PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Mannibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Tes (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.

Mannibal
vs
Tes

192 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mustafa Mannibal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grzegorz Tes!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannibal fails with the takedown.

Tes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mannibal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mannibal wants to get back to his feet but Tes drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Tes stalls from top position.
Mannibal stops Tes from passing to mount.

Tes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Tes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mannibal, pushing him back against the cage.

Tes successfully pulls guard.
Tes controlling Mannibal's posture.
Tes has a closed guard, preventing Mannibal from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tes keeping moving, preventing Mannibal from controlling successfully.
Mannibal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tes's guard.
Mannibal throws a big right hand that misses.
Tes seems keen to control Mannibal's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tes blocks a head kick by Mannibal.
Mannibal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tes defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tes tries to land a front kick but Mannibal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mannibal shoots and misses
and Tes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Mannibal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannibal throws a front kick that sends Tes stumbling back into the cage.
Mannibal wants to clinch up but Tes keeps it at a distance.

Tes clinches up with Mannibal and pushes him back against the cage.
Mannibal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tes is keeping busy.

Tes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Tes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mannibal trying to control but Tes is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mannibal won't allow Tes to sweep him here.
Mannibal wants to control from the top but Tes keeps moving.
Mannibal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mannibal wants to control from the top but Tes keeps moving.

Mustafa Mannibal has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mannibal throws a head kick that Tes semi-blocks.
Mannibal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mannibal tries to clinch but Tes is having none of it.
Mannibal wants to clinch but Tes slips to the side
and Tes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mannibal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tes paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannibal with a nice cross.

Tes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mannibal's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannibal wants to get back to his feet but Tes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mannibal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tes is one step ahead there.
Mannibal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tes stalling.

Tes stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grzegorz Tes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mannibal checks a leg kick nicely.
Tes throws a head kick but Mannibal moves out of range.
Tes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mustafa Mannibal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mannibal gets caught flat footed, as Tes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Tes gets to his feet - Mannibal follows without any prompting.

Mannibal moves into the clinch.
Mannibal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tes avoids it.
Mannibal throws an elbow that misses.
Tes wants to take the fight to the mat but Mannibal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tes landing knees to the body.
Tes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Mannibal wants to break the clinch but can't.

Tes manages to break the clinch.
Mannibal shoots in for a takedown but Tes shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mannibal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Tes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tes is breathing heavily.
Tes walks into a left hand.

Tes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tes working away.
Mannibal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Mannibal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Tes stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannibal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mannibal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannibal tries to clinch
and Tes counters with a big head kick but Mannibal shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mannibal, right into the meat.
Mannibal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tes circles away.
Mannibal jabs Tes right on the nose. Tes blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Tes misses.
Tes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mannibal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mustafa Mannibal is winning the standup battle so far.
Mannibal wants to clinch up but Tes keeps it at a distance.
Mannibal wants to clinch up but Tes keeps it at a distance.
Mannibal tries to clinch up.
Mustafa Mannibal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tes stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Mannibal. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannibal shoots in for a takedown but Tes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mannibal tries to clinch up.
Mannibal tries to clinch up but Tes circles away and keeps his distance.
Mannibal tries to clinch up but Tes circles away and keeps his distance.
Tes looks to score with a jab to the body but Mannibal is just out of range.
Mannibal misses with a takedown
and Tes counters with a nice leg kick.
Tes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mannibal tries to close the distance and clinch but Tes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mannibal moves in looking to clinch but Tes pushes him off.

Tes takes the fight into the clinch.
Tes avoids a wild elbow strike from Mannibal.
Mannibal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tes as Mannibal tries to tie him up.
Mannibal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mannibal fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Tes breaks the clinch.
Mannibal wants to clinch.
Mannibal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crunch! Mannibal slams his shin into Tes's torso.
Mannibal tries to clinch there but Tes circles away.
Tes keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grzegorz Tes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Mannibal dives in and grabs Tes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tes pushes down on Mannibal's head and hops out.

Tes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mannibal did well to prevent Tes getting side control.

Tes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mannibal misses with a hook.
Mannibal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mannibal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tes circles away.
Tes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mannibal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mannibal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tes swats away the attempt to clinch by Mannibal.

Tes closes the distance and clinches.
Mannibal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannibal taking a breather.
Mannibal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tes is looking to break free of the clinch but Mannibal has double underhooks.
Tes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mannibal avoids it.
Mannibal tries a knee to the head but Tes blocks it.
Mannibal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tes jumps guard but Mannibal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Tes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mannibal lands with a slapping head kick.
Mannibal tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Tes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tes.
Mannibal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mannibal scores a nice knee to the body.
Mannibal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannibal gets underhooks to prevent Tes's takedown attempt.
Mustafa Mannibal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grzegorz Tes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tes as Mannibal tries to tie him up.
Tes managing to block the knees to the body from Mannibal.
Tes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mannibal's efforts to push away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mannibal jumps guard but Tes stands there with Mannibal around his waist. Mannibal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grzegorz Tes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mannibal tries to land a knee to the head but Tes blocks with his arms.
Mannibal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tes blocks an elbow strike.

Tes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mannibal can't fight it off and eventually Tes manages to take the fight to the floor. Mannibal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Tes stands up from Mannibal's guard - Tes perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mannibal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Mannibal.
Nice body kick from Mannibal.
Mannibal tries to clinch but Tes moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mannibal is defended easily by Tes.

Tes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mannibal sprawls well initially but Tes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Tes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mannibal lands with a slapping head kick.
Mannibal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mannibal shoots in looking for a takedown but Tes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mannibal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Tes has managed to clinch.
Mustafa Mannibal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grzegorz Tes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mannibal tries to land a knee to the head but Tes blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grzegorz Tes.
I've got Tes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grzegorz Tes!