PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Finn Mann (ranked 5143 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sivile Gonya (ranked 5214 p4p, 483 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mann
vs
Gonya

190 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Finn Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sivile Gonya!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonya tests Mann's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Gonya gets tackled into the cage by Mann. Mann maintains the clinch.

Mann gets control of Gonya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Mann is looking for a triangle but Gonya pushes his legs off easily.
Gonya trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mann haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann seems keen to control Gonya's posture.
Mann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mann throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mann looking for a guillotine here but Gonya defends easily.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Gonya from controlling successfully.
Gonya looking to sit in guard and control but Mann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gonya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonya has his hands on Mann's head, controlling the position.
Gonya trying to control the position.
Mann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gonya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Gonya coming out on top.

Mann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonya has momentary wrist control but Mann slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonya being controlled here, momentarily.
Mann chips away with some ground and pound.
Mann forces his way into half guard.
Mann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gonya is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann controlling the action here.
Gonya is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gonya tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann passes into side control, despite Gonya's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horrible takedown attempt by Mann or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonya, which made it look bad.

Gonya tries to keep at a distance but Mann has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mann has clasped his hands together around Gonya's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gonya seems a little lost for a moment, as Mann dominates the positioning.
Mann wants to stand but Gonya has his arm trapped.
Gonya tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya can't do much from the bottom here.
Gonya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Mann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonya has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.
Mann remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gonya is looking for a sweep.
Mann lands an elbow.
Mann tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mann controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonya is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mann scoring with punches from side control.
Mann working the head with strikes.
Gonya is looking to reverse the position.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonya can do to turn this around?
Mann controls the position.
Gonya trying his best to control but Mann has mounted him.
Mann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Gonya is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to finish Gonya with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gonya!
Gonya is still in real trouble! Can Mann finish him?
Mann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Mann.
Gonya is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonya wants to control but Mann is having none of it.
Mann lands a nice shot to the head.
Gonya wants to hold on but Mann pushes him away.

Mann wants to finish this one by submission but Gonya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mann.
Gonya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mann looking to secure an arm triangle but Gonya defends it well.
Gonya seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Mann looking to secure an arm triangle but Gonya defends it well.
Gonya is looking to get to half guard.
Mann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn Mann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Mann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gonya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gonya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonya controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonya is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann 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.
Gonya looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gonya is trying to control but can't.
Gonya wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
Mann is nestled in close to Gonya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonya trying to control from the bottom.
Mann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mann is thwarting Gonya's attempts to control the position.
Gonya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Finn Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gonya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonya tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Mann is taking a breather. Gonya says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gonya wants to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sivile Gonya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mann seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonya misses with a double jab

and Mann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mann content to control rather than advance.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Gonya is defending well.
Mann controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Gonya looking for submissions off his back.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Finn Mann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mann passes the guard and advances to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Mann!