PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Mann (ranked 25275 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inoye Nayuoe (ranked 5833 p4p, 541 weight class). Inoye Nayuoe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mann
vs
Nayuoe

210 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathaniel Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inoye Nayuoe!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayuoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Nayuoe has a takedown stuffed.
Nayuoe looks to land a combination but Mann avoids it well.
Mann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nayuoe.
Nathaniel Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inoye Nayuoe.
Nayuoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mann clinches up against the cage.
Mann leaning against his opponent.
Mann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nayuoe is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayuoe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nayuoe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mann after a bit of a struggle.
Mann has Nayuoe pushed against the cage.
Mann has a couple of punches blocked by Nayuoe.
Mann effectively controlling the action here.
Mann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Nayuoe jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is in close to Nayuoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nayuoe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nayuoe's head.
Nayuoe is trying to keep Mann in close.

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

Nayuoe stays in close to Mann's body and controls the position.

Mann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nayuoe is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nayuoe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mann dives on top into guard.

Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Nayuoe blocks nicely.
Nayuoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.
Mann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Mann stands up from Nayuoe's guard - Mann perhaps looking for a knockout.
Inoye Nayuoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nayuoe looks winded!

Nayuoe has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Mann on the inside.
Nayuoe fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Mann.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mann managing to block the knees to the body from Nayuoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Mann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mann slips under a jab from Nayuoe.
As Nayuoe tries to get set, Mann tries to push him back and clinch up but Nayuoe manages to avoid the attempt.
Nayuoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Mann moves into the clinch.
Nayuoe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nayuoe tries to circle away but Mann has him pinned against the cage.
Nayuoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nayuoe wants a takedown.
Nayuoe misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann is struggling to control the position.
Mann has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mann prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nathaniel Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inoye Nayuoe.
Nayuoe is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mann.
Mann misses with a body punch.
Nayuoe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mann to keep the fight standing.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nayuoe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nayuoe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mann.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Nayuoe avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann has a couple of punches blocked by Nayuoe.
Nayuoe tries for a takedown but Mann manages to get underhooks.
Nayuoe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mann after a bit of a struggle.
Nayuoe blocks an uppercut.
Mann keeps control of Nayuoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nayuoe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mann lands a body shot.
Nayuoe blocks an uppercut.
Mann taking a breather.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nayuoe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Nayuoe avoids the damage to the body.
Mann avoiding damage as Nayuoe throws knees to the body.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nayuoe.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Nayuoe controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mann.
Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nayuoe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mann struggles to land a body shot inside as Nayuoe controls his hands.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Nayuoe controls the action.
Mann tries a body shot but Nayuoe blocks it.
Nathaniel Mann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mann has Nayuoe pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mann leaning against his opponent.
Mann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mann lands a knee to the body.
Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nayuoe is defending well for now.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nayuoe can do to turn this around?
Mann crunches a lovely knee into Nayuoe's ribcage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann struggles to land a body shot inside as Nayuoe controls his hands.
Mann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nayuoe avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Mann dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nayuoe shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense.
Nayuoe is looking to clinch.
Mann fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nayuoe just manages to avoid it.
Nayuoe fails to land the takedown.
Nayuoe is looking to clinch.

Mann gets a clinch.
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nayuoe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nathaniel Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inoye Nayuoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayuoe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mann missing with knees to the body.
Nayuoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayuoe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nayuoe managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Nayuoe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mann walks away with a smile on his face. Nayuoe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nathaniel Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nayuoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mann paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Mann rushes Nayuoe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nayuoe tries to pull guard but Mann won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann prevents Nayuoe from breaking the clinch.
Nayuoe is working for takedown but Mann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mann lands a shoulder strike.
Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nayuoe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mann controlling the action here for a moment.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann working aggressively here.
Nayuoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mann stalling in the clinch.
Nayuoe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nayuoe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mann trying to land knees to the body.
Nayuoe is trying to break the clinch but Mann is controlling him.
Mann is stalling here.
Nayuoe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mann smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mann forces Nayuoe back against the cage and clinches.
Mann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nayuoe tries to circle away but Mann has him pinned against the cage.
Mann just leaning against Nayuoe, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann tries to work over Nayuoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mann.
Inoye Nayuoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathaniel Mann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mann pressing his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Mann!