PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Federico Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manta's entrance music is Ultima Corsa by Mondo Marcio. A fine choice. Stelzer has chosen Satyricon - K.I.N.G. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Manta
vs
Stelzer

177 cm
25
168 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

192 cm
28
168 lbs
13 - 7 - 1

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Great elbows
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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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federico Manta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Wolfram Stelzer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stelzer misses the body punch
and Manta counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Manta. That snapped Stelzer's head back.

Stelzer has closed the distance and engaged Manta in a clinch.
Manta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manta is working Stelzer over against the cage.
Manta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Manta fails to land.
Manta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Manta fails to land.
Manta lands a body shot.
Manta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stelzer blocking some punches.
Manta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manta tries a body shot but Stelzer blocks it.
Stelzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manta pushes off an throws an elbow but Stelzer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manta misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manta.
Manta tries to work over Stelzer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Stelzer - that landed with a thud.
Manta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stelzer's elbow.
Stelzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manta lands a damaging elbow.
Manta swings wildly with an uppercut but Stelzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manta tries to work over Stelzer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manta lands a left hand.
Manta lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer avoids a wild elbow strike from Manta.
Manta is leaning against Stelzer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stelzer tries to score a body lock takedown but Manta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Manta fails to land.
Manta misses with some punches.
Manta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stelzer blocks an uppercut.
Manta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manta gets through Stelzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Manta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Stelzer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Manta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Manta tries to roll but Stelzer sticks to his back.
Stelzer has Manta flattened out and is raining down punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manta is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stelzer is hanging on to Manta's back as he tries to escape.
Stelzer is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Stelzer gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Stelzer gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Stelzer apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Manta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Manta. Stelzer shrugs it off though.
Manta lands with a nice combination. Stelzer backs away looking to recover.

That has opened up Wolfram Stelzer's cut even more.
Manta scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Manta misses.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stelzer moves away.
Manta takes a swing at Stelzer's ribcage but misses.
Manta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stelzer manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta digs a good hook to Stelzer's body.
Manta takes one to the side of the head.

Manta is rocked!

It looks like Federico Manta has been cut.
A good leg kick by Manta.

Stelzer scores with a takedown into Manta's guard.
Oh Manta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stelzer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stelzer's guard.

Manta seems to have got his legs back now.

Stelzer has his foot on Manta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manta works his way back into a safe position though.
Manta stands up over Stelzer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Stelzer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manta is aware though and is defending well.
Stelzer is trying to hold Manta in close to prevent damage but Manta has managed to pass into half guard.
Manta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Manta dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Manta misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manta.
Manta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stelzer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manta can pounce on him.
Manta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stelzer can do to turn this around?
Manta lands with a straight right. Stelzer didn't see that one coming.

The cut above Wolfram Stelzer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stelzer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manta lands a nice hook to Stelzer's body. Stelzer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Manta does no damage.
Manta keeps the fight on the outside.
Manta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manta scores with a one two! Stelzer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stelzer misses the shot to the body.
Stelzer swings widly with a right hand
and Stelzer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Federico Manta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manta loads up on a big right hand but Stelzer slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stelzer moves away.
And Stelzer tries to counter it with a takedown but Manta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice body punch from Stelzer.
Stelzer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stelzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stelzer tries to clinch but Manta moves out of range.
Stelzer with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Manta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Manta throws a jab when Stelzer was well out of range.
Stelzer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stelzer is breathing heavily.
Stelzer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stelzer cracks Manta with a good jab.
Manta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta throws a leg kick which misses Stelzer's front leg but catches the back leg as Stelzer tries to avoid it.
Federico Manta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Manta!
Stelzer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stelzer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manta.
Manta misses the shot to the body.
Manta lands with a cross.
Manta avoids the body shot from Stelzer.
Stelzer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manta.
Stelzer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manta can pounce on him.
Stelzer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good exchange - Manta coming out on top.

Wolfram Stelzer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Manta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stelzer.
Manta connects with a solid leg kick.
Manta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manta connects with an inside leg kick.
Stelzer jabs Manta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stelzer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Federico Manta is winning the standup battle so far.
Stelzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manta was well out of range. Poor timing from Stelzer.

Stelzer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Manta is trying to control Stelzer's posture but Stelzer avoids it.
Manta regains half guard there - taking advantage of Stelzer's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Stelzer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manta is just riding it out for now. Stelzer eventually gives up the hold.
Manta wants to control but Stelzer is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stelzer.
Stelzer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stelzer wants to take a breather but Manta is having none of it.

Stelzer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manta sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stelzer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Manta dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Manta misses with a kick to the body.
Manta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stelzer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stelzer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stelzer moves away.
Manta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manta throws a leg kick which misses Stelzer's front leg but catches the back leg as Stelzer tries to avoid it.
Stelzer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stelzer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stelzer.
Manta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Manta misses its intended target.
Manta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Manta connects with an inside leg kick.
Stelzer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stelzer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manta slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manta.
Manta looks for the body kick but Stelzer saw that one coming.
Manta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stelzer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stelzer connects with a right hand. Manta shakes it off.
Stelzer throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Manta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stelzer slips under a jab from Manta.
Stelzer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stelzer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Federico Manta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stelzer.
Manta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manta scoring well with a low kick there.
Manta scores with a nice body kick.
Manta connects with a crisp jab.
Manta looks to throw the jab but Stelzer is out of range.
Stelzer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manta lands a body shot.
Manta is looking to land body kicks.
Stelzer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Manta.
Stelzer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Federico Manta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfram Stelzer.
Manta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stelzer.
Stelzer shoots for a double leg takedown but Manta sprawls well. He's pushed Stelzer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stelzer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manta's corner calls for a 1-2. Manta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stelzer doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Manta counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manta, right into the meat.
Stelzer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Manta scores with a four punch combination!
Manta moves out of range as Stelzer strikes.
Stelzer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manta catches Stelzer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manta throws a body shot but no joy.
Stelzer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Stelzer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stelzer is looking to clinch but Manta is avoiding it.
Stelzer throws a lazy right hand but Manta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stelzer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stelzer.
Wolfram Stelzer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manta ducks under a wild hook from Stelzer.
Manta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stelzer moves in looking to clinch but Manta pushes him off.
Manta delivers a nice body kick.
Manta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stelzer's sensitive parts.
Manta scores with a three punch combo!
Manta lands a nice shot to the body.
Stelzer shoots in for a takedown but Manta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stelzer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stelzer loads up on a big right hand but Manta slips the punch.
Manta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Federico Manta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

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