PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emmanual Moniski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Moniski
vs
Brandao

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emmanual Moniski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao throws a series of punches but Moniski moves out of range.
Moniski lands with an overhand left.
Brandao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moniski staying out of range there.
Moniski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandao.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brandao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moniski looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandao is just out of range.
Brandao feints a counter leg kick.
Brandao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moniski.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moniski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Moniski does no damage.
Brandao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moniski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao tries to clinch but Moniski is having none of it.
Moniski feinted with a counter takedown.
Moniski scores with a jab. Brandao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moniski checks a low kick from Brandao.
Moniski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Brandao.
Brandao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandao tries to clinch but Moniski is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moniski walks into a stiff left hand from Brandao.
Moniski throws a series of strikes that have Brandao backpedaling.

Brandao is rocked!
Good work by Moniski as he checks the leg kick.
Brandao is still on wobbly legs! Can Moniski finish him?
Brandao ducks under a wild hook from Moniski.
Brandao seems to have recovered his senses.
Emmanual Moniski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moniski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brandao drops his hands momentarily and Moniski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moniski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brandao scores with a nice head shot.
Moniski scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Brandao. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Brandao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moniski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brandao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandao defending well as Moniski loads up on a big left hand.
Moniski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moniski.
A jab lands there for Moniski.
Moniski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao slips a jab from Moniski.
Moniski avoids the head kick by Brandao.
Moniski lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandao off the cage and back into range.
Danga de danga de dang - Moniski scores with a four punch combination!
Moniski thuds a left hand into Brandao's body.
Moniski feints a jab promting Brandao to slip. Moniski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brandao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brandao tries to clinch up but Moniski circles away and keeps his distance.
Moniski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moniski is breathing heavily.
Brandao fails to land with a series of punches.
Moniski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brandao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moniski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandao unleashes a big counter combination but Moniski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brandao moves away from the strike by Moniski.
Moniski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Brandao misses.
Nice shot by Moniski.
Brandao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandao throws a series of strikes that have Moniski backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Brandao.
Brandao connects with a leg kick. Moniski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moniski throws a hook but Brandao blocks it.
Brandao misses with a double jab.
Brandao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandao staying out of range there.
Brandao lands a leg kick that knocks Moniski off balance momentarily.
Moniski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moniski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moniski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandao sprawls and moves away.
Moniski with a nice cross.
Moniski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandao on the side of the head.
Brandao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandao misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Moniski there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moniski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandao feints the counter takedown.
Brandao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moniski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brandao swinging wildly here.
Brandao doesn't manage to clinch there - Moniski circles away.
Brandao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moniski manages to avoid it.
Moniski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A good leg kick by Brandao.
Brandao misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandao misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Brandao with that takedown attempt.
Moniski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moniski thuds a left hand into Brandao's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanual Moniski dominated that round.
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.

Moniski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandao.
Brandao throws a front kick aimed at Moniski's knee but Moniski avoids it well.
Moniski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandao sprawls and moves away.
Brandao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moniski throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Moniski keeps the fight on the outside.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brandao might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Moniski has got the better of the exchanges.
Brandao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Brandao does no damage.
Brandao throws a right hand that Moniski ducks under and follows up with a left that Moniski also avoids with ease.
Moniski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brandao tries to bum rush Moniski with a series of wild strikes but Moniski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moniski scores with a jab to the head.
Brandao misses with a wild combination.
Brandao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moniski.
Moniski misses with a looping left.
Moniski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brandao on the side of the head.
Brandao misses with a takedown attempt - Moniski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moniski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emmanual Moniski is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao throws a leg kick but Moniski moved away.
Diego Brandao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moniski misses with the combination.
Brandao takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Moniski as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Moniski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moniski.
Nice shot lands for Moniski.
Moniski throws a shot from downtown. Brandao moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandao misses the target.
A punch combination from Brandao misses.
Moniski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moniski finds it's way round the side to connect with Brandao's head.
Moniski misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brandao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moniski.
Brandao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moniski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao misses with a double jab.
Moniski throws a right and a left that Brandao avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Brandao tenderised Moniski's leg. Moniski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandao throws a nice looking combination but Moniski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moniski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moniski misses with a hook.
Brandao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brandao looks for a takedown but Moniski sprawls well.
Moniski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandao moves away.
Brandao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moniski swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao tries to clinch but Moniski is having none of it.
Brandao misses with a few strikes there.
Moniski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brandao lands a two punch combo.
Moniski moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandao.
Moniski feinted with a counter takedown.
Moniski connects with a right hand. Brandao shakes it off.
Brandao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moniski.
Moniski connects with a crisp jab.
Moniski throws a good cross that connects.
Moniski defending well as Brandao loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moniski throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao misses with a straight left.
Brandao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moniski circles away quickly and effectively.
Brandao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandao throws a series of punches but Moniski moves out of range.
Moniski dodges the punch combination from Brandao.
Nice straight punches there by Moniski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moniski.
Brandao slips a jab from Moniski.
Brandao misses with the combination.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
A nice combination there by Brandao.
Brandao slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Brandao misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moniski scores with a decent looking hook.
Brandao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moniski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moniski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moniski throws a lazy right hand but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Moniski misses the target.
Brandao misses with a two punch combination.
Brandao dives in and grabs Moniski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moniski pushes down on Brandao's head and hops out.
Emmanual Moniski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Brandao.
Brandao wants to clinch.
Brandao misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Brandao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandao needs to keep his hands up - Moniski had a free shot at his head there.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Emmanual Moniski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A big left from Brandao misses.
Moniski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandao tries to clinch but Moniski moves out of range.
Moniski slips under a jab.
Moniski tries to counter with a takedown but Brandao is quick to defend against it.
Moniski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandao throws a leg kick but Moniski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moniski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brandao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandao looks for a takedown but Moniski sprawls well.
Brandao moves away from the strike by Moniski.
Brandao falls off balance throwing a combination

and Moniski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moniski.

Brandao scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moniski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandao at a distance.
Moniski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brandao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brandao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moniski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao misses with a double jab.
Moniski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brandao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moniski.
Brandao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moniski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moniski swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao slips a jab from Moniski.
Brandao unleashes a big counter combination but Moniski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moniski slips a jab and a cross from Brandao.
Moniski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moniski circles away quickly and effectively.
Moniski misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
Moniski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moniski dodges the punch combination from Brandao.
Moniski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandao doesn't seem bothered though.
Moniski lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moniski.
Brandao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moniski.
Brandao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moniski keeps the fight on the outside.
Moniski feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Moniski finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandao.
Brandao throws the left hand but Moniski avoids the punch easily.
Brandao tries to move into range but Moniski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brandao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moniski circles away.
Emmanual Moniski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Brandao.
Moniski slips a straight right by Brandao.
Brandao misses with a wild combination.
Moniski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandao sprawls and moves away.
Moniski punishes Brandao's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moniski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brandao throws a right hand that Moniski ducks under and follows up with a left that Moniski also avoids with ease.
Brandao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moniski throws a right hand that Brandao ducks under and follows up with a left that Brandao also avoids with ease.
Brandao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brandao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moniski.
Moniski feinted with a counter takedown.
Moniski slips a jab and a cross from Brandao.
Brandao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moniski.
A combination from Brandao does no damage.
Moniski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moniski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Brandao misses with a few strikes there.
Moniski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Moniski misses the target.
Brandao looks to land a combination. Moniski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moniski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brandao's head backwards.
Brandao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandao throws a good cross that connects.
Moniski lands a jab.
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Moniski loads up on a big right hand but Brandao slips the punch.
Brandao throws a series of punches but Moniski moves out of range.
Brandao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moniski's head backwards.
Moniski misses with a wild body shot.
Moniski throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandao looks for a takedown but Moniski sprawls well.
Diego Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emmanual Moniski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moniski cracks a nice hook into Brandao's ribs.

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 Emmanual Moniski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moniski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanual Moniski!