vs
Manning

150 cm
20
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

198 cm
28
179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Manning!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Manning sprawls well.
Manning is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Herrera with a body shot.
Herrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manning stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Herrera with that takedown attempt.
Manning now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Herrera walks into a jab.
Herrera shoots and misses
and Manning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Herrera with a lazy takedown attempt

and Manning counters by moving into the clinch.
Manning leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manning lands with a left to the head.
Manning lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herrera.
Manning lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manning gets control of Herrera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Manning will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Herrera preventing the sweep.
Manning bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herrera's guard.

Herrera looking for a guillotine here but Manning defends easily.

Herrera working for a triangle but Manning defends it easily.
Manning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herrera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manning controls the pace.
Manning is continuing to stall.
Herrera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is trying to keep Manning in close.

Herrera is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Manning rolls with it to try and escape but Herrera cranks on the arm and Manning is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicky Herrera!