PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dejan Djokovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandi Montague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Djokovic comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black - AC/DC. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Brandi Montague enters the cage!

Djokovic
vs
Montague

182 cm
21
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dejan Djokovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandi Montague!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montague throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Djokovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Djokovic.
Montague fails to land the takedown.
A good leg kick by Djokovic.
Djokovic wants to clinch up but Montague keeps it at a distance.
Dejan Djokovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Djokovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montague swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Djokovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Montague.
Djokovic tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Montague.
Montague tries for a takedown but Djokovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dejan Djokovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandi Montague.
Jab, jab by Djokovic - just one landing.
Djokovic tries to clinch
and Montague counters with a stiff right hand.
Montague throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Djokovic connects with a right hand. Montague shakes it off.
Montague fails to land the takedown.
Montague is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Montague fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montague shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Djokovic as he avoids it easily.
Dejan Djokovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Djokovic rushes Montague and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Djokovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Djokovic gets through Montague's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Montague is working for takedown but Djokovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Djokovic stalling against the cage.
Montague tries to pull guard but Djokovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Montague drops back down to his feet.
Djokovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Djokovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Djokovic.
Montague tries for a takedown but Djokovic manages to get underhooks.
Montague goes for a takedown attempt but Djokovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montague shoots in for a double leg but Djokovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montague looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djokovic throws a right and a left that both miss.

Djokovic closes the distance and clinches.
Montague has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Djokovic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Djokovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Djokovic.
Djokovic is pushing Montague up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Djokovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montague stalling in the clinch but Djokovic improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Djokovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Djokovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montague backwards.
Djokovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montague or not.
Djokovic lands a shoulder strike.
Djokovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montague backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Djokovic.
Djokovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Djokovic.
Djokovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Djokovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Djokovic pushes Montague back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Djokovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montagues head.
Djokovic is working Montague over against the cage.
Djokovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Djokovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Djokovic lands with a right to the head.
Djokovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Djokovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montague backwards.
Djokovic scores with a hook to the body.
Djokovic lands with a left to the head.
Djokovic lands with a right to the head.
Djokovic gets through Montague's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Djokovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Djokovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djokovic lands with a light punch inside.
Djokovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montagues head.
Montague tries to pull guard but Djokovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Montague drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Montague just misses with a elbow thrown towards Djokovic's brow.
Montague has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Djokovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Djokovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montague's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Djokovic scores with a shot to the side of Montague's head.
Montague is trying to maintain a safe position but Djokovic gets an underhook and turns Montague into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Djokovic.
Djokovic slowing the pace effectively.
Montague has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Djokovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Djokovic is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Djokovic.
Montague fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Montague drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dejan Djokovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Djokovic rushes Montague and presses him up against the cage.
Djokovic is pushing Montague up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Djokovic lands a body shot.
Montague drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Djokovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Djokovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Djokovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montague backwards.
Djokovic digs a right hand underneath Montague's ribcage. Montague let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Djokovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Djokovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montague backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djokovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montague or not.
Montague is breathing heavily.
Djokovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montague backwards.
Montague fails to pull guard.
Djokovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montague is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Djokovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dejan Djokovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandi Montague.
Djokovic lands a left hand.
Djokovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montagues head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Djokovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Djokovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montague.
Stalling in the clinch from Djokovic.
A right hook to the body lands for Djokovic.
Djokovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Djokovic lands a nice uppercut.
Djokovic lands a shot to the body.
Djokovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Djokovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Djokovic.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Djokovic on the inside.
Djokovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Djokovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Djokovic pushes Montague back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Djokovic.
Montague's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Djokovic.
Djokovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Djokovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Montague's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montague looking for a takedown.
Djokovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Djokovic lands a nice uppercut.
Djokovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Djokovic scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Djokovic.
A short uppercut from Djokovic.
The referee calls for Djokovic to work.
Djokovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montague is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dejan Djokovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Djokovic lands with a right to the head.
Djokovic is pushing Montague up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Djokovic.
Djokovic stalls.
A short body shot lands from Djokovic as the two fighters clinch.
Djokovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Djokovic lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montague looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Djokovic is stalling here.
Djokovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montague can do to turn this around?
Djokovic lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Djokovic.
Djokovic is working Montague over against the cage.
Djokovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montague or not.
A right hand to the body from Djokovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Djokovic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Djokovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Djokovic lands a shot to the body.
Djokovic works on Montague's body with a couple of short punches.
Djokovic lands with a left to the head.
Montague changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Djokovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Djokovic wants to clinch up but Montague keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dejan Djokovic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Djokovic wants to clinch up but Montague keeps it at a distance.

Djokovic clinches with his opponent.
Montague wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djokovic has him pressed against the cage.
Djokovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Montague up against the cage.
Djokovic lands with a light punch inside.
Djokovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Djokovic effectively controlling the action here.
Djokovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montague backwards.
Montague is trying to break the clinch but Djokovic is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djokovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Djokovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Djokovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montague takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Djokovic lands with a left to the head.
Montague tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Djokovic smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djokovic tries to clinch up

and Montague counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Djokovic!

Montague goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Djokovic is on top in guard.
Djokovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Montague is proving hard to escape from.

Djokovic gets to his feet. Montague looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Montague swinging wildly here.
Montague on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Djokovic closes the distance and pushes Montague back into the cage.
Montague goes for a takedown attempt but Djokovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dejan Djokovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandi Montague.
Djokovic tries to clinch

and Montague counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Djokovic!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montague trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Djokovic really wants to buck Montague off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montague looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Montague wants to control the pace but Djokovic is squirming around nicely.

Montague goes for an armbar but Djokovic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Djokovic.
Montague wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Djokovic is now in half guard.
Djokovic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Montague reverses the position - he's now on top in Djokovic's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montague looking to sit in guard and control but Djokovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Djokovic wants to get up but he can't break Montague's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brandi Montague has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Djokovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Djokovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Montague fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montague throws a right and a left that Djokovic avoids nicely.
Dejan Djokovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Djokovic rushes Montague and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Djokovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montagues head.

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 Dejan Djokovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Djokovic, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dejan Djokovic!