PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvan Wiltord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Manning
vs
Wiltord

198 cm
29
179 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
183 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silvan Wiltord!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiltord tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manning defends well and Wiltord ends up having to push Manning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wiltord takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manning swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiltord.
Wiltord shoots in but Manning avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manning scores with a decent looking hook.
Manning connects with a single shot there.
Manning is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A shot to the liver by Manning. Beautiful body shot.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Manning.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manning cracks Wiltord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning cracks Wiltord with an open hand slap.
A combination from Manning does no damage.
Wiltord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wiltord is defended easily by Manning.
Troy Manning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Wiltord.
Manning works the jab nicely.
Manning digs a good body shot into Wiltord's ribs.
Manning scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Manning.
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiltord is just out of range.
Wiltord tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Wiltord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Manning throws a solid leg kick but Wiltord takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manning.
Manning jabs Wiltord to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Wiltord avoids the body shot from Manning.
Wiltord feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manning jabs Wiltord right on the nose. Wiltord blinks but takes it well.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiltord was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Manning connects with a jab.
Manning has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manning.
Manning is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wiltord tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manning defends well and Wiltord ends up having to push Manning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Manning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manning lands the left hand.
Wiltord misses with a takedown
and Manning counters with a left to the body.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiltord walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Manning. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manning.
Manning scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wiltord looks winded!
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiltord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiltord tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manning defends well and Wiltord ends up having to push Manning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Manning works Wiltord's body with a nice hook.
Manning throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manning lands a nice hook to Wiltord's body. Wiltord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manning jabs Wiltord to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wiltord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manning lands a nice shot that snaps Wiltord's head back.
Manning is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wiltord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning works Wiltord's body with a nice hook.
Manning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiltord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manning changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Manning jabs at Wiltord's body.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Manning scores with a hook.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manning punishes Wiltord's body with a nice straight punch.
Manning jabs Wiltord right on the nose. Wiltord blinks but takes it well.
Manning lands a nice looking body shot.
Manning scores with a jab to the head.

Wiltord is rocked!
Manning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wiltord is still on wobbly legs! Can Manning finish him?
Manning cracks Wiltord on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wiltord falls backwards against the cage. Manning follows up with more strikes that drop Wiltord to his knees. Manning keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wiltord! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Manning!