PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sal Manella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Hieron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manella comes to the cage accompanied by Egg. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Manella
vs
Hieron

173 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
183 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sal Manella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Hieron!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Hieron both land. Nice combination.
Hieron lands a jab.
Hieron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hieron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manella moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manella has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manella there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manella throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hieron's head.
Manella moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manella misses with a body kick.
Manella fakes the leg kick and cracks Hieron in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manella thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hieron if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Manella tenderised Hieron's leg. Hieron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hieron looks gassed!
Manella scores with a spinning back kick!
Manella tries to close the distance and clinch but Hieron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manella lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hieron's sensitive parts.
Manella is looking to slow Hieron down with leg kicks.
Manella throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Alexander Hieron has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Manella.
Manella uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hieron.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manella. That's going to slow Hieron down.
Manella tries to clinch up.
A head kick from Manella lands but Hieron takes it in his stride.
Hieron takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hieron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Manella slams his shin into Hieron's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manella fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manella throws a leg kick which misses Hieron's front leg but catches the back leg as Hieron tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Manella.
Manella connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Manella.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manella.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manella.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manella with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hieron throws a jab but it's blocked by Manella.
Manella cracks the inside of Hieron's front leg.
A good leg kick by Manella.
Hieron fails to land with a series of punches.
Manella throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hieron on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Manella moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manella throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manella throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hieron.
Manella scores with a push kick.
Manella scores with a head kick.
Manella lands with a slapping head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manella.
Manella thows a body kick. Hieron tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Manella fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manella tries to clinch up but Hieron circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manella.
Manella tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hieron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manella fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manella lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manella with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hieron on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Manella is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manella lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hieron will feel that in the morning.
Hieron takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manella looks to score with a jab to the body but Hieron is just out of range.
Manella keeps Hieron at a distance using the push kick.
Manella lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hieron will feel that in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manella scores with a nice body kick.
Manella thuds his shin into the meat of Hieron's side.
Manella scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Manella.
Hieron takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hieron on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Manella lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manella thows a body kick. Hieron tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Manella lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manella lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manella.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manella lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manella throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manella scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hieron takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sal Manella dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hieron's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Manella lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manella misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manella thuds his shin into the meat of Hieron's side.
Manella throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid body kick from Manella.
Manella connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hieron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manella lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hieron takes a step back to recover.
Manella lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hieron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Manella connects with a high kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Manella finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sal Manella is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manella thumps Hieron with a low kick.
Hieron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hieron crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Manella - the referee stops the clock and Hieron gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Manella. Hieron manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella tries to clinch but Hieron moves out of range.
Alexander Hieron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manella throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manella scoring well with a low kick there.
Manella keeps Hieron at a distance using the push kick.
Hieron just misses with a punch to the body.
Manella moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hieron 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.
Manella connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Manella there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manella.
Manella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hieron can do to turn this around?
Hieron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manella. Manella obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Manella.
Manella fakes the leg kick and cracks Hieron in the body.
Manella connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hieron might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Manella has got the better of the exchanges.
Manella cracks the inside of Hieron's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manella buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Manella.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manella.
Manella scores with a spinning back kick!
Manella throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manella fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manella tries to clinch there but Hieron circles away.
Manella throws a leg kick which misses Hieron's front leg but catches the back leg as Hieron tries to avoid it.
Hieron throws a body punch but Manella moves out of range.
Manella scores with a push kick.
Hieron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hieron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manella can pounce on him.
Hieron walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manella.
Manella thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hieron if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manella lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manella lands a leg kick that knocks Hieron off balance momentarily.
Manella moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manella throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manella scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hieron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manella fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manella feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hieron's calf.
That kick from Manella tenderised Hieron's leg. Hieron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hieron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manella.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manella.
A good leg kick by Manella.
Manella thumps Hieron with a low kick.
Hieron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manella.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hieron takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hieron walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manella.
Manella lands a front kick.
That kick from Manella tenderised Hieron's leg. Hieron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manella lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hieron will feel that in the morning.
Manella cracks the inside of Hieron's front leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hieron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manella.
Manella lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hieron will feel that in the morning.
Hieron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manella dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hieron. That did some damage!
Manella scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manella throws a nice head kick!
Manella swings for the body but Hieron moves out of range.
Manella fakes the leg kick and cracks Hieron in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sal Manella dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hieron's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Manella feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hieron's calf.
Hieron 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.
Manella walks into a stiff left hand from Hieron.
Hieron 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.
Manella throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hieron.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manella.
Manella looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hieron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manella.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hieron crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Manella - the referee stops the clock and Hieron gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Manella. Hieron manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Manella dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hieron. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Manella there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Manella.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manella.
Manella feints and then cracks Hieron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hieron down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manella moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manella scores with a push kick.
Hieron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manella.
Nice body kick from Manella.
Manella fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Manella tenderised Hieron's leg. Hieron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Manella slams his shin into Hieron's torso.
Manella lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hieron will feel that in the morning.
Manella moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hieron has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Manella.
Hieron keeps the fight on the outside.
Manella connects with a solid leg kick.
Manella throws a front kick that sends Hieron stumbling back into the cage.
Manella fakes the leg kick and cracks Hieron in the body.
Manella fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hieron.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manella fakes the leg kick and cracks Hieron in the body.
Sal Manella is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manella lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manella. That's going to slow Hieron down.
Manella tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hieron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hieron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Manella throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manella looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Manella finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Manella connects with a solid leg kick.
Manella is looking to slow Hieron down with leg kicks.
Manella lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hieron's sensitive parts.
Manella lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hieron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Manella moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manella scores with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manella throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manella throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Manella bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hieron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hieron is trying to force a seperation but Manella has the dominant position.
Manella lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alexander Hieron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manella misses with an elbow strike.
Hieron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manella trying to stall but Hieron improves his position.
Hieron lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hieron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hieron struggles to land a body shot inside as Manella controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hieron is trying to maintain a safe position but Manella gets an underhook and turns Hieron into the cage.
Hieron jumps guard but Manella stands there with Hieron around his waist. Hieron gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hieron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Manella showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manella 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sal Manella!