PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugine Valcoverige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Zaragoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Valcoverige
vs
Zaragoca

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ugine Valcoverige !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Zaragoca!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaragoca bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Valcoverige scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valcoverige stops Zaragoca from getting back to his feet.
Valcoverige thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zaragoca's head.
Valcoverige with the ground and pound but Zaragoca uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zaragoca keeping moving, preventing Valcoverige from controlling successfully.
Zaragoca is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Valcoverige gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zaragoca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Valcoverige counters with a single leg into guard. Zaragoca didn't expect that.
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!
Zaragoca wants to get back to his feet but Valcoverige is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valcoverige showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaragoca is looking to stand up but Valcoverige isn't so interested in that idea.
Valcoverige works over Zaragoca with some ground and pound from guard.
Zaragoca is looking to stand up but Valcoverige isn't so interested in that idea.
Valcoverige looking to pass the guard.
Valcoverige is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaragoca is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valcoverige tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaragoca trying to control the position from guard on top but Valcoverige is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valcoverige has a closed guard, preventing Zaragoca from standing up.
Valcoverige pulls Zaragoca in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ugine Valcoverige just wasn't active enough.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaragoca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valcoverige shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaragoca as he avoids it easily.
Valcoverige takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Ugine Valcoverige has been cut.
Valcoverige misses with a looping right.
Zaragoca slaps away a takedown attempt from Valcoverige , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valcoverige is breathing heavily.
Zaragoca fails with a takedown attempt.
Valcoverige shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ugine Valcoverige . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaragoca shoots for a double leg takedown but Valcoverige sprawls well. He's pushed Zaragoca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaragoca closes the distance but Valcoverige moves to the side

so Valcoverige counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zaragoca lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Valcoverige !
Zaragoca looking to control but Valcoverige is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valcoverige tries to reverse the position but Zaragoca maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaragoca trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valcoverige is in a horrible position here. Zaragoca smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ugine Valcoverige will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ugine Valcoverige 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Zaragoca thumps Valcoverige with a low kick.
Zaragoca dives in and grabs Valcoverige 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valcoverige pushes down on Zaragoca's head and hops out.
Zaragoca dives in and grabs Valcoverige 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valcoverige pushes down on Zaragoca's head and hops out.
Valcoverige goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Diego Zaragoca has been cut.

Zaragoca throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valcoverige was covering up waiting for the punch and Zaragoca finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zaragoca has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Valcoverige is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaragoca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valcoverige is looking to stand up but Zaragoca isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaragoca trying to control the position from guard on top but Valcoverige is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaragoca passes Valcoverige 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zaragoca is thwarting Valcoverige 's attempts to control the position.
Zaragoca wants to take a breather but Valcoverige is having none of it.
Valcoverige knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaragoca on the ground.
Valcoverige won't allow Zaragoca to pass to mount.
Zaragoca throwing shots but Valcoverige is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valcoverige wants to improve his position but Zaragoca is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valcoverige is refusing to be controlled, as Zaragoca sits in half guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Diego Zaragoca hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Valcoverige misses with a leg kick.
Zaragoca is looking to clinch.

Valcoverige is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zaragoca's half guard.
Zaragoca is trying to maintain the position but Valcoverige is very close to passing his half guard.
Zaragoca wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valcoverige trying to advance position but Zaragoca counters by regaining guard.
Zaragoca keeping moving, preventing Valcoverige from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valcoverige won't allow Zaragoca to get back to his feet.

Zaragoca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valcoverige defends it easily.
Zaragoca wants to stand but Valcoverige is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaragoca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valcoverige 's guard.
Valcoverige trying to keep a closed guard but Zaragoca is proving a slippery customer.
Zaragoca wants to control from the top but Valcoverige keeps moving.
Valcoverige is trying to hold Zaragoca in close to prevent damage but Zaragoca has managed to pass into half guard.
Ugine Valcoverige overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valcoverige is trying to stand up here but Zaragoca is controlling him well.
Zaragoca trying to control from half guard but Valcoverige is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Zaragoca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Valcoverige tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaragoca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valcoverige somewhat.

Valcoverige clinches up against the cage.
Zaragoca tries to break free but Valcoverige pushes him back against the cage.
Valcoverige tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zaragoca being controlled against the cage.
Zaragoca is trying to pull guard but Valcoverige has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valcoverige has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zaragoca is trying to keep an underhook but Valcoverige manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valcoverige is thwarting Zaragoca's attempts to control the position.
Valcoverige wants to advance to full mount but Zaragoca doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Valcoverige tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaragoca is retaining full guard.

Zaragoca has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Valcoverige should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zaragoca has tightened it up now! Valcoverige 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 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Zaragoca!