PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Izmailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gauge Manny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Izmailov
vs
Manny

191 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Izmailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gauge Manny!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izmailov misses with a takedown attempt - Manny sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Izmailov.
Izmailov shoots in for a takedown but Manny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Izmailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manny throws a series of punches but Izmailov avoids them all with ease.

Izmailov shoots in and gets a takedown into Manny's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Izmailov drops back looking for a leg! Manny is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manny manages to kick Izmailov off! Izmailov jumps back into Manny's guard.
Manny is looking to sweep but instead, Izmailov has passed into half guard.

Izmailov is working for a submission of some sort.

Izmailov seems to be looking for submissions.
Manny wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manny looking for submissions off his back.

Izmailov is working for a kimura but Manny is defending it quite comfortably.
Izmailov is breathing heavily.
Izmailov prevents Manny from improving his position.

Manny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Izmailov is working for a kimura but Manny is defending it quite comfortably.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Izmailov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Izmailov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manny is just riding it out for now. Izmailov eventually gives up the hold.

Manny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Manny actively working from the bottom here.

Manny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Manny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Izmailov pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manny looking for submissions off his back.

Manny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Izmailov pulls his head out easily.

Izmailov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Izmailov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Manny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Izmailov pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manny is defending against the submission attempts here by Izmailov.

Izmailov is looking for a kimura but Manny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Izmailov to get the leverage.

Izmailov seems to be looking for submissions.
Manny is trying to control but can't.
Manny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Manny had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Izmailov defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Manny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Izmailov is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gauge Manny will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Manny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Manny misses with the combination.
Manny misses with a wild combination.
Manny stuffs the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manny!
Izmailov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manny moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Manny throws a one two combo.
Manny's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Manny duly obliges.
Manny looks to land a combination but Izmailov avoids it well.
Manny is breathing heavily.
Izmailov shoots for a double leg takedown but Manny sprawls well. He's pushed Izmailov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, jab by Manny - just one landing.
Manny fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manny throws a series of strikes that have Izmailov backpedaling.
Manny leaves Izmailov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Izmailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Izmailov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
David Izmailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manny tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmailov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manny avoids it really well and circles away.
Manny misses with a series of wild punches.

Manny gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Izmailov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Manny lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Izmailov!

Manny looking for a guillotine from mount but Izmailov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izmailov is wriggling around trying to escape.

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

Manny is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Izmailov is surviving well by controlling Manny's body position as best he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izmailov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Manny goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Izmailov is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manny has his foot on Izmailov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Izmailov works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Izmailov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Izmailov has managed to get both his arms back between Manny's legs - danger averted.

Izmailov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Manny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Izmailov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Manny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izmailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Manny is retaining full guard.

Manny working for a triangle but Izmailov defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izmailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manny is keeping the position for now.

Manny is looking for a triangle but Izmailov pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Izmailov drops back looking for a leg! Manny is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manny manages to kick Izmailov off! Izmailov jumps back into Manny's guard.

Izmailov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauge Manny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Manny looks to land a combination. Izmailov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gauge Manny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Izmailov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manny's waist but Manny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Izmailov off to one side.
Manny lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manny lands a head shot.
Izmailov fails with the takedown.
Manny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manny wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Izmailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manny lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Manny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manny throws a combination. Izmailov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manny scores with a one two! Izmailov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manny wants it to stay on the feet.
Gauge Manny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manny lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Izmailov backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manny tries to land a front kick but Izmailov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch combination from Manny misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Izmailov with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Izmailov with that takedown attempt.
Manny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Izmailov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manny.
Manny throws a combination. Izmailov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manny is working the combinations to good effect here.
Izmailov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manny as he avoids it easily.
Manny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Izmailov circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Izmailov with that takedown attempt.
Manny lands a head shot.
Manny tests Izmailov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manny misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izmailov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Izmailov moves out of range of the body kick.
Izmailov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manny throws a nice looking combination but Izmailov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Izmailov dives in and grabs Manny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manny pushes down on Izmailov's head and hops out.
Manny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Manny. Those never looked like landing.
Manny misses with a wild combination.
Manny throws a series of punches but Izmailov moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Manny gets caught napping as Izmailov dives in and scores a takedown. Manny manages to retain guard.

Izmailov drops back looking for a leg! Manny is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manny manages to kick Izmailov off! Izmailov jumps back into Manny's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Izmailov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Manny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Izmailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manny is keeping the position for now.
Manny is trying to control the position but Izmailov postures up.

Manny is looking for a triangle but Izmailov pushes his legs off easily.

Manny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
David Izmailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izmailov stands and throws Manny's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Manny is looking for a sweep.
Manny is trying to control Izmailov's posture but Izmailov avoids it.
Manny is looking for a sweep.

Izmailov is trying to get an arm triangle but Manny is defending well.
Manny is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manny is trying to improve his position.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Gauge Manny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manny has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Gauge Manny!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Gauge Manny!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Gauge Manny!

Gauge Manny wins by unanimous decision!