PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elo Mnusk (ranked 445 p4p, 1255 weight class) and Klaus Manfred (ranked 58 p4p, 160 weight class). Elo Mnusk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mnusk
vs
Manfred

182 cm
29
209
15 - 2 - 0

182 cm
24
217
10 - 8 - 1

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

NARCOS
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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 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Elo Mnusk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Klaus Manfred!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mnusk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfred.
Manfred doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manfred lands a right hook to the body.
Manfred throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mnusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manfred is defended easily by Mnusk.
Manfred scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfred fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mnusk manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfred or perhaps it was just good defense by Mnusk, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mnusk swings widly with a right hand

and Manfred counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mnusk!
Mnusk is looking to get back to his feet here but Manfred is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mnusk's back.
Manfred is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mnusk. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Manfred scores with punches to the body.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mnusk tries to break free.
Mnusk takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Manfred missing with strikes from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can Mnusk hold on?! Manfred is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Manfred scores with punches to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfred misses with a punch to the head.
Mnusk trying to control the position but Manfred manages to sink in the hooks.
Mnusk covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Manfred scores with strikes from the back.
Mnusk trying to control the action but Manfred just sinks the hooks in.
Mnusk has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Manfred.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred connects with a big shot to the side of Mnusk's head.
Even with his hooks in, Manfred manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Manfred. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Manfred lands punches and elbows.
Manfred missing with strikes from the back.
Manfred throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Well, with Manfred on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mnusk is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Manfred trying to control momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Manfred.
Manfred missing with punches from the back.
Mnusk trying to control but not successfully.
Manfred throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Manfred throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Manfred is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfred missing with strikes from the back.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Manfred is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mnusk up.
Manfred avoiding Mnusk 's attempts to control his hands.
Mnusk is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Manfred.
It looks like Manfred might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Manfred loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mnusk hold on?

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Manfred throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mnusk!
Good control from Manfred.
Mnusk trying to control but not successfully.
Manfred lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Manfred is landing with strikes. Mnusk can't take much more of this.
Manfred has good solid back control here.
Manfred lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mnusk hold on?!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Manfred's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Manfred has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manfred controlling from the back.
Manfred punches Mnusk on the ear.
Manfred throwing sloppy strikes.
Manfred throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mnusk!
What can Mnusk do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Manfred missing with strikes.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Manfred lands a shot to the body.
Manfred throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mnusk!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfred slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mnusk is taking damage to the body and head.

Mnusk won't enjoy being in this position. Manfred looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mnusk is tapping - it's over boys! Manfred picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaus Manfred!
A relieved looking Klaus Manfred thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.