PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rylee Mannion (ranked 3877 p4p, 6133 weight class) and Qfc Tournament (ranked 452 p4p, 556 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mannion
vs
Tournament

171 cm
25
150
9 - 11 - 0

225 cm
34
135
13 - 16 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rylee Mannion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Qfc Tournament!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tournament has managed to clinch.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mannion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tournament gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Mannion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tournament to keep the fight standing.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mannion takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mannion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Mannion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mannion avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Mannion blocks the elbow strike.
Mannion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mannion stalling in the clinch but Tournament improves position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mannion's brow.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Mannion is looking for a takedown.

Mannion works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mannion won't allow Tournament to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mannion drops back looking for a leg! Tournament is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tournament manages to kick Mannion off! Mannion jumps back into Tournament's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mannion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tournament really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mannion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mannion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannion is standing up over Tournament. Tournament looks to escape but Mannion dives into side control.
Tournament is looking to get back to his feet here but Mannion is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tournament's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Mannion has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tournament has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I would not like to be Tournament right now.

Tournament showing good submission defense here.
Mannion biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tournament wants to get back to his feet.
Mannion biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tournament is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Qfc Tournament dominated that round.
That's time! Mannion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tournament closes the distance and pushes Mannion back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mannion's brow.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Mannion shrugs off.
Mannion wants to get back to striking at distance but Tournament won't allow it.

Mannion decides to pull guard.

Tournament avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mannion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tournament manages to get himself to full guard.

Mannion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mannion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mannion passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannion working the body and head with strikes.
Tournament wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mannion controlling the position from side mount.
Tournament taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tournament is looking to get back to his feet here but Mannion is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tournament's back.
Mannion is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tournament is trying to get back to his feet but Mannion has full control of the position and if anything, Tournament has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tournament is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mannion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament is trying to stand back up.
Tournament is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mannion scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tournament is looking for a way out.
Tournament is trying to get back to his feet but Mannion has full control of the position and if anything, Tournament has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be Tournament right now.
Tournament wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mannion is looking for the choke from the back position but Tournament is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rylee Mannion dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Tournament moves in looking to clinch but Mannion pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Tournament. No joy for Mannion on that attempt.
Tournament is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tournament closes the distance and pushes Mannion back into the cage.
Mannion is looking to control Tournament's arms but Tournament gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mannion has his back to the cage.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Qfc Tournament seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mannion is working for takedown but Tournament is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament stops a takedown attempt from Mannion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mannion.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament lands a damaging elbow.
Mannion blocks the elbow strike.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.
Mannion tries to pull guard but Tournament forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mannion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tournament walks away with a smile on his face. Mannion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tournament tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qfc Tournament is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tournament closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.
Mannion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Mannion takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.
Mannion blocks the elbow strike.
Mannion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tournament pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Mannion in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannion is trying to break the clinch but Tournament is controlling him.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mannion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Mannion gets control of Tournament's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mannion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mannion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tournament wants to stand back up but Mannion manages to pass into side control.
Mannion trying to control the action but Tournament is working from the bottom.
Mannion landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mannion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tournament is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tournament taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tournament is trying to buck Mannion off.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Mannion is trying to get an arm triangle but Tournament is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qfc Tournament comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tournament has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qfc Tournament!