PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose PEGADOR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jose PEGADOR enters the cage!

Yamamoto
vs
PEGADOR

180 cm
23
296 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

220 cm
26
295 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose PEGADOR!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto shoots and misses

so PEGADOR counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yamamoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yamamoto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
PEGADOR must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Yamamoto has an active guard here but PEGADOR has managed to pass into half guard.
Yamamoto trying to control but PEGADOR postures up.
Yamamoto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if PEGADOR is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

PEGADOR wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamamoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Yamamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Yamamoto is looking to control PEGADOR's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yamamoto avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
PEGADOR is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
PEGADOR working Yamamoto over with strikes.
PEGADOR lands strikes from half guard.
PEGADOR not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR trying to control from half guard but Yamamoto is working away.
PEGADOR is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. PEGADOR lands a nice short elbow.
PEGADOR seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
PEGADOR working Yamamoto over with strikes.
PEGADOR frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yamamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
PEGADOR looking to finish Yamamoto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yamamoto!
PEGADOR avoids the attempt from Yamamoto to control.
Yamamoto is looking to improve his position but PEGADOR isn't that keen on the idea.
PEGADOR raining down shots from the mount!
PEGADOR landing shots from mount.
PEGADOR fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
PEGADOR controlling the pace for now.
PEGADOR scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yamamoto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! PEGADOR connects with a massive shot to the dome!
PEGADOR postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yamamoto looks a forlorn figure.
PEGADOR takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yamamoto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
PEGADOR tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yamamoto is bucking up trying to escape but PEGADOR cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
PEGADOR tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto is looking to improve his position but PEGADOR isn't that keen on the idea.
Yamamoto wants to hold on but PEGADOR pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose PEGADOR dominated that 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.

PEGADOR has taken the fight to the clinch.
PEGADOR is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Yamamoto being controlled against the cage.
Yamamoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
PEGADOR tries to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
PEGADOR takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yamamoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but PEGADOR prevents it.

Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

PEGADOR gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

PEGADOR's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but PEGADOR circles away easily

and PEGADOR counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by PEGADOR.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

PEGADOR jumps into guard, dragging Yamamoto to the mat.

Yamamoto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! PEGADOR is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! PEGADOR has escaped and now he's on top!
PEGADOR lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PEGADOR is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamamoto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but PEGADOR has passed into side control.
PEGADOR trying to control the action but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
PEGADOR is chipping away with strikes.
PEGADOR works to advance to full mount. Yamamoto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Yamamoto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

PEGADOR with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
PEGADOR controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PEGADOR looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
PEGADOR has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
PEGADOR landing strikes, looking to finish!

PEGADOR swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yamamoto is now in PEGADOR's guard. A big mistake from PEGADOR there, giving up the dominant position!

Yamamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

PEGADOR is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

PEGADOR breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
PEGADOR misses with a jab, cross combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

PEGADOR's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

PEGADOR clinches.
PEGADOR has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but PEGADOR holds him up against the cage and eventually Yamamoto drops back down to his feet.
Yamamoto can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.

PEGADOR pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
PEGADOR stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - PEGADOR looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto fails to land the takedown.

Yamamoto gets caught flat footed, as PEGADOR shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

PEGADOR stands and steps away. Yamamoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

PEGADOR looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PEGADOR won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here.
PEGADOR lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose PEGADOR showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Yamamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

PEGADOR moves into range and clinches up with Yamamoto.
PEGADOR changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yamamoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
PEGADOR shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing PEGADOR's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yamamoto looks to land a body kick but PEGADOR moved away.
PEGADOR lands a lovely overhand right.
PEGADOR misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PEGADOR tries to clinch

and Yamamoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in PEGADOR's guard.
Yamamoto being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

PEGADOR kicks Yamamoto off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PEGADOR lands a slapping body shot.
Yamamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PEGADOR shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing PEGADOR's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sean Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose PEGADOR.

Yamamoto gets a takedown into half guard.
Jose PEGADOR has got the better of the ground game so far.
PEGADOR has a hand on Yamamoto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Yamamoto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
PEGADOR really wants to buck Yamamoto off and get back to his feet.

Yamamoto working for a guillotine from mount but PEGADOR is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR tries to buck Yamamoto off but he can't manage it.
Yamamoto is landing with some decent strikes but PEGADOR is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yamamoto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yamamoto looking to control but PEGADOR is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Yamamoto wants to finish this one by submission but PEGADOR is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yamamoto.

Yamamoto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
PEGADOR flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR regains half guard.
PEGADOR wants to improve his position but Yamamoto is controlling well.
PEGADOR trying to control but Yamamoto postures up.
Jose PEGADOR is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
PEGADOR is not content to let Yamamoto control the position.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but PEGADOR defending well.
PEGADOR makes his way to full guard. A much better position for PEGADOR.

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 controlling the position.
Sean Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but PEGADOR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
PEGADOR tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Yamamoto tries to keep at a distance but PEGADOR has taken the fight into the clinch.
PEGADOR on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well PEGADOR has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:29

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