PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Deuce McWrestler (ranked 24366 p4p, 2426 weight class) and Perry Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry Manson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McWrestler
vs
Manson

174 cm
20
160
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
28
154
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deuce McWrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry Manson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manson. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWrestler throws a hook but Manson blocks it.
Manson is looking for the big counter here.
Manson throws an overhand right that lands on McWrestler's shoulder, as McWrestler tries to avoid the shot.
McWrestler feinted with a counter takedown.
Manson misses with an uppercut. McWrestler saw that one coming.
Manson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manson throws a jab when McWrestler was well out of range.
Manson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Manson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McWrestler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manson swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
McWrestler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McWrestler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McWrestler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler has a takedown stuffed.
McWrestler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson jabs McWrestler right on the nose. McWrestler blinks but takes it well.
Perry Manson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Manson coming out on top.
McWrestler moves out of range of the body kick.

McWrestler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Manson on his heels. He'll look to pass Manson's guard now, I'm sure.
McWrestler is standing up over Manson. Manson looks to escape but McWrestler dives into side control.

Manson tries to buck McWrestler off but McWrestler is having none of it.
McWrestler cracks Manson with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from McWrestler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Manson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson taking punishment in the form of punches.
McWrestler scoring with punches and elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from McWrestler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Manson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Manson is working to avoid the ground and pound but McWrestler connects with a decent elbow.
Manson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McWrestler working Manson over with strikes.
McWrestler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson is trying to maintain the position but McWrestler is very close to passing his half guard.
McWrestler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McWrestler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manson tries to roll over but McWrestler keeps him under control.

Manson actively working from the bottom here.
McWrestler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Manson tries to roll over but McWrestler keeps him under control.
McWrestler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McWrestler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler drops an elbow to the side of Manson's head.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
McWrestler lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from McWrestler there.
McWrestler passes to full mount!
McWrestler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Manson hang on?
McWrestler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Manson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Manson?
Manson is still in real trouble! Can McWrestler finish him?
McWrestler lands a big shot to the head and Manson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Deuce McWrestler!
In defeat, Perry Manson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger 🔥'.