PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 178 p4p, 256 weight class) and Caio Peieira (ranked 7 p4p, 11 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Branko
vs
Peieira

180 cm
28
144
18 - 13 - 0

163 cm
27
142
18 - 11 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

New Standard
Urban Fighter

Bondi MMA 🏝️
Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peieira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Branko somewhat.
Branko tries for a takedown but Peieira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Branko shoots in for a double leg but Peieira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peieira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Peieira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Peieira looking to pass the guard.
Branko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peieira is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Branko is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Peieira rolls with it to try and escape but Branko cranks on the arm and Peieira is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davdio Branko!
Davdio Branko retains his bantamweight title!