PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Mangabeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort has chosen Bate Pesadao as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mangabeira
vs
Belfort

185 cm
22
193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
199 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Mangabeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belfort swings for the body but Mangabeira moves out of range.

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

Mangabeira swings around for an armbar but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mangabeira's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Belfort gets to his feet - Mangabeira follows without any prompting.
Mangabeira moves to clinch but Belfort breaks away
and Belfort counters with a nice body shot.
Belfort swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Mangabeira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mangabeira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belfort's efforts to push away.
Mangabeira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belfort prevents it.
Belfort wants to break free but Mangabeira has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mangabeira throws an elbow but it misses.
Belfort can't break the clinch.
Mangabeira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belfort's defenses.

It looks like Vitor Belfort has been cut.
Mangabeira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Belfort prevents the takedown attempt.
Belfort gets underhooks to prevent Mangabeira's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Mangabeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mangabeira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mangabeira effectively controlling the action here.
Mangabeira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belfort smiles and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belfort, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belfort throws a hook but Mangabeira blocks it.
Belfort lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangabeira off the cage and back into rage.
Belfort throws the left hand but Mangabeira avoids the punch easily.
Mangabeira dives in and grabs Belfort's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belfort pushes down on Mangabeira's head and hops out.
Mangabeira moves to clinch but Belfort breaks away
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangabeira avoids the body shot from Belfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira wants to clinch.
Mangabeira tries to clinch but Belfort moves away
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangabeira tries to clinch
and Belfort counters with a series of strikes. Mangabeira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mangabeira moves in looking to clinch but Belfort pushes him off.
Mangabeira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belfort sprawls well. Belfort wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangabeira gets slowly back to his feet.
Mangabeira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belfort circles away quickly and effectively.

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.
Mangabeira thows a body shot but no joy.

Mangabeira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mangabeira is in Belfort's guard.

Mangabeira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belfort manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mangabeira has Belfort in his guard.
Belfort won't allow Mangabeira to sweep him here.
Mangabeira has a closed guard, preventing Belfort from standing up.
Belfort pushing down on Mangabeira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belfort wants to stand but Mangabeira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mangabeira gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vitor Belfort will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitor Belfort's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mangabeira closes the distance but Belfort moves to the side
and Belfort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangabeira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belfort.
Belfort tests Mangabeira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belfort misses with a double jab

and Mangabeira counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Belfort!
Mangabeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belfort is looking to escape.

Mangabeira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mangabeira lands a big shot there that rocks Belfort but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Mangabeira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Belfort is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Belfort and Mangabeira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Belfort tries to improve position but can't.
Belfort is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mangabeira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mangabeira moves into full mount! Belfort won't be happy about that!

Mangabeira goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Belfort is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mangabeira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belfort tries to stand but Mangabeira is controlling from the bottom.

Mangabeira is looking for a triangle but Belfort pushes his legs off easily.
Belfort wants to get up but he can't break Mangabeira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mangabeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Mangabeira controlling Belfort's posture.

Mangabeira working for a triangle but Belfort defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belfort won't allow Mangabeira to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to stand but Mangabeira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mangabeira controls Belfort momentarily but Belfort frees himself.
Mangabeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belfort manages to get himself to full guard.
Mangabeira trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo Mangabeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belfort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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.
Mangabeira trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Mangabeira postures up.
Mangabeira distracts Belfort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Belfort avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belfort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mangabeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mangabeira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belfort is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belfort has escaped and now he's on top!
Belfort slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Mangabeira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Belfort's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mangabeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belfort swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangabeira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mangabeira shoots in for a takedown but Belfort shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Mangabeira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mangabeira.
Belfort is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belfort dodges an elbow strike from Mangabeira.
Mangabeira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Belfort walks away with a smile on his face. Mangabeira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mangabeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mangabeira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Belfort counters with a right hand to the body.
Belfort keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangabeira.
A cross from Belfort lands.
Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two 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.
Belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangabeira tries to clinch up but Belfort circles away and keeps his distance.
Mangabeira closes the distance but Belfort moves to the side
and Belfort counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belfort misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Mangabeira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Mangabeira seems to be working for a kimura but Belfort defends the submission attempt.

Mangabeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mangabeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Belfort is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Mangabeira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belfort defends it well.
Mangabeira tries to pass to full mount but Belfort defends it.
Mangabeira moves nicely into side control.

Mangabeira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Belfort rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mangabeira's guard! Nice work there by Belfort!

That's four 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.

Belfort is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mangabeira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mangabeira has escaped and now he's on top!
Belfort keeping full guard, as Mangabeira tries to pass.
Mangabeira advances position into side control!

Mangabeira has an Americana. Belfort didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mangabeira is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mangabeira hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rodrigo Mangabeira!