PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viggo Andolini (ranked 599 p4p, 1967 weight class) and Nicky Manu (ranked 48 p4p, 120 weight class). Manu has chosen Welcome to the Opera - Anyma & Grimes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andolini
vs
Manu

167 cm
26
140
6 - 0 - 0

169 cm
19
145
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viggo Andolini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicky Manu!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andolini.
Andolini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manu scores with a jab to the head.
Manu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andolini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini lands a body shot.
Andolini has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Andolini closes the distance and clinches.
Manu cracks Andolini with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Andolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andolini tries to stall but Manu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andolini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manu backwards.
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!
Andolini has a couple of punches blocked by Manu.
Andolini slows down the pace here.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Andolini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andolini lands with a light punch inside.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini swings wildly with an uppercut but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.
Manu works on Andolini's body with a couple of short punches.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manu.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Andolini.
Manu presses Andolini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini is working Manu over against the cage.
Manu lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andolini.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Manu.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
Andolini stalling against the cage.
Andolini lands a shot to the body.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Andolini.
Andolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Manu.
Manu lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andolini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andolinis head.
Andolini misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andolini.
Manu misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicky Manu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Manu throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andolini scores with a body shot.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manu avoids the body shot from Andolini.

Manu closes the distance and pushes Andolini back into the cage.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manu misses with the head strike.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manu as Andolini tries to tie him up.
Andolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini taking a breather.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Andolini stalling the fight.
Andolini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Andolini controls the action.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini blocks a body shot from Manu.
Manu takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Andolini fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Andolini.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Manu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Manu.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu lands an uppercut.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Andolini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andolini stalling in the clinch but Manu improves position.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andolini is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicky Manu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Andolini as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Andolini.
Still in the clinch, Andolini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.
Andolini digs a right hand into Manu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manu's gas tank.
Andolini taking a breather.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manu lands a left hand.
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andolini blocks an uppercut.
Andolini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manu backwards.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andolini's elbow.
Manu blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu gets through Andolini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Andolini controls his hands.
Andolini wants to stall.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Manu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Andolini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andolini swats away the attempt to clinch by Manu.
Andolini lands a jab to Manu's midsection.
Andolini is looking to wear down Manu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Manu moves into the clinch.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini blocks a body shot from Manu.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini working aggressively here.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu blocking some punches.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini wants to stall.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Andolini is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manu scores with a shot to the side of Andolini's head.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Manu on the inside.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Manu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu tries to work over Andolini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
A head punch on the inside from Andolini fails to land.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andolini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
Andolini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andolini lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Manu.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Manu - that landed with a thud.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manu lands a body shot.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Manu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Manu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Andolini controls his hands.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Manu really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Manu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andolini loads up on a big right hand but Manu slips the punch.

Manu drives through and clinches with Andolini against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Manu.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Andolini.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manu.
Manu lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andolini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manu is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Andolini fails to land.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andolini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andolini is looking to control Manu's arms but Manu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andolini has his back to the cage.
Andolini tries to stall but Manu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Manu.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andolinis head.
Manu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu blocks an uppercut.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manu lands with a short shot to the head.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Manu.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Manu is working Andolini over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Manu scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manu working aggressively here.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Andolini is pushing Manu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu cracks Andolini with a nice body shot.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andolini blocks a body shot from Manu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
A right hand to the body from Andolini.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Manu.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Andolini controls the action.
Andolini stalling in the clinch but Manu improves position.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Andolini controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manu as Andolini tries to tie him up.
Andolini throws a punch but it's blocked by Manu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Manu dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Manu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andolini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andolini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Viggo Andolini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manu staying out of range there.
Andolini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andolini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manu.
Manu misses the shot to the body.
Andolini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andolini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andolini takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Manu darts in and clinches Andolini up against the cage.
Manu pushes Andolini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Manu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Andolini controls the action.
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Manu.
Manu blocking some punches.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu lands an uppercut.
Manu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Manu.

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!
Manu blocks an uppercut.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Manu lands with a left to the head.

Andolini is rocked!
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Andolini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu pushes Andolini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andolini seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Manu.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini tries to stall but Manu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu lands with a light punch inside.
Manu blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu works on Andolini's body with a couple of short punches.
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andolini takes a shot to the head.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini is working Manu over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andolinis head.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Andolini swings wildly with an uppercut but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu is leaning against Andolini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Manu misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Manu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Manu!
Nicky Manu is the new bantamweight champion!
Nicky Manu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.