PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Z Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jurgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann comes to the cage accompanied by Birdland. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Paul Jurgen enters the cage!

Mann
vs
Jurgen

193 cm
28
255 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

188 cm
26
245 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Z Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jurgen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paul Jurgen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jurgen is out of range and Mann settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Jurgen.
Mann checks a leg kick nicely.
Mann lands with a shot to the body.
Mann cracks Jurgen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Paul Jurgen has been cut.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgen.
Jurgen fails to land with a series of punches.
Mann doesn't manage to clinch there - Jurgen circles away.
Jurgen ducks under a wild hook from Mann.
Jurgen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mann but Mann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jurgen loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch.
Mann slips a jab and a cross from Jurgen.
Mann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jurgen on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann is looking to slow Jurgen down with leg kicks.
Jurgen looks gassed!

Mann cracks Jurgen with an uppercut from hell and Jurgen crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Mann's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jurgen keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann distracts Jurgen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jurgen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mann landing some decent shots from guard.
Jurgen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mann landing with the ground and pound.
Mann with a nice head shot there.
Mann throws a strike but Jurgen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jurgen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to get back to his feet but Jurgen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jurgen landing some decent shots from guard.

Mann looking for subs off his back but Jurgen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jurgen is nestled in close to Mann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mann manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen postures up and lands a big shot to Mann's brow.

Mann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Mann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Mann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jurgen defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Jurgen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jurgen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mann slips under a jab from Jurgen.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jurgen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Z Mann has been cut.
Mann throws a looping overhand right but Jurgen ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgen misses with a body punch

and Mann counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann cracks Jurgen with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Z Mann dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jurgen swinging wildly here.
Jurgen misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgen throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mann looks to land a combination. Jurgen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jurgen scores with a three punch combo!
Jurgen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann missing with a left hand there. Jurgen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mann lands with a straight right. Jurgen didn't see that one coming.
Jurgen misses with a double jab
letting Mann counter with a right hand.
Paul Jurgen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jurgen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Z Mann is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann misses with a low kick.
Jab by Mann.
Jurgen is breathing heavily.
Jurgen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mann counters with a low kick, right behind Jurgen 's knee.

Jurgen tries to keep at a distance but Mann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mann can't get the takedown.
Jurgen avoids a wild elbow strike from Mann.
Good body shot from Jurgen.
Jurgen blocks an elbow strike.
Jurgen presses Mann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jurgen trying to control the position but instead, Mann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jurgen into the cage.
Mann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jurgen prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Z Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jurgen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mann is trying to maintain a safe position but Jurgen gets an underhook and turns Mann into the cage.
Jurgen stalling.

Jurgen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mann regains guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen thows a big elbow that misses.
Jurgen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mann working a defensive guard here.
Jurgen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurgen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgen thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mann to regain full guard.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Jurgen from controlling successfully.

Mann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jurgen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jurgen scoring with some ground and pound.
Jurgen lands a couple of digs.
Jurgen wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Jurgen postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
Jurgen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurgen stopping the sweep attempt from Mann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jurgen throws a big right hand that misses.
Jurgen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Mann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jurgen defends it easily.
Jurgen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jurgen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jurgen chips away with some ground and pound.
Jurgen cracks Mann with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Z Mann will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Mann throws a hook but Jurgen blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Jurgen misses.
Mann shoots in for a double leg but Jurgen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jurgen's half guard.
Mann thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jurgen to regain full guard.
Mann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jurgen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mann pushes down on Jurgen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jurgen is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mann.
Mann is looking to pass Jurgen's guard but actually Jurgen recovers to full guard.
Jurgen pulls Mann in close to his closed guard and prevents Mann from doing any damage or advancing position.
Z Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jurgen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Jurgen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jurgen.
Jurgen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mann has hold of Jurgen's hands but Jurgen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mann wants to sweep here but Jurgen controlling him for the moment.
Mann trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Paul Jurgen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen trying to move into half guard but instead Mann has managed to sweep!
Mann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jurgen trying to control the position.
Mann thows a big elbow that misses.
Mann throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jurgen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgen. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jurgen gets the takedown into side control.
Mann gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jurgen lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann wants to hold on but Jurgen pushes him away.
Mann regains half guard.
Mann gets full guard.
Jurgen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mann doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jurgen stands and throws Mann's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Jurgen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Z Mann!