PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 3549 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Coyote (ranked 4945 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Show Goes On. The key to victory for Diego Brandao has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Brandao
vs
Coyote

178 cm
37
177 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

184 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Coyote!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coyote shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brandao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coyote.
Nice strikes from Coyote there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coyote connects with a nice short shot to Brandao's temple.
Coyote wants to free his trapped foot but Brandao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coyote throwing shots but Brandao is blocking nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Coyote working his ground and pound in the gym.
Coyote not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coyote wants to pass to mount but Brandao is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brandao defending well though.
Coyote missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coyote missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyote thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coyote throws a strike but Brandao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Coyote must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Coyote trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coyote wants to stand but Brandao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brandao trying to control the position.
Coyote connects with a couple of short punches.
Coyote missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coyote postures up.
Coyote throws a big right hand that misses.
Coyote is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Coyote 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 Coyote has Brandao in his guard.

Coyote had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandao defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyote is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandao is controlling him.

Coyote is looking for a triangle but Brandao pushes his legs off easily.

Coyote has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brandao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Coyote is looking for a triangle but Brandao pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao wants to stand but Coyote has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brandao wants to control from the top but Coyote keeps moving.
Coyote being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandao wants to stand but Coyote has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brandao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coyote manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coyote shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coyote shoots in but no luck this time.
Brandao cracks Coyote with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyote shoots in for a double leg but Brandao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Brandao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Coyote.
Brandao scores with a nice right hand.
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coyote shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandao as he jumps to the side.

Coyote manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brandao on his heels. He'll look to pass Brandao's guard now, I'm sure.
Brandao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coyote's guard.

Coyote wants to sweep here but Brandao controlling him for the moment.
Brandao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Coyote looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brandao has picked Coyote up and slammed him! Coyote can't keep hold of the triangle and Brandao manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chief Coyote will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brandao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Coyote has a takedown stuffed.
Chief Coyote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao slips a straight right by Coyote.
Coyote missing with a left hand there. Brandao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Brandao.
Coyote goes for a double leg but Brandao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brandao continues to drive forward.
Brandao scores with a nice head shot.
Brandao leaves Coyote with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Coyote.
Good exchange - Brandao coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandao.
Brandao tests Coyote's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego Brandao is winning the standup battle so far.
Coyote shoots in and drives through. Brandao sprawls well.
A shot to the liver by Brandao. Beautiful body shot.
Coyote shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brandao defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao cracks the inside of Coyote's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coyote walks into a straight right hand from Brandao.
Brandao connects with a nice looking jab.
Coyote fails with a takedown attempt.
Coyote misses with a takedown attempt - Brandao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chief Coyote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coyote is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Coyote misses its intended target.
Brandao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coyote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandao as he avoids it easily.
Coyote fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Brandao has Coyote up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Brandao.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Coyote controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brandao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brandao tries to work over Coyote's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandao tries to work over Coyote's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coyote working hard to break the clinch.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coyote is trying to push Brandao away but Brandao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brandao tries a body shot but Coyote blocks it.

Coyote escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coyote shoots in but Brandao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch lands to the side of Coyote 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brandao cracks Coyote with a right hand to the side of the head.

Coyote fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brandao to the ground. Coyote is now in Brandao's guard.
Coyote being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyote postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coyote throws an elbow that misses. Brandao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coyote's guard. Nice move by Brandao!

Brandao trying to control the position from guard on top but Coyote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Coyote had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandao defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandao stays in close to Coyote's body and controls the position.
Coyote wants to improve his position but instead Brandao has moved into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coyote wants to improve his position but Brandao is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Brandao dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Coyote gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Brandao counter with a right hand.
Coyote fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Brandao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coyote.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Coyote.
Coyote takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Coyote coming out on top.
Coyote tries for a takedown but Brandao circles away easily
and Brandao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coyote tries to move into range but Brandao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Brandao closes the distance and pushes Coyote back into the cage.
Coyote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coyote blocks a body shot from Brandao.
Brandao tries a body shot but Coyote blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao digs a right hand underneath Coyote's ribcage. Coyote let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brandao lands with a left to the head.
Brandao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brandao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Coyote controls his hands.
Coyote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao controlling the action here for a moment.
Brandao has Coyote pushed against the cage.
Brandao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coyote is trying to break free.
Coyote blocks an uppercut.
Brandao prevents the takedown attempt.
Brandao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Coyote.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Coyote up against the cage.
Brandao stops a takedown attempt from Coyote.
Brandao leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brandao lands a left hand.
Coyote blocks an uppercut.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coyote wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Coyote has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brandao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandao lands with a left to the head.
Brandao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brandao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coyote backwards.
Brandao slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short left from Brandao.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandao 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
An out of breath Diego Brandao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.