PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Map Gostos A (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manga Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gostos A might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Main Theme - Game of Thrones. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gostos A
vs
Rosa

176 cm
28
152 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

181 cm
25
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Map Gostos A!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manga Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rosa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gostos A's half guard.
Rosa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rosa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gostos A defending well though.
Rosa thows a huge punch but Gostos A dodges it nicely.
Rosa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rosa is looking to take a break and control but Gostos A is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gostos A looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gostos A looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rosa connects with a nice short shot to Gostos A's temple.
Gostos A on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rosa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gostos A defending well though.
Gostos A is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rosa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gostos A looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gostos A looking for submissions off his back.
Rosa slips a nice elbow through Gostos A's hands, connecting with Gostos A's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rosa connects with a nice short shot to Gostos A's temple.

Gostos A actively working from the bottom here.
Rosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Gostos A actively working from the bottom here.
Rosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rosa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rosa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rosa lands strikes from half guard.

Gostos A is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rosa pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rosa winds up and cracks Gostos A with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Rosa is trying to work for a kimura but Gostos A is defending well.

Gostos A looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rosa prevents Gostos A from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gostos A looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gostos A is breathing heavily.
Rosa lands with a punch from half guard.
Rosa is nestled in close to Gostos A, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Rosa is nestled in close to Gostos A, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rosa working the head and body with strikes.
Rosa working Gostos A over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rosa lands a nice short elbow.
Rosa is nestled in close to Gostos A, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rosa slips a nice elbow through Gostos A's hands, connecting with Gostos A's forehead.
Rosa working over Gostos A with some ground and pound. Gostos A looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rosa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rosa drops an elbow to the side of Gostos A's head.

Gostos A looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rosa working the head and body with strikes.
Gostos A taking some punishment here, with Rosa in his half guard.
Gostos A works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gostos A has momentary wrist control but Rosa slips an elbow through the middle.
Rosa is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosa postures up and lands a big shot to Gostos A's brow.
Rosa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

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

Gostos A is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rosa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rosa landing some decent shots from guard.

Rosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gostos A keeping moving, preventing Rosa from controlling successfully.
Rosa chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosa works over Gostos A with some ground and pound from guard.

Gostos A had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rosa defends it easily.
Rosa stands up over Gostos A, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rosa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rosa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosa connects with a couple of short punches.
Rosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Gostos A looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rosa chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gostos A has momentary wrist control but Rosa slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gostos A's head.

Gostos A had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rosa defends it easily.
Rosa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manga Rosa dominated that round.
That's time! Gostos A's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gostos A looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Rosa tries for a kimura but Gostos A is defending well.
Rosa cracks Gostos A with a big right hand but Gostos A just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rosa working the ground and pound from side control.
Rosa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rosa is looking to take a break and control but Gostos A is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rosa working the ground and pound from side control.
Rosa wants to control but Gostos A is keeping him busy.
Gostos A is trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosa scores with punches from side control.
Rosa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gostos A is looking to regain half guard here but Rosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Rosa is chipping away with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosa working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rosa lands some shots froms side control.
Gostos A is looking for a sweep.

Rosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rosa working the ground and pound from side control.
Gostos A takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rosa cracks Gostos A with a big right hand but Gostos A just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rosa cracks Gostos A with a big right hand but Gostos A just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rosa lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gostos A tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gostos A is trying to improve his position.
Rosa cracks Gostos A with a big right hand but Gostos A just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gostos A is looking for a sweep.
Gostos A is trying to work for a sweep but Rosa has mounted him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosa unloading with bombs!
Gostos A in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Rosa.
Rosa working the ground and pound effectively.
Rosa lands a nice shot to the head.
Rosa working the ground and pound effectively.
Rosa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rosa with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rosa working Gostos A over with strikes here.
Gostos A is bucking up trying to escape but Rosa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Gostos A is rocked!
Rosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gostos A is looking to escape.
Rosa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Gostos A is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rosa looking to finish Gostos A with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gostos A!
Gostos A seems to have got his legs back now.
Gostos A is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Rosa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rosa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gostos A tries to reverse the position but Rosa maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosa scoring with strikes but Gostos A is staying in there.
Rosa with a couple of short strikes.
Rosa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rosa working Gostos A over with strikes here.
Rosa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gostos A's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gostos A is looking to escape.
Rosa with shots to the head and body - Gostos A looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rosa dominating with strikes here.
Rosa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gostos A can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rosa scoring with strikes but Gostos A is staying in there.
Rosa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rosa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rosa looking to control but Gostos A is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rosa lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gostos A sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Gostos A looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manga Rosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gostos A fails with the takedown

so Rosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gostos A 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.
Rosa distracts Gostos A with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Gostos A has wrist control.
Rosa wants to control from the top but Gostos A keeps moving.

Rosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gostos A working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosa.
Rosa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gostos A is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Rosa landing some decent shots from guard.

Gostos A working for a triangle but Rosa defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gostos A preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rosa connects with a couple of short punches.
Rosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rosa wants to control from the top but Gostos A keeps moving.

Gostos A looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gostos A is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gostos A has momentary wrist control but Rosa slips an elbow through the middle.
Rosa is in close to Gostos A's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Gostos A is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rosa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Map Gostos A has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosa is working Gostos A over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rosa landing some decent shots from guard.
Rosa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rosa stands and throws Gostos A's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosa in side control lands a decent elbow.

Rosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gostos A is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rosa cracks Gostos A with a big elbow.
Rosa working the ground and pound from side control.
Rosa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rosa cracks Gostos A with a big right hand but Gostos A just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rosa cracks Gostos A with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rosa working the body and head with strikes.
Gostos A tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosa is chipping away with strikes.
Gostos A tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gostos A pushes Rosa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rosa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gostos A is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rosa cracks Gostos A with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rosa is working Gostos A over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gostos A is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rosa cracks Gostos A with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gostos A is looking to regain half guard here but Rosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Rosa lands some shots froms side control.

Rosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rosa is chipping away with strikes.

Rosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gostos A takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rosa working the body and head with strikes.
Gostos A on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gostos A is looking to reverse the position.
Gostos A takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rosa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gostos A is looking to reverse the position.

Rosa decides to stand back up. Rosa steps back and let's Gostos A get back to his feet.
Gostos A closes the distance and clinches up with Rosa, looking for a takedown. Gostos A pushes Rosa against the cage but Rosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Gostos A misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gostos A is trying to get back to full guard.
Gostos A on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manga Rosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manga Rosa!