PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose PEGADOR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gedo Sake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

PEGADOR
vs
Sake

220 cm
23
295 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

220 cm
19
290 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose PEGADOR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gedo Sake!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

PEGADOR instigates a clinch.
Sake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
PEGADOR tries to break free but Sake pushes him back against the cage.
PEGADOR tries to circle away but Sake has him pinned against the cage.
PEGADOR misses with an elbow strike.
PEGADOR gets underhooks to prevent Sake's takedown attempt.
PEGADOR is trying to break the clinch but Sake has him pressed against the cage.
Sake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

PEGADOR manages to break the clinch.

PEGADOR looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
PEGADOR landing some decent shots from guard.
PEGADOR scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

PEGADOR stands up and waves to Sake to follow him.
PEGADOR tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
PEGADOR wants to clinch up but Sake keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by PEGADOR or perhaps it was just good defense by Sake which made him look bad.
Sake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sake misses with a takedown attempt

and PEGADOR counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by PEGADOR.
Sake keeping moving, preventing PEGADOR from controlling successfully.
Sake looking to hit a scissor sweep but PEGADOR is one step ahead there.
Sake looks gassed!
Sake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in PEGADOR's guard.
PEGADOR controlling Sake's posture.
PEGADOR 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.
Sake wants to stand but PEGADOR has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sake stands up and waves to PEGADOR to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and PEGADOR counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jose PEGADOR has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gedo Sake.
Sake falls off balance throwing a combination

and PEGADOR moves into the clinch.
PEGADOR is trying to break the clinch but Sake is controlling him.
Sake is trying to break the clinch but PEGADOR has him pressed against the cage.
PEGADOR tries to break free but Sake pushes him back against the cage.
PEGADOR wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
PEGADOR taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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!
PEGADOR tries for a takedown. No joy.
PEGADOR lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sake is trying to drag PEGADOR to the mat but PEGADOR just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

PEGADOR has picked Sake up - he's going for a ride! PEGADOR dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
PEGADOR drops an elbow to the side of Sake's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR is trying to control. Sake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sake is trying to stand.
PEGADOR trying to control from half guard but Sake is working away.
PEGADOR looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sake with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
PEGADOR not doing much here.
Sake trying to control but PEGADOR postures up.
PEGADOR is figuring out what he wants to do next.
PEGADOR blocks the strikes from Sake.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sake with a lazy takedown attempt

and PEGADOR counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sake won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR trying to control the action but Sake is working from the bottom.
PEGADOR is chipping away with strikes.
PEGADOR trying to control the action but Sake is working from the bottom.
Sake is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PEGADOR scores with a couple of short elbows.
PEGADOR taking a breather here.
Sake is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose PEGADOR dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

PEGADOR changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
PEGADOR controlling the position.
PEGADOR is chipping away with strikes.
PEGADOR cracks Sake with a big elbow.
Sake strikes from the bottom but PEGADOR takes advantage and advances to full mount!
PEGADOR landing punches.
Jose PEGADOR overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sake gets back to half guard.
PEGADOR 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
PEGADOR scoring with strikes to the body and head.
PEGADOR wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sake keeps working.
PEGADOR seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PEGADOR wants to take a breather but Sake is having none of it.
PEGADOR is controlling the pace.
Sake is looking to escape.
PEGADOR controlling the action here.

PEGADOR stands up from half guard.

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.
PEGADOR avoids the head kick by Sake.
Sake with a poor takedown

and PEGADOR counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by PEGADOR.
PEGADOR wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
PEGADOR holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, PEGADOR just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sake's brow.

PEGADOR manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
PEGADOR is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sake stands up out of PEGADOR's guard for a moment - PEGADOR manages to land a nice upkick.
Sake tries to stand but PEGADOR is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PEGADOR is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sake tries to roll over but PEGADOR keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR drops an elbow to the side of Sake's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
PEGADOR is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
PEGADOR trying to control the pace.
PEGADOR slips a nice elbow through Sake's hands, connecting with Sake's forehead.
PEGADOR lands strikes from half guard.
Sake wants to get back to his feet.
PEGADOR lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

PEGADOR is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sake sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR slows the pace down in half guard.
Sake has hold of PEGADOR's hands but PEGADOR slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

PEGADOR seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Sake has recovered full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sake is on top in guard.
PEGADOR wants to stand and escape but Sake is having none of it.
Sake wants to get up but he can't break PEGADOR's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
PEGADOR trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose PEGADOR dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sake tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and PEGADOR counters with a nice double leg into guard.
PEGADOR is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
PEGADOR slips nicely into half guard.
Sake is trying to stand.
Sake wants to get back to full guard.
PEGADOR working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with PEGADOR in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sake trying to control here.
PEGADOR lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PEGADOR scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sake is looking for a sweep. PEGADOR is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
PEGADOR slips a nice elbow through Sake's hands, connecting with Sake's forehead.
Sake wants to control but PEGADOR is keeping busy.
Sake has hold of PEGADOR's hands but PEGADOR slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
PEGADOR is looking to take a break and control but Sake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sake tries to kick PEGADOR off but PEGADOR keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

PEGADOR drives through with a takedown into guard.
PEGADOR works over Sake with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR stands up over Sake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sake wants to sweep here but PEGADOR controlling him for the moment.
PEGADOR trying to control the position from guard on top but Sake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PEGADOR postures up and lands a big shot to Sake's brow.

Sake wriggles free and stands up.
Sake with a poor takedown

so PEGADOR counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PEGADOR trying to control the position from guard on top but Sake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sake wants to stand up but PEGADOR is controlling him.
PEGADOR with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sake has his foot on PEGADOR's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. PEGADOR works his way back into a safe position though.
Sake is looking to stand up but PEGADOR isn't so interested in that idea.
PEGADOR controlling from the top position.
PEGADOR prevents Sake from getting back to his feet.
Jose PEGADOR is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

PEGADOR closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sake did well to prevent PEGADOR getting side control.

PEGADOR is working for a kimura but Sake is defending it quite comfortably.
Sake tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR is nestled in close to Sake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sake looks like he's trying to stand up.
PEGADOR keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sake is trying to stand.
PEGADOR lands with a punch from half guard.
PEGADOR sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

PEGADOR scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sake working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose PEGADOR showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for PEGADOR, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose PEGADOR!