PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Manberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Manberg
vs
Jones

180 cm
20
201 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Nordic Battle Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Manberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Manberg avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Manberg saw that one coming.

Manberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Jones has one foot on Manberg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manberg. That's going to slow Jones down.

Manberg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manberg works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Manberg is controlling him.
Manberg landing with the ground and pound.
Manberg stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manberg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manberg works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manberg passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Manberg is controlling him
Manberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Manberg working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Manberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Manberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Manberg trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Manberg controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manberg raining down shots from the mount!
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manberg lands with some strikes.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones looks gassed!
Manberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Manberg's attempts to control the action.
Manberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Manberg lands a big elbow.
Manberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to hold on but Manberg pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manberg landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Manberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manberg lands a heavy elbow.
Manberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Manberg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Manberg landing strikes from the mount.
Manberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Manberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Manberg lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Manberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Manberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Manberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Manberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Jones really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Manberg lands a heavy elbow.
Manberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Manberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manberg tries to get out of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manberg holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Manberg dominated that round.
That's time! Manberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Manberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Manberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Manberg is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Manberg connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Manberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones tries to kick Manberg off but Manberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manberg trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Manberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manberg trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Manberg drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Lars Manberg has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Manberg circles away.
Manberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jones misses.

Manberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Manberg cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Manberg grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Jones pushes Manberg away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manberg gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Manberg is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones swings for the body but Manberg moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manberg clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Manberg looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Manberg moved out of range nicely.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Manberg is just out of range.

Manberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Manberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Manberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.

Manberg is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Manberg manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Manberg working some strikes from top position.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Manberg from controlling successfully.
Jones is looking to stand up but Manberg isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones tries to clinch

and Manberg counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Manberg won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Manberg throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Manberg is stalling in the full guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lars Manberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Manberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Manberg moved away.

Manberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Manberg is controlling him well.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Manberg sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Manberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lars Manberg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Manberg scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Manberg is controlling him.
Manberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Manberg scoring with punches and elbows.
Manberg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Manberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Manberg lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manberg content just to control the position here.
Manberg lands a heavy elbow.
Manberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Manberg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Manberg landing shots from mount.
Manberg is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Manberg punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Manberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Manberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Manberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Manberg with the ground and pound from mount.
Manberg with a couple of short strikes.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Manberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones really wants to buck Manberg off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manberg dominating with strikes here.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Manberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Manberg is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Manberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Jones really wants to buck Manberg off and get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Manberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Frankie Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Manberg's lack of action.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manberg wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

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.
Manberg passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Manberg connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Manberg sits in half guard.
Manberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Manberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manberg, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Manberg!