PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Monnerat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Thumper Saint Shamrock
vs
Monnerat

180 cm
22
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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, Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Monnerat!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Monnerat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saint Shamrock was covering up waiting for the punch and Monnerat finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Saint Shamrock kicks Monnerat off and gets to his feet.
Monnerat fails with the takedown.
Saint Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monnerat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monnerat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saint Shamrock swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monnerat is defended easily by Saint Shamrock.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Monnerat.
Monnerat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saint Shamrock as he jumps to the side.
Saint Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monnerat shoots in and drives through. Saint Shamrock sprawls well.
Monnerat shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint Shamrock sprawls well. He's pushed Monnerat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Monnerat tries for a takedown but Saint Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monnerat looks gassed!
Saint Shamrock is looking to slow Monnerat down with leg kicks.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Saint Shamrock rushes Monnerat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jorge Monnerat has been cut.

Saint Shamrock has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Monnerat goes down! Saint Shamrock dives on top of him - Monnerat manages to get guard.

Monnerat is working an open guard so Saint Shamrock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saint Shamrock cracks the inside of Monnerat's front leg.
Saint Shamrock lands a head kick. Monnerat smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Monnerat is rocked!

Saint Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Monnerat is still on wobbly legs! Can Saint Shamrock finish him?
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
Monnerat seems to have recovered his senses.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
Saint Shamrock landing knees to the head.
Saint Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monnerat's face.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saint Shamrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Monnerat tries to score a body lock takedown but Saint Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saint Shamrock landing knees to the head.
Saint Shamrock stops a takedown attempt from Monnerat.
Monnerat takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Monnerat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saint Shamrock landing knees to the head.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Monnerat blocks with his arms.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Monnerat blocks it.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monnerat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saint Shamrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monnerat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent Monnerat's takedown attempt.
Monnerat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saint Shamrock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saint Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monnerat.
Saint Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Monnerat moves out of range easily.
Saint Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Saint Shamrock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monnerat if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saint Shamrock has closed the distance and engaged Monnerat in a clinch.
Saint Shamrock with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock connects with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Monnerat is blocking nicely.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Monnerat is blocking nicely.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Monnerat blocks with his arms.
Saint Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent Monnerat's takedown attempt.

Monnerat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Monnerat is working an open guard so Saint Shamrock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saint Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.

Saint Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Monnerat blocks it.
Monnerat tries to pull guard but Saint Shamrock won't allow it.
Saint Shamrock crunches a lovely knee into Monnerat's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saint Shamrock obliges.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monnerat wants a takedown.
Monnerat jumps guard but Saint Shamrock stands there with Monnerat around his waist. Monnerat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saint Shamrock connects with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock crunches a lovely knee into Monnerat's ribcage.
Saint Shamrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Monnerat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Monnerat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monnerat's face.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Monnerat blocks with his arms.
Saint Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Monnerat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saint Shamrock down to the mat. Saint Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Monnerat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Monnerat tries to keep at a distance but Saint Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Monnerat is blocking nicely.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Saint Shamrock.
Monnerat jumps guard but Saint Shamrock stands there with Monnerat around his waist. Monnerat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monnerat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saint Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saint Shamrock landing knees to the head.
Monnerat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saint Shamrock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Monnerat.
Saint Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monnerat blocks it with crossed arms.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Monnerat blocks with his arms.
Saint Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monnerat.
Saint Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monnerat's face.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock stops a takedown attempt from Monnerat.
Monnerat is working for takedown but Saint Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Monnerat is working for takedown but Saint Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monnerat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saint Shamrock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monnerat's face.
Monnerat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monnerat jumps guard but Saint Shamrock stands there with Monnerat around his waist. Monnerat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monnerat fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saint Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monnerat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saint Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monnerat.
Monnerat fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two 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.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Monnerat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saint Shamrock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monnerat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saint Shamrock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monnerat tries for a takedown but Saint Shamrock manages to get underhooks.
Monnerat fails to pull guard.
Saint Shamrock connects with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent Monnerat's takedown attempt.
Monnerat tries to score a body lock takedown but Saint Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saint Shamrock scores with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock landing knees to the head.
Saint Shamrock lands a nice knee to the body.
Saint Shamrock with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saint Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monnerat's face.
Saint Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monnerat blocks it with crossed arms.
Saint Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monnerat blocks it with crossed arms.
Monnerat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saint Shamrock pulls his leg out and moves away.

Saint Shamrock clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monnerat blocks it with crossed arms.
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Monnerat is blocking nicely.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Monnerat is trying to trip Saint Shamrock. He has hold of a leg but Saint Shamrock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Monnerat persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Monnerat wants to pass the guard but Saint Shamrock is keeping the position.
Saint Shamrock is looking to stand up but Monnerat isn't so interested in that idea.
Monnerat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saint Shamrock is keeping the position for now.

Monnerat drops back looking for a leg! Saint Shamrock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saint Shamrock manages to kick Monnerat off! Monnerat jumps back into Saint Shamrock's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock wants to stand and escape but Monnerat is having none of it.
Saint Shamrock controlling the position.

Saint Shamrock wriggles free and stands up.
Saint Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.

Saint Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saint Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monnerat's face.
Saint Shamrock working Monnerat over with knees to the body.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Monnerat blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Monnerat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Saint Shamrock clinches.
Monnerat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saint Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monnerat blocks it with crossed arms.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monnerat tries to pull guard but Saint Shamrock won't allow it.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Monnerat blocks it.
Monnerat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saint Shamrock pulls his leg out and moves away.

Saint Shamrock darts in and clinches Monnerat up against the cage.
Saint Shamrock crunches a lovely knee into Monnerat's ribcage.
Monnerat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Monnerat.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monnerat blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Monnerat won't want to take too many of those.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monnerat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saint Shamrock walks away with a smile on his face. Monnerat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Saint Shamrock has Monnerat up against the cage in a clinch.
Saint Shamrock working Monnerat over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monnerat wants a takedown.
Saint Shamrock landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saint Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Monnerat won't want to take too many of those.
Saint Shamrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Monnerat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saint Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Monnerat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saint Shamrock landing knees to the head.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Monnerat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Monnerat can't get the takedown.
Saint Shamrock scores with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monnerat has Saint Shamrock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saint Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Monnerat blocks with his arms.
Saint Shamrock prevents the takedown attempt.
Saint Shamrock scores with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock crunches a lovely knee into Monnerat's ribcage.
Monnerat jumps guard but Saint Shamrock stands there with Monnerat around his waist. Monnerat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saint Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monnerat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saint Shamrock.
Monnerat tries for a takedown. No joy.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Monnerat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monnerat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saint Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Monnerat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saint Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monnerat shoots in but no luck this time.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Monnerat tries to keep at a distance but Saint Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Saint Shamrock.
Monnerat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Monnerat tries to pull guard but Saint Shamrock won't allow it.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monnerat's face.
Monnerat is working for takedown but Saint Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saint Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monnerat's face.
Monnerat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saint Shamrock stops a takedown attempt from Monnerat.
Saint Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Monnerat won't want to take too many of those.
Monnerat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saint Shamrock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Monnerat tries to pull guard but Saint Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Monnerat drops back down to his feet.
Saint Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Monnerat won't want to take too many of those.
Monnerat wants a takedown but no success here.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monnerat fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saint Shamrock with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
Saint Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Monnerat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saint Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monnerat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monnerat looking for a takedown.
Saint Shamrock lands a nice knee to the body.
Monnerat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saint Shamrock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Monnerat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saint Shamrock.
Monnerat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Saint Shamrock forces Monnerat back against the cage and clinches.
Monnerat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saint Shamrock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Monnerat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jorge Monnerat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monnerat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saint Shamrock walks away with a smile on his face. Monnerat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Saint Shamrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saint Shamrock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock!