PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger McMaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Depiculi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McMaster
vs
Depiculi

183 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Roger McMaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Depiculi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by McMaster there.
McMaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMaster throws a series of punches but Depiculi moves out of range.
Depiculi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McMaster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Depiculi.
Some wild striking there from McMaster.

McMaster drops Depiculi with a beautiful combination! Depiculi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McMaster is looking for the KO!

It looks like Guilherme Depiculi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Depiculi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McMaster did well to prevent Depiculi getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Depiculi wants to work for an arm triangle but McMaster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Depiculi seems to be looking for submissions.

Depiculi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McMaster defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Depiculi looks gassed!
McMaster tries to kick Depiculi off but Depiculi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Depiculi seems to be working for a kimura but McMaster defends the submission attempt.

Depiculi seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McMaster desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McMaster wants to get back to full guard.

Depiculi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McMaster is just riding it out for now. Depiculi eventually gives up the hold.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Depiculi dodges the punch combination from McMaster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Depiculi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

McMaster drops Depiculi with a beautiful combination! Depiculi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McMaster is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMaster lands a nice hook to Depiculi's body. Depiculi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

McMaster lands a big uppercut and Depiculi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Depiculi looks OK. McMaster waves Depiculi back to his feet!

Depiculi is rocked!
Guilherme Depiculi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from McMaster misses.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Depiculi circles away quickly and effectively.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Depiculi circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMaster cracks Depiculi with an open hand slap.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McMaster throws a sloppy head kick and Depiculi moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger McMaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Depiculi's cut.
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.

McMaster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Depiculi shoots in for a takedown but McMaster shows good takedown defense.
McMaster throws a nice looking combination but Depiculi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Depiculi dodges the punch combination from McMaster.
McMaster fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Depiculi. Depiculi gets slowly back to his feet.
Depiculi is breathing heavily.
Depiculi shoots in and drives through. McMaster sprawls well.
Roger McMaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Depiculi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMaster throws a sloppy head kick and Depiculi moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McMaster!
McMaster misses with a double jab.
McMaster misses with a few strikes there.
McMaster misses with a few strikes there.
McMaster tries to bum rush Depiculi with a series of wild strikes but Depiculi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Depiculi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Depiculi stops McMaster from getting back to his feet.
McMaster is trying to escape back to his feet but Depiculi uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Depiculi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McMaster, who protects the arm well.

Depiculi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McMaster has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Depiculi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMaster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Depiculi off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McMaster biding his time, controlling Depiculi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger McMaster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Depiculi's cut.
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. This is the final round!

McMaster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Depiculi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McMaster avoids it really well and circles away.
McMaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Depiculi shoots in and drives through. McMaster sprawls well.
Roger McMaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Depiculi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McMaster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMaster throws a series of punches but Depiculi moves out of range.
Nice cross by McMaster.
McMaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMaster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Depiculi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McMaster as he jumps to the side.
Roger McMaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Depiculi.
McMaster throws a right hand that Depiculi ducks under and follows up with a left that Depiculi also avoids with ease.
Roger McMaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMaster dips to his left and cracks Depiculi with an uppercut!
McMaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Depiculi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McMaster swivels and escapes.
McMaster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Depiculi momentarily.
Depiculi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - McMaster scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMaster misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - McMaster scores with a four punch combination!
Depiculi moves out of range of the body kick from McMaster.
McMaster throws a combination. Depiculi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McMaster stalks Depiculi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Depiculi's face. Depiculi staggers backwards, shaken.
Depiculi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMaster lands a jab-cross combination.
McMaster displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Depiculi tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMaster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Depiculi somewhat.
McMaster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger McMaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McMaster, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger McMaster!