PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rockem Sockem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorg Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann has chosen Hawaii '78 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sockem
vs
Mann

150 cm
18
130 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

167 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very confident

Xtreme Merchandise

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rockem Sockem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jorg Mann!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sockem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Mann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sockem was covering up waiting for the punch and Mann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sockem being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jorg Mann was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sockem lands a nice shot that snaps Mann's head back.

Mann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mann blocks an uppercut.
Mann lands a knee to the body.
Mann missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sockem throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Mann.
A head punch on the inside from Sockem fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Mann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mann crunches a lovely knee into Sockem's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sockem takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sockem misses with a body punch.
Sockem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mann's elbow.
Sockem throws a head punch that misses.
Sockem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sockem or not.

Mann has Sockem pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mann pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sockem tumbling to the mat - Mann dives into Sockem's guard.
Mann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann connects with a couple of short punches.

Mann stands and steps away. Sockem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Mann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Sockem blocks nicely.
Sockem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sockem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
Mann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann postures up in Sockem's guard and throws a big left but Sockem blocks it.
Mann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorg Mann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sockem avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Mann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sockem working aggressively here.
Sockem throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann.
Sockem presses Mann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mann landing knees to the head.
Mann crunches a lovely knee into Sockem's ribcage.
Mann is struggling to control the position.
Mann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Mann breaks from the clinch.
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sockem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sockem lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann is looking to clinch but Sockem is avoiding it.

Mann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sockem's guard.
Sockem could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mann is stalling in the full guard.
Sockem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mann postures up.
Mann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mann postures up in Sockem's guard and throws a big left but Sockem blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sockem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jorg Mann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mann is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mann fails with the takedown.

Mann has closed the distance and engaged Sockem in a clinch.
Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sockem is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann blocking some punches.
Sockem throws a head punch that misses.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sockem.
Mann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sockem prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sockem misses with a body punch.
Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sockem avoids it.
Sockem misses with a punch to the body.

Mann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Sockem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sockem keeps the fight on the outside.
Sockem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sockem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockem Sockem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorg Mann.
A punch lands to the side of Mann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sockem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to clinch.

Mann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sockem misses with the head strike.
Sockem working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann lands a nice knee to the body.
Sockem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sockem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sockem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jorg Mann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sockem throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sockem avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Sockem is trying to stall.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sockem.
Sockem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mann backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorg 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sockem sizes up Mann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Mann is rocked!

Mann shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mann was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mann is still in real trouble! Can Sockem finish him?
Mann tries to score with some ground and pound. Sockem controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mann is trying to ground and pound but Sockem uses the momentary lack of control by Mann to regain half guard.
Mann sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sockem tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mann is looking to advance position but Sockem won't allow it.
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mann passes to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sockem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mann seems to have recovered his senses.
Mann scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sockem?
Sockem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mann on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann lands a nice shot to the head.
Mann working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Mann.

Mann working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Sockem turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mann off and cradles Sockem's limp body as Mann celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jorg Mann!
Jorg Mann made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.