PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Sucres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Macotti
vs
Sucres

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Sucres!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sucres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macotti misses with a takedown attempt
and Sucres counters with a low kick, right behind Macotti 's knee.
Sucres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Macotti stuffs the takedown.
Sucres fails with the takedown.

Macotti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Macotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macotti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sucres wants to get back to his feet.
Macotti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Macotti is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sucres to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Macotti looking to pass the guard.
Macotti landing some decent shots from guard.

Sucres looking for a guillotine here but Macotti defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sucres looking to control.
Macotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sucres tries to strike from the bottom.
Macotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sucres working a defensive guard here.
Macotti stops Sucres from standing up.
Sucres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sucres looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macotti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Sucres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sucres keeping full guard, as Macotti tries to pass.
Sucres controlling the position.
Macotti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Jesus Sucres has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Macotti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sucres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Macotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sucres throws a push kick but Macotti slaps the foot to one side.
Sucres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macotti leaves Sucres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sucres looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sucres counters with a head kick. That will keep Macotti thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sucres enables Macotti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sucres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Macotti trying to control but Sucres is working from the bottom.
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!
Sucres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Macotti drops back looking for a leg! Sucres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sucres manages to kick Macotti off! Macotti jumps back into Sucres's guard.
Macotti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Macotti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Sucres closes the distance and clinches up with Macotti, looking for a takedown. Sucres pushes Macotti against the ropes but Macotti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Macotti throws a combination that misses
and Sucres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sucres connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macotti.

Macotti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Macotti is working for a submission of some sort.
Macotti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sucres trying to control from the bottom.

Macotti is looking for a kimura but Sucres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macotti to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sucres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Macotti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sucres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Sucres is retaining full guard.
Sucres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macotti lands a couple of elbows.
Macotti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sucres trying to control the position.
Sucres keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sucres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macotti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macotti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sucres is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Macotti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Macotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sucres dives on top into guard.
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!
Macotti controls Sucres momentarily but Sucres frees himself.

Macotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sucres is aware though and is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucres tries to free his leg and advance position but Macotti is retaining full guard.

Macotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sucres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Macotti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Macotti has his foot on Sucres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sucres works his way back into a safe position though.
Macotti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sucres controls the pace.
Sucres trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sucres stands up from Macotti's guard - Sucres perhaps looking for a knockout.

Macotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sucres wants to control but Macotti is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macotti is trying to control. Sucres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macotti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Macotti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sucres closes the distance and clinches.
Macotti tries for a takedown but Sucres manages to get underhooks.

Sucres manages to pull guard.
Sucres controls Macotti momentarily but Macotti frees himself.

Sucres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macotti defends well.
Sucres is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sucres has his foot on Macotti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macotti works his way back into a safe position though.
Sucres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sucres keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti works over Sucres with some ground and pound from guard.
Macotti trying to control but Sucres is working from the bottom.
Macotti wants to stand but Sucres has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Macotti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Macotti throwing strikes from guard but Sucres blocks nicely.

Sucres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macotti defends well.
Sucres keeping full guard, as Macotti tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sucres's head.
Macotti throws a strike but Sucres rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Macotti has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sucres doesn't defend quickly enough and Macotti has managed to lock this one up! Can Sucres escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Macotti on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marco Macotti!
An out of breath Marco Macotti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.