PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Mega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juarez Del Fuago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mega comes to the cage accompanied by Black and Yellow. Del Fuago is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Israel Kamakawino - E Ala E. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mega
vs
Del Fuago

168 cm
39
155 lbs
24 - 27 - 1

165 cm
31
160 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Max Mega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juarez Del Fuago!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mega lands the left hand.
Mega fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Del Fuago's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mega tries to bum rush Del Fuago with a series of wild strikes but Del Fuago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mega misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that Mega has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Mega drives through with a takedown into Del Fuago's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mega tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Fuago is retaining full guard.
Mega lands a couple of digs.
Mega working some strikes from top position.
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!
Mega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Fuago is keeping the position for now.

Del Fuago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Del Fuago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mega working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Fuago's head.

Del Fuago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mega defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Del Fuago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mega cracks Del Fuago with a solid left hand.

Del Fuago throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mega escapes and throws Del Fuago's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Del Fuago is looking to regain half guard here but Mega keeps moving and retains side control.
Mega trying to control the position but Del Fuago is working away.
Mega happy to just control the position for now.
Del Fuago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Fuago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Fuago on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Mega's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Fuago is trying to improve his position.

Mega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Del Fuago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mega off and has taken his back!
Mega tries to escape the position.
Mega is trying to stand back up.
Mega tries to escape but Del Fuago has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Del Fuago looking for the choke but no joy.

Mega manages to escape to his feet.
Del Fuago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Mega closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mega slows the pace down in half guard.
Del Fuago wants to control but Mega is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Del Fuago looking for submissions off his back.
Mega slips a nice elbow through Del Fuago's hands, connecting with Del Fuago's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Del Fuago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mega pulls his head out easily.
Mega is nestled in close to Del Fuago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mega lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Fuago is looking to improve his position.

Del Fuago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mega takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Del Fuago actively working from the bottom here.
Mega looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Mega there.
Mega looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Del Fuago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Del Fuago enables Mega to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Del Fuago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Del Fuago is looking for a triangle here but Mega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Fuago can do to turn this around?
Mega working the ground and pound.
Mega grinds an elbow into Del Fuago's temple.
Mega is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mega lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mega working away.
Del Fuago tries to buck Mega off but Mega is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Del Fuago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mega lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Del Fuago down.
Mega cracks Del Fuago with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega scores with punches from side control.
Del Fuago is not content to let Mega control the position.

Mega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Del Fuago trying to remain calm as Mega controls from the top position.
Del Fuago wants to control but Mega postures up.
Mega lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Del Fuago down.
Del Fuago is not content to let Mega control the position.
Del Fuago tries to buck Mega off but Mega is having none of it.
Del Fuago taking a bit of punishment here - Mega scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega working the body and head with strikes.

Mega stands up and beckons Del Fuago to his feet.
Mega throws a series of punches but Del Fuago avoids them all with ease.
Del Fuago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mega defends it well.
Mega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Del Fuago throws out a counter right but Mega avoids it with no problem.

Mega feints and as Del Fuago raises his hands in defense, Mega changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Del Fuago looking for a guillotine here but Mega defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Del Fuago has his foot on Mega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mega works his way back into a safe position though.

Del Fuago working for a triangle but Mega defends it easily.
Mega trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Fuago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuago is trying to keep Mega in close.

Del Fuago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mega trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Fuago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mega postures up and lands a big shot to Del Fuago's brow.
Mega wants to pass the guard but Del Fuago is keeping the position.

Del Fuago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mega defends it easily.
Mega passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Fuago keeps working.
Del Fuago struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mega cracks Del Fuago with a big right hand but Del Fuago just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Del Fuago manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mega's best efforts.
Del Fuago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mega takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Del Fuago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mega pulls his head out easily.
Mega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Del Fuago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mega's back!

Mega preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Del Fuago.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mega is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Mega dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A combination from Mega does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Fuago! But no joy.
Max Mega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mega throws a series of punches but Del Fuago avoids them all with ease.
Del Fuago is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mega tests Del Fuago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mega!
Mega scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mega scores with a three punch combo!
Mega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mega misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mega misses with a two punch combination.
Del Fuago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mega.
Mega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mega throws a nice looking combination but Del Fuago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Fuago.
Mega jabs at Del Fuago's body.
Mega falls off balance throwing a combination

and Del Fuago counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mega pushes Del Fuago off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mega fails to land with a series of punches.
Mega throws a right hand that Del Fuago ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Fuago also avoids with ease.
Del Fuago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Mega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Del Fuago fails with a takedown attempt.

Mega drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuago is not content to let Mega control the position.
Mega lands an elbow.
Mega landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Del Fuago tries to buck Mega off but Mega is having none of it.
Mega cracks Del Fuago with a big elbow.
Mega slows the pace down.
Mega grinds an elbow into Del Fuago's temple.
Check out the look on Mega's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mega wants to control for a moment but Del Fuago uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mega 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 four minutes gone in the round.

Del Fuago is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mega is tapping! Great win for Del Fuago!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juarez Del Fuago!
After winning the bout, Juarez Del Fuago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.