PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Brigglett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Soderberg
vs
Brigglett

179 cm
36
186 lbs
23 - 16 - 0

199 cm
37
199 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Brigglett!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Dane Brigglett has been cut.
Brigglett slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brigglett misses with a straight left.
Soderberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Soderberg slams his shin into Brigglett's torso.
Soderberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brigglett manages to avoid it.
Brigglett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Soderberg goes for a double leg but Brigglett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brigglett continues to drive forward.
Brigglett swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Soderberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Soderberg lands a nice short elbow.
Soderberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soderberg wants to free his trapped foot but Brigglett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brigglett tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Brigglett is trying to stand up here but Soderberg is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg wants to take a breather but Brigglett is having none of it.
Soderberg stalling away here and it's allowed Brigglett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Soderberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brigglett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brigglett has escaped and now he's on top!

Soderberg working for a triangle but Brigglett defends it easily.
Brigglett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brigglett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is trying to keep Brigglett in close.
Brigglett cracks Soderberg with a solid left hand.
Brigglett is fighting to break Soderberg's control of his arms but Soderberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brigglett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brigglett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Soderberg's head.
Brigglett postures up.

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

Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soderberg has his foot on Brigglett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brigglett works his way back into a safe position though.
Brigglett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brigglett lands a couple of digs.

Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brigglett throws an elbow that misses. Soderberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brigglett's guard. Nice move by Soderberg!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Brigglett keeps moving.
Soderberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soderberg throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigglett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soderberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Brigglett has wrist control.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Brigglett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg is looking to pass Brigglett's guard but actually Brigglett recovers to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderberg stays in close to Brigglett's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Soderberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dane Brigglett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brigglett misses with a head kick.
Soderberg throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Brigglett misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Soderberg blocks the leg kick.
Soderberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brigglett can do to turn this around?
Brigglett throws a solid leg kick but Soderberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brigglett.

Brigglett gets caught napping as Soderberg dives in and scores a takedown. Brigglett manages to retain guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Brigglett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brigglett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Brigglett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soderberg has gone for a leg lock! Brigglett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Soderberg's guard.

Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brigglett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rufus Soderberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Soderberg working for a triangle but Brigglett defends it easily.
Brigglett throws a big elbow that misses.
Soderberg is trying to keep Brigglett in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brigglett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigglett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.

Soderberg working for a triangle but Brigglett defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brigglett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brigglett landing with the ground and pound.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Soderberg is working hard here to advance position.
Brigglett postures up in Soderberg's guard and throws a big left but Soderberg blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brigglett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Soderberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brigglett is now in half guard.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Soderberg moves into full guard.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigglett connects with a couple of short punches.

Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brigglett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Soderberg working for a triangle but Brigglett defends it easily.
Brigglett postures up in Soderberg's guard and throws a big left but Soderberg blocks it.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brigglett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Brigglett is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Soderberg has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Brigglett is looking to defend but Soderberg has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Brigglett! Soderberg pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Brigglett taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rufus Soderberg!
In his post fight interview, Rufus Soderberg gave a big smile as he said '...'.