PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Commander Manlove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Commander Manlove has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Manlove
vs
Star

200 cm
18
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Commander Manlove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rock Star!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manlove moves into range and clinches up with Star.
Manlove avoiding damage.
Manlove lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manlove just leaning against Star, taking a breather.
Star is trying to break free.
Star fails to pull guard.
Manlove taking a breather.
Star utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Manlove leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manlove lands a left hand.
Manlove content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Star has had enough of the clinch but Manlove keeps him there for the moment.
Manlove lands a left hand that snaps the head of Star backwards.
Manlove misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Manlove.
A bit of stalling here from Manlove.
Nice body punch from Manlove - that landed with a thud.
Star wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manlove dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Commander Manlove.
Manlove wants to clinch.
Manlove stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manlove wants it to stay on the feet.
Star avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Star keeps the fight on the outside.
Star throws a body kick that misses.
Star throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manlove is looking to clinch.
Star throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Star swats away the attempt to clinch by Manlove.
Manlove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Star misses with the combination.
Star throws a combination. Manlove tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manlove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manlove tries to close the distance and clinch but Star swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Star drives through and clinches with Manlove against the cage.
Manlove has Star pushed against the cage.
Manlove lands a nice shot to the body.
Star trying to control the position but instead, Manlove has worked for underhooks and has pushed Star into the cage.
Star looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manlove lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Manlove.
Star tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Commander Manlove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Star.
Manlove lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manlove displaying some good clinch control by pressing Star up against the cage.
Star tries to pull guard but Manlove holds him up against the cage and eventually Star drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manlove scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Manlove.
Star is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Star looks gassed!
Manlove scores with a shoulder strike.
Manlove will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Star up against the cage.
Star misses with a body punch.
Manlove stalling in the clinch.
Star fails to pull guard.
Manlove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manlove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manlove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manlove stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manlove creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manlove pushes Star back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manlove lands with a right to the head.
Manlove has Star pressed against the cage.
A short left from Manlove.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manlove is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Manlove scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manlove lands a body punch.
Manlove will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Star up against the cage.
Manlove lands with a left to the head.
Manlove gets through Star's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manlove is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Commander Manlove.
Star fails with a takedown attempt.

Manlove clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Commander Manlove dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Manlove looks to clinch

and Star counters with a shoot takedown. Manlove fights it but they end up in guard.
Manlove wants to stand and escape but Star is having none of it.
Star wants to control from the top but Manlove keeps moving.
Star might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manlove kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Star is breathing heavily.
Manlove has Star pulled in close to control his posture.
Manlove will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manlove wants to stand and escape but Star is having none of it.
Manlove keeping full guard, as Star tries to pass.
Star missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Star misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Star fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Star closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manlove circles away.
Commander Manlove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Star.
Manlove doesn't manage to clinch there - Star circles away.
Manlove is looking to clinch.
Manlove tries to clinch but Star is having none of it.

Manlove rushes Star and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manlove stalling in the clinch.
Manlove lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Manlove.
Manlove is working Star over against the cage.
Manlove lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Star backwards.
Manlove lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manlove lands a right hand that snaps the head of Star backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Manlove.
Manlove leaning against his opponent.
Commander Manlove has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manlove digs a right hand into Star's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Star's gas tank.
Manlove lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Star or not.
Manlove's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Star tries to score a body lock takedown but Manlove shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manlove lands a body shot.
A short left from Manlove.
Manlove is leaning against Star and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manlove stalling.
Still in the clinch, Manlove scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manlove pushes Star back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star letting Manlove take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Commander Manlove.
Manlove fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manlove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Star paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Manlove moves into range and clinches up with Star.
Manlove lands a body punch.
Manlove is stalling here.
Star drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manlove gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Manlove stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Manlove lands a body shot.
Manlove scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manlove lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Commander Manlove dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Manlove fails with an attempt to clinch.

Manlove closes the distance and pushes Star back into the cage.
Manlove lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Star.
Star is trying to break the clinch but Manlove has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Manlove lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Star jumps guard but Manlove stands there with Star around his waist. Star gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Star tries to circle away but Manlove has him pinned against the cage.
Star letting Manlove take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manlove as Star tries to tie him up.
Star takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manlove prevents a body shot from Star.
Manlove lands a nice shot to the body.
Manlove avoiding damage.
Manlove gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star looking for a takedown.
Manlove has Star pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Commander Manlove.
Star fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manlove avoids it really well and circles away.
Commander Manlove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Star.

Manlove closes the distance and pushes Star back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Manlove.
The referee calls for Manlove to work.
A right hand to the body from Manlove.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manlove takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Manlove working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manlove is leaning against Star and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Star wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manlove has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star fails to pull guard.
Manlove lands a right hand that snaps the head of Star backwards.
Manlove is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manlove lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Manlove for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Commander Manlove.

Manlove clinches.
Manlove holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Star tries to break the clinch but Manlove is controlling the position.
Manlove makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Star wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Star is trying to maintain a safe position but Manlove gets an underhook and turns Star into the cage.
Manlove lands a body shot.
A short right from Manlove.
Manlove stalling the fight.
Manlove makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manlove scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Manlove.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Commander Manlove.
Manlove doesn't manage to clinch there - Star circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manlove looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Star tries to keep at a distance but Manlove has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manlove dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Manlove lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manlove is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Commander Manlove.
Star looks to land a body kick but Manlove moved away.
Rock Star has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Commander Manlove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Commander Manlove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manlove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manlove tries to clinch there but Star circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Commander Manlove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manlove, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Commander Manlove!