PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Da Gaucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Shunkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shunkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem till i collapse. Bruno Da Gaucho has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Da Gaucho
vs
Shunkov

168 cm
25
141 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

161 cm
25
134 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Da Gaucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Shunkov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shunkov gets a double leg takedown into Da Gaucho's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shunkov looking to pass the guard.
Da Gaucho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shunkov wants to control from the top but Da Gaucho keeps moving.

Da Gaucho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shunkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shunkov prevents Da Gaucho from getting back to his feet.
Shunkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Gaucho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sergei Shunkov.
Shunkov has his takedown stuffed

and Da Gaucho counters with a single leg into guard. Shunkov didn't expect that.
Da Gaucho passes into half guard.

Shunkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Gaucho.
Da Gaucho is trying to control the action in half guard but Shunkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Shunkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Da Gaucho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Da Gaucho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho is keen to just control but Shunkov is a slippery customer.

Shunkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Gaucho.
Da Gaucho wants to pass the guard but Shunkov is defending well.

That's four 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.
Da Gaucho prevents Shunkov from standing back up.

Da Gaucho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shunkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Gaucho.

Da Gaucho is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shunkov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shunkov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shunkov trying to control the action but Da Gaucho is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Da Gaucho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Shunkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Da Gaucho quickly recovers to half guard.
Da Gaucho is trying to maintain the position but Shunkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Shunkov is looking to stall here but Da Gaucho recovers full guard.

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

Da Gaucho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shunkov defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shunkov trying to control but Da Gaucho is working from the bottom.
Shunkov stands and throws Da Gaucho's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Shunkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Da Gaucho, who protects the arm well.
Shunkov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Da Gaucho wants to control but Shunkov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho wants to get back to his feet.
Da Gaucho can't do much from the bottom here.

Shunkov tries for a kimura but Da Gaucho is defending well.
Bruno Da Gaucho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Gaucho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Da Gaucho tries to lock up and control but Shunkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov content just to control the position here.
Da Gaucho wants to control but Shunkov is having none of it.
Da Gaucho is looking to improve his position but Shunkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Da Gaucho is squirming around, avoiding Shunkov's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Gaucho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Gaucho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Da Gaucho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Sergei Shunkov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Shunkov clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Shunkov wants the takedown. Da Gaucho is fighting it off but Shunkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Gaucho's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Shunkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Da Gaucho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Shunkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Gaucho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shunkov somewhat.
Shunkov misses with a takedown attempt

and Da Gaucho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shunkov's guard now.
Shunkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Shunkov, not yet.
Da Gaucho trying to control but Shunkov is working from the bottom.
Shunkov pulls Da Gaucho in to control the position.
Shunkov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Da Gaucho distracts Shunkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Da Gaucho trying to control the position from guard on top but Shunkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Gaucho's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Gaucho trying to control the position from guard on top but Shunkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bruno Da Gaucho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shunkov tries for a takedown but Da Gaucho circles away easily
and Da Gaucho counters with a series of strikes. Shunkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bruno Da Gaucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Shunkov.

Da Gaucho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Da Gaucho controlling from the top position.
Da Gaucho seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shunkov for as long as he can get away with.
Da Gaucho wants to control from the top but Shunkov keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shunkov keeping full guard, as Da Gaucho tries to pass.
Shunkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruno Da Gaucho wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shunkov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Da Gaucho counters with a single leg into guard. Shunkov didn't expect that.
Shunkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shunkov wants to get back to his feet but Da Gaucho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Da Gaucho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov keeping full guard, as Da Gaucho tries to pass.
Shunkov keeping moving, preventing Da Gaucho from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bruno Da Gaucho just wasn't active enough.
Shunkov darts in looking for a takedown but Da Gaucho gets double underhooks and turns Shunkov into the cage.
Da Gaucho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shunkov prevents it.
Shunkov wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shunkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shunkov stops Da Gaucho from standing up.

Da Gaucho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Gaucho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shunkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Da Gaucho looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Gaucho, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Da Gaucho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Gaucho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Da Gaucho!