PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Manfredo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianfranco Pagliera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manfredo Jr's entrance music is Three 6 Mafia - It´s a fight. A fine choice. Pagliera has chosen Rammstein - Mein Herz Brennt as his entrance music. 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.

Manfredo Jr
vs
Pagliera

190 cm
24
184 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
175 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Manfredo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gianfranco Pagliera!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagliera slips under a jab.
Pagliera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manfredo Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manfredo Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Manfredo Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Pagliera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfredo Jr's waist but Manfredo Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pagliera off to one side.
Peter Manfredo Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianfranco Pagliera.
Pagliera defending well as Manfredo Jr loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagliera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manfredo Jr sprawls well. Manfredo Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pagliera gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Manfredo Jr misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfredo Jr throws a hook but Pagliera blocks it.

Pagliera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manfredo Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pagliera is in Manfredo Jr's guard.
Manfredo Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Pagliera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manfredo Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pagliera on the ground.

Pagliera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manfredo Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.

Pagliera seems to be working for a kimura but Manfredo Jr defends the submission attempt.

Manfredo Jr kicks off Pagliera and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera staying out of range there.
A big left from Manfredo Jr misses.

Pagliera shoots in and gets a takedown into Manfredo Jr's guard.

Pagliera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pagliera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfredo Jr wants to stand but Pagliera is controlling the position.
Manfredo Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pagliera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manfredo Jr dives on top into guard.

Pagliera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pagliera wants to sweep but no luck.
Manfredo Jr postures up.

Pagliera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfredo Jr is looking to stand up but Pagliera won't let him.

Pagliera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pagliera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfredo Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Pagliera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manfredo Jr passes into side control.
Pagliera is trying to improve his position.
Pagliera regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gianfranco Pagliera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Manfredo Jr misses with an uppercut. Pagliera saw that one coming.
Pagliera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manfredo Jr sprawls well. Manfredo Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pagliera gets slowly back to his feet.
Pagliera shoots in but no luck this time.
Manfredo Jr misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagliera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manfredo Jr.
Manfredo Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Pagliera.
Gianfranco Pagliera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagliera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peter Manfredo Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianfranco Pagliera.
Manfredo Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pagliera manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Manfredo Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manfredo Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manfredo Jr throws a hook but Pagliera blocks it.
Pagliera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manfredo Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pagliera slips under a jab from Manfredo Jr.
Pagliera closes the distance and clinches up with Manfredo Jr, looking for a takedown. Pagliera pushes Manfredo Jr against the cage but Manfredo Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Pagliera with that takedown attempt.
Manfredo Jr misses with a looping right.
Manfredo Jr missing with a left hand there. Pagliera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pagliera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manfredo Jr tries to avoid it but Pagliera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manfredo Jr to the ground. Manfredo Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Pagliera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manfredo Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Manfredo Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera wants to control from the top but Manfredo Jr keeps moving.

Pagliera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manfredo Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manfredo Jr has escaped and now he's on top!

Pagliera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Manfredo Jr has picked Pagliera up and slammed him! Pagliera can't keep hold of the triangle and Manfredo Jr manages to pass to side control!
Pagliera gets back to half guard.
Pagliera gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfredo Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Pagliera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfredo Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pagliera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manfredo Jr's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pagliera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Manfredo Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pagliera has Manfredo Jr in his guard.

Manfredo Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Peter Manfredo Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Manfredo Jr looks to throw the jab but Pagliera is out of range.
Manfredo Jr throws a looping overhand right but Pagliera ducks down to avoid it.

Pagliera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manfredo Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Pagliera tries for a kimura but Manfredo Jr is defending well.
Pagliera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Manfredo Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pagliera tries for a kimura but Manfredo Jr is defending well.
Pagliera looking to control but instead Manfredo Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Pagliera seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Manfredo Jr has recovered full guard.
Manfredo Jr keeping full guard, as Pagliera tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Pagliera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Manfredo Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pagliera, into his guard.
Manfredo Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pagliera is keeping the position for now.

Pagliera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfredo Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manfredo Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Pagliera is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Manfredo Jr frees his head nicely. Oh but Pagliera has switched to an armbar! Manfredo Jr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gianfranco Pagliera!