PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Febronio Indio Do Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A Portuguesa. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Indio Do Brasil
vs
Manel

194 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Febronio Indio Do Brasil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Toni Manel!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Manel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Indio Do Brasil's head.
Indio Do Brasil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Indio Do Brasil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Indio Do Brasil tries to get out of the position.
Manel wants to free his trapped foot but Indio Do Brasil is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Indio Do Brasil wants to get back to full guard.
Manel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Indio Do Brasil looks like he's trying to stand up.
Indio Do Brasil could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Indio Do Brasil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Indio Do Brasil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manel.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to get back to full guard.
Indio Do Brasil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manel on the ground.
Manel lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manel working Indio Do Brasil over with strikes.
Indio Do Brasil trying to control here.
Manel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manel lands with a punch from half guard.
Indio Do Brasil wants to get back to his feet.
Manel working over Indio Do Brasil with some ground and pound. Indio Do Brasil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manel lands a nice short elbow.
Indio Do Brasil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manel.
Manel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to stand back up but Manel is controlling him
Manel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Indio Do Brasil is pressing down on Manel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Indio Do Brasil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manel is one step ahead there.
Manel is looking to work some ground and pound but Indio Do Brasil has wrist control.
Indio Do Brasil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Indio Do Brasil is looking to stand up but Manel isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manel forces his way into half guard.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to stand back up but Manel is controlling him
Manel throwing shots but Indio Do Brasil is blocking nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Indio Do Brasil taking some punishment here, with Manel in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manel lands a nice short elbow.
Manel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Indio Do Brasil trying to hold on to Manel's head to control him but Manel postures up.
Manel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Indio Do Brasil wants to control but Manel is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manel lands a nice short elbow.
Indio Do Brasil pushes Manel off looking to stand but Manel dives back in and keeps control.
Indio Do Brasil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manel.
Indio Do Brasil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manel.
Indio Do Brasil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manel.
Manel winds up and cracks Indio Do Brasil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Indio Do Brasil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Manel there.
Manel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Indio Do Brasil to regain full guard.
Indio Do Brasil wants to stand up but Manel is controlling him.
Manel stopping the sweep attempt from Indio Do Brasil.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manel is looking to work some ground and pound but Indio Do Brasil has wrist control.
Indio Do Brasil wants to stand up but Manel is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manel scoring with some ground and pound.
Manel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Indio Do Brasil's guard.
Manel is nestled in close to Indio Do Brasil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Manel thows a huge punch but Indio Do Brasil dodges it nicely.
Indio Do Brasil tries to get to full guard but Manel has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manel lands a nice short elbow.
Indio Do Brasil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Manel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Indio Do Brasil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manel.
Indio Do Brasil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manel.
Manel looks gassed!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manel connects with a nice short shot to Indio Do Brasil's temple.
Manel slips a nice elbow through Indio Do Brasil's hands, connecting with Indio Do Brasil's forehead.
Indio Do Brasil tries to get to full guard but Manel has control of the leg.
Manel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Manel.
Indio Do Brasil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manel's back!
Manel just looking to survive in the bad position.
Manel trying to control but not successfully.
Indio Do Brasil landing with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Indio Do Brasil's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Manel tries to escape but Indio Do Brasil has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Indio Do Brasil somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Indio Do Brasil trying to control momentarily.
Manel tries to break free.
Indio Do Brasil scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Manel is looking for a way out.
Indio Do Brasil is punishing Manel with strikes - can he finish him?!
Indio Do Brasil tries to keep control of the position but Manel is staying busy.
Indio Do Brasil has Manel flattened out and is raining down punches.
Indio Do Brasil trying to control.
Indio Do Brasil lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Manel hold on?!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manel trying to control the action but Indio Do Brasil just sinks the hooks in.
Indio Do Brasil lands a shot to the body.
Indio Do Brasil is punishing Manel with strikes - can he finish him?!

Manel is rocked!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Manel turns into Indio Do Brasil and is now in his guard.
Manel being controlled here momentarily.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Indio Do Brasil looking to control.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manel is working Indio Do Brasil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manel stops Indio Do Brasil from standing up.
Manel lands a couple of digs.
Manel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Indio Do Brasil's head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Indio Do Brasil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manel defends well.

Indio Do Brasil pushes Manel off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Manel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Indio Do Brasil!
Manel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Indio Do Brasil tries to hold on but Manel pushes him away.
Manel lands a big elbow.
Indio Do Brasil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manel with shots to the head and body - Indio Do Brasil looks very uncomfortable down there.
Indio Do Brasil regains half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Manel lands with a punch from half guard.
Indio Do Brasil wants to get back to his feet.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Indio Do Brasil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manel.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to stand back up but Manel is controlling him
Indio Do Brasil trying to control from the bottom.
Manel is nestled in close to Indio Do Brasil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Manel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manel prevents Indio Do Brasil from improving his position.
Manel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Indio Do Brasil defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toni Manel dominated that round.
That's time! Indio Do Brasil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Indio Do Brasil gets caught flat footed, as Manel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Manel prevents Indio Do Brasil from getting back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Manel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Manel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Indio Do Brasil's head.
Manel stops Indio Do Brasil from standing up.
Manel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manel scoring with some ground and pound.
Manel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manel working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Indio Do Brasil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Indio Do Brasil is looking to regain half guard here but Manel keeps moving and retains side control.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to buck Manel off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Indio Do Brasil on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Manel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Indio Do Brasil is rocked!
Manel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Indio Do Brasil is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Indio Do Brasil looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Manel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toni Manel!
Toni Manel is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Toni Manel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.