PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 380 p4p, 1450 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 22 p4p, 89 weight class). Davdio Branko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Branko
vs
Manson

180 cm
24
144
10 - 5 - 0

157 cm
24
140
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Vegan Gains
Urban Fighter

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson stuffs the takedown.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manson sprawls well. Manson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Branko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branko.
Manson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manson throws an overhand right that lands on Branko's shoulder, as Branko tries to avoid the shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Branko.

Branko tries for a kimura but Manson is defending well.

Branko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Branko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manson, who protects the arm well.
Manson gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Branko is working for a submission of some sort.

Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Manson is defending well.
Branko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.

Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Branko wants to pass to mount but Manson is defending the position.

Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko won't allow Manson to sweep him here.
Manson can't keep his opponent in guard - Branko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Manson defends the submission attempt.

Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Branko seems to be looking for submissions.
Branko prevents Manson from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branko is pressing down on Manson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manson is holding on for now.
Manson wants to control but Branko is keeping busy.
Manson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson trying to control the position.

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

Branko working for a triangle but Manson defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Davdio Branko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Manson throws an overhand right that lands on Branko's shoulder, as Branko tries to avoid the shot.
Manson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Branko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Branko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Manson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branko has Manson in his guard.

Branko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Manson uses it to pass to side control.
Branko is looking to regain half guard here but Manson keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Manson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Manson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Branko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Branko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manson off and has taken his back!

Branko is cranking Manson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Manson! He's tightened the choke and Manson is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davdio Branko!