PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Laynier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Manchinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manchinha has chosen Courage as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Laynier
vs
Manchinha

190 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manny Laynier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elias Manchinha!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laynier gets a clinch.
Laynier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manchinha misses with some punches.
Laynier effectively controlling the action here.
Laynier is struggling to control the position.
Laynier seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Manchinha throws a head punch that misses.
Manchinha tries to throw a body punch but Laynier avoids it by throwing Manchinha back against the cage.
Manchinha is trying to push Laynier away but Laynier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Laynier.

Laynier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Laynier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manchinha misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laynier as Manchinha tries to tie him up.
Laynier has a couple of punches blocked by Manchinha.

Laynier breaks the clinch.

Laynier moves into the clinch.

Laynier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laynier can't keep his opponent in guard - Manchinha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manchinha is taking a breather. Laynier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Laynier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manchinha controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laynier regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laynier keeping moving, preventing Manchinha from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laynier wants to stand but Manchinha is controlling the position.
Manchinha wants to pass the guard but Laynier is keeping the position.
Manchinha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laynier pulls Manchinha in close to prevent any damage.
Manchinha trying to control but Laynier is working from the bottom.
Manchinha is looking to stand up but Laynier won't let him.

Manchinha gets to his feet - Laynier follows without any prompting.
Manchinha jabs at Laynier's body.

Laynier forces Manchinha back against the cage and clinches.
Laynier prevents a body shot from Manchinha.
Still in the clinch, Manchinha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laynier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Manchinha up against the cage.
Manchinha misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manchinha.
Laynier is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Laynier.
Laynier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laynier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manchinha to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Laynier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Manchinha.
Laynier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Manchinha struggles to land a body shot inside as Laynier controls his hands.
Manchinha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Laynier is breathing heavily.
Laynier controlling the action here for a moment.
Manchinha taking a breather.
Laynier prevents a body shot from Manchinha.
Manchinha lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laynier jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laynier is on top in guard.

Laynier's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Manchinha is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Laynier presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laynier goes for a takedown attempt but Manchinha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manchinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laynier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manchinha moves in looking to clinch but Laynier pushes him off.
Laynier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manchinha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Laynier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manchinha but Manchinha pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Laynier moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Manchinha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manchinha digs a right hand into Laynier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laynier's gas tank.
Manchinha gets through Laynier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manchinha wants to break free but Laynier has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elias Manchinha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Manchinha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Laynier darts in and clinches Manchinha up against the cage.
Manchinha tries to break free but Laynier pushes him back against the cage.

Laynier breaks from the clinch.
Manchinha scores with a nice right hand.
Manchinha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laynier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manchinha clobbers Laynier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manchinha misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manchinha, as that shot connected.
Nice shot lands for Manchinha.
Manchinha lands with a straight right. Laynier didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manchinha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!

Laynier looking to score a takedown here. Manchinha is defending well but Laynier drives through and ends up in Manchinha's guard.
Manchinha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laynier is one step ahead there.
Manchinha working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchinha wants to get back to his feet but Laynier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manchinha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laynier manages to get himself to full guard.

Laynier keeping moving, preventing Manchinha from controlling successfully.

Laynier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manchinha defends it easily.
Manchinha trying to control but Laynier is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laynier 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.
Manchinha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manchinha trying to control but Laynier is working from the bottom.
Manchinha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manchinha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manchinha wants to control from the top but Laynier keeps moving.
Elias Manchinha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laynier wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchinha lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Manchinha.
Laynier dives in for a single leg takedown but Manchinha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manchinha works the jab nicely.
Manchinha throws a series of punches but Laynier avoids them all with ease.
Elias Manchinha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laynier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manchinha. Manchinha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manchinha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Manchinha.
Manchinha tries to clinch up.
Manchinha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laynier.
Manny Laynier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laynier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laynier wants to clinch up but Manchinha keeps it at a distance.

Laynier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manchinha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laynier is in Manchinha's guard.

Manchinha has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Laynier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynier is looking to clinch but Manchinha is avoiding it.
Manchinha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laynier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laynier looks to clinch
and Manchinha counters with a stiff right hand.
Laynier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laynier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manchinha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laynier's hands.
Laynier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manchinha thuds a left hand into Laynier's body.

Laynier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Manchinha manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Manchinha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Manchinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Laynier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manny Laynier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manchinha misses with a shot to the body
enabling Laynier to counter with a crisp jab.
Laynier tries to clinch there but Manchinha circles away.

Laynier has managed to clinch.
Manchinha tries to break the clinch but Laynier is controlling the position.

Laynier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Manchinha as he connects with a hook.
Laynier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manchinha cracks Laynier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manchinha lands with a good body shot.
Laynier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manchinha swivels and escapes.
Manchinha lands a head shot.
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!
Manchinha sizes up Laynier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laynier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Laynier is rocked!
Manchinha cracks Laynier on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Laynier falls backwards against the cage. Manchinha follows up with more strikes that drop Laynier to his knees. Manchinha keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Laynier! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Manchinha!
After winning the bout, Elias Manchinha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.