PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Manbearpig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squetsie Doubleday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Squetsie Doubleday has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Manbearpig's chin.

Manbearpig
vs
Doubleday

187 cm
21
188 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Manbearpig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Squetsie Doubleday!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doubleday shoots in for a takedown but Manbearpig shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Manbearpig gets a takedown into half guard.
Doubleday pushes Manbearpig off looking to stand but Manbearpig dives back in and keeps control.
Doubleday wants to control but Manbearpig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manbearpig is trying to control the action in half guard but Doubleday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doubleday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manbearpig is working away from the top position though.
Manbearpig is trying to control. Doubleday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manbearpig is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doubleday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Doubleday wants to improve his position but Manbearpig is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doubleday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manbearpig counters with a one-two to the body.
Doubleday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Manbearpig counters by clinching up.
John Manbearpig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squetsie Doubleday.

Doubleday tightens his grip and picks Manbearpig up, before dumping him to the ground. Manbearpig manages to land in guard.
Manbearpig lands an upkick as Doubleday stands over him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manbearpig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manbearpig manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Doubleday tries to lock up and control but Manbearpig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manbearpig blocks Doubleday's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Doubleday is in all sorts of trouble here.

Manbearpig jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Doubleday manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Manbearpig has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Doubleday wants to clinch but Manbearpig slips to the side

and Manbearpig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manbearpig.
Manbearpig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doubleday seems keen to control Manbearpig's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manbearpig looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manbearpig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doubleday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manbearpig has managed to get both his arms back between Doubleday's legs - danger averted.
Doubleday trying to control the position.

Manbearpig stands up and waves to Doubleday to follow him.

Manbearpig forces Doubleday back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manbearpig.

Manbearpig manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Doubleday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doubleday stays in close to Manbearpig's body and controls the position.
Manbearpig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manbearpig being controlled here, momentarily.

Manbearpig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manbearpig is breathing heavily.
Doubleday scoring with some ground and pound.

Doubleday decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manbearpig, up you get!
Doubleday closes the distance looking to clinch

and Manbearpig counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manbearpig stops a takedown attempt from Doubleday.

Doubleday successfully pulls guard.
Manbearpig wants to stand but Doubleday is controlling his posture from full guard.
Doubleday wants to stand but Manbearpig is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manbearpig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manbearpig preventing the sweep.
Doubleday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doubleday is on top in guard.
Doubleday working some strikes from top position.

Manbearpig is looking for a triangle but Doubleday pushes his legs off easily.
Manbearpig wants to sweep here but Doubleday controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doubleday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manbearpig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Manbearpig dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Doubleday clinches up with Manbearpig and pushes him back against the cage.
Manbearpig managing to block the knees to the body from Doubleday.
A frustrated look appears on Doubleday's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manbearpig has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doubleday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manbearpig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Manbearpig manages to break the clinch.
Doubleday wants to clinch but Manbearpig slips to the side

and Manbearpig counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Doubleday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doubleday is trying to control the position but Manbearpig postures up.
Doubleday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manbearpig.
Manbearpig wants to control from the top but Doubleday keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doubleday is on top in guard.
Doubleday is looking to work some ground and pound but Manbearpig has wrist control.
Doubleday throws a strike but Manbearpig rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubleday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manbearpig passes into half guard.
Manbearpig is keen to just control but Doubleday is a slippery customer.
Doubleday misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Manbearpig is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doubleday wants to get back to his feet.
Manbearpig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doubleday is looking to improve his position.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Manbearpig darts in and clinches Doubleday up against the cage.

Manbearpig turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Doubleday is trying to control Manbearpig's posture but Manbearpig avoids it.
Doubleday gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Manbearpig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Doubleday controlling the position for now.
Doubleday wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doubleday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doubleday wants to get back to his feet.
Manbearpig trying to mount his opponent but Doubleday defends it.
Manbearpig is keen to just control but Doubleday is a slippery customer.
Doubleday moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doubleday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Manbearpig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manbearpig throws a strike aimed at the side of Doubleday's head but Doubleday avoids it well.
Doubleday is looking for a sweep.
Manbearpig is working Doubleday over with some ground and pound from side control.
Doubleday sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Manbearpig trying to control the action but Doubleday is working from the bottom.
Doubleday misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Doubleday kicks Manbearpig off and gets back to his feet.
Doubleday clinches but Manbearpig breaks the clinch

and Manbearpig decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doubleday's guard.
Manbearpig works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Manbearpig is working for a submission of some sort.
Doubleday is looking to control Manbearpig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doubleday avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Manbearpig dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Doubleday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Doubleday clinches up against the cage.

Doubleday successfully pulls guard.
Manbearpig tries to free his leg and advance position but Doubleday is retaining full guard.
Manbearpig wants to control from the top but Doubleday keeps moving.
Manbearpig stopping the sweep attempt from Doubleday.
Doubleday wants to stand and escape but Manbearpig is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Manbearpig stands up and waves to Doubleday to follow him.
Doubleday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manbearpig circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doubleday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manbearpig keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubleday doesn't manage to clinch there - Manbearpig circles away.
Manbearpig tries for a takedown but Doubleday circles away easily
and Doubleday counters with a nice leg kick.

Manbearpig rushes Doubleday and presses him up against the cage.
Manbearpig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doubleday blocks it with crossed arms.
Manbearpig lands a left hand.
Manbearpig drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doubleday has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manbearpig tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doubleday smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Manbearpig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doubleday with a lazy takedown attempt

and Manbearpig counters by moving into the clinch.

Doubleday breaks the clinch.
Doubleday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doubleday wants to clinch but Manbearpig slips to the side

and Manbearpig counters by clinching up.

Doubleday pulls guard successfully.
Manbearpig stands up out of Doubleday's guard for a moment - Doubleday manages to land a nice upkick.
Manbearpig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doubleday pulls Manbearpig in close to his closed guard and prevents Manbearpig from doing any damage or advancing position.
Manbearpig would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doubleday looking to control.

Manbearpig is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Doubleday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doubleday misses with a wild combination.

Manbearpig gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Manbearpig wants to stand but Doubleday is controlling his arm.
Doubleday misses with a strike from the bottom.
Doubleday sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Doubleday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manbearpig is working away from the top position though.
Manbearpig working the head and body with strikes.
Doubleday is trying to maintain the position but Manbearpig is very close to passing his half guard.

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

and Manbearpig counters with a single leg into guard. Doubleday didn't expect that.
Manbearpig tries to free his leg and advance position but Doubleday is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday looking to control.
Manbearpig wants to control from the top but Doubleday keeps moving.
Doubleday is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manbearpig is controlling him.
Doubleday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
John Manbearpig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doubleday throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Doubleday throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Manbearpig decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Doubleday wants to clinch

and Manbearpig counters with a takedown into side control.
Doubleday tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manbearpig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Squetsie Doubleday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doubleday wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Manbearpig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manbearpig 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Manbearpig!