PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donatello Jefferson Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Carvalho (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.

Jefferson Monroe
vs
Carvalho

185 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donatello Jefferson Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson Monroe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jefferson Monroe misses with a hook to the body
and Carvalho counters with a three punch combo that has Jefferson Monroe backing up. Jefferson Monroe nods at Carvalho to acknowledge the strikes.
Carvalho stalks Jefferson Monroe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jefferson Monroe's face. Jefferson Monroe staggers backwards, shaken.
Carvalho looks for a takedown but Jefferson Monroe sprawls well.
Jefferson Monroe lands with a nice combination. Carvalho backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Antonio Carvalho has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carvalho is looking to clinch but Jefferson Monroe is avoiding it.
Carvalho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jefferson Monroe.

Carvalho clinches.
Carvalho wants to break free but Jefferson Monroe has control.

Jefferson Monroe breaks the clinch.
Jefferson Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jefferson Monroe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donatello Jefferson Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jefferson Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson Monroe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carvalho.

Jefferson Monroe has Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson Monroe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carvalho prevents it.
Carvalho tries to score a body lock takedown but Jefferson Monroe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jefferson Monroe is trying to pull guard but Carvalho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carvalho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jefferson Monroe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carvalho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jefferson Monroe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jefferson Monroe swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Carvalho rushes Jefferson Monroe and presses him up against the cage.
Carvalho misses with a punch on the inside.
Carvalho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jefferson Monroe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carvalho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson Monroe trying to stall but Carvalho improves his position.
Jefferson Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Carvalho jumps into guard, dragging Jefferson Monroe to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Jefferson Monroe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carvalho looking to control.

Jefferson Monroe stands up and waves to Carvalho to follow him.
Jefferson Monroe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jefferson Monroe is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Jefferson Monroe with a series of wild strikes but Jefferson Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jefferson Monroe circles away.
Jefferson Monroe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carvalho's head.

Jefferson Monroe clinches with his opponent.
Carvalho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jefferson Monroe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carvalho trying to land knees to the body.
Carvalho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson Monroe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carvalho walks away with a smile on his face. Jefferson Monroe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jefferson Monroe, right into the meat.
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 Donatello Jefferson Monroe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Carvalho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jefferson Monroe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carvalho circles away.
Carvalho throws a combination that misses

and Jefferson Monroe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carvalho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jefferson Monroe up against the cage.

Jefferson Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jefferson Monroe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jefferson Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
Jefferson Monroe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donatello Jefferson Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson Monroe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carvalho counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jefferson Monroe is defended easily by Carvalho.
Nice sprawl there from Jefferson Monroe as Carvalho shoots in.
Carvalho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carvalho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carvalho is defended easily by Jefferson Monroe.

Jefferson Monroe instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson Monroe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carvalho's efforts to push away.
Carvalho managing to block the knees to the body from Jefferson Monroe.

Jefferson Monroe jumps into guard, dragging Carvalho to the mat.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson Monroe is trying to control the position but Carvalho postures up.
Jefferson Monroe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson Monroe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jefferson Monroe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson Monroe looking to control but Carvalho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Jefferson Monroe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jefferson Monroe content just to control the position here.
Jefferson Monroe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson Monroe controlling his opponent.
Jefferson Monroe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson Monroe tries to control but Carvalho wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donatello Jefferson Monroe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Carvalho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Carvalho tries to clinch up.
Carvalho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jefferson Monroe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carvalho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carvalho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jefferson Monroe wants to clinch.
Jefferson Monroe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carvalho defends it nicely.
Carvalho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donatello Jefferson Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Carvalho or perhaps it was just good defense by Jefferson Monroe which made him look bad.
Carvalho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Carvalho closes the distance and clinches.
Carvalho gets underhooks to prevent Jefferson Monroe's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donatello Jefferson Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson Monroe is leaning against Carvalho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carvalho tries to break free but Jefferson Monroe pushes him back against the cage.

Jefferson Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Jefferson Monroe is looking to clinch.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carvalho wants it to stay on the feet.
Carvalho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carvalho.
Horrible takedown by Carvalho or perhaps it was just good defense by Jefferson Monroe which made him look bad.
Carvalho stuffs the takedown attempt from Jefferson Monroe. Jefferson Monroe gets slowly back to his feet.

Jefferson Monroe clinches up with Carvalho and pushes him back against the cage.
Jefferson Monroe connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to drag Jefferson Monroe to the mat but Jefferson Monroe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jefferson Monroe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carvalho walks away with a smile on his face. Jefferson Monroe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jefferson Monroe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carvalho tries to avoid it but Jefferson Monroe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carvalho to the ground. Carvalho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jefferson Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jefferson Monroe is defended easily by Carvalho.
Jefferson Monroe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson Monroe instigates a clinch.
Carvalho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jefferson Monroe to keep the fight standing.

Jefferson Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jefferson Monroe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carvalho throws a solid leg kick but Jefferson Monroe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carvalho.
Carvalho shoots in for a double leg but Jefferson Monroe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho stuffs the takedown attempt from Jefferson Monroe. Jefferson Monroe gets slowly back to his feet.
Antonio Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donatello Jefferson Monroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carvalho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jefferson Monroe swivels and escapes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donatello Jefferson Monroe.
Well Jefferson Monroe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donatello Jefferson Monroe!