PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Manfred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manfred is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Ibrahim Manfred has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Manfred
vs
The Kid

194 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 London, Ibrahim Manfred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu The Kid!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manfred misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manfred is breathing heavily.
The Kid has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Manfred as The Kid shoots in.
Manfred stuffs the takedown attempt from The Kid. The Kid gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibrahim Manfred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu The Kid.
The Kid shoots and misses
and Manfred counters with a nice uppercut.
Manfred really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Kid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Kid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manfred but Manfred pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Kid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Kid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manfred swivels and escapes.
The Kid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manfred sprawls well. Manfred wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Kid gets slowly back to his feet.
The Kid takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manfred slaps away a takedown attempt from The Kid, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manfred looks to land a combination but The Kid avoids it well.
Ibrahim Manfred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manfred stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfred throws a one two combo.
The Kid shoots and misses
and Manfred counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Kid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manfred.
Manfred throws a series of punches but The Kid avoids them all with ease.
The Kid should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The Kid fails with a takedown attempt.
The Kid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Kid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manfred swivels and escapes.
Manfred shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Kid eats them both and turns towards Manfred to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Manfred works the jab nicely.
The Kid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manfred defends it nicely.
Manfred tries to bum rush The Kid with a series of wild strikes but The Kid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Kid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfred's waist but Manfred gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Kid off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manfred lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Manfred finds it's target.
No luck for The Kid with that takedown attempt.
Manfred displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Kid.
The Kid has his takedown stuffed
and Manfred connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Kid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Kid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manfred lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Kid backs up against the cage.
Manfred lands with a nice combination. The Kid backs away looking to recover.
Manfred clobbers The Kid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Kid with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manfred counters with a nice uppercut.
Manfred throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manfred lands with an uppercut that bounces The Kid off the cage and back into rage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid shoots in and drives through. Manfred sprawls well.
Manfred leaves The Kid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manfred is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Manfred. Those never looked like landing.
The Kid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manfred defends it nicely.
The Kid shoots in but no luck this time.
Manfred scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Kid is defended easily by Manfred.
Manfred's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Manfred duly obliges.
Ibrahim Manfred is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manfred stuffs the takedown attempt from The Kid. The Kid gets slowly back to his feet.
Manfred moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manfred is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kid misses with a takedown attempt - Manfred sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manfred scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Kid shoots for a takedown but Manfred saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manfred is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Manfred thuds his right hand into The Kid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Kid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Manfred lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Kid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manfred as he jumps to the side.
Manfred lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Kid backs up against the cage.
Manfred is working the combinations to good effect here.
The Kid misses with a takedown
and Manfred counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Kid shoots for a takedown but Manfred saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manfred is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Kid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manfred.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Manfred dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The Kid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manfred throws a right hand that The Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that The Kid also avoids with ease.
The Kid looks for a takedown but Manfred sprawls well.
The Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manfred throws out the jab.
Manfred misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibrahim Manfred is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manfred slaps away a takedown attempt from The Kid, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ibrahim Manfred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu The Kid.
A right-left combo lands from Manfred.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Kid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manfred.
Manfred scores with a one two! The Kid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manfred connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manfred throws a right hand that The Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that The Kid also avoids with ease.
The Kid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manfred avoids it really well and circles away.
The Kid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Kid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manfred moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Kid has a takedown stuffed.
The Kid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manfred throws a one two combo.
The Kid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manfred scores with a three punch combo!

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.
The Kid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manfred tries to avoid it but The Kid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manfred to the ground. Manfred escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manfred scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Manfred. No joy for The Kid on that attempt.
The Kid shoots in looking for a takedown but Manfred manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Kid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Kid is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manfred sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Kid takes one on the button.
Manfred works over The Kid's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Manfred. No joy for The Kid on that attempt.
Manfred throws a one two combo.
Manfred is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Kid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manfred counters with a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Manfred.
A nice combination there by Manfred.
The Kid is trying desperately to land a takedown but Manfred is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for The Kid.
Manfred leaves The Kid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Manfred duly obliges.
Manfred lands a jab-cross combination.
The Kid with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Manfred counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Kid takes one to the side of the head.
Manfred lands a jab-cross combination.
The Kid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manfred cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manfred lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manfred throws a combination. The Kid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Kid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manfred counters with a stiff right hand.
The Kid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manfred.
Manfred throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manfred pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Kid back to the cage. Manfred follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Manfred misses.

That's four 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.
The Kid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manfred sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Kid somewhat.
Manfred scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manfred lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Kid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manfred defends it nicely.
The Kid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Kid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manfred counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfred lands with a nice combination. The Kid backs away looking to recover.
Manfred keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manfred throws a series of strikes that have The Kid backpedaling.
Manfred swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Manfred dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The Kid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manfred but Manfred pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manfred lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Kid circles away quickly and effectively.
The Kid closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manfred circles away.
Manfred throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manfred scores with a punch to the head.
Manfred throws a good cross that connects.
The Kid shoots in but no luck this time.
Ibrahim Manfred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu The Kid.
Manfred throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Kid is defended easily by Manfred.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manfred.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Kid misses with a takedown attempt
and Manfred counters with a one-two to the body.
Manfred stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manfred wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfred scores with a one two! The Kid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manfred works the jab nicely.
Manfred lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manfred lands a jab.
Manfred lands a jab-cross combination.
Good exchange - Manfred coming out on top.
Ibrahim Manfred is winning the standup battle so far.
Manfred lands a two punch combo.
Manfred defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Kid.
Manfred moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Manfred lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Kid is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manfred sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Kid has his takedown stuffed
letting Manfred counter with a right hand.
The Kid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manfred throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Kid slips a jab and a cross from Manfred.
Manfred with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice sprawl there from Manfred as The Kid shoots in.
The Kid shoots in and drives through. Manfred sprawls well.
Manfred throws a series of punches but The Kid moves out of range.
No joy there for Manfred, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Kid fails with the takedown.
The Kid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manfred lands a jab.
The Kid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manfred counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Kid fails with the takedown
and Manfred counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred cracks The Kid with an open hand slap.
The Kid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Manfred both land. Nice combination.
The Kid closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manfred circles away.
The Kid closes the distance and clinches up with Manfred, looking for a takedown. The Kid pushes Manfred against the cage but Manfred circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manfred lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Kid shoots in looking for a takedown but Manfred manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Kid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Manfred. No joy for The Kid on that attempt.
Manfred lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manfred closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Manfred lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manfred swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manfred misses with a double jab.
Manfred slaps away a takedown attempt from The Kid, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manfred.
The Kid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manfred connects with the punch.
Manfred displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Manfred. No joy for The Kid on that attempt.
Manfred throws a series of punches but The Kid moves out of range.
Manfred goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manfred throws a combination. The Kid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manfred cracks The Kid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Kid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manfred feints a jab promting The Kid to slip. Manfred then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Kid slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Kid fails to land the takedown.
The Kid fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Manfred showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manfred has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Manfred!