PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Manison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manison comes to the cage accompanied by Wherever I May Roam. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Manison
vs
Beast

185 cm
30
200 lbs
25 - 15 - 0

195 cm
27
203 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

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 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Manison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Manison misses the target.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.

Beast shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manison manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Manison keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Manison keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Manison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast passes Manison's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Beast is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manison sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manison wants to get back to his feet.

Manison is defending against the submission attempts here by Beast.
Manison is trying to stand up here but Beast is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beast is looking for a kimura here.
Manison tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Beast manages to move to mount!
Manison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beast wants to hit a switch here but Manison passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Beast there!

Manison stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Manison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt - Manison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manison digs a good body shot into Beast's ribs.
Manison throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manison. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantin Manison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manison throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Manison lands a jab to Beast's midsection.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Manison misses the target.
Manison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manison slaps away a takedown attempt from Beast, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Konstantin Manison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Manison dips to his left and cracks Beast with an uppercut!
Manison lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.
Beast takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.
Decent striking displayed by Beast there.
Beast takes one to the side of the head.
Manison lands a right hook to the body.
Manison jabs Beast right on the nose. Beast blinks but takes it well.
Manison scores with a hook.
Manison throws a hook but Beast blocks it.

Beast shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manison trying to hold on to Beast's head to control him but Beast postures up.

Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Beast has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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!

Beast is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beast.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beast looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beast is taking a breather. Manison 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.
Manison is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Manison dominated that round.
That's time! Manison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Beast misses with a takedown attempt - Manison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beast darts in looking for a takedown but Manison gets double underhooks and turns Beast into the cage.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manison.
Beast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manison's waist but Manison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beast off to one side.
Konstantin Manison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Manison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manison.
Some wild striking there from Manison.
Manison throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
A big right from Manison misses.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Beast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Konstantin Manison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast tries for a takedown but Manison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Manison, which made it look bad.
Manison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manison tries to avoid it but Beast manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manison to the ground. Manison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beast.
Manison throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manison throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
Manison throws a big shot that misses.
Manison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manison defends it nicely.
Manison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Manison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beast to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Manison is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beast is one step ahead there.
Beast wants to control from the top but Manison keeps moving.

Beast gets to his feet - Manison follows without any prompting.
Nice straight punches there by Manison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manison.

Beast drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Manison throws Beast to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast works Manison's body with a nice hook.
Manison slaps away a takedown attempt from Beast, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beast can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manison throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beast fails with the takedown.
Beast looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manison misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Beast shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manison defending well as Beast loads up on a big left hand.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manison defends it nicely.
Manison clobbers Beast with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beast lands a jab to Manison's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast fails to land the takedown.
Manison misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Manison moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Beast shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Beast is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manison's half guard.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Manison is trying to get back to full guard.
Manison wants to get back to his feet.

Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manison wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Manison dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manison.
Manison throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manison backing away here, and Beast unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Manison throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manison manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Manison, which made it look bad.
Manison misses with a looping left.
Beast fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manison wants it to stay on the feet.
Konstantin Manison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Manison throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast staying out of range there.
Beast moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beast takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beast tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manison.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beast takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manison.
Manison misses with a body shot.
Manison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manison is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Manison misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Beast misses.
A jab lands there for Manison.
Manison swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Manison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beast.
Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manison throws a nice looking combination but Beast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manison lands a jab to the head.
Manison looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Manison as Beast shoots in.
Nice straight punches there by Manison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manison.
Konstantin Manison is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manison throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manison.
Manison lands the left hand.
Beast goes for a double leg but Manison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manison continues to drive forward.
Beast tries to move into range but Manison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Beast - just one landing.
Beast lands with a right hand.
Manison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beast. Beast circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Beast is rocked!
Beast ducks into an uppercut from Manison and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantin Manison!