PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemesio Magellan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mann
vs
Magellan

188 cm
26
270 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

199 cm
34
250 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemesio Magellan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magellan lands with a right hand.
Nemesio Magellan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magellan scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magellan.
Magellan stuffs the takedown.
Mann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magellan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Magellan.
Nice sprawl there from Magellan as Mann shoots in.
Magellan throws a low kick, looking for Mann's leg but Mann calmly moves out of range.
Magellan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magellan tries to land a leg kick but Mann saw it coming and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magellan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Magellan leaves Mann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann thumps Magellan with a low kick.
Mann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magellan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Magellan tenderised Mann's leg. Mann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mann closes the distance and clinches up with Magellan, looking for a takedown. Mann pushes Magellan against the cage but Magellan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Mann.
Mann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magellan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
Magellan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Magellan gets caught napping as Mann dives in and scores a takedown. Magellan manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magellan keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann stays in close to Magellan's body and controls the position.
Magellan has Mann pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magellan wants to get back to his feet but Mann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magellan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mann content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Magellan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magellan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magellan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magellan checks a leg kick.
Magellan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magellan connects with a nice looking jab.
Mann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magellan.
Mann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mann takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magellan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it.
Mann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magellan stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Magellan misses the target.
Magellan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Good shot there by Magellan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann misses with a hook.
Magellan dodges the punch combination from Mann.
Mann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magellan misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a thumping low kick.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Magellan.
Magellan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mann circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mann checks a leg kick.
Magellan slips under a jab.
Mann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magellan.
Horrible takedown by Mann or perhaps it was just good defense by Magellan which made him look bad.
Magellan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Mann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Magellan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mann.
Nemesio Magellan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Mann misses.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Mann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magellan throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range.
Magellan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mann.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magellan checks it well.
Mann throws a solid leg kick but Magellan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mann.
Mann blocks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Magellan. Those never looked like landing.
Magellan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magellan with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magellan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magellan wants it to stay on the feet.
Magellan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mann's head backwards.
Magellan throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily.

Magellan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magellan lands with a left to the head.
Mann goes for a takedown attempt but Magellan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Magellan has closed the distance and engaged Mann in a clinch.
Magellan throws a head punch that misses.
Magellan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann.

Mann lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Magellan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mann is trying to control. Magellan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magellan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Magellan is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Mann wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Magellan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mann.
Mann is looking to wear down Magellan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mann looks to land a combination but Magellan avoids it well.
Mann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magellan pinned against the cage. Magellan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magellan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magellan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magellan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magellan takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
Magellan throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease.
Magellan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mann shoots in for a double leg but Magellan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magellan scores with a shot to the body.
Mann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magellan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mann 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.
Magellan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mann's head.
Mann throws a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann shoots in for a double leg but Magellan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magellan checks the leg kick.
Magellan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magellan circles away.
Magellan tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
Magellan misses with a kick to the body.
Magellan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magellan has time to react.
Mann tries a low kick but Magellan avoids it.
Mann misses with an uppercut. Magellan saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magellan misses with a low kick as Mann jumps back.
Magellan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magellan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magellan's waist but Magellan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mann off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nemesio Magellan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magellan avoids it really well and circles away.
Magellan tries to clinch up but Mann circles away and keeps his distance.
Magellan misses with a head kick.
Magellan scores with a body shot.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magellan scores with a sloppy right hand. Mann should have avoided that one.
Mann fails to land the takedown.
Mann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magellan.
Magellan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mann feints and then cracks Magellan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magellan down.
Mann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magellan pinned against the cage. Magellan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magellan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Mann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magellan.
Magellan just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Magellan does no damage.
Mann throws a big shot that misses.
Nemesio Magellan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magellan jabs Mann to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Magellan moves into the clinch.
Mann tries for a takedown. No joy.

Magellan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mann slips under a jab from Magellan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mann gets a double leg takedown into Magellan's guard.
Mann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mann is trying to control the action in half guard but Magellan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magellan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mann connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mann in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mann prevents Magellan from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magellan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mann tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Magellan is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Mann throwing strikes here but Magellan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Magellan tries to hold on but Mann postures up.
Mann looking to land elbow strikes but Magellan uses the position to regain half guard.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magellan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magellan is pressing down on Mann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Magellan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann passes Magellan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Mann!
After the fight, Mark Mann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.