PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thurston gimme some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Everaldo Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

gimme some
vs
Manhoef

210 cm
26
325 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

202 cm
26
285 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thurston gimme some!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Everaldo Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gimme some with a jab.

gimme some shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manhoef manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
gimme some cracks Manhoef with a solid left hand.
gimme some scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
gimme some wants to control from the top but Manhoef keeps moving.
gimme some postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Manhoef throws his legs up looking for a submission but gimme some uses it to pass to side control.
gimme some tries to score with some ground and pound. Manhoef controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoef is looking to reverse the position.
Manhoef is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
gimme some sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Manhoef is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
gimme some works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Manhoef tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on gimme some's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

gimme some escapes and gets back to his feet.

gimme some shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manhoef's guard.
gimme some throws a big right hand that misses.
gimme some throwing strikes from guard but Manhoef blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Manhoef working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. gimme some doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. gimme some manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

gimme some got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manhoef has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, gimme some has managed to get both his arms back between Manhoef's legs - danger averted.
Manhoef looks gassed!
gimme some keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manhoef's head.

Manhoef looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
gimme some slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
gimme some performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manhoef manages to get to full guard.

Manhoef has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but gimme some can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
gimme some content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manhoef being controlled here, momentarily.
gimme some working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

gimme some decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

gimme some darts in and clinches Manhoef up against the cage.
Manhoef jumps guard but gimme some stands there with Manhoef around his waist. Manhoef gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
gimme some comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
gimme some throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by gimme some.
Manhoef goes for a takedown in the clinch but gimme some prevents it.
Manhoef tries to land a knee to the head but gimme some blocks with his arms.

gimme some has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Manhoef clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
gimme some is working the ground and pound. Can Manhoef escape?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
gimme some lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
gimme some scores with punches to the body.
Can Manhoef hold on?! gimme some is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Manhoef is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
gimme some lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Manhoef looking very determined here, making life difficult for gimme some.
gimme some lands punches and elbows.
gimme some trying to control momentarily.
Manhoef covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Manhoef covers up after that shot from gimme some.
Manhoef holding both gimme some 's hands and preventing any damage.
gimme some looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
gimme some scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurston gimme some dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

gimme some sizes up Manhoef with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

gimme some pushes Manhoef up against the cage in a clinch.
gimme some misses with an elbow over the top.
gimme some stalling in the clinch.
Manhoef has gimme some pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. gimme some manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
gimme some stalls.
gimme some throws an elbow but it misses.
gimme some lands an elbow just above Manhoef 's eye.
gimme some gets underhooks to prevent Manhoef's takedown attempt.
Manhoef is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
gimme some crunches a lovely knee into Manhoef's ribcage.
gimme some lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
gimme some lands an elbow inside.
gimme some gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
gimme some is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manhoef can do to turn this around?
gimme some lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
gimme some lands an elbow inside that Manhoef shrugs off.
Manhoef takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manhoef tries to pull guard but gimme some won't allow it.
Thurston gimme some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everaldo Manhoef.
gimme some is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
gimme some lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
gimme some gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
gimme some lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from gimme some.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. gimme some obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.

gimme some works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Manhoef has his foot on gimme some's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. gimme some works his way back into a safe position though.

Manhoef has his foot on gimme some's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. gimme some works his way back into a safe position though.
gimme some working some strikes from top position.

Manhoef is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. gimme some is aware though and is defending well.
Thurston gimme some overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
gimme some is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhoef has wrist control.
gimme some missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Manhoef throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! gimme some escapes and throws Manhoef's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Manhoef is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked gimme some off and has taken his back!
gimme some trying to control the action but Manhoef just sinks the hooks in.

gimme some is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Manhoef gets his way!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manhoef is looking for a choke. gimme some gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. gimme some manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
gimme some with a nice head shot there.

Manhoef throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manhoef can't keep his opponent in guard - gimme some advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Manhoef looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gimme some landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manhoef is trying to defend against the ground and pound but gimme some scores with a couple of nice shots.
gimme some seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
gimme some looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Manhoef with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
gimme some lands with a punch from half guard.

Manhoef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
gimme some wants to control but Manhoef is keeping him busy.
gimme some frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
gimme some landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
gimme some with good strikes from the mount here!
gimme some looking to finish Manhoef with some ground and pound. This is bad for Manhoef!
gimme some working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Manhoef that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Manhoef that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Manhoef really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
gimme some is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manhoef is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
gimme some has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Manhoef's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurston gimme some dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

gimme some gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manhoef jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as gimme some walks away with a smile on his face. Manhoef gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manhoef shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and gimme some counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manhoef has hold of gimme some's hands but gimme some slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Manhoef tries to roll over but gimme some keeps him under control.
gimme some winds up and cracks Manhoef with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
gimme some controlling the action here.
Manhoef is trying to get back to full guard.

gimme some decides to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
gimme some tests Manhoef's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

gimme some darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
gimme some drops an elbow to the side of Manhoef's head.
Manhoef is looking to improve his position.
gimme some seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
gimme some scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manhoef is staying active underneath gimme some, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
gimme some sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manhoef defending well though.
gimme some thows a huge punch but Manhoef dodges it nicely.
Everaldo Manhoef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manhoef lands with a cross.
Manhoef fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thurston gimme some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everaldo Manhoef.
gimme some takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manhoef takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Manhoef drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manhoef tries to free his leg and advance position but gimme some is retaining full guard.
Manhoef thows a big elbow that misses.
gimme some seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Manhoef thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
gimme some manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thurston gimme some is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gimme some takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
gimme some prevents Manhoef from getting the reversal.
gimme some tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manhoef regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
gimme some looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Manhoef with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Manhoef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
gimme some keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
gimme some seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manhoef for as long as he can get away with.
gimme some trying to pass the guard but Manhoef defending well.
gimme some trying to control from half guard but Manhoef is working away.

Manhoef looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thurston gimme some showed his dominance in that final round.
Well gimme some has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurston gimme some!