PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jit Mang (ranked 3552 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McKnuckles (ranked 4572 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mang
vs
McKnuckles

175 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jit Mang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce McKnuckles!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mang throws a lazy body kick

and McKnuckles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mang's guard.
Mang wants to stand but McKnuckles is controlling the position.
McKnuckles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mang tries to get out of the position.
McKnuckles trying to control but Mang is working from the bottom.
Mang wants to stand and escape but McKnuckles is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mang keeping full guard, as McKnuckles tries to pass.
McKnuckles passes Mang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McKnuckles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mang has hold of McKnuckles's hands but McKnuckles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McKnuckles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mang wants to get back to his feet.
McKnuckles is trying to control. Mang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McKnuckles works his foot free and advances to mount.
McKnuckles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mang because McKnuckles loaded up on that one.
McKnuckles pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McKnuckles misses with a head shot.
McKnuckles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mang because McKnuckles loaded up on that one.
McKnuckles looking to ground and pound but Mang is blocking nicely.
McKnuckles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mang because McKnuckles loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mang is trying to stand up.
Mang avoids a series of strikes thrown by McKnuckles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnuckles looking to finish with strikes here!
McKnuckles unloads with some shots from mount but Mang bucks and avoids them well.
Mang holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McKnuckles tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKnuckles misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mang holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McKnuckles tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
BOOM! McKnuckles connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McKnuckles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mang because McKnuckles loaded up on that one.
McKnuckles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McKnuckles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McKnuckles punching from mount but Mang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McKnuckles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McKnuckles looking to finish Mang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mang!
McKnuckles cracks Mang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnuckles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McKnuckles landing strikes from the mount.
McKnuckles landing punches.
McKnuckles connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McKnuckles throws some wild stikes that Mang manages to avoid easily.
McKnuckles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McKnuckles scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mang?
Mang avoids a series of strikes thrown by McKnuckles.
McKnuckles unloads with some shots from mount but Mang bucks and avoids them well.
McKnuckles misses with a head shot.
McKnuckles looking to finish with strikes here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKnuckles with shots to the head and body - Mang looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mang trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McKnuckles looking for a guillotine from mount but Mang is having none of it.
McKnuckles throwing strikes here but Mang is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKnuckles on the ground.
McKnuckles throws some wild stikes that Mang manages to avoid easily.
McKnuckles is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McKnuckles with good strikes from the mount here!
McKnuckles throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McKnuckles scoring with strikes but Mang is staying in there.
McKnuckles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mang because McKnuckles loaded up on that one.
McKnuckles lands a couple of good shots and Mang has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Mang is rocked!
Mang is covering up but some of the strikes from McKnuckles are getting through and doing damage.
Oh Mang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A helpless look comes across Mang 's face. He knows he's trapped as McKnuckles lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce McKnuckles!