PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Z Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann has chosen Birdland as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hanma
vs
Mann

184 cm
31
213 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

193 cm
31
255 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Z Mann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mann throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Mann throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Z Mann has been cut.
Mann scores with a jab.

It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Mann cracks a nice hook into Hanma's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann looks for a takedown but Hanma sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanma.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanma looks to land a body kick but Mann moved away.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma is looking to clinch but Mann is avoiding it.
Mann lands a jab to Hanma's midsection.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but Hanma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanma misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanma.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Z Mann.
Hanma scoring well with a low kick there.
Hanma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hanma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mann is fending him off so far but Hanma persists. Nope, Mann circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma thumps Mann with a low kick.
Hanma shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanma shoots in and drives through. Mann sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Hanma throws a jab when Mann was well out of range.
A jab from Mann does it's job there.
Mann misses with a body shot.
Hanma tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
Mann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanma but Hanma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch but Mann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanma should have avoided that one.

Baki Hanma's cut is getting worse.
Mann thows a leg kick but Hanma checks it
and Hanma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mann lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanma's head.
Hanma tries for a takedown but Mann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Mann gets tackled into the cage by Hanma. Hanma maintains the clinch.
Mann avoiding damage as Hanma throws knees to the body.
Hanma blocks the elbow strike.
Mann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hanma is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mann is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hanma to the mat. Hanma regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann with a nice head shot there.
Mann won't allow Hanma to get back to his feet.
Mann throws and elbow that misses. Hanma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mann's guard. Nice move by Hanma!
Mann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hanma postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hanma, into his guard.
Hanma keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanma's guard.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mann throws a good cross that connects.
Mann slips under a jab from Hanma.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mann moves out of range of the strikes.
Mann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanma.
Mann misses with a hook.

A head kick lands from Mann that sends Hanma to the canvas. Hanma tries to scramble back to his feet but Mann brings him back down into side control.

Hanma is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oh Hanma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd goes nuts as Mann knocks Hanma out cold with a massive hammerfist! Mann Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Z Mann!