PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Rodriguez (ranked 6371 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Mantuano (ranked 6701 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rodriguez
vs
Mantuano

178 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolfo Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kid Mantuano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodriguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mantuano sprawls well initially but Rodriguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mantuano to regain full guard.
Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mantuano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mantuano pulls Rodriguez in to control the position.
Rodriguez lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mantuano has his feet on Rodriguez's thighs here. He's pushed Rodriguez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rodriguez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kid Mantuano!