PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Monteiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Monteiro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DreamWorld by Ralek Gracie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lazer
vs
Monteiro

190 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
197 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcello Monteiro!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Lazer. No joy for Monteiro on that attempt.
Lazer shoots in looking for a takedown. Monteiro tries to sprawl out of it but Lazer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monteiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Lazer gets a double leg takedown into Monteiro's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lazer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lazer throwing strikes but missing.
Monteiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lazer is controlling him.
Lazer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lazer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lazer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer stopping the sweep attempt from Monteiro.
Monteiro looking to control.
Lazer is stalling in the full guard.
Lazer trying to control but Monteiro is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Monteiro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lazer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monteiro is in Lazer's guard.
Lazer looking to control.
Monteiro wants to control from the top but Lazer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazer pulls Monteiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Monteiro from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazer is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monteiro trying to control but Lazer is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcello Monteiro.
Monteiro throws a hook to the side of Lazer's head but Lazer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monteiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Monteiro misses.
Monteiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lazer is out of range and Monteiro settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazer blocks a leg kick.
Monteiro tries to score with a low kick but Lazer moves his leg out of the way.
Monteiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Lazer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monteiro won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer is putting a hurting on Monteiro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Monteiro is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lazer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Monteiro to see if he's OK.
Lazer trying to control the position but Monteiro is working away.
Monteiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lazer is trying to control. Monteiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lazer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Monteiro actively working from the bottom here.
Monteiro gets back to full guard.
Lazer works over Monteiro with some ground and pound from guard.
Lazer stands up over Monteiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazer passes Monteiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Monteiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Lazer.
Monteiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Monteiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lazer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lazer trying to control but Monteiro is working from the bottom.
Lazer stands up over Monteiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lazer trying to control but Monteiro is working from the bottom.
Lazer scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Major Lazer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Monteiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Monteiro won't allow Lazer to sweep him here.
Lazer controls Monteiro momentarily but Monteiro frees himself.
Lazer keeping moving, preventing Monteiro from controlling successfully.
Lazer working a defensive guard here.
Lazer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monteiro is one step ahead there.
Lazer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monteiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Lazer stays in close to Monteiro's body and controls the position.
Lazer wants to pass the guard but Monteiro is keeping the position.
Major Lazer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer won't allow Monteiro to sweep him here.
Lazer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monteiro's guard.
Monteiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monteiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lazer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lazer's back!
Lazer wants to escape the position.
Monteiro gets his hands free as Lazer looks to control.
Lazer has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Monteiro.
Monteiro scores with punches to the body.

Monteiro tightening his grip on Lazer, looking for the choke.
Lazer trying to control but not successfully.

Monteiro is persistently looking for the submission but Lazer is defending it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monteiro throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Monteiro is looking for the choke from the back position but Lazer is controlling his hands well.
Monteiro is not going to allow Lazer to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Lazer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lazer breaks Monteiro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lazer landing some decent shots from guard.
Monteiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Monteiro, not yet.
Lazer advances to half guard.

Lazer seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lazer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monteiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lazer trying to control but Monteiro is working from the bottom.

Lazer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Monteiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Monteiro has escaped and now he's on top!
Monteiro stands up over Lazer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lazer controls Monteiro momentarily but Monteiro frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lazer is on top in guard.
Lazer prevents Monteiro from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lazer gets back to full guard.
Lazer keeping moving, preventing Monteiro from controlling successfully.
Lazer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monteiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lazer working for a triangle but Monteiro defends it easily.
Lazer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monteiro preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Major Lazer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lazer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lazer shoots for a double leg takedown but Monteiro sprawls well. He's pushed Lazer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lazer fails with the takedown
and Monteiro counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Lazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Monteiro both land. Nice combination.
Lazer dives in and grabs Monteiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monteiro pushes down on Lazer's head and hops out.

Monteiro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Monteiro tries to pass to full mount but Lazer defends it.
Lazer tries to get to full guard but Monteiro has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteiro wants to pass to mount but Lazer is defending the position.
Lazer wants to improve his position but Monteiro is controlling well.
Lazer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monteiro.
Monteiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Lazer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lazer is trying to get back to full guard.
Monteiro moves nicely into side control.
Lazer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lazer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Monteiro connects with a decent elbow.
Monteiro wants to control but Lazer is keeping him busy.
Lazer is trying to improve his position.

Monteiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lazer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monteiro scoring with punches and elbows.
Lazer gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monteiro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Monteiro wants to control but Lazer is keeping him busy.
Lazer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer wants to sweep but no luck.
Monteiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazer is retaining full guard.
Lazer looking to control.
Lazer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lazer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monteiro defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monteiro trying to control but Lazer is working from the bottom.
Monteiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monteiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazer pulls Monteiro in to control the position.
Monteiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Monteiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monteiro is one step ahead there.
Lazer is trying to control the position but Monteiro postures up.
Lazer wants to sweep here but Monteiro controlling him for the moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Marcello Monteiro hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Monteiro shoots in but Lazer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monteiro tries a low kick but Lazer avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Monteiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lazer 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Marcello Monteiro!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Major Lazer!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Major Lazer!

Major Lazer wins by split decision!
Major Lazer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.