PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between M J Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mancine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shain comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

J Shain
vs
Mancine

178 cm
35
185 lbs
33 - 23 - 2

192 cm
30
187 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 33 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, M J Shain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Mancine!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancine misses the jab.
Mancine thows a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mancine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mancine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mancine throws out the jab.
Mancine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mancine throws a hook but Shain avoids it easily.
Mancine looks to land a left hand but Shain moved out of range nicely.
M J Shain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Shain.
Shain misses the shot to the body.
Shain throws a head kick that Mancine semi-blocks.
Mancine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Mancine. That snapped Shain's head back.

It looks like M J Shain has been cut.
A head kick misses from Shain.
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!
Mancine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shain scores with a nice head shot.
Shain avoids the body shot from Mancine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain dips to his left and cracks Mancine with an uppercut!
Mancine slips under a jab from Shain.
Mancine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mancine digs a good body shot into Shain's ribs.
Mancine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shain manages to avoid it.
Mancine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mancine manages to avoid it.
Mancine tries for a takedown but Shain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mancine blocks a head kick by Shain.
Shain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mancine misses with a wild body shot.
Mancine fails with the takedown.
M J Shain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Mancine.

Mancine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shain napping and manages to drive through into side control!

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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shain tries to bench press Mancine off him but Mancine keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mancine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mancine working away.
Shain tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Mancine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mancine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shain keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mancine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mancine off and has taken his back!
Shain is not going to allow Mancine to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Mancine's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mancine trying to control the hands but Shain won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shain looking to break Mancine's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mancine remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shain punishes Mancine with strikes from the back mount.
Shain lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mancine's head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Shain.
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!
Shain misses with an elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mancine is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shain gets his way!
Shain is trying to control but Mancine is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Shain looking to finish Mancine with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mancine!
Mancine regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mancine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 M J Shain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on M J Shain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Shain misses with a looping left.
Mancine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mancine takes a swing at Shain's ribcage but misses.
Shain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shain avoids the body shot from Mancine.
Shain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mancine.
M J Shain is winning the standup battle so far.
Shain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mancine was well out of range. Poor timing from Shain.
Mancine misses with a straight left.
Mancine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mancine misses with a body shot.
Shain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mancine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shain was well out of range. Poor timing from Mancine.
Mancine misses with a right hand
enabling Shain to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain takes a swing at Mancine's ribcage but misses.
Shain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mancine.
Shain throws a head kick that misses.
Shain connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Shain.
Mancine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mancine swings for the body but Shain moves out of range.
Shain throws a body punch but Mancine moves out of range.
Mancine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mancine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mancine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mancine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shain scrambles back to his feet.
Mancine misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain throws a sloppy head kick and Mancine moves out of range easily.
Mancine misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Mancine blocks the low kick.
Mancine tests Shain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mancine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shain connects with a high kick.
Shain ducks right into an uppercut from Mancine.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mancine.
Shain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shain misses the shot to the body.
Mancine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain connects with a crisp jab.
Shain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Shain misses its intended target.
Shain throws a head kick but Mancine moves out of range.
Mancine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shain.
M J Shain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mancine throws a shot to the body.
Mancine looks to land a left hand but Shain moved out of range nicely.
Mancine lands a body shot.
Shain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mancine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shain tries a head kick but it misses.
Mancine throws a body punch but Shain moves out of range.
Mancine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shain on the side of the head.
Shain scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Shain.
Mancine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shain lands the left hand.
Shain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mancine.
Shain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shain with a hook.
Mancine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mancine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mancine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Mancine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Mancine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on M J Shain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mancine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mancine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shain.
Mancine thows a body shot but no joy.
Mancine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mancine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mancine throws out a loose jab but Shain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mancine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mancine slips a jab from Shain.
Mancine just misses with a punch to the body.
Mancine avoids the body shot from Shain.
Shain thows a body shot but no joy.
Mancine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shain.
Nice jab there from Shain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancine scores with a sloppy right hand. Shain should have avoided that one.
Shain avoids the body shot from Mancine.
Shain scores with a hook to the body. Mancine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mancine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shain throws a shot to the body.
Mancine blocks a jab.
Shain jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mancine jabs Shain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mancine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shain manages to avoid it.
Mancine closes the distance and clinches up with Shain, looking for a takedown. Mancine pushes Shain against the cage but Shain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mancine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mancine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain moves forwards but Mancine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mancine.
Mancine takes one to the chin there.
Shain throws a body punch but Mancine moves out of range.
Shain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mancine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shain was well out of range. Poor timing from Mancine.
Shain misses the shot to the body.
Mancine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mancine.
Shain throws a leg kick but Mancine moved away.
Shain misses with a looping right.
Shain misses the jab.
Shain throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mancine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mancine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shain's head.
Mancine looks for the body kick but Shain saw that one coming.
Mancine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shain.
Shain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shain with a jab.
Shain throws a series of punches but Mancine moves out of range.
Shain misses with a hook
and Mancine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mancine moves forwards but Shain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mancine shoots in but Shain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
M J Shain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Mancine.
Mancine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shain finds it's way round the side to connect with Mancine's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mancine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shain ducks under a wild hook from Mancine.
Shain avoids the body shot from Mancine.
Mancine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shain throws a sloppy head kick and Mancine moves out of range easily.
Mancine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shain.
Mancine slips under a jab.
Mancine scores with a hook to the body. Shain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mancine moves away from the strike by Shain.
Mancine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shain as he avoids it easily.
Mancine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to M J Shain.
I think Shain 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... M J Shain!
A victorious M J Shain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.