PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Corpuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Corpuz
vs
Sudo

168 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Corpuz!
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, Genki Sudo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpuz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sudo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corpuz.
Corpuz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Corpuz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Sudo.
Sudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sudo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpuz looks for a takedown but Sudo sprawls well.
Sudo stuffs the takedown attempt from Corpuz. Corpuz gets slowly back to his feet.
Corpuz keeps the fight on the outside.
Corpuz fails to land the takedown.
Sudo lands a with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Sudo feints and as Corpuz raises his hands in defense, Sudo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corpuz is on top in guard.
Sudo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Corpuz wants to improve his position but Sudo is controlling well.
Sudo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corpuz is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sudo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corpuz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sudo.
Corpuz is looking for a sweep. Sudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Corpuz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sudo prevents Corpuz from improving his position.
Sudo is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sudo tries to clinch but Corpuz is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sudo misses with a series of wild punches.
Sudo wants to clinch.
Corpuz has his takedown stuffed

and Sudo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Corpuz!
Corpuz gets back to half guard.
Corpuz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sudo looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genki Sudo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Corpuz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Corpuz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sudo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sudo controlling from the top position.
Sudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Corpuz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Corpuz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sudo stacks Corpuz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sudo!
Corpuz tries to bench press Sudo off him but Sudo keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpuz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sudo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Corpuz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Corpuz wants to improve his position but Sudo is controlling well.
Sudo wants to pass the guard but Corpuz is defending well.
Corpuz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Corpuz.
Sudo won't allow Corpuz to sweep him here.

Corpuz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sudo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sudo wants to control from the top but Corpuz keeps moving.
Sudo is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Corpuz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sudo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Corpuz is looking for a triangle but Sudo pushes his legs off easily.

Corpuz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sudo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sudo wants to pass the guard but Corpuz is keeping the position.

Corpuz has his foot on Sudo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sudo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sudo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Corpuz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corpuz keeping moving, preventing Sudo from controlling successfully.
Sudo stopping the sweep attempt from Corpuz.

Corpuz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corpuz keeping moving, preventing Sudo from controlling successfully.

Corpuz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sudo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sudo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corpuz is keeping the position for now.
Sudo wants to control from the top but Corpuz keeps moving.
Sudo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corpuz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Corpuz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sudo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corpuz keeping full guard, as Sudo tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Corpuz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sudo feints and as Corpuz raises his hands in defense, Sudo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Corpuz looking for a guillotine here but Sudo defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Corpuz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sudo wanted to stand there but Corpuz had control of the position.
Sudo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Corpuz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Corpuz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sudo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Corpuz has tightened it up now! Sudo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Corpuz!