PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Townsend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Manhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Townsend
vs
Manhoff

185 cm
28
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Townsend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Manhoff!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manhoff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Townsend to the ground. Manhoff is now in Townsend's guard.

Manhoff stands up and waves to Townsend to follow him.
Townsend fails with the takedown

and Manhoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manhoff dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Manhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Manhoff can't get the takedown.
Townsend has had enough of the clinch but Manhoff keeps him there for the moment.

Manhoff pulls Townsend into guard.
Townsend won't allow Manhoff to get back to his feet.
Townsend wants to control from the top but Manhoff keeps moving.
Manhoff 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manhoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Townsend defends it easily.

Townsend has gone for a leg lock! Manhoff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Townsend's guard.

Townsend is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manhoff is aware though and is defending well.
Manhoff wants to pass the guard but Townsend is keeping the position.
Townsend wants to stand but Manhoff is controlling the position.
Townsend is striking but Manhoff is not phased and passes to half guard.

Townsend looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Townsend is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Manhoff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manhoff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Townsend tries to kick Manhoff off but Manhoff keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like Manhoff might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Townsend is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manhoff pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoff looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Karl Manhoff.
Townsend scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Townsend.
Manhoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Townsend swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Townsend cracks the inside of Manhoff's front leg.
Townsend tries for a takedown but Manhoff circles away easily

and Manhoff counters by clinching up.
Manhoff wants to take the fight to the mat but Townsend manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Devin Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Manhoff.
Manhoff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manhoff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Townsend after a bit of a struggle.
Townsend is trying to break the clinch but Manhoff has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoff wants to take the fight to the mat but Townsend manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Manhoff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Townsend is looking to break free of the clinch but Manhoff has double underhooks.
Townsend wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manhoff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manhoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Townsend after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Manhoff dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Manhoff stuffs the takedown.
Townsend fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manhoff checks it well.
Townsend throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manhoff fails to land the takedown.
Manhoff shoots in but Townsend avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Townsend tries to clinch but Manhoff moves out of range.
Townsend defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manhoff.
Devin Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Manhoff.
A nice inside leg kick there by Townsend. That's going to slow Manhoff down.
Manhoff throws a sloppy head kick and Townsend moves out of range easily.
Townsend throws a nice inside leg kick.
Townsend fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manhoff avoids it really well and circles away.
Manhoff checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsend lands a front kick.
Devin Townsend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoff is breathing heavily.
Townsend fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Townsend throws a nice outside leg kick.
Townsend is looking to slow Manhoff down with leg kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Manhoff scores with a four punch combination!
Townsend moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Townsend fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manhoff is out of range.
Townsend lands a leg kick that knocks Manhoff off balance momentarily.
Townsend scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manhoff throws a one two combo.
Townsend is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Townsend doesn't manage to clinch there - Manhoff circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Townsend is looking to slow Manhoff down with leg kicks.
Townsend fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoff blocks a leg kick.
Townsend scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Townsend.
Manhoff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Townsend scores with a kick to the body.
Townsend fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Townsend looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Townsend feints and then cracks Manhoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manhoff down.
Manhoff takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Townsend tries to sprawl but Manhoff drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Townsend looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Townsend won't allow Manhoff to pass to mount.

Townsend is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manhoff pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsend trying to hold on to Manhoff's head to control him but Manhoff postures up.
Karl Manhoff has got the better of the ground game so far.

Townsend looking for submissions off his back.

Townsend looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Townsend is trying to get back to full guard.

Townsend looking for subs from the bottom but Manhoff mounts him!
Manhoff sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Manhoff working for a guillotine from mount but Townsend is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoff takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Manhoff avoids the attempt from Townsend to control.
Townsend is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoff thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Manhoff sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Townsend 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!

Townsend fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manhoff.
Townsend thumps Manhoff with a low kick.
Townsend tries for a takedown but Manhoff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manhoff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Townsend.
Manhoff checks a low kick from Townsend.
Manhoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Manhoff closes the distance and pushes Townsend back into the cage.
Manhoff has had enough of the clinch but Townsend keeps him there for the moment.
Manhoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Townsend has double underhooks.
Townsend being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsend prevents Manhoff from breaking the clinch.
Manhoff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Townsend is trying to break free.

Manhoff turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Townsend is trying to escape the position but Manhoff is controlling the position.
Townsend is trying to work for a sweep but Manhoff has mounted him!
Manhoff is landing with some decent strikes but Townsend is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Manhoff controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsend's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Townsend working to try and regain half guard.
Manhoff pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Manhoff looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Townsend is in all sorts of trouble here.
Townsend is trying to reverse the position but instead Manhoff has taken his back - oops!

Manhoff sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Townsend taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Manhoff!