PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hilton Teimosia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Federico Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manta has chosen Ultima Corsa by Mondo Marcio as his entrance music. Federico Manta has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Teimosia
vs
Manta

174 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
168 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federico Manta!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Manta.
Teimosia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teimosia avoids the body shot from Manta.
Manta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teimosia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manta.
Manta tries to land a front kick but Teimosia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teimosia cracks Manta with an open hand slap.

It looks like Federico Manta has been cut.
Manta ducks under a wild hook from Teimosia.
Teimosia throws a poor cross that misses

and Manta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teimosia won't be happy with that.
Manta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Manta scoring with punches from side control.
Teimosia is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia defending against the ground and pound.
Manta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Teimosia works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manta lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Manta there.
Teimosia is looking to improve his position.
Teimosia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Teimosia.
Teimosia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Teimosia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teimosia controls Manta momentarily but Manta frees himself.
Manta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manta is in close to Teimosia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manta throwing strikes but missing.
Teimosia wants to sweep but no luck.
Manta trying to control the position from guard on top but Teimosia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teimosia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Teimosia won't allow Manta to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teimosia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia wants to pass the guard but Manta is keeping the position.
Teimosia is pushing down on Manta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manta is fighting to maintain full guard but Teimosia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manta holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Teimosia wants to take a breather but Manta is having none of it.
Manta wants to get back to full guard.
Teimosia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Teimosia has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Manta is squirming around, avoiding Teimosia's attempts to control the action.
Manta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia unloading with bombs!
Teimosia avoids the attempt from Manta to control.
A nice elbow there by Teimosia.
Teimosia unloading with bombs!
Teimosia dominating with strikes here.
Manta can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Teimosia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Manta is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta is working to get back to half guard.
Manta is bucking up trying to escape but Teimosia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Manta is still in real trouble! Can Teimosia finish him?
Manta 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.

Hilton Teimosia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Federico Manta's cut.
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.

Teimosia misses with a hook

and Manta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Teimosia's guard.
Manta seems to have recovered his senses.
Teimosia controls Manta momentarily but Manta frees himself.
Manta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Teimosia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teimosia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teimosia is controlling Manta's posture.
Manta stopping the sweep attempt from Teimosia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manta throws a big elbow that misses.
Teimosia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia scores with a jab to the head.
Manta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teimosia sizes up Manta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Teimosia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manta at a distance.
Teimosia throws a leg kick that is checked

and Manta counters with a takedown into side control.
Manta with the ground and pound but Teimosia regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Manta trying to control from half guard but Teimosia is working away.
Teimosia is positioning himself well to prevent Manta advancing to mount.
Manta thows a huge punch but Teimosia dodges it nicely.
Manta thows a huge punch but Teimosia dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Teimosia is trying to maintain the position but Manta is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teimosia tries to roll over but Manta keeps him under control.
Manta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teimosia's head.
Manta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manta thows a huge punch but Teimosia dodges it nicely.
Teimosia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Teimosia.
Manta throwing strikes from guard but Teimosia blocks nicely.
Teimosia controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta throws a big elbow that misses.
Manta is looking to work some ground and pound but Teimosia has wrist control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teimosia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manta manages to avoid it.
Teimosia throws out a leg kick but Manta moves out of range and Teimosia only half commits.
Teimosia ducks under a wild hook from Manta.
Manta lands with an uppercut that bounces Teimosia off the cage and back into range.
Teimosia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teimosia misses with a lunging right hand

and Manta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Teimosia!
Teimosia tries to bench press Manta off him but Manta keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manta misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Manta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manta's best efforts.
Teimosia has hold of Manta's hands but Manta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Teimosia manages to get to full guard.
Teimosia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Manta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Federico Manta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Manta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teimosia throws a shot from downtown. Manta moves away and avoids it.
Manta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teimosia throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Manta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Teimosia's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manta postures up in Teimosia's guard and throws a big left but Teimosia blocks it.
Teimosia controls Manta momentarily but Manta frees himself.
Manta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Teimosia's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia 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.
Manta scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta is looking to pass into half guard but Teimosia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Teimosia is in guard.

Manta has control of Teimosia's left arm, preventing Teimosia from doing any damage.
Teimosia wants to pass the guard but Manta is keeping the position.
Teimosia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Teimosia misses with a head shot. Manta uses the momentum to regain guard.
Manta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teimosia manages to get himself to full guard.

Manta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Federico Manta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teimosia is keeping the position for now.
Teimosia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia trying to keep a closed guard but Manta is proving a slippery customer.
Manta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manta trying to control but Teimosia is working from the bottom.
Teimosia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teimosia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manta.
Manta stopping the sweep attempt from Teimosia.
Teimosia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manta distracts Teimosia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Teimosia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manta trying to control but Teimosia is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Teimosia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hilton Teimosia is winning the standup battle so far.
Manta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Teimosia lands.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manta throws a front kick aimed at Teimosia's knee but Teimosia avoids it well.
Manta blocks a jab.
Manta throws a front kick that sends Teimosia stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia throws out a leg kick but Manta moves out of range and Teimosia only half commits.
Teimosia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manta can pounce on him.
Manta scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Teimosia catches Manta right on the button with a cross.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut. Manta saw that one coming.
A low kick from Teimosia misses

and Manta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Teimosia's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teimosia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Teimosia tries to pass to full mount but Manta defends it.
Manta has his hands clasped together around Teimosia's back. He's all about the action.
Manta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Federico Manta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Federico Manta!
A victorious Federico Manta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.