PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lamb God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlito Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God comes to the cage accompanied by Now you've got something to die for. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Carlito Brigante was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

God
vs
Brigante

170 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamb God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlito Brigante!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brigante gets a clinch.

Brigante is fighting off a takedown attempt but God is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brigante to the mat. Brigante regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Brigante has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. God is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brigante tries to pull guard but God won't allow it.

God wants the takedown. Brigante is fighting it off but God persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brigante's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Brigante looking for a guillotine here but God defends easily.
God knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brigante on the ground.

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

Brigante has his foot on God's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. God works his way back into a safe position though.

Brigante is looking for a triangle but God pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

God is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

God thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

God is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Brigante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

God thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brigante throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

God is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brigante throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two 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.

God is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

God drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and God jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

God drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and God jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
God looking to pass the guard.

God is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

God drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and God jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigante is trying to control the position but God postures up.

Brigante is looking for a triangle but God pushes his legs off easily.

God drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and God jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brigante keeping full guard, as God tries to pass.

God thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brigante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
God drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brigante sprawls and moves away.
God ducks under a wild hook from Brigante.
God appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brigante misses with a body punch

and God counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by God.

Brigante kicks God off and gets to his feet.
Brigante throws out a loose jab but God uses good head movement to avoid it.

Brigante darts in and clinches God up against the cage.

God has hold of one of Brigante's legs. Brigante is fighting the takedown attempt but God gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

God drops back looking for a leg! Brigante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brigante manages to kick God off! God jumps back into Brigante's guard.
God has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

God is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Brigante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

God moves out of range as Brigante strikes.
No luck for Brigante with that takedown attempt.
Brigante darts in looking for a takedown but God gets double underhooks and turns Brigante into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Brigante.

Brigante darts in and clinches God up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

God has picked Brigante up - he's going for a ride! God dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Brigante has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but God is on him like a limpet, forcing Brigante back against the cage.

Brigante drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
God wants to control from the top but Brigante keeps moving.
Brigante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

God is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brigante looking for a guillotine here but God defends easily.
Brigante can't keep his opponent in guard - God advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

God is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brigante moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
God looking to pass the guard.

God is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Brigante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but God can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

God thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brigante trying to keep a closed guard but God is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
God wants to control from the top but Brigante keeps moving.

God drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and God jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
God tries to free his leg and advance position but Brigante is retaining full guard.
God is working hard here to advance position.

God is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brigante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
God tries to free his leg and advance position but Brigante is retaining full guard.

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.
Brigante is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst God is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brigante throws a head kick but God moves out of range.
God tries to counter with a takedown but Brigante is quick to defend against it.

Brigante throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. God was covering up waiting for the punch and Brigante finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carlito Brigante has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brigante is breathing heavily.

God has his foot on Brigante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brigante works his way back into a safe position though.

Brigante stands up from guard. Let's bang!
God staying out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brigante misses with a straight left.
God feinted with a counter takedown.

Brigante has closed the distance and engaged God in a clinch.

God works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlito Brigante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! God's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Brigante misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brigante with a lazy takedown attempt

and God counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brigante wants to get back to full guard.

Brigante actively working from the bottom here.

God is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brigante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time God.

God is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brigante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time God.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

God is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brigante manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
God trying to control but Brigante is working from the bottom.

Brigante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brigante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brigante is trying to control the position but God postures up.

God drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and God jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
God pushes down on Brigante's leg and manages to get into half guard.

God is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Brigante still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Brigante has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
God is not content to let Brigante control the position.
God can't do much from the bottom here.
God is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigante is looking to take a break and control but God is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Brigante tries for a kimura but God is defending well.
God sneaks back into half guard.
God regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
God working a defensive guard here.

God looking for a guillotine here but Brigante defends easily.

God has his foot on Brigante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brigante works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlito Brigante.
Well Brigante has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlito Brigante!
A very excited looking Carlito Brigante made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.