QFC Tournament 208 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Odinsson (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.

Soto
vs
Odinsson

185 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Dominic Soto!
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, Thor Odinsson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Odinsson shoots for a takedown but Soto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Odinsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Soto takes a step back to recover.
Odinsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Odinsson is defended easily by Soto.
Soto misses with a head kick.
Soto misses with a head kick.
Soto avoids the head kick by Odinsson.
Soto lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odinsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soto eats them both and turns towards Odinsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Soto stuffs the takedown attempt from Odinsson. Odinsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dominic Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Odinsson.
Odinsson looks winded!
Soto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soto tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto connects with a solid leg kick.
Soto throws a head kick that misses.
Odinsson avoids the head kick by Soto.
Odinsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soto counters with an inside leg kick.
Soto tries a head kick but it misses.
Soto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odinsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soto.

It looks like Thor Odinsson has been cut.
Odinsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soto tries to avoid it but Odinsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soto to the ground. Soto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dominic Soto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Soto. Those never looked like landing.
Soto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Odinsson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Soto is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Odinsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Soto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soto pinned against the cage. Soto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soto scores with a leg kick.
Odinsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Odinsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Odinsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Soto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Odinsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soto throws a nice head kick!
Odinsson scores with a head kick. Soto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Odinsson tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range.
Dominic Soto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soto scores with a head kick. Odinsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Odinsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Odinsson somewhat.
Soto throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto cracks Odinsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Odinsson jabs at Soto's body.
Soto stuffs the takedown attempt from Odinsson. Odinsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Soto throws a leg kick which misses Odinsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Odinsson tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soto. Odinsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Odinsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Soto circles away.
Odinsson has a takedown stuffed.
Odinsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson avoids the head kick by Soto.
Odinsson shoots in but Soto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Odinsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soto throws a head kick but Odinsson moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Odinsson is defended easily by Soto.
Soto throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odinsson shoots in but Soto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Odinsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Soto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Odinsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Soto throws a head kick but Odinsson moves out of range.
Soto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Odinsson.
Soto throws a head kick that misses.
Odinsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Odinsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Odinsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soto swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Soto.
Odinsson lands with a kick to the temple. Soto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Odinsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Odinsson is looking to clinch.
Odinsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soto sprawls well. Soto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Odinsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dominic Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Odinsson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Soto.
Soto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soto scores with a jab to the head.
Soto misses with a leg kick
and Odinsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Soto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Soto throws a sloppy head kick and Odinsson moves out of range easily.
Odinsson shoots in for a takedown but Soto shows good takedown defense.
Soto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soto keeps the fight on the outside.
Odinsson lands a high kick!
Odinsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Odinsson shoots in and drives through. Soto sprawls well.
Soto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson tries for a takedown but Soto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soto throws a sloppy head kick and Odinsson moves out of range easily.
Odinsson lands with a nice body kick.
Soto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soto takes a swing at Odinsson's ribcage but misses.
Odinsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soto's waist but Soto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Odinsson off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odinsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soto sprawls well. Soto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Odinsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dominic Soto is winning the standup battle so far.
Odinsson tries to clinch there but Soto circles away.
Soto slaps away a takedown attempt from Odinsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson blocks a head kick by Soto.
Odinsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Soto.
Odinsson is looking to clinch but Soto is avoiding it.
Odinsson shoots in for a takedown but Soto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Odinsson avoids the head kick by Soto.
Odinsson dodges the punch combination from Soto.
Odinsson tries to clinch up.
Dominic Soto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odinsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soto pinned against the cage. Soto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Soto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson avoids the head kick by Soto.
Soto throws a sloppy head kick and Odinsson moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Odinsson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Odinsson tries to clinch there but Soto circles away.
Odinsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soto sprawls well. Soto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Odinsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Soto throws a head kick but Odinsson moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soto throws a nice head kick!
Odinsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Soto sprawls well. He's pushed Odinsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Soto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thor Odinsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Soto throws a sloppy head kick
and Odinsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Soto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Some bone on bone action there as Odinsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Soto.
Soto lands with a good body shot.
Odinsson tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance.
Soto throws a head kick but Odinsson moves out of range.
Soto misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Odinsson is defended easily by Soto.
Odinsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soto pinned against the cage. Soto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Odinsson blocks a head kick by Soto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dominic Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Odinsson.
Soto tries a head kick but it misses.
Soto blocks the body kick.
Odinsson throws a series of strikes that have Soto backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Soto.
Soto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odinsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soto tries to avoid it but Odinsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soto to the ground. Soto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Odinsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soto tries to avoid it but Odinsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soto to the ground. Soto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Odinsson shoots in but Soto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soto throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Soto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Odinsson.
Soto throws a lazy head kick
and Odinsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soto's knee momentarily.
Soto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soto lands with a slapping head kick.
Soto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Odinsson misses with the combination.
Soto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Odinsson under the eye.
Odinsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Odinsson is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto wants to slow Odinsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Soto throws a sloppy head kick and Odinsson moves out of range easily.
Odinsson fails with the takedown.
Soto throws a head kick but Odinsson moves out of range.
Odinsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Soto sprawls well. He's pushed Odinsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soto connects with a high kick.
Soto lands a high kick!
Odinsson moves in looking to clinch but Soto pushes him off.
Odinsson shoots for a takedown but Soto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Odinsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Soto.
Odinsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Odinsson somewhat.
Soto throws a head kick but Odinsson moves out of range.
Odinsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Soto. No joy for Odinsson on that attempt.
Soto throws a sloppy head kick
and Odinsson counters with a head kick.
Thor Odinsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Odinsson throws a head kick that misses

and Soto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Soto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soto 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Dominic Soto!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Dominic Soto!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Dominic Soto!

Dominic Soto wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

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!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Bracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Bracken has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bracken
vs
Kaplan

189 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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, Carlos Bracken!
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, Jason Kaplan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bracken shoots in and bounces Kaplan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Kaplan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bracken passes into half guard.

Kaplan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaplan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bracken pulls his head out easily.
Bracken knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaplan on the ground.
Bracken sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaplan defending well though.

Kaplan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bracken is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Kaplan manages to get to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaplan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bracken wants to stand but Kaplan is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kaplan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bracken is aware though and is defending well.

Kaplan working for a triangle but Bracken defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bracken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaplan is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bracken trying to control but Kaplan is working from the bottom.

Kaplan is looking for a triangle but Bracken pushes his legs off easily.
Bracken preventing the sweep.
Bracken is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Kaplan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bracken defending well as Kaplan loads up on a big left hand.

Bracken closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kaplan is not content to let Bracken control the position.
Bracken is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kaplan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaplan holding on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kaplan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bracken thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaplan is not content to let Bracken control 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.
You can see the frustration on Kaplan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carlos Bracken has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Kaplan gets a double leg takedown into Bracken's guard.
Carlos Bracken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaplan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bracken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaplan defends it easily.
Kaplan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kaplan prevents Bracken from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan lands a couple of digs.
Bracken on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bracken tries to get out of the position.
Kaplan wants to control from the top but Bracken keeps moving.
Kaplan is pushing down on Bracken's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bracken is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaplan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaplan prevents Bracken from improving his position.
Kaplan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bracken keeps working.
Kaplan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bracken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Kaplan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kaplan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kaplan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaplan stands up over Bracken, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaplan landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaplan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaplan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bracken keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kaplan trying to control the position but Bracken is working away.
Bracken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaplan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kaplan misses with the ground and pound.
Kaplan trying to control the action but Bracken is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bracken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bracken is looking for a sweep.
Bracken wants to control but Kaplan postures up.
Kaplan staying calm.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kaplan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bracken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Kaplan lands.
Jason Kaplan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaplan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brackens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kaplan shoots in and drives through. Bracken sprawls well.
Donk. Kaplan catches Bracken right on the button with a cross.

Kaplan looking to score a takedown here. Bracken is defending well but Kaplan drives through and ends up in Bracken's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaplan advances position into side control!
Kaplan working the ground and pound.

Kaplan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bracken has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bracken taking a bit of punishment here - Kaplan scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan working the ground and pound.
Kaplan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bracken keeps working.
Kaplan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bracken haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaplan working the head with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Kaplan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaplan 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 for Jason Kaplan!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Jason Kaplan!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Jason Kaplan!

Jason Kaplan wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Esponja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Grimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Esponja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Esponja
vs
Grimshaw

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
21
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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, Bob Esponja!
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, Darius Grimshaw!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimshaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Esponja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grimshaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Esponja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Esponja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grimshaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grimshaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Esponja's guard.
Esponja keeping full guard, as Grimshaw tries to pass.
Esponja keeping moving, preventing Grimshaw from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimshaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Grimshaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esponja is keeping the position for now.
Esponja wants to hit a switch here but Grimshaw passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Esponja there!
Grimshaw content just to control the position here.

Grimshaw goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Esponja turns into him and now he's in Grimshaw's guard.
Grimshaw is trying to control the position but Esponja postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Esponja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Esponja trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grimshaw manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Grimshaw wants to pass the guard but Esponja is keeping the position.
Esponja has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grimshaw passes Esponja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grimshaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Esponja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grimshaw is just content to waste time from the top position. Esponja takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Esponja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grimshaw wants to stand but Esponja is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grimshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esponja is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw tries to stand but Esponja is controlling from the bottom.
Grimshaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Esponja is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esponja is on top in guard.
Esponja is looking to stand up but Grimshaw won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimshaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimshaw, not yet.
Grimshaw looking to control.
Grimshaw trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darius Grimshaw will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Grimshaw manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Esponja on his heels. He'll look to pass Esponja's guard now, I'm sure.
Grimshaw should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Esponja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grimshaw wants to stand but Esponja has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Esponja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimshaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimshaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grimshaw wants to control from the top but Esponja keeps moving.
Grimshaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Esponja is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Esponja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grimshaw 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.
Esponja tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Darius Grimshaw.
Esponja dives in and grabs Grimshaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grimshaw pushes down on Esponja's head and hops out.

Grimshaw shoots in and gets a takedown into Esponja's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Esponja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Esponja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grimshaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grimshaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grimshaw postures up in Esponja's guard and throws a big left but Esponja blocks it.
Esponja controls Grimshaw momentarily but Grimshaw frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Esponja keeping moving, preventing Grimshaw from controlling successfully.
Grimshaw pushes down on Esponja's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Grimshaw stands up from half guard.
Grimshaw has a takedown stuffed.

Grimshaw fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Esponja to the ground. Grimshaw is now in Esponja's guard.
Grimshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esponja is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esponja keeping moving, preventing Grimshaw from controlling successfully.
Grimshaw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Esponja's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimshaw is trying to control. Esponja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esponja is looking to improve his position.

Grimshaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Esponja sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Grimshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Grimshaw avoids the head kick by Esponja.

Grimshaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Esponja keeping moving, preventing Grimshaw from controlling successfully.

Grimshaw stands up from Esponja's guard - Grimshaw perhaps looking for a knockout.
Esponja throws a push kick but Grimshaw slaps the foot to one side.
Esponja tries for a takedown but Grimshaw circles away easily

and Grimshaw moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grimshaw decides to pull guard.
Esponja postures up.
Grimshaw might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Esponja haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Darius Grimshaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grimshaw keeping moving, preventing Esponja from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esponja won't allow Grimshaw to sweep him here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Darius Grimshaw wasn't active enough on the ground.
Grimshaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Esponja. Esponja gets slowly back to his feet.

Grimshaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Esponja was covering up waiting for the punch and Grimshaw finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponja working a defensive guard here.
Esponja keeping moving, preventing Grimshaw from controlling successfully.
Grimshaw wants to pass the guard but Esponja is keeping the position.
Grimshaw throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponja looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bob Esponja.
Esponja throws a sloppy head kick and Grimshaw moves out of range easily.
Esponja swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimshaw.

Grimshaw shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Esponja is trying to defend but Grimshaw finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grimshaw is nestled in close to Esponja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Esponja is staying active underneath Grimshaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Esponja on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Grimshaw seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Esponja is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darius Grimshaw!