PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 4410 p4p, 4654 weight class) and Maxim Gorsiv (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.

Aldo
vs
Gorsiv

188 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
202
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maxim Gorsiv!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo is looking to chop away at Gorsiv's legs.
Gorsiv steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aldo.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Gorsiv's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gorsiv throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.

Gorsiv clinches up with Aldo and pushes him back against the cage.
Gorsiv is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gorsiv tries to score a body lock takedown but Aldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Gorsiv has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gorsiv gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo tries to circle away but Gorsiv has him pinned against the cage.
Gorsiv is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gorsiv will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aldo up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gorsiv jumps guard and drags Aldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gorsiv has a closed guard, preventing Aldo from standing up.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gorsiv on the ground.

Gorsiv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aldo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gorsiv is proving hard to escape from.
Aldo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Gorsiv has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Aldo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gorsiv has clasped his hands together around Aldo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Aldo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gorsiv controlling the position.

Gorsiv has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Gorsiv moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Gorsiv is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Gorsiv has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aldo tries to circle away but Gorsiv has him pinned against the cage.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo is looking for a takedown.
Gorsiv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Gorsiv.
Gorsiv has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aldo is trying to force a seperation but Gorsiv has the dominant position.
Aldo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gorsiv after a bit of a struggle.
Gorsiv gets underhooks to prevent Aldo's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gorsiv works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gorsiv stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gorsiv keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldo's efforts to push away.
Gorsiv lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aldo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gorsiv gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Gorsiv is controlling him.
Gorsiv wants to break free but Aldo has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorsiv has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aldo tries to break free but Gorsiv pushes him back against the cage.

Gorsiv manages to pull guard.
Aldo being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Gorsiv dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gorsiv goes for a double leg but Aldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aldo continues to drive forward.
Gorsiv scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
Gorsiv throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Gorsiv takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gorsiv fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Maxim Gorsiv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorsiv shoots in for a double leg but Aldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gorsiv shoots in but Aldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Gorsiv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Gorsiv closes the distance and clinches.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorsiv has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gorsiv slows down the pace here.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
Aldo is pressed up against the cage. Gorsiv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aldo down to the mat. Aldo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gorsiv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aldo counters with a big head kick but Gorsiv shrugs it off.
Gorsiv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorsiv tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gorsiv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorsiv takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorsiv shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.

Gorsiv forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.
Gorsiv is trying to pull guard but Aldo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aldo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gorsiv to keep the fight standing.
Gorsiv prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Gorsiv forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gorsiv has had enough of the clinch but Aldo keeps him there for the moment.
Aldo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo wants to take the fight to the mat but Gorsiv manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gorsiv avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Gorsiv won't allow it.
Gorsiv keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Aldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gorsiv's efforts to push away.
Gorsiv can't break the clinch.
Gorsiv controlling the action here for a moment.
Aldo jumps guard but Gorsiv turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four 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.
Aldo tries to break free but Gorsiv pushes him back against the cage.
Gorsiv has Aldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gorsiv keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gorsiv has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Gorsiv forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aldo is trying to break free.

Gorsiv manages to pull guard.
Gorsiv is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Aldo pushes Gorsiv off but Gorsiv dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gorsiv decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aldo to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Gorsiv will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jose Aldo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Aldo gets tackled into the cage by Gorsiv. Gorsiv maintains the clinch.
Gorsiv creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Gorsiv forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gorsiv wants a takedown.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Gorsiv wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldo won't allow it.

Gorsiv manages to pull guard.
Gorsiv has a closed guard, preventing Aldo from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gorsiv has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aldo has managed to get both his arms back between Gorsiv's legs - danger averted.
Aldo wants to get up but he can't break Gorsiv's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorsiv has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aldo wants to stand and escape but instead Gorsiv has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Aldo is looking to stand back up but Gorsiv counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Aldo.
Gorsiv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gorsiv in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gorsiv seems to be looking for submissions.
Aldo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gorsiv with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorsiv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gorsiv performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aldo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorsiv scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aldo is in trouble now - Gorsiv has advanced to mount!
Gorsiv working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorsiv controlling from mount.
Gorsiv landing shots from mount.

Gorsiv looking to isolate an arm here. Aldo doesn't see it coming and as Gorsiv extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gorsiv!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxim Gorsiv!