PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Gobert (ranked 5884 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Suarez Costa (ranked 5643 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Miguel Suarez Costa enters the cage!

Gobert
vs
Suarez Costa

215 cm
21
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Gobert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Suarez Costa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gobert circles away.
It looked like Gobert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa shoots in for a takedown but Gobert shows good takedown defense.
Nice cross by Gobert.
Gobert throws a body shot but no joy.
Suarez Costa dives in and grabs Gobert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gobert pushes down on Suarez Costa's head and hops out.
Rudy Gobert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez Costa is defended easily by Gobert.
Suarez Costa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gobert moves out of range of the strikes.
Gobert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Suarez Costa moves in looking to clinch but Gobert pushes him off.
As Suarez Costa looks to move away, Gobert throws a big counter combo but Suarez Costa just gets out of the way.
Gobert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gobert lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobert fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Suarez Costa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suarez Costa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suarez Costa misses with a shot to the body
and Suarez Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gobert goes for a double leg but Suarez Costa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suarez Costa continues to drive forward.

Gobert gets tackled into the cage by Suarez Costa. Suarez Costa maintains the clinch.
Suarez Costa stalling in the clinch.
Gobert tries to break free but Suarez Costa pushes him back against the cage.
Suarez Costa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gobert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Gobert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suarez Costa stuffs the takedown.

Gobert clinches with his opponent.
Suarez Costa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gobert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gobert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suarez Costa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gobert as he avoids it easily.
Suarez Costa moves in looking to clinch but Gobert pushes him off.
Gobert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Suarez Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suarez Costa looks winded!
Suarez Costa has a takedown stuffed.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch
and Gobert counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gobert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suarez Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gobert.
Suarez Costa misses with a left hand
and Gobert counters with a left and a right that stings Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa looks to clinch
and Gobert counters with a two punch combo.
Suarez Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gobert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suarez Costa somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez Costa looks to clinch
and Gobert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suarez Costa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gobert counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gobert lands a left hand.

Gobert breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Gobert as he connects with a hook.
Suarez Costa dodges the punch combination from Gobert.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez Costa is defended easily by Gobert.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez Costa wants to clinch up but Gobert keeps it at a distance.
Gobert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch up but Gobert circles away and keeps his distance.
Gobert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suarez Costa sprawls well. Suarez Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gobert gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Gobert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Gobert dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gobert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suarez Costa's waist but Suarez Costa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gobert off to one side.
Gobert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suarez Costa shoots in looking for a takedown. Gobert tries to sprawl out of it but Suarez Costa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gobert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rudy Gobert is winning the standup battle so far.
Suarez Costa throws a head kick but Gobert moves out of range.
Suarez Costa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gobert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gobert takes one to the side of the head.
No luck for Gobert with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Gobert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gobert swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez Costa tries to bum rush Gobert with a series of wild strikes but Gobert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gobert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suarez Costa throws out a counter right but Gobert avoids it with no problem.
Suarez Costa closes the distance but Gobert moves to the side
and Gobert counters with a series of strikes. Suarez Costa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suarez Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gobert's waist but Gobert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez Costa off to one side.
Gobert is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gobert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suarez Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suarez Costa slips under a jab.
Suarez Costa tries to counter with a clinch but Gobert shakes him off and moves away.

Suarez Costa darts in and clinches Gobert up against the cage.
Gobert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suarez Costa being controlled against the cage.
Suarez Costa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gobert is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gobert breaks from the clinch.
Gobert thumps Suarez Costa with a low kick.
Suarez Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gobert manages to avoid it.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch up.
Gobert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Suarez Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Gobert counters with a two punch combo.
Suarez Costa is breathing heavily.

Suarez Costa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gobert, pushing him back against the cage.
Gobert struggles to land a body shot inside as Suarez Costa controls his hands.
Suarez Costa is trying to maintain a safe position but Gobert gets an underhook and turns Suarez Costa into the cage.
Gobert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez Costa can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez Costa's efforts to push away.

Suarez Costa jumps guard and drags Gobert to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Suarez Costa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez Costa trying to control the position.
Gobert postures up in Suarez Costa's guard and throws a big left but Suarez Costa blocks it.
Gobert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suarez Costa is trying to keep Gobert in close.

Gobert stands up and waves to Suarez Costa to follow him.
Suarez Costa takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez Costa is defended easily by Gobert.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gobert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Suarez Costa tries to counter it with a takedown but Gobert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Gobert dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gobert circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gobert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gobert shoots for a double leg takedown but Suarez Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Gobert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suarez Costa shoots in looking for a takedown but Gobert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez Costa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gobert.
Gobert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suarez Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Suarez Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Rudy Gobert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobert misses with a series of wild punches.
Gobert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suarez Costa.
Rudy Gobert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gobert checks a leg kick.
Gobert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suarez Costa wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suarez Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gobert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch but Gobert moves out of range.
Gobert is looking for a counter combo.
Gobert dives in and grabs Suarez Costa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suarez Costa pushes down on Gobert's head and hops out.

Gobert pushes Suarez Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Gobert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suarez Costa gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Suarez Costa breaks from the clinch.
Gobert slaps away a takedown attempt from Suarez Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gobert avoids the head kick by Suarez Costa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suarez Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gobert slaps away a takedown attempt from Suarez Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suarez Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Gobert circles away.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch but Gobert is having none of it.
Suarez Costa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gobert counters with a three punch combo that has Suarez Costa backing up. Suarez Costa nods at Gobert to acknowledge the strikes.
Suarez Costa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gobert. Gobert obviously looking to wear him down.
Gobert stuffs the takedown attempt from Suarez Costa. Suarez Costa gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez Costa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gobert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gobert.
Suarez Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Gobert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gobert misses with a head kick.
Gobert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suarez Costa sprawls well. Suarez Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gobert gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Suarez Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudy Gobert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gobert blocks a head kick by Suarez Costa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Gobert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gobert, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Gobert!