PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 1851 p4p, 1748 weight class) and Akuma Manivong (ranked 221 p4p, 205 weight class). Chontamenti comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side of Heaven. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chontamenti
vs
Manivong

204 cm
32
275
19 - 12 - 1

193 cm
31
266
13 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Bondi MMA 🏝️
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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 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Thoth Chontamenti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Akuma Manivong!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chontamenti clinches up against the cage.
Manivong is trying to push Chontamenti away but Chontamenti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Chontamenti gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Manivong pushes Chontamenti off but Chontamenti dives into side control.
Manivong is looking to reverse the position.
Manivong is not content to let Chontamenti control the position.
Manivong is trying to get back to half guard.
Chontamenti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong is not content to let Chontamenti control the position.
Manivong throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Manivong is trying to buck Chontamenti off.
Manivong tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Manivong's face as Chontamenti controls the position.

That's two 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.
Chontamenti is looking to take a break and control but Manivong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Chontamenti gets tackled into the cage by Manivong. Manivong maintains the clinch.
Manivong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chontamenti is keeping busy.
Chontamenti wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Manivong jumps guard.
Manivong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chontamenti is one step ahead there.
Manivong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manivong trying to keep a closed guard but Chontamenti is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chontamenti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chontamenti advances to half guard.
Manivong is trying to maintain the position but Chontamenti is very close to passing his half guard.
Chontamenti trying to mount his opponent but Manivong defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manivong is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thoth Chontamenti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chontamenti cracks Manivong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manivong shoots in and drives through. Chontamenti sprawls well.
Chontamenti digs a good hook to Manivong's body.

Chontamenti dives in and scores a takedown into Manivong's guard.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Manivong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manivong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti is fighting to break Manivong's control of his arms but Manivong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manivong is looking to stand up but Chontamenti isn't so interested in that idea.
Manivong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chontamenti controls the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chontamenti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chontamenti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Chontamenti. No joy for Manivong on that attempt.

Manivong feints and as Chontamenti raises his hands in defense, Manivong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Chontamenti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chontamenti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manivong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manivong is looking to work some ground and pound but Chontamenti has wrist control.
Chontamenti trying to control the position.
Manivong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thoth Chontamenti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chontamenti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manivong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manivong trying to control but Chontamenti is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Manivong moves away and avoids it.
Manivong dives in for a single leg takedown but Chontamenti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chontamenti feinted with a counter takedown.
Thoth Chontamenti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Chontamenti keeps the fight on the outside.
Chontamenti throws the left hand but Manivong avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Chontamenti misses its intended target.
As Chontamenti backs off Manivong throws a huge counter combo but Chontamenti manages to avoid it all.
Chontamenti scores with a decent looking hook.
Chontamenti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chontamenti is looking to slow Manivong down with leg kicks.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti scores with a hook.
Manivong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chontamenti swivels and escapes.
Chontamenti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manivong can do to turn this around?
Chontamenti takes a swing at Manivong's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti lands an overhand right.
Chontamenti lands with a straight right. Manivong didn't see that one coming.
Akuma Manivong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manivong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manivong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti throws a jab but it's blocked by Manivong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chontamenti forces Manivong back against the cage and clinches.
Manivong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chontamenti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chontamenti being controlled against the cage.
Chontamenti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manivong to keep the fight standing.
Manivong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chontamenti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manivong tries to break free but Chontamenti pushes him back against the cage.

Chontamenti gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chontamenti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manivong slips under a jab.
Manivong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chontamenti misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chontamenti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manivong closes the distance but Chontamenti moves to the side

and Chontamenti counters with a shoot takedown. Manivong fights it but they end up in guard.
Chontamenti stays in close to Manivong's body and controls the position.
Manivong pulls Chontamenti in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti tries to free his leg and advance position but Manivong is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Manivong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chontamenti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manivong seems keen to control Chontamenti's posture.
Chontamenti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Manivong is pulling down on Chontamenti's head to control his posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thoth Chontamenti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.

Manivong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chontamenti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manivong being controlled here momentarily.
Manivong looking to pass the guard.
Chontamenti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti is controlling Manivong's posture.
Manivong is looking to work some ground and pound but Chontamenti has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Manivong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chontamenti is proving hard to escape from.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manivong slips a jab from Chontamenti.
Manivong closes the distance looking to clinch

and Chontamenti counters with a single leg into guard. Manivong didn't expect that.
Manivong trying to control the position.
Chontamenti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti wants to pass the guard but Manivong is keeping the position.
Chontamenti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Manivong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chontamenti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akuma Manivong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Manivong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chontamenti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thoth Chontamenti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chontamenti, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thoth Chontamenti!
Thoth Chontamenti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.