PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Dmuchowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose PEGADOR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmuchowski comes to the cage accompanied by Express Yourself. Dmuchowski has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dmuchowski
vs
PEGADOR

205 cm
23
292 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

220 cm
25
295 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Dmuchowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose PEGADOR!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

PEGADOR is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dmuchowski's half guard.
Dmuchowski is breathing heavily.
PEGADOR tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dmuchowski controls his leg.
Dmuchowski is trying to get back to full guard.
PEGADOR seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dmuchowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
PEGADOR not doing much here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dmuchowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose PEGADOR hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
PEGADOR pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PEGADOR tries to clinch but Dmuchowski moves out of range.
PEGADOR lands the left hand.
Dmuchowski slips a jab and a cross from PEGADOR.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmuchowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dmuchowski wants it to stay on the feet.

PEGADOR gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dmuchowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
PEGADOR can't do much from the bottom here.
PEGADOR really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dmuchowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
PEGADOR gets back to half guard.
PEGADOR tries to get to full guard but Dmuchowski has control of the leg.
PEGADOR looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
PEGADOR is looking to control Dmuchowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can PEGADOR avoid being mounted?
PEGADOR is looking to escape.
PEGADOR tries to get to full guard but Dmuchowski has control of the leg.

Dmuchowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dmuchowski trying to pass the guard but PEGADOR defending well.
PEGADOR trying to control but Dmuchowski postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR manages to get to full guard.
Dmuchowski being controlled here momentarily.

PEGADOR escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dmuchowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dmuchowski passes into half guard.
PEGADOR has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dmuchowski is working away from the top position though.

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.
PEGADOR tries to kick Dmuchowski off but Dmuchowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
PEGADOR wants to control but Dmuchowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
PEGADOR wants to get back to full guard.
Dmuchowski moves nicely into side control.
Dmuchowski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
PEGADOR is trying to control Dmuchowski's posture but Dmuchowski avoids it.
PEGADOR manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dmuchowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose PEGADOR dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

PEGADOR shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dmuchowski sprawls well. Dmuchowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. PEGADOR gets slowly back to his feet.
PEGADOR steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dmuchowski.
Dmuchowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dmuchowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Dmuchowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
PEGADOR doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dmuchowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Eric Dmuchowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose PEGADOR.
PEGADOR wants to break free but Dmuchowski has control.
PEGADOR drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dmuchowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through PEGADOR's defenses.

It looks like Jose PEGADOR has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmuchowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
PEGADOR working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
PEGADOR is trying to break the clinch but Dmuchowski has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dmuchowski.
Dmuchowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Dmuchowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PEGADOR wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

PEGADOR breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
PEGADOR misses with a wild combination.
Dmuchowski blocks a leg kick.

Dmuchowski moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dmuchowski has PEGADOR pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. PEGADOR manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
PEGADOR gets underhooks to prevent Dmuchowski's takedown attempt.
PEGADOR misses with an elbow over the top.
PEGADOR is looking to break free of the clinch but Dmuchowski has double underhooks.

PEGADOR breaks from the clinch.

PEGADOR forces Dmuchowski back against the cage and clinches.
PEGADOR is trying to break the clinch but Dmuchowski has him pressed against the cage.
Dmuchowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite PEGADOR's efforts to push away.
Dmuchowski lands an elbow just above PEGADOR 's eye.
Dmuchowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Dmuchowski has PEGADOR pressed against the cage, preventing PEGADOR from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Dmuchowski.
Dmuchowski has PEGADOR pressed against the cage, preventing PEGADOR from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dmuchowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Dmuchowski as the two fighters clinch.

Dmuchowski pulls PEGADOR into guard.
PEGADOR wants to control from the top but Dmuchowski keeps moving.

Dmuchowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Dmuchowski looking for a guillotine here but PEGADOR defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR is looking to work some ground and pound but Dmuchowski has wrist control.
PEGADOR stands up over Dmuchowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
PEGADOR working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dmuchowski's head.
Dmuchowski keeping moving, preventing PEGADOR from controlling successfully.

Dmuchowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. PEGADOR defends it easily.
PEGADOR's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
PEGADOR trying to control the position from guard on top but Dmuchowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PEGADOR lands a couple of decent looking shots.
PEGADOR working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Dmuchowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. PEGADOR is aware though and is defending well.
PEGADOR is looking to work some ground and pound but Dmuchowski has wrist control.

Dmuchowski looking for a guillotine here but PEGADOR defends easily.
PEGADOR wants to stand but Dmuchowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dmuchowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Dmuchowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose PEGADOR's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

PEGADOR clinches but Dmuchowski breaks the clinch

and Dmuchowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dmuchowski blocking some punches.
PEGADOR wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for PEGADOR.
PEGADOR tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on PEGADOR's face as he tries to break the clinch.
PEGADOR tries for a takedown. No joy.

PEGADOR jumps into guard, dragging Dmuchowski to the mat.
PEGADOR is trying to control the position but Dmuchowski postures up.
Dmuchowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
PEGADOR wants to stand and escape but Dmuchowski is having none of it.
PEGADOR is trying to control the position but Dmuchowski postures up.
Dmuchowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dmuchowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. PEGADOR is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dmuchowski throws and elbow that misses. PEGADOR uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dmuchowski's guard. Nice move by PEGADOR!

That's one minute gone in the round.
PEGADOR keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dmuchowski's head.
PEGADOR is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dmuchowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
PEGADOR scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PEGADOR trying to control but Dmuchowski is working from the bottom.

Dmuchowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and PEGADOR defends well.
PEGADOR cracks Dmuchowski with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Dmuchowski has his foot on PEGADOR's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. PEGADOR works his way back into a safe position though.
Dmuchowski keeping moving, preventing PEGADOR from controlling successfully.
PEGADOR tries to stand but Dmuchowski is controlling from the bottom.
PEGADOR trying to control but Dmuchowski is working from the bottom.

Dmuchowski looking for a guillotine here but PEGADOR defends easily.
PEGADOR loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmuchowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Dmuchowski, not yet.
PEGADOR's corner is telling him to maintain position.
PEGADOR trying to control the position from guard on top but Dmuchowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose PEGADOR was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dmuchowski blocks a leg kick.
PEGADOR shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jose PEGADOR seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PEGADOR fails to land with a series of punches.

Dmuchowski closes the distance and clinches.
Dmuchowski scores with a shot to the side of PEGADOR's head.
PEGADOR tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dmuchowski smiles and moves away.
Eric Dmuchowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose PEGADOR.

Dmuchowski closes the distance and pushes PEGADOR back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PEGADOR misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dmuchowski has PEGADOR pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. PEGADOR manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
PEGADOR is working for takedown but Dmuchowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
PEGADOR looking for a takedown.
Dmuchowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite PEGADOR's efforts to push away.
Dmuchowski lands with a left to the head.
Dmuchowski lands a damaging elbow.
Dmuchowski misses with a punch to the body.
PEGADOR wants to break free but Dmuchowski has control.
PEGADOR is trying to drag Dmuchowski to the mat but Dmuchowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dmuchowski lands an elbow inside that PEGADOR shrugs off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dmuchowski pulls PEGADOR into guard.
PEGADOR throws a big right hand that misses.

Dmuchowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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 Eric Dmuchowski.
I think Dmuchowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Dmuchowski!