PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Manoel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manoel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rocky Balboa. Cavalera has chosen Filha da Puta - Claustrofobia as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Manoel
vs
Cavalera

190 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Win Nutritional

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Manoel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manoel swings for the body but Cavalera moves out of range.
Manoel misses with a two punch combination.
Manoel thuds his right hand into Cavalera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cavalera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manoel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manoel lands a jab to the nose.
Manoel just misses with a punch to the body.
Manoel looks to land a left hand but Cavalera moved out of range nicely.
Cavalera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manoel throws a series of punches but Cavalera avoids them all with ease.
Cavalera avoids the body shot from Manoel.
Cavalera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manoel at a distance.
Cavalera lands a front kick.
Cavalera is looking to clinch but Manoel is avoiding it.
Cavalera tries to clinch but Manoel moves out of range.
Manoel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavalera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cavalera looks for a takedown but Manoel sprawls well.
Cavalera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Manoel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cavalera avoids the body shot from Manoel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera doesn't manage to clinch there - Manoel circles away.
Cavalera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manoel circles away.
Cavalera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Manoel scores with a four punch combination!
Cavalera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manoel.
Claudio Manoel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cavalera is looking to clinch.
Cavalera moves out of range as Manoel strikes.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manoel sprawls well. Manoel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cavalera gets slowly back to his feet.
Claudio Manoel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Cavalera.
Cavalera moves in looking to clinch but Manoel pushes him off.
Manoel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manoel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cavalera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manoel throws a right and a left that Cavalera avoids nicely.
Cavalera fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cavalera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manoel is looking to wear down Cavalera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manoel but Manoel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manoel throws a right and a left that Cavalera avoids nicely.
Manoel blocks a head kick by Cavalera.
Cavalera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manoel is breathing heavily.
Manoel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cavalera counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Manoel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cavalera thuds his shin into the meat of Manoel's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavalera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manoel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cavalera tries to close the distance and clinch but Manoel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Cavalera.
Cavalera tries to clinch up but Manoel circles away and keeps his distance.
Cavalera clobbers Manoel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cavalera looks for a takedown but Manoel sprawls well.
Manoel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manoel waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cavalera.
Manoel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cavalera doesn't manage to clinch there - Manoel circles away.
Claudio Manoel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manoel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Manoel throws a series of punches but Cavalera moves out of range.
Cavalera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cavalera tries to clinch but Manoel is having none of it.
Cavalera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cavalera tries to close the distance and clinch but Manoel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manoel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manoel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cavalera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manoel's knee momentarily.
Manoel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cavalera.
Nice takedown defense from Manoel. No joy for Cavalera on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cavalera.
Cavalera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manoel throws a body punch but Cavalera moves out of range.
Cavalera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manoel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cavalera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manoel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cavalera counter with a right hand.
Cavalera lands a high kick!
Cavalera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cavalera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manoel pinned against the cage. Manoel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Cavalera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Cavalera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Manoel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cavalera counters by clinching up.
Cavalera pushes Manoel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cavalera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manoel prevents it.
Cavalera tries to score a body lock takedown but Manoel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cavalera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manoel walks away with a smile on his face. Cavalera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Claudio Manoel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Cavalera.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown but Manoel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cavalera tries to clinch there but Manoel circles away.
Manoel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cavalera moves away.
Manoel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cavalera was well out of range. Poor timing from Manoel.
Manoel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cavalera avoids the body shot from Manoel.
Manoel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cavalera fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Manoel misses the target.
Manoel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cavalera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavalera wants to clinch up but Manoel keeps it at a distance.
Manoel tries to bum rush Cavalera with a series of wild strikes but Cavalera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cavalera tries to clinch up but Manoel circles away and keeps his distance.
Manoel misses with a wild body shot.
Manoel throws a combination that misses
and Cavalera counters with a nice body shot.
Cavalera throws a head kick that Manoel semi-blocks.
Ryan Cavalera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manoel stuffs the takedown.
Cavalera throws a series of punches but Manoel avoids them all with ease.
Cavalera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manoel throws a right hand that Cavalera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavalera also avoids with ease.
Manoel swinging wilding here.
Cavalera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manoel circles away.
Cavalera is looking to clinch.
Manoel swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera moves in looking to clinch but Manoel pushes him off.
Manoel lands with a nice combination. Cavalera backs away looking to recover.
Cavalera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manoel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manoel throws a jab but it's blocked by Cavalera.
Manoel misses with a series of wild punches.
Cavalera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cavalera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cavalera is looking to clinch but Manoel is avoiding it.
Cavalera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cavalera moves in looking to clinch but Manoel pushes him off.
Manoel misses with a double jab
and Cavalera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manoel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cavalera misses with a takedown attempt - Manoel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manoel tries to bum rush Cavalera with a series of wild strikes but Cavalera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cavalera tries to clinch up.
Cavalera is looking to clinch but Manoel is avoiding it.
Cavalera fails to land the takedown.
Cavalera throws a right and a left that Manoel avoids nicely.
Manoel misses with a double jab
and Cavalera counters with an outside leg kick.
Cavalera tries to close the distance and clinch but Manoel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manoel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manoel wants it to stay on the feet.
Cavalera cracks a nice hook into Manoel's ribs.
Cavalera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manoel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manoel swinging wilding here.
A combination from Cavalera does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manoel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cavalera was well out of range. Poor timing from Manoel.
Cavalera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manoel slaps away a takedown attempt from Cavalera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manoel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manoel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manoel missing with a left hand there. Cavalera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cavalera tries to close the distance and clinch but Manoel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manoel slaps away a takedown attempt from Cavalera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Claudio Manoel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Manoel misses with a body shot
and Cavalera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manoel's knee momentarily.
Manoel stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manoel but Manoel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manoel throws a series of punches but Cavalera avoids them all with ease.
Manoel misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Manoel.
Manoel keeps the fight on the outside.
Manoel misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavalera wants to clinch.
Cavalera moves in looking to clinch but Manoel pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manoel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cavalera circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel swinging wilding here.
Cavalera avoids the body shot from Manoel.
Cavalera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manoel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cavalera moves out of range as Manoel strikes.
Manoel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manoel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cavalera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manoel circles away.
Claudio Manoel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Cavalera.
Cavalera slips a jab and a cross from Manoel.
Cavalera misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cavalera tries to clinch up but Manoel circles away and keeps his distance.
Manoel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cavalera.
Manoel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manoel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manoel wants it to stay on the feet.
Cavalera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manoel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cavalera somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cavalera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Manoel misses with a two punch combination.
Cavalera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manoel swivels and escapes.
Manoel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manoel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manoel misses with a combination
and Cavalera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavalera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cavalera tries to clinch but Manoel is having none of it.
Cavalera slips a jab and a cross from Manoel.
Cavalera fails with the takedown.
Manoel lands a head shot.
Cavalera tries to close the distance and clinch but Manoel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manoel misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Manoel.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cavalera.
Cavalera shoots in but no luck this time.
Manoel misses with a two punch combination.
Manoel misses with a double jab
and Cavalera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavalera scores with a jab to the body.
Cavalera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cavalera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manoel.
Manoel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cavalera manages to avoid it.
Cavalera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manoel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cavalera counters with a low kick, right behind Manoel 's knee.
Manoel swings for the body but Cavalera moves out of range.
Manoel clobbers Cavalera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cavalera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Cavalera.
Manoel stuffs the takedown attempt from Cavalera. Cavalera gets slowly back to his feet.
Manoel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cavalera is looking to clinch but Manoel is avoiding it.
Manoel misses with a combination
and Cavalera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavalera wants to clinch.
Cavalera fails with the takedown.
Claudio Manoel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manoel thuds his right hand into Cavalera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cavalera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cavalera fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Manoel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manoel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Manoel!