PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Byron Nickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Manky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Manky told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Nickerson
vs
Manky

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Fightworld Formula

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Byron Nickerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Manky!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nickerson has managed to clinch.

Nickerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nickerson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Manky!

Manky bucks Nickerson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Manky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Nickerson gets a clinch.

Nickerson pulls Manky into guard.
Nickerson pulls Manky in close to his closed guard and prevents Manky from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickerson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nickerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickerson, not yet.
Nickerson keeping moving, preventing Manky from controlling successfully.
Manky distracts Nickerson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nickerson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nickerson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manky won't allow Nickerson to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manky trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nickerson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Nickerson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manky to the mat! Manky manages to get full guard.
Manky has a closed guard, preventing Nickerson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickerson wants to control from the top but Manky keeps moving.
Nickerson wants to get up but he can't break Manky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Manky 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.

Nickerson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Manky pushes Nickerson off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manky swats away the attempt to clinch by Nickerson.

Manky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manky is in close to Nickerson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nickerson controlling the position.
Nickerson is breathing heavily.
Manky stays in close to Nickerson's body and controls the position.
Manky preventing the sweep.

Nickerson kicks Manky off and gets to his feet.
Manky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nickerson counters with a shoot takedown. Manky fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manky can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickerson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickerson stands and throws Manky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Manky wants to control but Nickerson postures up.
Nickerson trying to control the position but Manky is working away.
Manky avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickerson.
Manky is trying to control Nickerson's posture but Nickerson avoids it.
Manky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickerson trying to control the action but Manky is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manky is looking to regain half guard here but Nickerson keeps moving and retains side control.
Manky tries to escape but Nickerson is in control.
Nickerson working the ground and pound but Manky is defending the strikes.
Nickerson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Manky is looking to regain half guard here but Nickerson keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickerson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickerson is looking to take a break and control but Manky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickerson is putting a hurting on Manky here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Nickerson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Manky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nickerson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Manky has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nickerson has passed into side control.
Byron Nickerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nickerson lands some shots froms side control.
Nickerson working away.

Nickerson stands up.

Nickerson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manky to the mat! Manky manages to get full guard.
Nickerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Manky is working an open guard so Nickerson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickerson works Manky's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nickerson clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Nickerson breaks from the clinch.
Manky misses with a few strikes there.
Nickerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Manky is just out of range.
Manky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Nickerson clinches up with Manky and pushes him back against the cage.
Manky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Nickerson manages to break the clinch.

Nickerson shoots in and gets a takedown into Manky's guard.

Manky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nickerson is aware though and is defending well.
Nickerson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Manky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nickerson gets to his feet. Manky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickerson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Nickerson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Manky regains half guard.
Nickerson is taking a breather. Manky says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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!
Manky pushes Nickerson off looking to stand but Nickerson dives back in and keeps control.
Manky is refusing to be controlled, as Nickerson sits in half guard.
Nickerson is really struggling to control Manky but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Manky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickerson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickerson's back!
Nickerson staying busy and making it hard for Manky to control.
Manky scores with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickerson wants to control his opponent's hands but Manky gets his hands free.

Manky has his opponent's back but Nickerson is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Manky.
Manky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Byron Nickerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Manky.
A nice combination there by Nickerson.
Nickerson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Manky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nickerson!
Nickerson is looking to get to half guard.
Nickerson tries to lock up and control but Manky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manky lands with some strikes.
Manky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickerson tries to lock up and control but Manky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manky has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nickerson's face.
A nice elbow there by Manky.
Nickerson working to try and regain half guard.
Nickerson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Manky scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nickerson?
Manky controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickerson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Nickerson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Manky swats away the attempt to clinch by Nickerson.
Byron Nickerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manky tries to bum rush Nickerson with a series of wild strikes but Nickerson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Nickerson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickerson is in Manky's guard.
Manky keeping full guard, as Nickerson tries to pass.
Nickerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickerson preventing the sweep.

Manky has his feet on Nickerson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Byron Nickerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickerson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Manky counters with a takedown into side control.
Nickerson is being controlled here.

Manky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Nickerson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manky trying to control the position but Nickerson is working away.
Nickerson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nickerson is looking to improve his position.
Nickerson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nickerson pushes Manky off looking to stand but Manky dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manky is looking to advance position but Nickerson won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Manky seems content to control.

Nickerson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickerson is trying to control but Manky passes into side control!
Manky scoring with punches and elbows.
Manky is looking to take a break and control but Nickerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Manky looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manky prevents Nickerson from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manky works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickerson is looking for a sweep.
Nickerson is trying to control Manky's posture but Manky avoids it.
Manky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Manky wants to control but Nickerson is keeping him busy.
Nickerson can't do much from the bottom here.
Manky controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Nickerson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickerson keeps working.
Manky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nickerson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nickerson is looking to reverse the position.
Manky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nickerson to see if he's OK.
Nickerson can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Manky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nickerson 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Nickerson!