PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gago
vs
Anadrade

186 cm
31
195 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)
Spartan Nutrition

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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Gago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anadrade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Gago has Anadrade up against the cage in a clinch.

Gago pulls Anadrade into guard.
Gago has Anadrade pulled in close to control his posture.
Gago keeping moving, preventing Anadrade from controlling successfully.
Gago looking for a sweep. Not yet Gago, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade trying to control but Gago is working from the bottom.
Gago lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gago 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gago looking to sit in guard and control but Anadrade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anadrade wants to pass the guard but Gago is keeping the position.
My spies in The Barracks - LOD inform me that Anadrade has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anadrade lands a couple of elbows.
Anadrade throwing strikes but missing.
Anadrade content to stall in guard here.
Gago is trying to control the position but Anadrade postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anadrade sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anadrade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anadrade looks for a takedown but Gago sprawls well.
Gago tries for a takedown but Anadrade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Gago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gago working away.
Gago in side control, throwing shots but Anadrade defends.

Gago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anadrade has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Anadrade regains half guard.
Anadrade wants to control but Gago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gago thows a huge punch but Anadrade dodges it nicely.
Gago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gago is looking to advance position but Anadrade won't allow it.
Anadrade manages to get to full guard.
Anadrade is pulling down on Gago's head to control his posture.
Gago slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade trying to control but Gago postures up.
Anadrade is staying active underneath Gago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anadrade is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Gago wants to work for an arm triangle but Anadrade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gago with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gago prevents Anadrade from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gago seems to be looking for submissions.
Gago prevents Anadrade from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Gago dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Anadrade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gago defends it nicely.
Gago dives in for a single leg takedown but Anadrade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gago.
Anadrade shoots in for a takedown but Gago shows good takedown defense.
Anadrade looks for a takedown but Gago sprawls well.
Igor Gago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Anadrade.
Anadrade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anadrade somewhat.
Gago is looking to counter the offense by Anadrade and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gago clinches up with Anadrade and pushes him back against the cage.
Gago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anadrade can do to turn this around?
Anadrade looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anadrade.

Gago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anadrade, pushing him back against the cage.
Gago lands a right hand.

Gago pulls guard.
Gago keeping full guard, as Anadrade tries to pass.
Anadrade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gago is trying to control the position but Anadrade postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gago thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Igor Gago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anadrade tries to free his leg and advance position but Gago is retaining full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anadrade fails with a takedown attempt.

Gago closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Gago.
Gago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Gago pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anadrade is looking to work some ground and pound but Gago has wrist control.
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.
Anadrade works over Gago with some ground and pound from guard.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Gago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anadrade's guard.

Gago looking to sit in guard and control but Anadrade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anadrade is one step ahead there.
Anadrade trying to control but Gago is working from the bottom.
Anadrade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anadrade connects with a couple of short punches.
Gago keeping full guard, as Anadrade tries to pass.
Anadrade is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anadrade stopping the sweep attempt from Gago.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anadrade controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anadrade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Gago dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Anadrade tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Gago to counter with a crisp jab.
Gago with a lazy takedown attempt

and Anadrade counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anadrade.
Anadrade trying to control but Gago is working from the bottom.
Anadrade pushes down on Gago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anadrade wants to take a breather but Gago is having none of it.
Gago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anadrade.
Gago won't allow Anadrade to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anadrade trying to control the action but Gago is working from the bottom.
Anadrade is looking to advance position but Gago won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anadrade prevents Gago from improving his position.
Anadrade is looking to advance position but Gago won't allow it.
Anadrade is just content to waste time from the top position. Gago takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Anadrade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gago controls Anadrade momentarily but Anadrade frees himself.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anadrade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anadrade fails with a takedown attempt.
Gago lands with an uppercut that bounces Anadrade off the cage and back into range.
Gago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gago wants it to stay on the feet.
Igor Gago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Anadrade.
Gago fails with the takedown.
Gago cracks the inside of Anadrade's front leg.
Anadrade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anadrade wants it to stay on the feet.

Gago manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anadrade on his heels. He'll look to pass Anadrade's guard now, I'm sure.
Gago is looking to work some ground and pound but Anadrade has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Anadrade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anadrade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anadrade is on top in guard.

Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Gago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gago trying to keep a closed guard but Anadrade is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade working some strikes from top position.

Gago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anadrade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marcos Anadrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anadrade looking to sit in guard and control but Gago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gago with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anadrade manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gago has Anadrade in his guard.
Igor Gago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gago isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anadrade stacks Gago on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anadrade!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcos Anadrade.
Well Gago 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Gago!
A victorious Igor Gago thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.