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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Vctn (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.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerry Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Vctn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vctn has closed the distance and engaged Mann in a clinch.
Vctn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vctn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vctn darts in and clinches Mann up against the cage.
Vctn wants to break free but Mann has control.
Vctn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mann has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vctn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vctn defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Vctn won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Mann really is a fat lump.
Mann wants to stand and escape but Vctn is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vctn slips nicely into half guard.
Mann tries to kick Vctn off but Vctn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vctn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vctn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mann defends it well.
Vctn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vctn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Vctn.
No luck for Mann with that takedown attempt.
Vctn closes the distance and clinches.
Mann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vctn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Vctn.
Mann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vctn pulls Mann into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vctn is looking to stand up but Mann isn't so interested in that idea.
Vctn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vctn is on top in guard.
Mann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vctn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mann manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mann decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vctn, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vctn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mann's guard.
Mann is looking to stand up but Vctn isn't so interested in that idea.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Vctn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vctn is controlling him well.
Mann is being controlled here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vctn connects with a decent elbow.
Vctn tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Vctn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vctn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vctn clinches up against the cage.
Mann trying to control the position but instead, Vctn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mann into the cage.
Mann avoids a wild elbow strike from Vctn.
Mann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vctn to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vctn wants a takedown.
Mann has Vctn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vctn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vctn wants a takedown.
Vctn jumps guard but Mann stands there with Vctn around his waist. Vctn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gerry Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Vctn.
Mann is looking for a takedown.
Mann is trying to stall.
Mann tries for a takedown but Vctn manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vctn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mann is trying to keep an underhook but Vctn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mann is trying to stand back up but Vctn is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vctn prevents Mann from improving his position.
Vctn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mann!
Vctn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mann can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vctn is looking to stand but Vctn has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vctn controlling the position easily from mount.
Vctn looking to finish Mann with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mann!
Mann is trying to reverse the position but instead Vctn has taken his back - oops!
Vctn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vctn is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vctn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mann.
Mann controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
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.
Vctn slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mann can't escape the position.
Vctn looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vctn has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Vctn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vctn digs a good hook to Mann's body.
Vctn darts in and clinches Mann up against the cage.
Mann looking to slow down the pace here.
Vctn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vctn just leaning against Mann, taking a breather.
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vctn jumps guard but Mann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gerry Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Vctn.
A shot in the inside from Mann.
Vctn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vctn shoots and misses
and Mann counters with a takedown into side control.
Vctn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mann decides to stand back up. Mann steps back and let's Vctn get back to his feet.
John Vctn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann shoots for a takedown but Vctn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Vctn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mann wants it to stay on the feet.
Mann leaves Vctn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vctn shoots in looking for a takedown but Mann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vctn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vctn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vctn!
Mann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mann stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mann closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann slowing the pace effectively.
Vctn misses with a knee to the head.
Vctn lands with a left to the head.
Vctn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vctn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vctn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vctn tries to circle away but Mann has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vctn as Mann tries to tie him up.
Vctn gets underhooks to prevent Mann's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vctn.
Vctn prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vctn as Mann tries to tie him up.
Gerry Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Vctn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vctn tries to pull guard but Mann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerry Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vctn 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Vctn!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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