PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coconut Bagaganja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Z Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann has chosen Birdland as his entrance music. Z Mann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bagaganja
vs
Mann

200 cm
21
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

193 cm
31
255 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coconut Bagaganja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Z Mann!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagaganja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bagaganja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mann enables Bagaganja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mann pulls Bagaganja in close to his closed guard and prevents Bagaganja from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mann throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bagaganja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bagaganja wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Bagaganja is looking to work some ground and pound but Mann has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mann is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann thows a big elbow that misses.
Mann is in close to Bagaganja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bagaganja controlling the position.
Bagaganja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mann throwing strikes but missing.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagaganja is retaining full guard.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Bagaganja.
Bagaganja is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Mann postures up in Bagaganja's guard and throws a big left but Bagaganja blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagaganja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mann trying to control but Bagaganja is working from the bottom.
Mann is looking to work some ground and pound but Bagaganja has wrist control.
Mann being controlled here momentarily.
Bagaganja's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Coconut Bagaganja has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagaganja.

Mann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bagaganja did well to prevent Mann getting side control.
Mann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bagaganja wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
Mann lands strikes from half guard.
Mann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bagaganja keeps working.
Mann working over Bagaganja with some ground and pound. Bagaganja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bagaganja on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bagaganja tries to get out of the position.

Mann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bagaganja sees it coming and defends easily.
Mann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bagaganja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bagaganja wants to control but Mann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mann slips a nice elbow through Bagaganja's hands, connecting with Bagaganja's forehead.
Mann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bagaganja's head.
Mann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bagaganja tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Bagaganja is breathing heavily.
Mann throwing shots but Bagaganja is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagaganja keeping control of the position.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mann thows a huge punch but Bagaganja dodges it nicely.
Bagaganja trying to control here.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bagaganja looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bagaganja regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mann.
Bagaganja looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagaganja, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Z Mann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mann lands in his opponent's guard.
Bagaganja trying to keep a closed guard but Mann is proving a slippery customer.
Mann connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagaganja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bagaganja keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bagaganja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard.

Mann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mann thows a huge punch but Bagaganja dodges it nicely.
Bagaganja tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Bagaganja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bagaganja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bagaganja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Z Mann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mann is looking to work some ground and pound but Bagaganja has wrist control.
Mann being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bagaganja working a defensive guard here.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagaganja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bagaganja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bagaganja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagaganja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagaganja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagaganja managing to control the position.
Bagaganja looking to control.
Mann is working Bagaganja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mann throws a strike but Bagaganja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bagaganja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bagaganja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bagaganja lands a couple of elbows.
Bagaganja throws a big right hand that misses.
Bagaganja preventing the sweep.
Bagaganja postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
Mann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Mann has his foot on Bagaganja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bagaganja works his way back into a safe position though.

Mann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bagaganja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bagaganja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bagaganja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bagaganja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Z Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bagaganja keeps the fight on the outside.
Bagaganja misses with a body kick.
Bagaganja connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Bagaganja.
Bagaganja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagaganja misses with a body shot
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Bagaganja slips under a jab from Mann.
Bagaganja slips a jab from Mann.
Bagaganja misses with a double jab.
Mann throws a body kick the misses

and Bagaganja counters with a single leg into guard. Mann didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagaganja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Mann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagaganja defends it easily.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bagaganja is one step ahead there.
Mann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bagaganja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.
Bagaganja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Bagaganja is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mann has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bagaganja is looking to defend but Mann has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bagaganja! Mann pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bagaganja taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Z Mann!