PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose PEGADOR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rejinaldo Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

PEGADOR
vs
Araujo

220 cm
24
295 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
300 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 4 - 4 - 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rejinaldo Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PEGADOR tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Araujo swivels and escapes.
Araujo throws a right hand that PEGADOR ducks under and follows up with a left that PEGADOR also avoids with ease.
PEGADOR misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Araujo does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Araujo.
Araujo throws a series of punches but PEGADOR avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Araujo throws a nice looking combination but PEGADOR bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Araujo misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araujo keeps the fight on the outside.
PEGADOR looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose PEGADOR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Araujo misses its intended target.
Araujo walks into a jab.
PEGADOR shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Araujo misses with a series of wild punches.
Araujo looks gassed!
PEGADOR fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR misses with a jab, cross combination.
Araujo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and PEGADOR counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Araujo's guard now.
PEGADOR scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
PEGADOR postures up in Araujo's guard and throws a big left but Araujo blocks it.
PEGADOR slips nicely into half guard.
PEGADOR slows the pace down in half guard.
PEGADOR scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as PEGADOR sits in half guard.
PEGADOR sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Araujo defending well though.

PEGADOR gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Araujo slaps away a takedown attempt from PEGADOR, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
PEGADOR misses with a takedown attempt - Araujo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Araujo drops his hands momentarily and PEGADOR takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
PEGADOR tries for a takedown but Araujo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Araujo throws a left and a right that both miss

and PEGADOR counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Araujo's guard now.
PEGADOR won't allow Araujo to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Araujo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract PEGADOR.
PEGADOR displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Araujo throws out the jab.
PEGADOR shoots in for a double leg but Araujo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
PEGADOR shoots in but Araujo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Araujo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo throws a combination that misses

and PEGADOR decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Araujo's guard.

PEGADOR stands and steps away. Araujo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by PEGADOR or perhaps it was just good defense by Araujo which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose PEGADOR. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PEGADOR fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Araujo misses with a shot to the body

and PEGADOR counters with a single leg into guard. Araujo didn't expect that.
PEGADOR looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
PEGADOR looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now PEGADOR is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PEGADOR in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo has momentary wrist control but PEGADOR slips an elbow through the middle.
PEGADOR prevents Araujo from getting back to his feet.
PEGADOR advances to half guard.
PEGADOR works his way into full mount!
PEGADOR thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as PEGADOR tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
PEGADOR will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A nice elbow there by PEGADOR.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PEGADOR has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Araujo's face.
PEGADOR lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jose PEGADOR overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
PEGADOR has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Araujo's face.
PEGADOR lands a big shot there that rocks Araujo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Araujo trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR lands a heavy elbow.
PEGADOR lands a big elbow.
PEGADOR lands a heavy elbow.
PEGADOR lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Araujo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
PEGADOR with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PEGADOR working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose PEGADOR dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

PEGADOR scores a takedown into full mount!
PEGADOR unloads with some shots from mount but Araujo bucks and avoids them well.
PEGADOR has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Araujo's face.
PEGADOR trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
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.
Araujo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
PEGADOR punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo really wants to buck PEGADOR off and get back to his feet.
Araujo taking shots to the head.
PEGADOR working Araujo over with strikes here.
BOOM! PEGADOR connects with a massive shot to the dome!
PEGADOR with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, PEGADOR cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
PEGADOR connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Araujo really wants to buck PEGADOR off and get back to his feet.
PEGADOR pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
PEGADOR is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
The referee warns Araujo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
PEGADOR controlling the pace for now.
PEGADOR lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by PEGADOR.
PEGADOR raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! PEGADOR connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jose PEGADOR is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Araujo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
PEGADOR tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR scoring with strikes but Araujo is staying in there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Araujo can do anything to dispel that myth.
PEGADOR controlling from the full mount.
PEGADOR has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26

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