PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Han Wulong (ranked 2834 p4p, 25032 weight class) and Tim Manger (ranked 357 p4p, 613 weight class). Han Wulong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wulong
vs
Manger

165 cm
26
230
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
261
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Seventh Circle Clothing
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Seventh Circle Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Han Wulong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Manger!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manger sprawls well. Manger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wulong gets slowly back to his feet.
Wulong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Wulong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wulong working away.

Wulong tries for a kimura but Manger is defending well.

Wulong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manger, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manger is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manger should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Wulong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wulong.

Wulong seems to be working for a kimura but Manger defends the submission attempt.

Wulong is trying to work for a kimura but Manger is defending well.
Manger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wulong tries to free his leg and advance position but Manger is retaining full guard.
Manger trying to keep a closed guard but Wulong is proving a slippery customer.
Wulong preventing the sweep.
Wulong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Manger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wulong defends well.
Manger wants to sweep here but Wulong controlling him for the moment.
Wulong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Wulong has gone for a leg lock! Manger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wulong's guard.

Wulong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manger trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wulong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manger passes into side control.
Wulong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Wulong has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Manger. Oh but Wulong has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Manger goes limp - he's gone! Wulong jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Han Wulong!
Han Wulong very nearly forgot to thank Seventh Circle Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.