PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Light Guy (ranked 23890 p4p, 23758 weight class) and Light Mann (ranked 293 p4p, 309 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Guy
vs
Mann

150 cm
32
135
34 - 31 - 0

150 cm
32
135
31 - 34 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 34 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Mann!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy misses the jab.
Guy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy misses with a body punch
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
Guy misses with a shot to the body
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mann staying out of range there.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mann counter with a right hand.
Guy clobbers Mann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Guy.

It looks like Light Mann has been cut.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guy throws a shot from downtown. Mann moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy.
Guy misses with an uppercut
and Mann counters with a left to the body.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guy misses with a body shot
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy misses with a hook
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy looks to land a left hand but Mann moved out of range nicely.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guy.
Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Guy.
Mann moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy misses with a hook
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Mann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Guy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Mann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy misses with a hook
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann slips a straight right by Guy.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guy misses with a right hand
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab.
Light Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy misses with an uppercut
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Guy misses with an uppercut
and Mann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
letting Mann counter with a right hand.
Guy lands a nice looking body shot.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy misses with a hook
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guy with a jab.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy looks to land a combination but Mann avoids it well.
Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy misses with a left hand
letting Mann counter with a right hand.
Mann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guy throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guy misses with an uppercut
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Light Mann's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Guy misses with an uppercut
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Guy throws a body shot but no joy.
Guy misses with an uppercut
letting Mann counter with a right hand.
Guy misses with a hook
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guy misses with a right hand
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy swings widly with a right hand
letting Mann counter with a right hand.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Guy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Guy looks to throw the jab but Mann is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy.
Mann moves away from the strike by Guy.
Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guy misses with a hook.
Mann unleashes a big counter combination but Guy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Guy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Guy misses with a hook
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mann counter with a right hand.
Guy misses with a hook
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab.
Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Light Mann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy misses with a body punch
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a hook
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Mann.
A cross from Guy lands.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a nice body shot.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
Guy falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a hook but Mann avoids it easily.
Mann unleashes a big counter combination but Guy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mann counter with a right hand.
Guy misses with an uppercut
letting Mann counter with a right hand.
Guy misses with a right hand
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Light Mann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mann slips a jab and a cross from Guy.
Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Light Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Light Mann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy misses with a hook
and Mann counters with a right hand to the body.
Guy connects with a crisp jab.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guy misses with a shot to the body
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a two punch combo.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy misses the body punch
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy misses with a right hand
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
Guy misses with a hook
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Guy.
Guy connects with a looping right hand.
Guy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Guy misses with a combination
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily.
Guy misses with a body shot
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy cracks Mann with a good jab.
Guy misses with a right hand
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mann counter with a right hand.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guy throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mann counters with a series of strikes. Guy will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a nice body shot.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Guy misses with a right hand
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy misses with a hook
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
Mann dodges the punch combination from Guy.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guy thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Guy there.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Guy misses with a jab to the body
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Light Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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