PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Brasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Manhoef
vs
Brasky

175 cm
32
200 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

185 cm
25
201 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Brasky!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Brasky blocks the leg kick.
Manhoef moves out of range of the body kick from Brasky.
Brasky misses the shot to the body.
Manhoef throws a body punch but Brasky moves out of range.
Brasky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhoef can pounce on him.
Manhoef scores with a leg kick.
Brasky thows a body shot but no joy.
Brasky on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brasky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brasky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brasky thuds a left hand into Manhoef's body.
Manhoef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Manhoef misses.
Good leg kick by Manhoef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manhoef scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoef throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasky thows a body shot but no joy.
Manhoef takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bill Brasky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoef is looking to chop away at Brasky's legs.
Brasky keeps Manhoef at a distance using the push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manhoef, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manhoef.
Brasky misses with a head kick.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brasky misses with the combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brasky checks a leg kick.
Brasky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef throws a body kick that misses.
Brasky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brasky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Manhoef misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Brasky misses.
Brasky connects with a looping right hand.
A clash of legs there as Manhoef blocks the low kick.
Brasky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manhoef throws a jab but it's blocked by Brasky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brasky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Brasky as he checks the leg kick.
Manhoef misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Manhoef slams his shin into Brasky's torso.
Manhoef throws a leg kick but Brasky checks it.
Brasky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brasky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Brasky.
Brasky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brasky lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasky tries to bum rush Manhoef with a series of wild strikes but Manhoef uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manhoef will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brasky moves forwards but Manhoef connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manhoef's corner calls for a 1-2. Manhoef obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brasky looks to throw the jab but Manhoef is out of range.
Brasky's corner calls for a 1-2. Brasky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manhoef walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick from Brasky misses.
Manhoef blocks a head kick by Brasky.
Decent striking displayed by Manhoef there.
Manhoef thows a body shot but no joy.
Manhoef tries to land a front kick but Brasky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manhoef fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brasky on the side of the head.
Manhoef throws out a leg kick but Brasky moves out of range and Manhoef only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brasky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Manhoef checks a low kick from Brasky.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brasky. That's going to slow Manhoef down.
Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brasky throws a poor cross that misses
and Manhoef counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brasky's knee momentarily.
Manhoef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brasky.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manhoef.
Brasky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manhoef is looking to slow Brasky down with leg kicks.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Brasky.
Brasky lands with an uppercut that bounces Manhoef off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Melvin Manhoef will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brasky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brasky lands with a nice body punch.
Brasky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Brasky there.
Brasky throws a right hand that Manhoef ducks under and follows up with a left that Manhoef also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Brasky motions for Manhoef to come forward. Brasky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brasky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brasky ducks under a wild hook from Manhoef.
Manhoef misses with a double jab.
Manhoef looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Brasky misses the target.
Brasky checks a leg kick.
Brasky avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brasky in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brasky's corner calls for a 1-2. Brasky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef is looking to slow Brasky down with leg kicks.
Manhoef is looking to slow Brasky down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Brasky.
Manhoef throws a push kick but Brasky slaps the foot to one side.
Brasky misses with a straight left.
Brasky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brasky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brasky avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a poor cross that misses
and Brasky counters with a right hand to the body.
Manhoef throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brasky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Brasky.
Brasky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brasky connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Manhoef.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manhoef will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manhoef goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brasky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manhoef checks a low kick from Brasky.
Brasky throws a nice looking combination but Manhoef bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Brasky.
Manhoef slips a jab from Brasky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasky misses with a hook
and Manhoef counters with a body kick that stops Brasky in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Manhoef misses.
Manhoef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brasky.
Brasky throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manhoef scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brasky throws a right hand that Manhoef ducks under and follows up with a left that Manhoef also avoids with ease.
Brasky loads up on a big right hand but Manhoef slips the punch.
Manhoef looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brasky misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brasky. That's going to slow Manhoef down.
Brasky throws a low kick, looking for Manhoef's leg but Manhoef calmly moves out of range.
Brasky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brasky lands with a nice combination. Manhoef backs away looking to recover.
Manhoef fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brasky checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasky throws a chopping leg kick but Manhoef manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Manhoef motions for Brasky to come forward. Manhoef throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef misses with a leg kick.
Manhoef throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Manhoef tries to score with a low kick but Brasky moves his leg out of the way.
Manhoef avoids the head kick by Brasky.
Brasky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brasky throws a one two combo.
Crunch! Manhoef slams his shin into Brasky's torso.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Brasky is looking to chop away at Manhoef's legs.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Brasky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Manhoef's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manhoef moves out of range as Brasky throws a body kick.
Brasky digs a good hook to Manhoef's body.
Manhoef tries to work over Brasky's front leg with a kick but Brasky checks it.
Brasky throws the left hand but Manhoef avoids the punch easily.
Brasky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manhoef.
Brasky wants to land a leg kick but Manhoef is out of range.
Manhoef closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brasky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brasky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manhoef moves away from the strike by Brasky.
Manhoef moves out of range as Brasky strikes.
Manhoef throws a nice looking combination but Brasky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brasky scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manhoef looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brasky takes a swing at Manhoef's ribcage but misses.
Manhoef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manhoef tries to score with a low kick but Brasky moves his leg out of the way.
Manhoef feints and then cracks Brasky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brasky down.
Manhoef misses with a body kick.
Bill Brasky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brasky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brasky throws out a loose jab but Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manhoef walks into a left hand.
Brasky tries a low kick but Manhoef avoids it.
Manhoef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brasky.
Manhoef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brasky.
Manhoef fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brasky checks it well.
A slow jab from Manhoef misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brasky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Manhoef. That snapped Brasky's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Manhoef blocks the leg kick.
Manhoef avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brasky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manhoef is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoef listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manhoef throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brasky misses with a leg kick.
Brasky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brasky throws a nice looking combination but Manhoef bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brasky misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brasky.
Brasky throws a solid leg kick but Manhoef takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brasky.
A leg kick checked by Brasky.
Manhoef lands with a slapping head kick.
Brasky throws a hook but Manhoef blocks it.
Brasky feints and then cracks Manhoef's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manhoef down.
Manhoef thows a body shot but no joy.
Brasky moves out of range of the body kick from Manhoef.
Brasky checks a leg kick nicely.
Brasky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brasky throws a leg kick but Manhoef checks it.
Manhoef throws a leg kick which misses Brasky's front leg but catches the back leg as Brasky tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef moves out of range of the strikes.
Manhoef cracks Brasky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brasky thows a body shot but no joy.
Brasky swings for the body but Manhoef moves out of range.
Brasky throws a shot to the body.
Brasky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brasky throws a low kick but Manhoef moves out of range easily.
Brasky throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoef wants to slow Brasky down by chopping away at his legs.
Manhoef lands with a slapping head kick.
Manhoef is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brasky.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Brasky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brasky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Brasky!
Bill Brasky decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.