PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Brandao
vs
Fellows

195 cm
27
252 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

190 cm
30
288 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramon Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Fellows!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellows throws a left and a right that both miss

and Brandao counters with a shoot takedown. Fellows fights it but they end up in guard.

Fellows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fellows looking for subs off his back but Brandao has passed one foot through into half guard.

Brandao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fellows sees it coming and defends easily.
Fellows makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fellows.
Brandao won't allow Fellows to sweep him here.
Brandao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fellows is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandao is pushing down on Fellows's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fellows is fighting to maintain full guard but Brandao has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brandao stopping the sweep attempt from Fellows.

Fellows looking for a guillotine here but Brandao defends easily.

Brandao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fellows manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brandao has Fellows in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandao is on top in guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandao stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandao.
Fellows tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brandao.
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Brandao moves out of range easily.
Brandao shoots and misses
and Fellows counters with a straight right hand.
Brandao throws an off balance right hand

and Fellows decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brandao's guard.
Brandao trying to control the position.
Fellows is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao working a defensive guard here.
Brandao looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandao, not yet.
Fellows postures up and lands a big shot to Brandao's brow.
Fellows scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows is working Brandao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brandao wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Fellows drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brandao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fellows has Brandao in his guard.
Fellows lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brandao!
Fellows with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellows avoids the attempt from Brandao to control.
Brandao is looking to get to half guard.
Fellows lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brandao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brandao is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fellows wants to control but Brandao is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Fellows dominated that round.
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.

Fellows fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brandao sprawls well initially but Fellows persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fellows trying to mount his opponent but Brandao defends it.

Fellows is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandao sees it coming and defends easily.
Brandao trying to control but Fellows postures up.

Brandao actively working from the bottom here.
Fellows is pressing down on Brandao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brandao is holding on for now.

Fellows is working for a submission of some sort.
Brandao tries to roll over but Fellows keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao wants to control but Fellows is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fellows working over Brandao with some ground and pound. Brandao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Damien Fellows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brandao is looking to get back to full guard here but Fellows has managed to pass to side control instead.
Brandao sneaks back into half guard.

Fellows is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Brandao to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Fellows throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fellows's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fellows is working Brandao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brandao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fellows postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brandao looking to control.

Brandao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fellows wants to pass the guard but Brandao is keeping the position.
Brandao is trying to keep Fellows in close.
Brandao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fellows manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fellows looking for a guillotine here but Brandao defends easily.

Brandao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fellows is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fellows has escaped and now he's on top!
Brandao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fellows missing there with some ground and pound from the 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.
Brandao looking to control.

Fellows stands and steps away. Brandao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brandao blocks a head kick by Fellows.
Brandao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Brandao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fellows stopping the sweep attempt from Brandao.
Brandao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Brandao has his feet on Fellows's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Fellows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Brandao pushes Fellows up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao is struggling to control the position.
Brandao scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Brandao decides to pull guard.
Brandao wants to sweep but no luck.
Fellows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fellows passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brandao is pushing Fellows's head away, looking to escape. Fellows manages to hold on to the position though.
Fellows has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Fellows is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brandao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brandao tries to bench press Fellows off him but Fellows keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Fellows is trying to get an arm triangle but Brandao is defending well.
Fellows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fellows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brandao, who protects the arm well.
Brandao tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Fellows is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Brandao still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Brandao has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Brandao advances to full mount.
Fellows bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandao, not yet.
Brandao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fellows's guard.
Brandao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Fellows is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Brandao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brandao throws an elbow but Fellows slips to the side and avoids it well.

Brandao is trying to get an arm triangle but Fellows is defending well.

Brandao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fellows rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brandao's guard! Nice work there by Fellows!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellows stands up over Brandao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ramon Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fellows won't allow Brandao to sweep him here.
Damien Fellows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fellows is controlling him.
Fellows loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fellows trying to control but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Brandao throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Fellows.
I've got Fellows winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Fellows!