PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Ante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Manliest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ante's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil' Wayne ft. Eminem - Drop the World. Manliest has chosen Ontlogy as his entrance music. The Manliest 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!

Ante
vs
Manliest

188 cm
25
176 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

195 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Syndicate Drugs

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 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Ante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Manliest!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manliest looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Manliest drops back looking for a leg! Ante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ante manages to kick Manliest off! Manliest jumps back into Ante's guard.
Ante is trying to keep Manliest in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manliest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manliest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Manliest postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ante is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manliest, into his guard.
Ante is fighting to break Manliest's control of his arms but Manliest is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manliest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manliest is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Manliest is trying to work for a kimura but Ante is defending well.
Manliest misses with a head shot. Ante uses the momentum to regain guard.
Manliest postures up in Ante's guard and throws a big left but Ante blocks it.

Manliest drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ante looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ante looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ante!
Ante is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ante tries to stand but Manliest is controlling his head.
Manliest wants to control but Ante postures up.
Ante in side control, throwing shots but Manliest defends.
Manliest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ante off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Ante right now.

Ante is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Manliest is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manliest is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ante knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ante for a finish.

Manliest is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Manliest looks gassed!
Manliest misses with an elbow to the head.
Manliest somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

Ante fending off the submission attempt from Manliest.

Ante defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

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.

Ante defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Manliest's arms.
Manliest throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Manliest patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Manliest dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Manliest slips a jab and a cross from Ante.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ante wants to clinch up but Manliest keeps it at a distance.
Ante takes a swing at Manliest's ribcage but misses.
Ante goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like The Manliest has been cut.
Manliest blocks a head kick by Ante.
The Manliest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manliest looks to throw the jab but Ante is out of range.
Manliest looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ante stuns Manliest with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manliest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ante as he avoids it easily.
Manliest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ante.

Manliest drives through with a takedown into guard.

Manliest drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ante manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Manliest has Ante in his guard.
Manliest controls Ante momentarily but Ante frees himself.
Manliest is breathing heavily.
Manliest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manliest is proving hard to escape from.
Ante throwing strikes from guard but Manliest blocks nicely.
Manliest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ante's guard.
Ante working a defensive guard here.
Manliest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manliest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Manliest postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ante is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manliest, into his guard.
Manliest 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manliest controlling Ante's posture.

Ante decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manliest, up you get!

Manliest closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manliest works his way into full mount!
Manliest misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manliest goes for an armbar but Ante turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ante.
Ante throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manliest controls Ante momentarily but Ante frees himself.
Manliest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ante wants to get up but he can't break Manliest's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manliest is on top in guard.
Ante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manliest.
Ante keeping full guard, as Manliest tries to pass.
Manliest thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four 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.
Manliest is looking to work some ground and pound but Ante has wrist control.
Ante has Manliest pulled in close to control his posture.
Manliest trying to move into half guard but instead Ante has managed to sweep!
Ante wanted to stand there but Manliest had control of the position.
Manliest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Manliest is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dirk Ante will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Manliest's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Manliest misses the jab.
Ante swinging wildly here.
Manliest tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ante swivels and escapes.
Ante displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ante looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manliest shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ante as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manliest.
Dirk Ante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Manliest.
Manliest shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ante pinned against the cage. Ante gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Ante lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Manliest sprawling to the canvas. Ante follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Manliest hang on?

Ante stands up from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante tries to clinch but Manliest moves out of range.
Dirk Ante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manliest shoots for a takedown but Ante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Manliest shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ante manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Manliest throws a big right hand that misses.
Ante avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ante is trying to keep Manliest in close.

Ante stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ante throws a head kick that misses.
Ante doesn't manage to clinch there - Manliest circles away.
Ante throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manliest.
Ante misses with a series of wild punches.
Manliest is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dirk Ante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manliest fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manliest shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ante sprawls well. Ante wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manliest gets slowly back to his feet.

Manliest closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ante to the mat! Ante manages to get full guard.
Manliest chips away with some ground and pound.
Manliest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manliest throws and elbow that misses. Ante uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manliest's guard. Nice move by Ante!
Manliest looking for a sweep. Not yet Manliest, not yet.
Manliest has a closed guard, preventing Ante from standing up.
Manliest has his hands on Ante's head, controlling the position.
Manliest keeping moving, preventing Ante from controlling successfully.
Manliest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manliest has a closed guard, preventing Ante from standing up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manliest fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Manliest looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manliest cracks Ante with a solid left hand.
Manliest postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manliest postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ante 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manliest throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Ante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ante has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Ante!