PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sucka Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sucka Dick enters the cage!

Mann
vs
Dick

151 cm
18
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 3 - 2 - 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sucka Dick!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mann counters with a head kick.
Mann throws a chopping leg kick but Dick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Mann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dick, pushing him back against the cage.

Mann wants the takedown. Dick is fighting it off but Mann persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dick's guard against the cage.
Mann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Dick manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mann really is a fat lump.
Dick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mann counters by moving into the clinch.
Mann avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dick tries for a takedown but Mann manages to get underhooks.
Gerry Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sucka Dick.
Mann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dick's defenses.
Mann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Dick manages to break the clinch.
Mann wants to clinch up but Dick keeps it at a distance.
Dick has his takedown stuffed
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a low kick but Dick avoids it.

Dick darts in and clinches Mann up against the cage.

Dick jumps guard and drags Mann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dick working a defensive guard here.
Mann wants to stand but Dick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Dick looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mann has picked Dick up and slammed him! Dick can't keep hold of the triangle and Mann manages to pass to side control!

Mann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Mann stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick tries to land a front kick but Mann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dick fails with the takedown

and Mann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dick!

Mann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick misses with a takedown

and Mann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dick is working an open guard so Mann takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mann thows a left - swing and a miss!

Mann gets tackled into the cage by Dick. Dick maintains the clinch.
Dick looking to stall.
Dick wants to get back to striking at distance but Mann won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dick up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Mann dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dick moves into the clinch.
Mann is looking for a takedown.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Mann controls the action.
Mann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mann is pressed up against the cage. Dick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mann down to the mat. Mann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt
and Dick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Dick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dick effectively controlling the action here.
Dick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mann stalling.
Dick tries to pull guard but Mann holds him up against the cage and eventually Dick drops back down to his feet.
Gerry Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sucka Dick.
Dick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mann after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann just leaning against Dick, taking a breather.
Dick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mann is defending well.
Dick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mann.
Dick can't get the takedown.
Mann is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gerry Mann.

Dick takes the fight into the clinch.
Dick is trying to pull guard but Mann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mann leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dick fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mann has clasped his hands together around Dick's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick can't do much from the bottom here.
Dick is looking for a sweep.
Dick struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mann in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Mann decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Mann moves into range and clinches up with Dick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gerry Mann will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Dick has closed the distance and engaged Mann in a clinch.
Dick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mann stalling against the cage.
Mann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mann stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mann effectively controlling the action here.

Mann has picked Dick up - he's going for a ride! Mann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dick trying to control from the bottom.
Dick wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mann seems to be working for a kimura but Dick defends the submission attempt.
Mann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mann stands up and beckons Dick to join him on the feet.
Dick shoots and misses

and Mann counters by clinching up.
Gerry Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sucka Dick.
Dick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mann gets underhooks to prevent Dick's takedown attempt.
Mann pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann stops a takedown attempt from Dick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mann avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mann just leaning against Dick, taking a breather.
Dick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mann is defending well for now.
Dick is trying to break free.
Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mann slowing the pace effectively.
Dick pushes off an throws an elbow but Mann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick is trying to pull guard but Mann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dick jumps guard but Mann stands there with Dick around his waist. Dick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dick working aggressively here.
Dick jumps guard but Mann stands there with Dick around his waist. Dick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerry Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Mann!