PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gambo Gambatesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gambatesa
vs
Richards

220 cm
19
360 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gambo Gambatesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matthew Richards!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gambatesa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richards to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Richards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gambatesa has his foot on Richards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richards works his way back into a safe position though.
Gambatesa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richards controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambatesa keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Gambatesa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambatesa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards looking to pass the guard.

Gambatesa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gambatesa is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards wants to control from the top but Gambatesa keeps moving.

Gambatesa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Gambatesa is keeping the position.
Gambatesa keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Gambatesa trying to keep a closed guard but Richards is proving a slippery customer.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambatesa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two 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.
Richards trying to control but Gambatesa is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gambatesa but Gambatesa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Gambatesa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Gambatesa.
Gambo Gambatesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Richards.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gambatesa swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards dives in and grabs Gambatesa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gambatesa pushes down on Richards's head and hops out.
Gambatesa missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gambatesa tries to avoid it but Richards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gambatesa to the ground. Gambatesa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Gambatesa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richards sprawls well initially but Gambatesa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Gambatesa is trying for a kimura here. Richards looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gambatesa wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gambo Gambatesa!