PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Mantiega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dinno Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mantiega comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Shelter. Fertit has chosen Stargazers as his entrance music. Pedro Mantiega could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dinno Fertit's chin.

Mantiega
vs
Fertit

210 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Mantiega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dinno Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantiega lands a right hook to the body.
Mantiega shoots in but Fertit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fertit doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mantiega counters with a single leg into guard. Fertit didn't expect that.
Mantiega advances position into side control!

Mantiega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Mantiega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fertit has escaped the position, nice work there.

Mantiega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fertit, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mantiega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fertit, who protects the arm well.

Mantiega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

Mantiega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fertit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fertit tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mantiega presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Mantiega looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fertit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fertit tries to improve his position but instead Mantiega has taken his back!
Mantiega has the hooks in. Fertit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fertit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Mantiega has hold of Fertit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fertit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit is trying to escape the mount.
Fertit tries to lock up and control but Mantiega gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Mantiega looking for a guillotine from mount but Fertit is having none of it.
Mantiega is breathing heavily.
Fertit tries to hold on but Mantiega pushes him away.

Mantiega looking to secure an arm triangle but Fertit defends it well.

Mantiega swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fertit is now in Mantiega's guard. A big mistake from Mantiega there, giving up the dominant position!
Fertit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fertit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mantiega is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit landing with the ground and pound.
Fertit scoring with some ground and pound.
Mantiega keeping full guard, as Fertit tries to pass.
Fertit scoring with punches to the head and body.

Mantiega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fertit stands up over Mantiega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Fertit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fertit lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mantiega has his foot on Fertit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fertit works his way back into a safe position though.
Fertit postures up and lands a big shot to Mantiega's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fertit trying to control but Mantiega is working from the bottom.

Mantiega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fertit defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fertit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fertit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fertit is nestled in close to Mantiega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Fertit there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mantiega works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fertit with a nice head shot there.
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!
Fertit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fertit working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Mantiega dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice cross by Mantiega.
Mantiega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fertit doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Mantiega counter with a right hand.
Mantiega connects with a solid leg kick.
Fertit misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantiega counters with a straight right hand.
Fertit misses with a takedown
and Mantiega counters with a head kick.
Pedro Mantiega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dinno Fertit.
Mantiega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fertit.
Mantiega goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Mantiega.
Mantiega throws a head kick that misses.
Fertit is breathing heavily.
Fertit tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mantiega counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mantiega.
Mantiega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fertit is keeping the position for now.
Mantiega works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantiega frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Mantiega working for a submission but Fertit is keeping him at bay.

Mantiega is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fertit can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fertit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Mantiega wants to finish this one by submission but Fertit is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mantiega.

Mantiega working for a submission but Fertit is keeping him at bay.
Fertit can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fertit is looking to get to half guard.
Fertit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mantiega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fertit throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mantiega. What's that going to do exactly?
Fertit tries to improve his position but instead Mantiega has taken his back!
Fertit is really stuck here.
Mantiega not allowing Fertit to control his hands.
Mantiega missing with strikes.

Mantiega looking for the choke but no joy.
Mantiega doesn't have the hooks in and Fertit manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit chips away with some ground and pound.
Fertit stopping the sweep attempt from Mantiega.
Mantiega keeping moving, preventing Fertit from controlling successfully.

Mantiega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Mantiega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fertit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fertit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fertit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mantiega keeping moving, preventing Fertit from controlling successfully.

Mantiega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit lands a couple of digs.
Fertit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Fertit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mantiega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fertit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fertit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pedro Mantiega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fertit chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fertit distracts Mantiega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Mantiega had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fertit is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mantiega Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fertit's back instead.
Fertit is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Mantiega dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mantiega gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fertit is working Mantiega over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fertit stands and throws Mantiega's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fertit looks up at the clock and then as Mantiega takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fertit smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mantiega gets back to half guard.

Mantiega is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fertit pulls his head out easily.
Fertit working Mantiega over with strikes.
Mantiega is pressing down on Fertit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Mantiega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fertit defends well.

Mantiega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fertit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fertit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fertit landing with the ground and pound.

Mantiega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fertit landing some decent shots from guard.
Fertit stands up over Mantiega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fertit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Mantiega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fertit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mantiega is tightening it up a little... Fertit has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fertit reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fertit taps out! nice BJJ there by Mantiega!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pedro Mantiega!