PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Dantas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miachel Maquiavel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dantas
vs
Maquiavel

163 cm
25
139 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Dantas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miachel Maquiavel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantas shoots in for a takedown but Maquiavel shows good takedown defense.
Dantas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Maquiavel counters with a takedown into side control.
Dantas tries to bench press Maquiavel off him but Maquiavel keeps the position.
Dantas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maquiavel off and has taken his back!
Maquiavel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dantas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dantas has the hooks in. Maquiavel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dantas throwing sloppy strikes.
Dantas keeps control of the position as Maquiavel tries to break free.
Maquiavel covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dantas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantas has the hooks in. Maquiavel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dantas misses with a punch to the head.
Dantas wants to control but Maquiavel is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maquiavel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Maquiavel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dantas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dantas somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Maquiavel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dantas's guard. Nice work there by Maquiavel.

Dantas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maquiavel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maquiavel wants to control from the top but Dantas keeps moving.
Maquiavel controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maquiavel throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maquiavel sitting in guard here, content to control.

Dantas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maquiavel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maquiavel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantas trying to control the position.

Dantas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maquiavel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dantas is pulling down on Maquiavel's head. It's preventing any offense from Maquiavel, at least for the moment.
Dantas being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Miachel Maquiavel.
Dantas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Maquiavel counters with a shoot takedown. Dantas fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maquiavel is pushing down on Dantas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dantas is fighting to maintain full guard but Maquiavel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maquiavel content to control rather than advance.
Dantas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dantas is working hard here to advance position.
Dantas is refusing to be controlled, as Maquiavel sits in half guard.
Maquiavel trying to pass the guard but Dantas defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maquiavel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maquiavel stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dantas wants to get back to full guard.
Maquiavel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maquiavel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dantas is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maquiavel in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantas is looking for a sweep. Maquiavel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maquiavel moves into full mount! Dantas won't be happy about that!
Maquiavel raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miachel Maquiavel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maquiavel shoots in for a takedown but Dantas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dantas fails with the takedown

so Maquiavel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dantas is on top in guard.
Dantas lands a couple of elbows.
Dantas preventing the sweep.
Dantas slips nicely into half guard.
Dantas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dantas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dantas is thwarting Maquiavel's attempts to control the position.
Dantas scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maquiavel is looking to improve his position.
Dantas tries to pass to full mount but Maquiavel defends it.
Maquiavel is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maquiavel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dantas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maquiavel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dantas is one step ahead there.
Maquiavel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dantas.
Dantas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dantas advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantas trying to control the position but Maquiavel is working away.
Dantas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dantas throwing strikes but Maquiavel manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dantas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dantas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dantas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maquiavel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maquiavel lands strikes from half guard.

Dantas actively working from the bottom here.
Maquiavel not doing much here.
Dantas is pressing down on Maquiavel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maquiavel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dantas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maquiavel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dantas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maquiavel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maquiavel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Dantas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maquiavel defends it easily.
Maquiavel looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maquiavel stays in close to Dantas's body and controls the position.
Maquiavel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dantas's head.
Maquiavel won't allow Dantas to sweep him here.
Maquiavel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Dantas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maquiavel has passed into half guard!
Dantas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dantas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Dantas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Dantas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Maquiavel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maquiavel.
Maquiavel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dantas is trying to keep Maquiavel in close.
Maquiavel wants to control from the top but Dantas keeps moving.
Dantas trying to control the position.
Dantas wants to sweep but no luck.
Maquiavel is in close to Dantas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maquiavel postures up.

Dantas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maquiavel passes into half guard.
Maquiavel is looking to advance position but Dantas won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maquiavel wants to control but Dantas is keeping him busy.
Maquiavel wants to free his trapped foot but Dantas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maquiavel stalling.
Maquiavel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maquiavel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dantas's head.
Maquiavel prevents Dantas from improving his position.
Maquiavel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miachel Maquiavel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dantas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dantas keeping full guard, as Maquiavel tries to pass.
Maquiavel stays in close to Dantas's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantas looking to control.
Dantas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dantas, not yet.

Dantas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maquiavel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maquiavel trying to control but Dantas is working from the bottom.
Dantas pulls Maquiavel in close to his closed guard and prevents Maquiavel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maquiavel looking to pass the guard.
Dantas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maquiavel manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dantas content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantas preventing the sweep.
Dantas throwing strikes but missing.
Maquiavel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dantas trying to control but Maquiavel is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dantas misses with a takedown attempt

and Maquiavel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dantas's guard now.
Dantas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maquiavel stopping the sweep attempt from Dantas.
Maquiavel trying to control but Dantas is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maquiavel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maquiavel wants to pass the guard but Dantas is keeping the position.
Maquiavel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Miachel Maquiavel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maquiavel swings for the body but Dantas moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantas blocks a leg kick.
Dantas misses with a takedown

and Maquiavel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miachel Maquiavel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maquiavel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Miachel Maquiavel!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Miachel Maquiavel!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Miachel Maquiavel!

Miachel Maquiavel wins by unanimous decision!