PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Menzies (ranked 5158 p4p, 4260 weight class) and Clay Mann (ranked 399 p4p, 0 weight class). Menzies kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Madison Beer - Blue (Live from The Ellen DeGeneres Show). The key to victory for Luke Menzies has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Menzies
vs
Mann

150 cm
23
130
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
178
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Menzies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clay Mann!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Menzies is trying to defend but Mann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Menzies makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Menzies tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mann keeps the fight on the outside.
Menzies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Menzies won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menzies is trying to improve his position.

Mann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Menzies is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Menzies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Mann are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Menzies tries to buck Mann off but Mann is having none of it.
Mann advances to mount.
Menzies regains half guard.
Mann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Menzies trying to control but Mann postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mann is nestled in close to Menzies, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Menzies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mann on the ground.
Mann wants to pass to mount but Menzies is defending the position.
Menzies is trying to stand up here but Mann is controlling him well.
Menzies is trying to maintain the position but Mann is very close to passing his half guard.
Mann is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Menzies!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mann trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mann with a couple of short strikes.
Mann dominating with strikes here.
Menzies is in a horrible position here. Mann smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Menzies trying desperately to get to his feet.
Menzies tries to hold on but Mann postures up.
Menzies working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to finish Menzies with some ground and pound. This is bad for Menzies!
Menzies is looking to improve his position but Mann isn't that keen on the idea.
Mann lands a couple of good shots and Menzies has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann controlling from the back.
Menzies is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Mann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Menzies throws a lazy uppercut

and Mann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menzies is on top in guard.

Menzies trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Mann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Menzies content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann pulls Menzies in close to his closed guard and prevents Menzies from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mann is on top in guard.

Mann passes into half guard.
Menzies trying to control but Mann postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mann connects with a nice short shot to Menzies's temple.
Mann is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mann scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Mann quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mann but it's paid off an Menzies is forced to tap! Nice work by Mann.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clay Mann!
An out of breath Clay Mann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.