PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hernando Manoel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fort Minor - Remember The Name. Hernando Manoel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kaleva
vs
Manoel

165 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kaleva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hernando Manoel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown but Manoel shows good takedown defense.
Kaleva wants to clinch up but Manoel keeps it at a distance.

Kaleva instigates a clinch.
Manoel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaleva fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Manoel tries to keep at a distance but Kaleva has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kaleva wants the takedown. Manoel is fighting it off but Kaleva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Manoel's guard against the cage.
Kaleva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Manoel's guard.
Manoel is looking to stand up but Kaleva isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaleva postures up and lands a big shot to Manoel's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Manoel wants to stand and escape but Kaleva is having none of it.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Manoel keeps moving.
Kaleva won't allow Manoel to sweep him here.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Manoel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manoel wants to stand and escape but Kaleva is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tommi Kaleva.

Kaleva looking to score a takedown here. Manoel is defending well but Kaleva drives through and ends up in Manoel's guard.
Manoel keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kaleva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kaleva lands a jab-cross combination.
Manoel stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaleva. Kaleva gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kaleva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kaleva stops Manoel from getting back to his feet.
Manoel wants to control but Kaleva is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kaleva is working for a kimura but Manoel is defending it quite comfortably.
Manoel is controlling Kaleva's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kaleva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manoel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manoel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaleva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kaleva is looking for a kimura but Manoel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaleva to get the leverage.
Manoel is not content to let Kaleva control the position.
Manoel trying to control here.
Manoel won't allow Kaleva to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva trying to control from half guard but Manoel is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kaleva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Manoel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommi Kaleva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manoel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manoel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaleva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaleva fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manoel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Kaleva dominated that 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.

Manoel throws a head kick that half lands.
Manoel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Manoel shoots in and bounces Kaleva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kaleva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manoel manages to get himself to full guard.

Kaleva gets to his feet - Manoel follows without any prompting.
Kaleva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manoel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaleva misses with a hook.
Hernando Manoel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel tries to clinch but Kaleva moves out of range.
No luck for Kaleva with that takedown attempt.
Manoel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manoel scores with a head kick.
Manoel pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Kaleva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaleva landing with the ground and pound.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kaleva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaleva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommi Kaleva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaleva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manoel blocks a head kick by Kaleva.

Kaleva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kaleva is looking to take a break and control but Manoel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kaleva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manoel wants to get back to his feet.
Kaleva throws a strike aimed at the side of Manoel's head but Manoel avoids it well.
Kaleva trying to control the action but Manoel is working from the bottom.
Manoel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kaleva asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Kaleva is trying to get an arm triangle but Manoel is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking to take a break and control but Manoel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manoel is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manoel wants to get back to his feet but Kaleva drags him back down.
Manoel is not content to let Kaleva control the position.
Manoel can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Kaleva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kaleva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manoel, pushing him back against the cage.

Kaleva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Manoel can't fight it off and eventually Kaleva manages to take the fight to the floor. Manoel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva passes into half guard.
Kaleva is looking to take a break and control but Manoel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Manoel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel tries to roll over but Kaleva keeps him under control.
Manoel tries to kick Kaleva off but Kaleva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kaleva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manoel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaleva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Manoel is looking to escape.
Manoel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

We're going to have a standup here because Tommi Kaleva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Kaleva moves into the clinch.
Kaleva is working for takedown but Manoel is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kaleva jumps into guard, dragging Manoel to the mat.
Kaleva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manoel throwing strikes from guard but Kaleva blocks nicely.
Kaleva trying to control the position.
Manoel postures up in Kaleva's guard and throws a big left but Kaleva blocks it.

Manoel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manoel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manoel forces his way into half guard.
Kaleva is concentrating on defense, preventing Manoel from advancing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kaleva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kaleva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kaleva misses with a takedown attempt - Manoel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaleva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manoel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommi Kaleva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manoel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manoel stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaleva. Kaleva gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown but Manoel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva shoots for a takedown but Manoel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manoel stuffs the takedown.
Kaleva avoids the head kick by Manoel.
Kaleva looks for a takedown but Manoel sprawls well.
Manoel tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manoel misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Kaleva clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kaleva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Manoel throws a head kick but Kaleva moves out of range.

Manoel gets tackled into the cage by Kaleva. Kaleva maintains the clinch.

Manoel pulls guard successfully.
Kaleva stays in close to Manoel's body and controls the position.
Manoel keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Manoel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Manoel manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manoel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manoel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Manoel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manoel wants it to stay on the feet.
Tommi Kaleva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Manoel forces Kaleva back against the cage and clinches.
Manoel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaleva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manoel pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kaleva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaleva lands in his opponent's guard.
Tommi Kaleva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manoel wants to improve his position but instead Kaleva has moved into half guard.
Manoel is staying active underneath Kaleva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaleva trying to control the pace.

Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura but Manoel is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manoel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaleva.
Manoel trying to hold on to Kaleva's head to control him but Kaleva postures up.
Kaleva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kaleva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Kaleva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kaleva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manoel's waist but Manoel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaleva off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommi Kaleva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva thows a body shot but no joy.

Kaleva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manoel is trying to control but Kaleva manages to pass to mount!
A nice elbow there by Kaleva.
Manoel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaleva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manoel is looking to escape.
Manoel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Kaleva had his way with Hernando Manoel in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kaleva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manoel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Manoel tries to buck Kaleva off but Kaleva is having none of it.
Manoel tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Good control from Kaleva.
Manoel wants to get back to his feet.
Manoel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Kaleva is cranking Manoel's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Manoel! He's tightened the choke and Manoel is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommi Kaleva!
Tommi Kaleva retains his featherweight title!