PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Montealdo (ranked 2972 p4p, 5808 weight class) and Bhekithemba Dinabambu (ranked 358 p4p, 538 weight class). Dinabambu has chosen Guns N Roses - Welcome to the jungle as his entrance music. Bhekithemba Dinabambu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Montealdo
vs
Dinabambu

170 cm
24
150
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
162
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Montealdo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bhekithemba Dinabambu!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinabambu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montealdo tries to counter with a takedown but Dinabambu is quick to defend against it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dinabambu, as that shot connected.

Dinabambu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Montealdo sprawling to the canvas! Montealdo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dinabambu finish him?!

Montealdo is rocked!
Montealdo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rio Fight Academy in the buildup to the fight.

Montealdo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oh Montealdo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Montealdo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montealdo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Montealdo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Montealdo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinabambu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montealdo stops Dinabambu from standing up.
Montealdo won't allow Dinabambu to sweep him here.

Montealdo drops back looking for a leg! Dinabambu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dinabambu manages to kick Montealdo off! Montealdo jumps back into Dinabambu's guard.
Montealdo won't allow Dinabambu to sweep him here.
Montealdo seems to have got his legs back now.

Montealdo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montealdo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Montealdo is breathing heavily.

Montealdo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montealdo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montealdo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dinabambu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Montealdo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Montealdo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montealdo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dinabambu keeping moving, preventing Montealdo from controlling successfully.
Dinabambu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montealdo throwing strikes from guard but Dinabambu blocks nicely.
Montealdo preventing the sweep.

Montealdo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montealdo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dinabambu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Montealdo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Montealdo.

Dinabambu cracks Montealdo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Montealdo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dinabambu finish him?
Dinabambu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Montealdo shoots in and drives through. Dinabambu sprawls well.
Montealdo is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dinabambu doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Montealdo crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Montealdo's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bhekithemba Dinabambu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bhekithemba Dinabambu thanked Core Combat for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).