PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Daverio (ranked 4958 p4p, 4947 weight class) and Damian Porter (ranked 417 p4p, 416 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Daverio
vs
Porter

173 cm
25
151
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
153
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateo Daverio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Porter!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daverio closes the distance and pushes Porter back into the cage.
Porter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daverio is defending well.
Daverio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Porter blocks a body shot from Daverio.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daverio.
Porter can't get the takedown.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daverio throws an elbow that misses.
Porter jumps guard but Daverio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mateo Daverio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Porter.
Porter takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter blocks an elbow strike.
Porter can't get the takedown.
Daverio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daverio pushes Porter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Porter dodges an elbow strike from Daverio.
Porter is trying to break free.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Porter shrugs off.
Porter blocks the elbow strike.
Porter is trying to pull guard but Daverio has him pressed against the cage.
Daverio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daverio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Daverio.
Porter takes an elbow to the temple.
Daverio throws an elbow that misses.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daverio tries a body shot but Porter blocks it.
Daverio misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Daverio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daverio tries a body shot but Porter blocks it.
Daverio misses with an elbow over the top.
Porter avoids the elbow strike from Daverio, against the cage.
Daverio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daverio after a bit of a struggle.
Daverio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Porter shrugs off.
Porter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daverio throws an elbow but misses.
Daverio looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daverio digs a right hand underneath Porter's ribcage. Porter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daverio.
Porter wants to take the fight to the mat but Daverio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Porter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daverio after a bit of a struggle.
Porter prevents a body shot from Daverio.
Porter blocks an elbow strike.
Daverio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
Daverio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Damian Porter has been cut.
Daverio misses with a body punch.
Daverio scores with a shot to the side of Porter's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porter tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daverio throws an elbow but misses.
Daverio tries to work over Porter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daverio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daverio misses with a punch to the body.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio tries a body shot but Porter blocks it.
Daverio throws an elbow that misses.
Daverio throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
Porter tries to pull guard but Daverio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Porter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Daverio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Porter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Daverio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Daverio clinches up against the cage.
Porter tries for a takedown but Daverio manages to get underhooks.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daverio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Porter's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daverio tries to throw a body punch but Porter avoids it by throwing Daverio back against the cage.
Daverio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
Daverio scores with a hook to the body.
Porter blocks an elbow strike from Daverio.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
Porter blocks a body shot from Daverio.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daverio lands a damaging elbow.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daverio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daverio walks away with a smile on his face. Porter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mateo Daverio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Porter.

Daverio moves into the clinch.
Daverio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Daverio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daverio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Porter.
Porter is trying to push Daverio away but Daverio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daverio.
Daverio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mateo Daverio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Porter is trying to drag Daverio to the mat but Daverio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio misses with an elbow over the top.
Daverio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daverio misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daverio pushes off an throws an elbow but Porter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Porter's defenses.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daverio.
Daverio can't find room to land a body shot as Porter controls the action.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Porter shrugs off.
Porter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daverio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Porter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daverio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Porter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daverio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Porter 's eye.
Daverio looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Daverio.
Porter is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
Daverio gets underhooks to prevent Porter's takedown attempt.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daverio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Daverio.

Porter is rocked!
Porter looking for a takedown.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Porter 's eye.
Porter is still on wobbly legs! Can Daverio finish him?
Porter blocks the elbow strike.
Porter seems to have recovered his senses.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Daverio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Porter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Daverio wants to clinch up but Porter keeps it at a distance.
Porter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daverio swivels and escapes.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt

and Daverio moves into the clinch.
Porter blocks an elbow strike from Daverio.
Porter goes for a takedown attempt but Daverio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mateo Daverio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Porter.
A big right from Daverio misses.
Mateo Daverio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Daverio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porter, pushing him back against the cage.
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Porter's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter tries to score a body lock takedown but Daverio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Porter blocks an elbow strike.
Daverio misses with a punch to the body.
Porter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daverio walks away with a smile on his face. Porter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daverio scores with a shot to the body.

Daverio closes the distance and pushes Porter back into the cage.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daverio lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
Daverio lands a nice elbow.
Daverio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Porter 's eye.
Porter takes an elbow to the temple.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Porter 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Porter's defenses.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Porter shrugs off.
Mateo Daverio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daverio lands a nice shot to the body.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Porter shrugs off.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Porter in his tracks for a moment.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Porter is trying to drag Daverio to the mat but Daverio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Porter's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter can't get the takedown.
Porter is trying to pull guard but Daverio has him pressed against the cage.
Daverio stops a takedown attempt from Porter.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio stops a takedown attempt from Porter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daverio misses with an elbow strike.
Daverio lands a damaging elbow.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Porter shrugs off.
Damian Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daverio gets underhooks to prevent Porter's takedown attempt.
Daverio cracks Porter with a nice body shot.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Porter 's eye.
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Porter's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateo Daverio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daverio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Daverio!
A victorious Mateo Daverio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.