PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Hennequano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Manser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hennequano
vs
Manser

170 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
21
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guy Hennequano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crazy Manser!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manser has his takedown stuffed

and Hennequano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manser won't be happy with that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hennequano controlling the position from side mount.
Manser is trying to get back to half guard.
Manser can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Guy Hennequano just wasn't active enough.
Hennequano thows a body shot but no joy.

Hennequano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manser napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Manser sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hennequano is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennequano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manser is looking to escape.
Hennequano wants to stand up but Manser has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hennequano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Manser actively working from the bottom here.
Hennequano content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manser 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Guy Hennequano.
Manser scores with a head kick. Hennequano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Manser looks winded!
Nice takedown defense from Hennequano. No joy for Manser on that attempt.
Hennequano throws the kick towards the body but Manser avoids it.

Hennequano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manser manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hennequano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hennequano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hennequano stands up from Manser's guard - Hennequano perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennequano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manser avoids a kick to the body.
Manser tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hennequano counters with a single leg into guard. Manser didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hennequano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Hennequano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hennequano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hennequano lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hennequano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hennequano seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manser for as long as he can get away with.
Manser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hennequano is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennequano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Guy Hennequano.

Manser clinches up against the cage.
Manser keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hennequano's efforts to push away.

Hennequano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hennequano stalling.

Hennequano is working for a kimura but Manser is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hennequano seems content to control.
Manser trying to hold on to Hennequano's head to control him but Hennequano postures up.
Hennequano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hennequano moves nicely into side control.
Manser is breathing heavily.
Manser is looking to regain half guard here but Hennequano keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manser taking a bit of punishment here - Hennequano scoring with strikes.
Hennequano landing strikes.
Hennequano cracks Manser with a big right hand but Manser just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Manser's face as Hennequano controls the position.

Hennequano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hennequano landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennequano lands a decent elbow from side control.

Hennequano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manser, who protects the arm well.

Hennequano swings around for an armbar but Manser sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hennequano's guard.

Hennequano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hennequano with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Manser can't handle though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hennequano pulls Manser in close to prevent any damage.

Hennequano working for a triangle but Manser defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Hennequano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hennequano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hennequano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manser trying to control here.

Hennequano postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Manser to stand up.

Hennequano shoots in and gets a takedown into Manser's guard.
Manser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hennequano is stalling in the full guard.
Hennequano passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manser taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hennequano is staying tight to Manser's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hennequano'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.

Hennequano decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hennequano counters with a single leg into guard. Manser didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hennequano gets to his feet - Manser follows without any prompting.

Hennequano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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. Hennequano connects with a nice short shot to Manser's temple.
Hennequano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Hennequano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennequano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Hennequano maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Manser could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hennequano has cracked it and Manser is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hennequano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guy Hennequano!