PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Perry Manson (ranked 2828 p4p, 4542 weight class) and Nico World Citizen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying World Citizen's choice of entrance music: Rich Bitch. Nico World Citizen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Manson
vs
World Citizen

175 cm
27
154
2 - 1 - 0

160 cm
55
145
31 - 29 - 4

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 29 - 4, fighting out of London, Nico World Citizen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
World Citizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manson moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manson.
Manson connects with a solid leg kick.
Manson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. World Citizen eats them both and turns towards Manson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Manson with a jab.
World Citizen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
World Citizen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
World Citizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Manson. That snapped World Citizen's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson tests World Citizen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manson lands a nice looking kick to the body. World Citizen takes a step back to recover.
World Citizen throws a right hand that misses
and Manson counters with a right hand to the body.
Manson lands a body shot.
Manson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as World Citizen throws out the jab.
World Citizen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manson finds it's way round the side to connect with World Citizen's head.
World Citizen 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
World Citizen misses with a lunging right hand
and Manson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manson scores with a nice right hand.
World Citizen throws a head kick but Manson moves out of range.
World Citizen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manson's corner calls for a 1-2. Manson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manson moves away from the strike by World Citizen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manson.
Manson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
World Citizen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manson lands a front kick.
World Citizen misses the body punch
and World Citizen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manson throws a leg kick which misses World Citizen's front leg but catches the back leg as World Citizen tries to avoid it.
Manson lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Manson. That snapped World Citizen's head back.
Manson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perry Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Manson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manson connects with the punch.
Manson scores with a jab. World Citizen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manson lands a nice hook to World Citizen's body. World Citizen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
World Citizen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
World Citizen looks winded!
Manson lands a jab to the head.
Manson lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Manson. That snapped World Citizen's head back.
World Citizen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manson finds it's way round the side to connect with World Citizen's head.
Manson with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Manson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manson scores with a nice head shot.
Manson lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen walks into a left hand.
Manson's corner calls for a 1-2. Manson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
World Citizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent World Citizen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Manson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manson.
Manson with the inside leg kick.
Manson scores with a shot to the body.
World Citizen throws a hook but Manson blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manson.
Manson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
World Citizen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Manson tenderised World Citizen's leg. World Citizen is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Manson.
Manson stuns World Citizen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manson thuds his shin into the meat of World Citizen's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands a front kick.
Nice shot lands for Manson.
Manson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck World Citizen on the side of the head.
Manson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manson connects with a body shot that sends World Citizen's belly button to the back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manson connects with a good right hand that stumbles World Citizen. World Citizen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Manson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
World Citizen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manson lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt World Citizen.
World Citizen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manson scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manson catches World Citizen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
World Citizen moves forwards but Manson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Manson.
World Citizen throws a lazy right hand but Manson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
World Citizen drops his hands momentarily and Manson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for Manson.
Manson catches World Citizen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
World Citizen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
World Citizen moves forwards but Manson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
World Citizen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
World Citizen looks to land a right hand but Manson moved out of range.
Manson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between World Citizen's hands.
Manson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manson. That's going to slow World Citizen down.
Manson connects with a right hand. World Citizen shakes it off.
Manson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that World Citizen can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
World Citizen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
World Citizen tries to clinch but Manson moves out of range.
World Citizen is breathing heavily.
Manson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manson lands a leg kick that knocks World Citizen off balance momentarily.
World Citizen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manson thuds his right hand into World Citizen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
World Citizen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manson can pounce on him.
Perry Manson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson connects with a body shot that sends World Citizen's belly button to the back.
World Citizen swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
Manson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manson jabs at World Citizen's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen misses with a right hand
and Manson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
World Citizen looks to score with a jab to the body but Manson is just out of range.
World Citizen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manson connects with a solid leg kick.
Manson connects with a crisp jab.
World Citizen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
World Citizen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manson can pounce on him.
Manson looks to land a combination. World Citizen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
World Citizen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
World Citizen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manson. That's going to slow World Citizen down.
Manson is looking to slow World Citizen down with leg kicks.
World Citizen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands a lovely overhand right.
Manson scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Manson.
Manson lands with a right hand.
Manson stuns World Citizen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Manson coming out on top.
Manson with a jab.
Manson lands with a nice combination. World Citizen backs away looking to recover.
Nice cross by Manson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manson cracks World Citizen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between World Citizen's hands.
World Citizen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manson scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manson, as that shot connected.
World Citizen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Manson.
World Citizen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manson finds it's way round the side to connect with World Citizen's head.
Manson scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Manson.
A left lands for Manson.
World Citizen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Manson.
Manson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches World Citizen on the side of the head.
World Citizen tries to clinch but Manson is having none of it.
Manson scores with a jab to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Manson.
Decent striking displayed by Manson there.
Manson works World Citizen's body with a nice hook.
Manson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Perry Manson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Manson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
World Citizen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
World Citizen tries to clinch up
and Manson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
World Citizen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Manson.
Manson lands with an overhand left.
Manson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed World Citizen momentarily.
Manson lunges at World Citizen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by World Citizen's hand.
A left lands for World Citizen.
World Citizen connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson lands a jab to the nose.
World Citizen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Manson.
A shot to the body from World Citizen misses
and Manson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
World Citizen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
World Citizen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
World Citizen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
World Citizen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
World Citizen moves forwards but Manson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manson ducks under a wild hook from World Citizen.
World Citizen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Manson lands.
World Citizen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Manson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson scores with a crisp jab that stopped World Citizen in his tracks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Manson.
Manson slips a jab and a cross from World Citizen.
World Citizen swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manson.
Manson with a nice cross.
World Citizen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manson lands a jab to the head.
World Citizen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
World Citizen takes a jab right on the kisser.
World Citizen ducks right into an uppercut from Manson.
World Citizen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
World Citizen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manson defending well as World Citizen loads up on a big left hand.
World Citizen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manson works the jab nicely.
World Citizen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manson counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Manson.
A shot to the body from World Citizen misses
and Manson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
World Citizen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That kick from Manson tenderised World Citizen's leg. World Citizen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Manson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Manson.
World Citizen ducks right into an uppercut from Manson.
Manson throws a good cross that connects.
Manson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
World Citizen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manson cracks World Citizen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perry Manson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
World Citizen throws a shot from downtown. Manson moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manson scores with a crisp jab that stopped World Citizen in his tracks.
Nico World Citizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
World Citizen takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Perry Manson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perry Manson!
Perry Manson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.