ARES FC 39 presents an intriguing clash in the welterweight division as Mohamed Soumah faces Pierre Manzo.
Mohamed Soumah
Last 3 bouts
Win. Alka Matewa (TKO )
Win. Mikhail Kosarin (TKO )
Lose. Soslan Gagloev (submission)
Fighting style
Power striker with quick starts and the ability to finish early when he lands clean.
Strengths
Heavy hands with fast stoppage potential; almost all wins are early TKOs
Physical size and reach advantage in the division
Aggressive pressure from the opening bell
Weaknesses
Grappling defense can be a liability (submission loss)
Early fight style means he can run out of gas if finishes don’t come
Limited experience against high‑level tactical fighters
Keys to victory
Start fast and aim for early damage
Keep the fight standing where his power matters most
Use reach and pressure to cut off Manzo’s counters
Avoid extended grappling scrambles
Pierre Manzo
Last 3 bouts
Win. Nicolas Santos (submission)
Win. Alpha Ly (submission)
Fighting style
Submission‑focused grappler with quick setups and strong ground control.
Strengths
Elite finishing rate with submissions in all pro wins
Comfortable in scrambles and ground transitions
Patience and discipline to hunt openings on the mat
Weaknesses
Limited professional experience
Striking and stand‑up defense are still developing
Unproven in long, competitive back‑and‑forth fights
Keys to victory
Close distance and drag the fight to the ground
Avoid damage early while hunting submissions
Use positional control to limit Soumah’s power
Capitalize quickly when Soumah overextends
Odds
Mohamed Soumah +400
Pierre Manzo -699
