PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bwakanang DISI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sixela mandapat (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.

DISI
vs
mandapat

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bwakanang DISI!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, sixela mandapat!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mandapat shoots in but DISI avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for DISI with that takedown attempt.
DISI will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
mandapat fails with a takedown attempt.
mandapat throws a head kick that misses.

DISI takes the fight into the clinch.

DISI manages to pull guard.
DISI 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.
DISI lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for mandapat!
DISI sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mandapat tries to hold on but DISI pushes him away.
DISI misses with a head shot.
DISI trying to control but mandapat is having none of it.
DISI tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

DISI gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
mandapat closes the distance looking to clinch

and DISI counters by clinching up.
mandapat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
mandapat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

DISI successfully pulls guard.
mandapat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

DISI is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and mandapat defends well.
mandapat being controlled here momentarily.
mandapat throws and elbow that misses. DISI uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in mandapat's guard. Nice move by DISI!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mandapat trying to control the position.
DISI pushes down on mandapat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
DISI trying to control from mandapat's half guard. mandapat has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DISI accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DISI seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
DISI trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four 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.
DISI preventing the sweep.
DISI loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DISI content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
mandapat is trying to control the position but DISI postures up.
DISI sitting in guard here, content to control.
DISI sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed mandapat's guard.
mandapat is trying to control but can't.
DISI is looking to take a break and control but mandapat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bwakanang DISI dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from mandapat.
mandapat closes the distance looking to clinch

and DISI moves into the clinch.

DISI pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DISI takes a swing at mandapat's ribcage but misses.
mandapat tries to score a power double leg takedown but DISI sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten mandapat somewhat.
mandapat slaps away a takedown attempt from DISI, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DISI fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but mandapat avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
mandapat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bwakanang DISI has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of sixela mandapat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DISI moves into the clinch successfully.
mandapat wants to get back to striking at distance but DISI won't allow it.
mandapat looking to stall.
mandapat misses with a knee strike.
mandapat tries to break free but DISI pushes him back against the cage.
mandapat wants to break the clinch but can't.
mandapat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DISI is keeping busy.
mandapat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

DISI successfully pulls guard.
DISI 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.
DISI trying to keep a closed guard but mandapat is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
mandapat wants to stand and escape but instead DISI has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
DISI is pushing down on mandapat's leg trying to pass to half guard. mandapat is fighting to maintain full guard but DISI has managed to sneak the leg through.
mandapat is looking to improve his position.
mandapat is trying to stand back up but DISI is controlling him
DISI is keen to just control but mandapat is a slippery customer.
mandapat is trying to maintain the position but DISI is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DISI is pressing down on mandapat's thigh, looking to free his foot. mandapat is holding on for now.
mandapat tries to kick DISI off but DISI keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DISI is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for mandapat!
DISI controlling from the full mount.
DISI misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
mandapat tries to control the position but DISI now has his back.
DISI is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
mandapat trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
mandapat trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bwakanang DISI 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. This is the final round!

DISI throws a right and a left that mandapat avoids nicely.
mandapat shoots in but DISI avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bwakanang DISI is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
mandapat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and mandapat wants it to stay on the feet.
mandapat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DISI stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by mandapat or perhaps it was just good defense by DISI which made him look bad.
Bwakanang DISI has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of sixela mandapat.
mandapat tries to clinch but fails miserably

and DISI moves into the clinch.
DISI stalling in the clinch.
mandapat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DISI avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from DISI.
DISI prevents mandapat from breaking the clinch.
mandapat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DISI has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

DISI pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DISI looking to control.
DISI looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DISI working a defensive guard here.
mandapat wants to pass the guard but DISI is keeping the position.

DISI scrambles and gets back to his feet.
mandapat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DISI avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
mandapat slips under a jab.
DISI stuffs the takedown.

DISI has closed the distance and engaged mandapat in a clinch.
mandapat working hard to break the clinch.
mandapat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DISI walks away with a smile on his face. mandapat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DISI shoots in and drives through. mandapat sprawls well.
mandapat shoots in and drives through. DISI sprawls well.
mandapat shoots for a takedown but DISI saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DISI shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DISI misses with a takedown attempt - mandapat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DISI displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from mandapat.
DISI fails to land the takedown.
mandapat lands with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from mandapat.
mandapat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

DISI has taken the fight to the clinch.
DISI tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. mandapat smiles and moves away.
sixela mandapat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from mandapat is defended easily by DISI.
A combination from mandapat does no damage.

DISI fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with mandapat, pushing him back against the cage.
mandapat prevents a takedown attempt there.
DISI wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
mandapat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DISI gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DISI fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DISI tries for a takedown but mandapat manages to get underhooks.
Bwakanang DISI is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
mandapat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bwakanang DISI showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DISI 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bwakanang DISI!