PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Mann is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Skywalker
vs
Mann

192 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Lion Fightwear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Carter Mann!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Skywalker misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mann has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skywalker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skywalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mann.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skywalker.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Mann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mann tries to clinch up but Skywalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Skywalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Skywalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann throws a counter combo.
Skywalker looks to land a combination but Mann avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Mann.
Skywalker misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann moves forwards but Skywalker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Skywalker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
John Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Mann does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker is trying to buck Mann off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker wants to control but Mann postures up.
Skywalker wants to get back to his feet but Mann drags him back down.
Skywalker is not content to let Mann control the position.
Mann working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Skywalker controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mann working the body and head with strikes.
Skywalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skywalker is pushing Mann's head away, looking to escape. Mann manages to hold on to the position though.
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Skywalker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mann is putting a hurting on Skywalker here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to buck Mann off but Mann is having none of it.
Mann working the head with strikes.
Mann trying to control the position but Skywalker is working away.
You can see the frustration on Skywalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skywalker is looking to reverse the position.
Mann lands a nice forearm strike.
Skywalker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skywalker tries to get out of the position.
Mann trying to control the position but Skywalker is working away.
Skywalker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mann on the ground.
Mann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mann lands a nice forearm strike.
Skywalker is looking to reverse the position.
Mann looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Skywalker is avoiding damage well.
Mann cracks Skywalker with a big right hand but Skywalker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Skywalker is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Skywalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skywalker is looking to reverse the position.
Mann cracks Skywalker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Skywalker tries to escape but Mann is in control.
Mann cracks Skywalker with a big elbow.
Skywalker is trying to improve his position.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.
Skywalker is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.
Check out the look on Mann's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mann working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mann is putting a hurting on Skywalker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Skywalker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Skywalker is trying to get back to half guard.
Mann working the ground and pound.
Mann working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Skywalker down.
Mann in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mann trying to control the action but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Skywalker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mann working the body and head with strikes.
Skywalker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Skywalker wants to get back to his feet.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skywalker keeps working.
Skywalker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Skywalker is not content to let Mann control the position.
Skywalker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Mann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skywalker to the ground. Mann is now in Skywalker's guard.

Skywalker pushes Mann off and gets back to his feet.
Mann misses with a wild combination.
Mann throws a nice looking combination but Skywalker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skywalker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut.
Skywalker throws a shot from downtown. Mann moves away and avoids it.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown.
Mann fails to land the takedown.
Mann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skywalker circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Skywalker misses.
Mann blocks a jab.
Skywalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mann.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Skywalker lands a nice looking body shot.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown but Skywalker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Mann.
Skywalker looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Skywalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Mann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skywalker swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut.
Skywalker scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Skywalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skywalker.
Skywalker swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Mann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skywalker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Mann does no damage.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
A big right from Skywalker misses.
Skywalker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mann on the side of the head.
Mann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skywalker's waist but Skywalker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mann off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skywalker sizes up Mann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann moves out of range of the strikes.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it.
Skywalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mann.
Skywalker punishes Mann's body with a nice straight punch.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Mann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carter Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skywalker swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Skywalker throws a jab when Mann was well out of range.
Mann with a poor takedown

and Skywalker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skywalker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Mann wriggles free and stands up.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown.
Skywalker is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Skywalker misses.
As Skywalker backs off Mann throws a huge counter combo but Skywalker manages to avoid it all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skywalker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skywalker.
Mann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Skywalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann misses with a wild combination.
Skywalker connects with a looping right hand.
Mann tries to clinch there but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mann.
Mann tries to clinch up but Skywalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Mann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skywalker circles away quickly and effectively.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a hook but Mann avoids it easily.
Skywalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker cracks a nice hook into Mann's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skywalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mann slips under a jab from Skywalker.
Skywalker cracks Mann with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mann.
Skywalker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Skywalker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Mann.
Mann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skywalker on the side of the head.
Skywalker lands an overhand right.

It looks like Carter Mann has been cut.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mann sprawls and moves away.
Skywalker defending well as Mann loads up on a big left hand.
Skywalker scores with a jab to the head.
Skywalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker punishes Mann's body with a nice straight punch.
Skywalker throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Skywalker scores with a one two! Mann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mann tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Mann.
Mann blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skywalker.
John Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mann or perhaps it was just good defense by Skywalker, which made it look bad.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
Skywalker lands a nice looking body shot.
Skywalker lands a slapping body shot.
Skywalker takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
Mann tries to clinch but Skywalker moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skywalker cracks Mann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skywalker backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mann misses.
Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mann.
Mann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skywalker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mann scrambles back to his feet.
Skywalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mann.
Mann is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
Skywalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Skywalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skywalker misses with a hook.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skywalker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skywalker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mann throws a series of punches but Skywalker avoids them all with ease.
Skywalker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mann back to the cage. Skywalker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to clinch up but Skywalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Skywalker throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mann lands a jab to Skywalker's midsection.
Mann tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mann fails with the takedown.
A jab from Skywalker misses.
Mann misses with a double jab.
As Mann tries to get set, Skywalker tries to push him back and clinch up but Mann manages to avoid the attempt.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Mann moves out of range.
Skywalker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mann.
Skywalker looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range.
Mann moves out of range of the strikes.
Mann shoots in but Skywalker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Mann misses.
Mann lands an overhand right.
Mann moves out of range as Skywalker strikes.
Skywalker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Skywalker misses its target.
Skywalker clobbers Mann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skywalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mann.
Mann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Mann is quick to defend against it.
Mann misses the shot to the body.
Skywalker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skywalker lands a nice shot that snaps Mann's head back.
Mann moves out of range as Skywalker strikes.
Mann throws a counter combo.
Mann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skywalker circles away quickly and effectively.
Mann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skywalker.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skywalker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Skywalker!