PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allan Soulbridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Lisner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Lisner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Allan Soulbridge's chin.

Soulbridge
vs
Lisner

180 cm
23
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Allan Soulbridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michal Lisner!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lisner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soulbridge sprawls well initially but Lisner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lisner not doing much here.
Soulbridge is trying to control but can't.

Soulbridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisner pulls his head out easily.

Soulbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Soulbridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Soulbridge looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soulbridge won't allow Lisner to pass to mount.
Lisner is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soulbridge wants to control but Lisner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lisner controlling the action here.
It looks like Lisner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Soulbridge looking for submissions off his back.

Soulbridge actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lisner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Soulbridge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lisner is trying to defend but Soulbridge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Soulbridge is breathing heavily.
Lisner is trying to stand.
Soulbridge looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Soulbridge thows a huge punch but Lisner dodges it nicely.
Lisner pushes Soulbridge off looking to stand but Soulbridge dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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

Lisner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soulbridge to the ground. Lisner is now in Soulbridge's guard.

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

Soulbridge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Soulbridge working for submissions but it's allowed Lisner to get to half guard.
Lisner is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soulbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soulbridge wants to sweep but Lisner has passed to side control!
Lisner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Lisner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lisner drives through with a takedown into Soulbridge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Soulbridge is looking for a triangle but Lisner pushes his legs off easily.
Lisner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Soulbridge has an active guard here but Lisner has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Lisner seems content to control.

Soulbridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisner pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soulbridge actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lisner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soulbridge tries to roll over but Lisner keeps him under control.
Well, if Lisner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Soulbridge is looking for a sweep. Lisner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Soulbridge looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Lisner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

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.

Soulbridge looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lisner passes into side control!
Lisner controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soulbridge can't do much from the bottom here.
Lisner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soulbridge gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lisner to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Soulbridge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lisner defends well.
Lisner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Soulbridge throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lisner uses it to pass to side control.
Michal Lisner has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lisner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lisner controls the position from side control.
Soulbridge is looking for a sweep.
Lisner happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soulbridge is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lisner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Lisner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Soulbridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lisner as he avoids it easily.

Lisner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lisner is taking a breather. Soulbridge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Soulbridge looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Lisner seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Soulbridge is trying to maintain the position but Lisner is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lisner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soulbridge has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soulbridge looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lisner pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lisner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soulbridge looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I would not like to be Soulbridge right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Soulbridge's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lisner controlling the positon.

Lisner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Soulbridge is defending well though. Lisner let's go of the attempt for now.
Lisner has the hooks in. Soulbridge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Soulbridge trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Soulbridge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soulbridge tries to break free.
Lisner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Our spies down at at Sentinel Sparring inform us that Lisner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Soulbridge tries to break free.
Lisner throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Soulbridge is really stuck here.
Lisner controls the position.
Lisner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Lisner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soulbridge wants to control his opponent's hands but Lisner gets his hands free.
Soulbridge rolls, trying to escape but Lisner keeps control of the position.
Good control from Lisner.
Lisner gets his hands free as Soulbridge looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soulbridge is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lisner.
Allan Soulbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Lisner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lisner keeps control of the position as Soulbridge tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Lisner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lisner 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30

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