PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Mantuano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Levine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mantuano comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Night. Levine has chosen Parkway Drive - Carrion as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mantuano
vs
Levine

177 cm
22
168 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

174 cm
31
168 lbs
17 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kid Mantuano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Levine!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levine wants to clinch
and Mantuano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Levine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Mantuano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Levine's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mantuano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Levine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levine keeping moving, preventing Mantuano from controlling successfully.
Levine looking for a sweep. Not yet Levine, not yet.
Mantuano throwing strikes but missing.

Mantuano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mantuano advances position into side control!
Mantuano connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Levine some visible discomfort.
Mantuano advances to full mount.
Levine tries to lock up and control but Mantuano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mantuano working for a guillotine from mount but Levine is in no mood to give up.
Levine's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mantuano unloading with bombs!
Levine is squirming around, avoiding Mantuano's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levine tries to reverse the position but Mantuano maintains control.
Mantuano cracks Levine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Mantuano has hold of Levine's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Levine manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mantuano unloads with some shots from mount but Levine bucks and avoids them well.
Mantuano thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levine is squirming around, avoiding Mantuano's attempts to control the action.
Mantuano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Mantuano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Levine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Levine and Mantuano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Levine is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mantuano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Levine prevents Mantuano from moving into mount.
Levine can't do much from the bottom here.
Levine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mantuano off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano breaks Levine's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Levine trying to control the position here.
Levine wants to stand up but Mantuano is controlling him.
Mantuano throws a big right hand that misses.
Mantuano tries to free his leg and advance position but Levine is retaining full guard.
Mantuano is pushing down on Levine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Levine is fighting to maintain full guard but Mantuano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Levine is staying active underneath Mantuano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Levine is looking for a sweep. Mantuano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mantuano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Levine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Levine is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano wants to pass to mount but Levine is defending the position.

Mantuano is trying to work for a kimura but Levine is defending well.
Levine is trying to get back to full guard.
Mantuano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mantuano is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Mantuano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Levine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Levine wants to clinch but Mantuano slips to the side
and Mantuano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantuano cracks Levine with an open hand slap.
Mantuano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Levine slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Levine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Levine wants to clinch up but Mantuano keeps it at a distance.
Levine wants to clinch.

Mantuano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Levine is trying to defend but Mantuano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Mantuano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mantuano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantuano working Levine over with strikes.
Levine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mantuano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantuano looking to pass the guard.

Levine pushes Mantuano off and scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Mantuano as he connects with a hook.
Mantuano throws a nice looking combination but Levine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mantuano throws a poor cross that misses
and Levine makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mantuano really felt that one!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantuano throws out the jab.
Mantuano swats away the attempt to clinch by Levine.
Levine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Levine tries to clinch but Mantuano is having none of it.
A jab from Mantuano does it's job there.
Levine tries to clinch but Mantuano moves away
letting Mantuano counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Levine gets a double leg takedown into Mantuano's guard.
Levine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mantuano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Mantuano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mantuano controls Levine momentarily but Levine frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mantuano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mantuano is landing with some decent strikes but Levine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mantuano lands a big elbow.
Levine sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mantuano wants to pass to mount but Levine is defending the position.
Levine is trying to maintain the position but Mantuano is very close to passing his half guard.
Mantuano is looking to take a break and control but Levine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mantuano wants to work for an arm triangle but Levine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mantuano works his way into full mount!
Kid Mantuano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantuano raining down hammerfists from mount.

Mantuano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Levine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Levine and Mantuano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Levine struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mantuano is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Mantuano dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mantuano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Levine pushes Mantuano off and gets back to his feet.
Mantuano missing with a left hand there. Levine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantuano fails with the takedown
and Levine counters with a stiff right hand.
Levine doesn't manage to clinch there - Mantuano circles away.
Mantuano throws a shot from downtown. Levine moves away and avoids it.
Mantuano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levine.
Levine moves to clinch but Mantuano breaks away

and Mantuano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantuano prevents Levine from standing back up.
Levine tries to get to full guard but Mantuano has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantuano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Mantuano seems to be working for a kimura but Levine defends the submission attempt.

Mantuano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Levine is trying to get back to full guard.
Levine controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Mantuano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Levine defends it well.
Levine tries to get to full guard but Mantuano has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is trying to control the action in half guard but Levine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Levine is trying to get back to full guard.
Mantuano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mantuano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Levine is looking to improve his position.
Mantuano prevents Levine from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mantuano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Levine sees it coming and defends easily.

Levine manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Levine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mantuano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mantuano throws a lazy right hand but Levine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Levine wants to clinch.
Mantuano misses with a hook. Levine ducked under it nicely.
Levine doesn't manage to clinch there - Mantuano circles away.
Mantuano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kid Mantuano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Levine checks a leg kick.
Levine closes the distance but Mantuano moves to the side
and Mantuano counters with a stiff right hand.
Levine tries to clinch up but Mantuano circles away and keeps his distance.
Levine doesn't manage to clinch there - Mantuano circles away.
Hudson Levine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Levine gets caught napping as Mantuano dives in and scores a takedown. Levine manages to retain guard.
Levine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mantuano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Levine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mantuano has Levine in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levine scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Mantuano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mantuano 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Mantuano!
Kid Mantuano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.