PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jobert Sucaldito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Gago (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.

Sucaldito
vs
Gago

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jobert Sucaldito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Gago!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sucaldito drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Gago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sucaldito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Gago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Gago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sucaldito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sucaldito is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sucaldito trying to control but Gago is working from the bottom.

Gago working for a triangle but Sucaldito defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sucaldito pushing down on Gago's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sucaldito slows the pace down in half guard.
Sucaldito is stalling here. Gago is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sucaldito seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gago has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Gago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Sucaldito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sucaldito is trying to control Gago's posture but Gago avoids it.
Sucaldito sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sucaldito controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gago works his way into side control.
Sucaldito wants to get back to his feet.

Gago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sucaldito, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sucaldito rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gago's guard! Nice work there by Sucaldito!
Sucaldito wants to control from the top but Gago keeps moving.

Gago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sucaldito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sucaldito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sucaldito is aware though and is defending well.
Sucaldito's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sucaldito.
Gago keeping moving, preventing Sucaldito from controlling successfully.

Gago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Sucaldito thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gago keeping full guard, as Sucaldito tries to pass.
Sucaldito trying to control the position from guard on top but Gago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gago keeping moving, preventing Sucaldito from controlling successfully.
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 Jobert Sucaldito will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sucaldito shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gago's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gago is looking for a triangle but Sucaldito pushes his legs off easily.
Sucaldito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Gago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sucaldito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Gago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sucaldito defends it easily.
Sucaldito pushes down on Gago's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gago actively working from the bottom here.
Sucaldito tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gago.

Gago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sucaldito wants to control but Gago is keeping him busy.

Sucaldito is working for a submission of some sort.

Gago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sucaldito trying to control the action but Gago is working from the bottom.
Sucaldito is looking to pass Gago's guard but actually Gago recovers to full guard.
Sucaldito wants to stand but Gago has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Gago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sucaldito is aware though and is defending well.

Gago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sucaldito wants to control from the top but Gago keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucaldito throwing strikes but missing.
Sucaldito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sucaldito tries to free his leg and advance position but Gago is retaining full guard.

Gago has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sucaldito is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gago.

Sucaldito decides to stand back up. Sucaldito steps back and let's Gago get back to his feet.
Gago shoots in looking for a takedown. Sucaldito tries to sprawl out of it but Gago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sucaldito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sucaldito pulls his head out easily.

Gago looking for submissions off his back.

Gago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sucaldito pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sucaldito is working for a kimura but Gago is defending it quite comfortably.
Gago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jobert Sucaldito dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

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

Sucaldito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sucaldito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sucaldito throwing shots but Gago is blocking nicely.
Sucaldito not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Gago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sucaldito pulls his head out easily.
Gago gets back to full guard.

Gago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sucaldito has picked Gago up and slammed him! Gago can't keep hold of the triangle and Sucaldito manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sucaldito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Gago seems to be looking for submissions.

Gago is working for a submission of some sort.
Sucaldito is trying to control but can't.
Sucaldito wants to get back to full guard.

Gago is working for a submission of some sort.
Sucaldito is trying to stand up here but Gago is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sucaldito's head.
Sucaldito wants to control but Gago is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Gago seems to be working for a kimura but Sucaldito defends the submission attempt.

Gago is looking for a kimura but Sucaldito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gago to get the leverage.
Sucaldito trying to control here.

Gago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sucaldito defends it well.
Sucaldito wants to control but Gago is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucaldito works his way to full guard. Good work.

Gago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sucaldito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gago has Sucaldito in his guard.
Gago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Gago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sucaldito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sucaldito tries to stand but Gago is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sucaldito trying to control but Gago is working from the bottom.

Gago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sucaldito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gago keeping moving, preventing Sucaldito from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sucaldito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sucaldito has managed to get both his arms back between Gago's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jobert Sucaldito.
Well Sucaldito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jobert Sucaldito!