PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Klitschko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rolando Mann's chin.

Klitschko
vs
Mann

183 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolando Mann!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matt Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann with a lazy takedown attempt

and Klitschko counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Klitschko.

Klitschko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Oooooh!!! Klitschko has knocked Mann down with a huge combo! Klitschko steps away and waves a wobbly Mann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Mann is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann.
Mann is still on wobbly legs! Can Klitschko finish him?

Klitschko moves into the clinch successfully.
Mann seems to have recovered his senses.
Klitschko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klitschko stalls.

Klitschko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klitschko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Mann gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klitschko keeps working.
Mann wants to stand up but Klitschko is controlling the position.
Klitschko is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rolando Mann.

Klitschko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Klitschko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mann closes the distance looking to clinch

and Klitschko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klitschko.
Mann looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Klitschko.
Klitschko is trying to break free.
Klitschko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Mann turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mann manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mann stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Klitschko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mann was covering up waiting for the punch and Klitschko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Klitschko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mann is proving hard to escape from.
Klitschko wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.

Mann working for a triangle but Klitschko defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to stand up but Klitschko is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mann is on top in guard.
Mann won't allow Klitschko to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Klitschko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann.
Mann throws a sloppy head kick and Klitschko moves out of range easily.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klitschko paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Mann closes the distance and clinches.
Klitschko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mann or not.

Mann pulls Klitschko into guard.
Mann working a defensive guard here.

Klitschko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mann, up you get!
Mann is looking to clinch but Klitschko is avoiding it.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease.
Mann shoots in for a double leg but Klitschko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klitschko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Mann gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mann backwards.

Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko is looking to clinch.
Klitschko jabs at Mann's body.
Klitschko misses with a few strikes there.
Mann looks to clinch
and Mann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klitschko counters with a one-two to the body.

Klitschko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mann is trying to defend but Klitschko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mann trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mann is trying to maintain the position but Klitschko is very close to passing his half guard.
Klitschko wants to pass to mount but Mann is defending the position.
Mann gets back to full guard.
Mann is trying to keep Klitschko in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Klitschko kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mann has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Klitschko has passed into side control.

Klitschko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mann is looking to clinch but Klitschko is avoiding it.
Mann has his takedown stuffed
and Klitschko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matt Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolando Mann.
Mann tries to clinch up

and Klitschko counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Mann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mann showed some decent athleticism there.
Mann wants to control but Klitschko is keeping him busy.
Mann stalling.

Mann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klitschko sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Klitschko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mann tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Klitschko.
Mann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klitschko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matt Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Mann moves out of range.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt

and Klitschko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klitschko.

Klitschko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klitschko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Klitschko swats away the attempt to clinch by Mann.
Mann throws a leg kick that is checked

and Klitschko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klitschko.
Klitschko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Klitschko.
Klitschko jumps guard but Mann stands there with Klitschko around his waist. Klitschko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klitschko wants to break free but Mann has control.
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klitschko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown. Klitschko tries to sprawl out of it but Mann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klitschko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Klitschko is looking to clinch.
Mann misses with a takedown
letting Klitschko counter with a right hand.
Matt Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolando Mann.
Klitschko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klitschko moves away.
Mann tries for a takedown but Klitschko circles away easily
and Klitschko counters with a stiff right hand.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mann fails with the takedown
and Klitschko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klitschko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mann swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klitschko tries to clinch there but Mann circles away.
Mann with a lazy takedown attempt

and Klitschko counters by clinching up.

Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Klitschko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mann trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom.

Klitschko scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann shoots in for a double leg but Klitschko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mann misses with a takedown
and Klitschko counters with a body kick.
Klitschko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klitschko throws a nice head kick!
Mann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Klitschko counter with a right hand.
Klitschko lands with a good body shot.
Mann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klitschko counters with a series of strikes. Mann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mann fails with the takedown
and Klitschko counters with a body kick that stops Mann in his tracks momentarily.
Klitschko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Klitschko.
Klitschko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Klitschko clinches with his opponent.
Mann is trying to stall.
Mann tries to pull guard but Klitschko won't allow it.
Mann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klitschko gets through Mann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klitschko.
Mann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klitschko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klitschko can't break the clinch.
Rolando Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Klitschko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mann tries for a takedown but Klitschko circles away easily
and Klitschko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Klitschko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klitschko, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Klitschko!