PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Mannerd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Lootchencough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mannerd
vs
Lootchencough

190 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
274 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Mannerd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Lootchencough!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lootchencough swinging wilding here.

Mannerd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lootchencough doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lootchencough throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mannerd won't allow Lootchencough to get back to his feet.
Mannerd trying to control the position from guard on top but Lootchencough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lootchencough utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mannerd preventing the sweep.
Mannerd wants to control from the top but Lootchencough keeps moving.
Lootchencough throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lootchencough cracks Mannerd with an open hand slap.
Lootchencough misses with a double jab.
Lootchencough drops Mannerd with a beautiful combination! Mannerd stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lootchencough is looking for the KO!

It looks like Abraham Mannerd has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lootchencough shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mannerd as he avoids it easily.
Liam Lootchencough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lootchencough looks gassed!

Mannerd moves into the clinch.
Lootchencough is trying to break free.

Mannerd successfully pulls guard.
Mannerd lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lootchencough!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannerd controlling from the full mount.
Mannerd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lootchencough for as long as he can get away with.

Mannerd looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lootchencough throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lootchencough can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mannerd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lootchencough squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Mannerd wants to finish this one by submission but Lootchencough is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mannerd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannerd tries to control but Lootchencough wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lootchencough is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mannerd locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Lootchencough is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abraham Mannerd!