PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juarez Del Fuago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Juarez Del Fuago has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Del Fuago
vs
Bjj

165 cm
21
160 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

184 cm
30
160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Counter fighter
Determined

BeastMode

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juarez Del Fuago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Bjj!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Del Fuago avoids the head kick by Bjj.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bjj.

Bjj thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Del Fuago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Del Fuago is looking to regain half guard here but Bjj keeps moving and retains side control.
Del Fuago wants to control but Bjj postures up.
Del Fuago is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bjj connects with a decent elbow.
Del Fuago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Del Fuago is trying to get back to half guard.

Bjj tries for a kimura but Del Fuago is defending well.

Bjj looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bjj looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bjj goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Del Fuago has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bjj but great work by Del Fuago.
Bjj is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Del Fuago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bjj knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Del Fuago trying to control the action but Bjj is working from the bottom.
Bjj stops Del Fuago from passing to mount.
Bjj is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Fuago's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuago trying to mount his opponent but Bjj defends it.

Bjj looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjj is trying to stand up here but Del Fuago is controlling him well.

Del Fuago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bjj doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Del Fuago.
Bjj is looking for a sweep. Del Fuago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Fuago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bjj defending well though.
Del Fuago trying to control the action but Bjj is working from the bottom.
Bjj makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjj.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj keeping moving, preventing Del Fuago from controlling successfully.
Bjj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Del Fuago sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bjj's guard.
Bjj makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjj.

Bjj working for a triangle but Del Fuago defends it easily.
Del Fuago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjj works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Del Fuago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Del Fuago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjj is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bjj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Del Fuago wants to pass the guard but Bjj is keeping the position.
Bjj not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bjj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Fuago trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom.

Bjj looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjj keeping full guard, as Del Fuago tries to pass.
Del Fuago trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spar Bjj dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Del Fuago doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bjj counters with a single leg into guard. Del Fuago didn't expect that.

Del Fuago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bjj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bjj cracks Del Fuago with a solid left hand.

Del Fuago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bjj defends it easily.
Bjj is working Del Fuago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Del Fuago has momentary wrist control but Bjj slips an elbow through the middle.
Bjj scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjj wants to control from the top but Del Fuago keeps moving.

Del Fuago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj lands a couple of elbows.

Del Fuago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bjj landing some decent shots from guard.
Del Fuago is trying to keep Bjj in close.
Bjj wants to control from the top but Del Fuago keeps moving.

Bjj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spar Bjj has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bjj is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bjj connects with a couple of short punches.
Bjj distracts Del Fuago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bjj stands up over Del Fuago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bjj trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Fuago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bjj got a little sloppy there for a moment and Del Fuago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bjj has managed to get both his arms back between Del Fuago's legs - danger averted.
Bjj is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Del Fuago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Del Fuago is trying to control the position but Bjj postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bjj thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bjj postures up and lands a big shot to Del Fuago's brow.
Del Fuago keeping moving, preventing Bjj from controlling successfully.

Bjj drops back looking for a leg! Del Fuago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Del Fuago manages to kick Bjj off! Bjj jumps back into Del Fuago's guard.
Bjj sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Del Fuago's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj winds up and cracks Del Fuago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Bjj is looking for a kimura but Del Fuago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bjj to get the leverage.
Del Fuago trying to control here.
Del Fuago misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Del Fuago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjj pulls his head out easily.
Del Fuago regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bjj trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Fuago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjj works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Bjj is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Del Fuago is just riding it out for now. Bjj eventually gives up the hold.

Bjj is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuago trying to control but Bjj postures up.

Bjj in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Del Fuago tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bjj!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Spar Bjj!
An out of breath Spar Bjj thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.