PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Manliest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manliest kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ontlogy. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as William Costa enters the cage!

Manliest
vs
Costa

195 cm
27
185 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

188 cm
23
198 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Manliest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Costa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manliest.
Manliest takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Costa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manliest defends it nicely.
Costa moves out of range as Manliest strikes.
Costa throws a right hand that Manliest ducks under and follows up with a left that Manliest also avoids with ease.
Costa throws a right hand that Manliest ducks under and follows up with a left that Manliest also avoids with ease.
Costa looks to land a combination but Manliest avoids it well.

Costa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manliest manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Manliest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Costa postures up in Manliest's guard and throws a big left but Manliest blocks it.
Manliest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Manliest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manliest lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Costa!
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.
Manliest throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
BOOM! Manliest connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Manliest goes for an armbar but Costa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Costa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa wants to control from the top but Manliest keeps moving.
Costa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Manliest's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manliest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Costa manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manliest in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manliest really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Manliest drops back, looking for a kneebar! Costa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Costa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Costa!
Manliest is trying to get back to half guard.
Manliest can't do much from the bottom here.
Costa throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Manliest works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Manliest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manliest trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up.
Manliest has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manliest gets full guard.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Costa throws a strike but Manliest rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
Manliest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manliest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Costa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Costa looking to pass the guard.

Manliest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Manliest dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Costa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Manliest looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Costa passes into side control.
Manliest is not content to let Costa control the position.
Costa slows the pace down.
Manliest manages to get back to half guard.
Manliest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Manliest has his foot on Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manliest trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
Costa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Manliest is keeping the position.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Manliest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

William Costa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Manliest gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Costa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Costa.

Manliest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Costa is aware though and is defending well.

Manliest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Manliest is retaining full guard.
The Manliest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manliest keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Manliest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Costa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manliest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Costa has managed to get both his arms back between Manliest's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Costa gets to his feet. Manliest looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Costa connects with a right hand. Manliest shakes it off.
Manliest fails with the takedown

so Costa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Costa throwing strikes from guard but Manliest blocks nicely.

Manliest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manliest keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manliest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Costa is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Manliest is looking for a triangle but Costa pushes his legs off easily.
Costa looking to sit in guard and control but Manliest gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manliest won't allow Costa to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa wants to stand up but Manliest is controlling him.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Manliest from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manliest.
William Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa shoots for a double leg takedown but Manliest sprawls well. He's pushed Costa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Manliest gets caught flat footed, as Costa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Manliest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Manliest pushes a forearm under Costa's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Costa is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Manliest!