PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pobad Manov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe So Sweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Manov
vs
So Sweet

169 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pobad Manov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Felipe So Sweet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manov goes for a double leg but So Sweet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as So Sweet continues to drive forward.
So Sweet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manov dives in and grabs So Sweet's left leg, looking for a takedown. So Sweet pushes down on Manov's head and hops out.

Manov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
So Sweet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
So Sweet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

So Sweet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. So Sweet swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manov throws a strike but So Sweet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

So Sweet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
So Sweet is stalling in the full guard.

Manov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. So Sweet defends it easily.
Manov has a closed guard, preventing So Sweet from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Manov has his foot on So Sweet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. So Sweet works his way back into a safe position though.

Manov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

So Sweet stands up and waves to Manov to follow him.
Manov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pobad Manov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

So Sweet shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than So Sweet was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
So Sweet taking a breather here.
So Sweet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manov keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So Sweet tries to move into full mount but can't pass Manov's legs.
Manov is looking to regain half guard here but So Sweet keeps moving and retains side control.
So Sweet tries to stand but Manov is controlling his head.
Manov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
So Sweet postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four 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.
Manov is trying to improve his position.
So Sweet wants to control but Manov is keeping him busy.
So Sweet in side control, throwing shots but Manov defends.
So Sweet is looking to take a break and control but Manov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

So Sweet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe So Sweet dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

So Sweet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Manov gets a double leg takedown into So Sweet's guard.
So Sweet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manov.
Felipe So Sweet has got the better of the ground game so far.
So Sweet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
So Sweet pulls Manov in close to his closed guard and prevents Manov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Manov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
So Sweet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Manov actively working from the bottom here.
So Sweet tries to stand and escape but Manov is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
So Sweet tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Manov.

So Sweet is working for a submission of some sort.
Manov tries to get to full guard but So Sweet has control of the leg.

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.
Manov manages to get to full guard.
So Sweet pushing down on Manov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
So Sweet wants to stand up but Manov is controlling the position.

Manov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
So Sweet drops an elbow to the side of Manov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So Sweet not doing much here.
So Sweet tries to stand but can't do so whilst Manov controls his leg.

Manov looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

So Sweet closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
So Sweet wants to stand up but Manov is controlling the position.
So Sweet stalling.
So Sweet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
So Sweet is keen to just control but Manov is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So Sweet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
So Sweet is taking a breather. Manov 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Manov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pobad Manov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

So Sweet throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manov was covering up waiting for the punch and So Sweet finishes the takedown easily into guard.
So Sweet trying to control the position from guard on top but Manov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
So Sweet postures up in Manov's guard and throws a big left but Manov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
So Sweet looking to sit in guard and control but Manov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

So Sweet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
So Sweet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manov is one step ahead there.
So Sweet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Manov drops back looking for a leg! So Sweet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and So Sweet manages to kick Manov off! Manov jumps back into So Sweet's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manov throwing strikes from guard but So Sweet blocks nicely.
So Sweet wants to stand and escape but Manov is having none of it.

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.
So Sweet 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
So Sweet throws a right hand that Manov ducks under and follows up with a left that Manov also avoids with ease.

Manov gets a double leg takedown into So Sweet's guard.
Manov stopping the sweep attempt from So Sweet.
So Sweet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manov throws a big right hand that misses.
Manov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
So Sweet is trying to keep Manov in close.
Manov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manov throwing strikes but missing.
Manov connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
So Sweet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
So Sweet has control of Manov's left arm, preventing Manov from doing any damage.
Manov connects with a couple of short punches.
So Sweet has control of Manov's left arm, preventing Manov from doing any damage.
So Sweet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manov advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on So Sweet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
So Sweet is trying to get back to half guard.
Manov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Manov working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Manov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
So Sweet is looking for a sweep.
So Sweet wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Manov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. So Sweet tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manov is in So Sweet's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. So Sweet is keeping the position for now.
Manov lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pobad Manov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Pobad Manov!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Pobad Manov!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Pobad Manov!

Pobad Manov wins by unanimous decision!