PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damian Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eder Munhoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Daniels
vs
Munhoz

167 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
130 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eder Munhoz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Munhoz's waist but Munhoz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniels off to one side.

Daniels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Munhoz to the mat! Munhoz manages to get full guard.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Munhoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Munhoz keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.

Munhoz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Munhoz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munhoz keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Munhoz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Daniels.
Daniels is staying tight to Munhoz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Daniels tries to advance to mount but can't.
Munhoz can't do much from the bottom here.
Daniels staying calm.
Munhoz is trying to improve his position.
Munhoz looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daniels is looking to take a break and control but Munhoz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Munhoz misses with a takedown attempt

and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daniels takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Daniels frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daniels content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz tries to hold on but Daniels postures up.
Munhoz has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Daniels slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Damian Daniels just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Daniels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels working away.
Daniels is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Munhoz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Munhoz is looking to reverse the position.
Daniels slows the pace down.
Daniels works to advance to full mount. Munhoz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Daniels content just to control the position here.
Munhoz working to try and regain half guard.
Daniels tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Daniels dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Munhoz moves out of range of the leg kick from Daniels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Munhoz circles away easily

so Munhoz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Munhoz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daniels is on top in guard.
Daniels controlling from the top position.
Daniels stands and throws Munhoz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Daniels has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Munhoz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Munhoz seems a little lost for a moment, as Daniels dominates the positioning.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Damian Daniels just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Daniels wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daniels closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daniels lands in his opponent's guard.

Daniels drops back looking for a leg! Munhoz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Munhoz manages to kick Daniels off! Daniels jumps back into Munhoz's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munhoz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daniels defends well.

Munhoz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Daniels is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Munhoz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Daniels's back instead.
Daniels trying to control the position but Munhoz manages to sink in the hooks.
Daniels manages to reverse the position and now he's in Munhoz's guard. Nice work there by Daniels.
Munhoz can't keep his opponent in guard - Daniels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daniels works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Munhoz tries to improve position but can't.
Daniels working away.
Daniels controls the position.
Damian Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Munhoz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Munhoz tries to buck Daniels off but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels advances nicely into full mount.
Daniels content just to control the position here.
Daniels takes Munhoz's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Daniels dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Munhoz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Daniels counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daniels.
Daniels advances position into side control!
Daniels content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Damian Daniels just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Daniels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daniels controlling the action here.

Munhoz is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Daniels pulls his head out easily.
Daniels controlling the pace.

Daniels is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Munhoz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daniels.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munhoz is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Daniels pulls his head out easily.
Munhoz tries to roll over but Daniels keeps him under control.
Daniels moves into full mount! Munhoz won't be happy about that!
Munhoz is working to get back to half guard.
Daniels can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Munhoz is looking to escape.
Daniels controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz wants to control but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Daniels tries to control but Munhoz wriggling away.
Daniels is looking to work his way around to Munhoz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Daniels can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Munhoz is looking to escape.
Munhoz is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daniels looking to control and managing it successfully.
Munhoz is trying desperately to improve position.
Daniels wants to take Munhoz's back but he can't do it this time.
Daniels content just to control the position here.
Daniels can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Munhoz is looking to escape.
Eder Munhoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Damian Daniels just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Munhoz checks a leg kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Daniels!