PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Summit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Pablo (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.

Summit
vs
Pablo

164 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Daniel Summit!
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, Pablo Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summit tries to clinch but Pablo is having none of it.

Pablo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Summit, pushing him back against the cage.
Pablo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Summit's efforts to push away.
Pablo wants to take the fight to the mat but Summit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Summit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Pablo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pablo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Summit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pablo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Summit pulls Pablo in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pablo manages to get himself to full guard.

Pablo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pablo working a defensive guard here.
Summit could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Summit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Summit controlling from the top position.
Pablo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summit postures up.
Summit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pablo wants to sweep but no luck.
Summit throwing strikes from guard but Pablo blocks nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pablo shoots in but Summit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pablo tries to clinch
and Summit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pablo takes one to the side of the head.
Pablo throws a leg kick

and Summit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Summit fails to pull guard.
Summit tries to pull guard but Pablo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Summit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summit tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Summit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pablo after a bit of a struggle.
Summit is trying to pull guard but Pablo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Summit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Summit is breathing heavily.
Summit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pablo has him pressed against the cage.
Pablo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Summit prevents the takedown attempt.
Summit lands a knee to the body.

Summit manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Summit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo.
Pablo tries a head kick but it misses.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Summit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Summit fails with a takedown attempt.

Pablo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Summit on his heels. He'll look to pass Summit's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Summit is trying to control the position but Pablo postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pablo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Summit 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Pablo 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.

Summit throws a front kick that sends Pablo stumbling back into the cage.
Pablo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Summit is fending him off so far but Pablo persists. Nope, Summit circles away and we're back to standing.
Summit tries to clinch but Pablo moves out of range.
Pablo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Summit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pablo somewhat.
Summit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pablo swivels and escapes.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Summit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Summit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Pablo.
Pablo looks for a takedown but Summit sprawls well.
Summit shoots for a takedown but Pablo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daniel Summit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Summit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pablo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Summit closes the distance and clinches up with Pablo, looking for a takedown. Summit pushes Pablo against the cage but Pablo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Summit stuffs the takedown attempt from Pablo. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pablos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pablo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pablo leaves Summit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pablo. No joy for Summit on that attempt.
Pablo shoots in and drives through. Summit sprawls well.
Summit fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo leaves Summit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pablo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Summit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pablo.
Summit tries to buck Pablo off but Pablo is having none of it.
Pablo advances to full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pablo tries to control but Summit wriggling away.
Summit is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pablo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Summit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pablo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Summit is looking to escape.
Pablo content just to control the position here.
Pablo looking to control but Summit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pablo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Summit is looking to improve his position but Pablo isn't that keen on the idea.

Pablo has control of Summit's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Summit regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pablo breaks from Summit's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summit wants to hold on but Pablo pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Pablo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Summit shoots in looking for a takedown but Pablo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Summit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pablo fails with the takedown.

Pablo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Summit is being controlled here.
Summit is not content to let Pablo control the position.
Summit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Summit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though.
Pablo trying to control from the bottom.
Pablo controlling the position well.
Pablo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summit wants to stand but Pablo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Summit is pressing down on Pablo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pablo is holding on for now.
Pablo is doing well to control the position and prevent Summit from advancing to side control.
Pablo Pablo has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Summit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Summit wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniel Summit is winning the standup battle so far.
Summit shoots for a takedown but Pablo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pablo.
Daniel Summit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Pablo.

Pablo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Summit to the ground. Pablo is now in Summit's guard.
Summit keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully.
Pablo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Summit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pablo advances to half guard.
Pablo is keen to just control but Summit is a slippery customer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Summit moves into full guard.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Summit keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summit has control of Pablo's left arm, preventing Pablo from doing any damage.
Pablo trying to control but Summit is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pablo Pablo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Pablo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Summit is trying to defend but Pablo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Summit is refusing to be controlled, as Pablo sits in half guard.
Summit trying to control but Pablo postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pablo trying to control from half guard but Summit is working away.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pablo Pablo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pablo leaves Summit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Pablo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Summit's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Summit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daniel Summit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Summit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pablo is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Pablo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pablo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Pablo Pablo!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Pablo Pablo!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Pablo Pablo!

Pablo Pablo wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Pablo Pablo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.