PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiego Sussumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Galvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sussumu comes to the cage accompanied by sakuraba theme. Roberto Galvo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sussumu
vs
Galvo

180 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiego Sussumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Galvo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sussumu tries to clinch there but Galvo circles away.

Sussumu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sussumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvo wants to stand but Sussumu is controlling the position.
Galvo working a defensive guard here.
Sussumu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sussumu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sussumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvo trying to keep a closed guard but Sussumu is proving a slippery customer.

Galvo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sussumu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sussumu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sussumu won't allow Galvo to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sussumu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Galvo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galvo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sussumu controls the pace.

Galvo has his feet on Sussumu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Sussumu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Galvo looks gassed!
Sussumu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sussumu tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvo is retaining full guard.
Sussumu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sussumu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Galvo's guard.
Sussumu won't allow Galvo to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvo working a defensive guard here.

Sussumu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Galvo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sussumu is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galvo is looking to stand up but Sussumu isn't so interested in that idea.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galvo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sussumu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sussumu prevents Galvo from getting back to his feet.
Galvo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galvo is looking to stand up but Sussumu isn't so interested in that idea.
Sussumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Galvo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvo wants to sweep here but Sussumu controlling him for the moment.
Sussumu forces his way into half guard.
Galvo is pressing down on Sussumu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sussumu content to stall in guard here.
Sussumu wants to control from the top but Galvo keeps moving.
Sussumu is really struggling to control Galvo but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Galvo kicks Sussumu off and gets to his feet.
Galvo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sussumu to score with a decent uppercut.

Galvo gets a takedown into half guard.
Sussumu is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sussumu is holding on to half guard well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvo is tying to control. Sussumu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sussumu is trying is best to control the position here.

Galvo wants to work for an arm triangle but Sussumu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sussumu trying to hold on to Galvo's head to control him but Galvo postures up.
Galvo controlling the action here.
Galvo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Galvo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sussumu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Galvo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sussumu has managed to free his arm - good work.

Galvo decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galvo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sussumu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Galvo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Galvo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sussumu counters with a three punch combo that has Galvo backing up. Galvo nods at Sussumu to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thiego Sussumu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sussumu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galvo's hands.
Roberto Galvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Galvo scores with a takedown into Sussumu's guard.

Galvo drops back looking for a leg! Sussumu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sussumu manages to kick Galvo off! Galvo jumps back into Sussumu's guard.
Galvo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sussumu is proving hard to escape from.
Galvo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sussumu keeping moving, preventing Galvo from controlling successfully.
Galvo won't allow Sussumu to sweep him here.
Galvo wants to get up but he can't break Sussumu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Galvo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sussumu is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sussumu throws a shot to the body.
Sussumu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Galvo is fending him off so far but Sussumu persists. Nope, Galvo circles away and we're back to standing.

Galvo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sussumu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galvo on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Galvo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sussumu to his feet.

Sussumu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sussumu showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galvo actively working from the bottom here.
Sussumu controlling the action here.
Galvo wants to get back to his feet.
Galvo moves into full guard.
Galvo working a defensive guard here.
Galvo trying to strike off his back.
Galvo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sussumu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvo stands and throws Sussumu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roberto Galvo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galvo decides to stand back up.
Galvo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sussumu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sussumu.

Galvo working for a triangle but Sussumu defends it easily.
Galvo trying to strike off his back.

Galvo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galvo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Galvo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Galvo wants to pass to mount but Sussumu is defending the position.
Sussumu is not content to let Galvo control the position.
Sussumu moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Galvo stands up and waves to Sussumu to follow him.
Galvo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Sussumu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Galvo looking to control.

Galvo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Sussumu.

Sussumu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sussumu showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galvo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Galvo is looking for a triangle but Sussumu pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Galvo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sussumu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Galvo wants to stand up but Sussumu is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sussumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvo is looking to stand up but Sussumu isn't so interested in that idea.
Galvo is trying to control the position but Sussumu postures up.

Galvo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sussumu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Sussumu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Galvo is trying to control but can't.
Sussumu is keen to just control but Galvo is a slippery customer.

Galvo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sussumu pulls his head out easily.
Sussumu controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sussumu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Galvo for as long as he can get away with.
Galvo is trying to stand up here but Sussumu is controlling him well.
Galvo is looking for a sweep. Sussumu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sussumu trying to control from half guard but Galvo is working away.
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 Thiego Sussumu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Galvo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sussumu counters with a series of strikes. Galvo will be more careful next time no doubt.

Sussumu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sussumu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Galvo tries to kick Sussumu off but Sussumu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Galvo gets back to full guard.
Galvo wants to sweep but no luck.

Galvo is working an open guard so Sussumu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Galvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sussumu.
Thiego Sussumu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sussumu moves into the clinch successfully.
Sussumu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galvo has him pressed against the cage.

Galvo decides to pull guard.

Galvo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sussumu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sussumu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sussumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Galvo pushes Sussumu off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galvo shoots in and bounces Sussumu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Galvo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sussumu has a closed guard, preventing Galvo from standing up.
Sussumu is controlling Galvo's posture.
Galvo pushing down on Sussumu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galvo wants to stand but Sussumu has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sussumu wants to get back to his feet.
Galvo is looking to take a break and control but Sussumu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galvo stands up and beckons Sussumu to join him on the feet.

Sussumu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sussumu lands in his opponent's guard.
Galvo is trying to control the position but Sussumu postures up.
Galvo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Galvo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Galvo stands up from mount. Strange move.
Galvo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sussumu counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Sussumu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Galvo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sussumu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Galvo is looking to stand up but Sussumu isn't so interested in that idea.

Galvo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sussumu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sussumu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Galvo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Galvo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sussumu has picked Galvo up and slammed him! Galvo can't keep hold of the triangle and Sussumu manages to pass to side control!
Galvo is looking to reverse the position.
Galvo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sussumu off and has taken his back!

Galvo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sussumu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Galvo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Galvo not allowing Sussumu to control his hands.
Galvo is controlling the position but Sussumu somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Galvo trying to mount his opponent but Sussumu defends it.

Sussumu is defending against the submission attempts here by Galvo.
Sussumu missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sussumu is controlling Galvo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Galvo wants to stand up but Sussumu is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Galvo.
I think Sussumu 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roberto Galvo!