PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clay Mann (ranked 4206 p4p, 4249 weight class) and Ryan Kee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay Mann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Kee's chin.

Mann
vs
Kee

179 cm
24
178
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
178
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clay Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Kee!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kee avoids it really well and circles away.
Kee throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kee.

Kee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mann to the mat! Mann manages to get full guard.

Mann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kee passes into half guard.
Kee wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann tries to get to full guard but Kee has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kee with the ground and pound but Mann uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kee scoring with some ground and pound.
Kee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kee postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kee postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
Mann working a defensive guard here.
Mann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kee cracks Mann with a solid left hand.
Kee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kee tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Kee from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Mann does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Kee. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
Kee feints the counter takedown.
Kee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Kee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kee goes for a double leg but Mann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mann continues to drive forward.
Mann tries to work over Kee's front leg with a kick but Kee checks it.
Mann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kee as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kee can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mann is fending him off so far but Kee persists. Nope, Mann circles away and we're back to standing.
Kee misses with a hook

and Mann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kee looks winded!
Kee is trying to keep Mann in close.
Kee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard.

Kee trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Kee is proving a slippery customer.
Kee cracks Mann with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kee connects with a couple of short punches.
Mann is trying to control the position but Kee postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Kee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mann takes a swing at Kee's ribcage but misses.
Kee feints the counter takedown.
Mann slaps away a takedown attempt from Kee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mann slips a jab from Kee.
Mann misses with a hook

and Kee counters with a takedown into side control.
Kee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mann's legs.
Mann tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kee's best efforts.
Kee is looking to advance position but Mann won't allow it.
Kee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kee wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
Mann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kee stands up over Mann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Mann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mann is controlling Kee's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mann tries to roll over but Kee keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kee passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kee lands a nice shot to the head.
Kee should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mann is trying to escape the mount.
Kee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann regains half guard.

Kee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mann is just riding it out for now. Kee eventually gives up the hold.
Mann tries to roll over but Kee keeps him under control.

Kee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four 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.
Kee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kee prevents Mann from improving his position.
Kee content to control rather than advance.
Kee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kee is pressing down on Mann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mann is holding on for now.
Kee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Kee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mann wants to land a leg kick but Kee is out of range.
Kee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mann fails to land with a series of punches.

Kee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mann, pushing him back against the cage.
Kee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mann defends well and Kee ends up having to push Mann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kee or perhaps it was just good defense by Mann, which made it look bad.
Clay Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Kee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann misses with a low kick.
Mann wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Kee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kee lands in his opponent's guard.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kee is one step ahead there.
Kee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryan Kee has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking for a sweep.
Kee working the body and head with strikes.
Kee lands an elbow.
Kee trying to control the position but Mann is working away.
Mann on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kee is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kee's best efforts.
Mann gets back to full guard.
Mann controls Kee momentarily but Kee frees himself.
Kee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four 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.

Mann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mann is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kee rolls with it to try and escape but Mann cranks on the arm and Kee is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clay Mann!
After winning the bout, Clay Mann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.