PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdula Juvenal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Bittencourt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juvenal comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Killing in the Name. Bittencourt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yours Forever. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Juvenal
vs
Bittencourt

173 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdula Juvenal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Bittencourt!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bittencourt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bittencourt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Juvenal is not content to let Bittencourt control the position.

Bittencourt postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Juvenal to stand up.
Bittencourt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juvenal.
Juvenal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Juvenal takes a swing at Bittencourt's ribcage but misses.
Juvenal throws a one two combo.
Bittencourt shoots in looking for a takedown. Juvenal tries to sprawl out of it but Bittencourt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Juvenal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juvenal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juvenal scores with a one two! Bittencourt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Juvenal throws a series of punches but Bittencourt moves out of range.
Bittencourt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juvenal tries to avoid it but Bittencourt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juvenal to the ground. Juvenal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juvenal misses with a wild combination.
Bittencourt moves in looking to clinch but Juvenal pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Juvenal.
Bittencourt wants to clinch up but Juvenal keeps it at a distance.
Bittencourt tries to clinch but Juvenal is having none of it.
Bittencourt doesn't manage to clinch there - Juvenal circles away.
Bittencourt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juvenal is fending him off so far but Bittencourt persists. Nope, Juvenal circles away and we're back to standing.
Abdula Juvenal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Bittencourt.
Juvenal tries to bum rush Bittencourt with a series of wild strikes but Bittencourt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bittencourt slips a jab and a cross from Juvenal.
Juvenal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Juvenal blocks a head kick by Bittencourt.
Nice body punch from Juvenal.
Juvenal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Juvenal.
Juvenal misses with a double jab.
Juvenal fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Juvenal does no damage.
Bittencourt fails with a takedown attempt.
Bittencourt looks gassed!
Bittencourt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juvenal looks to land a combination but Bittencourt avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juvenal looks to land a combination but Bittencourt avoids it well.
Abdula Juvenal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bittencourt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bittencourt.
Juvenal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bittencourt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Juvenal does no damage.
Bittencourt wants to clinch up but Juvenal keeps it at a distance.

Bittencourt closes the distance and clinches.

Bittencourt breaks from the clinch.
Abdula Juvenal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bittencourt dodges the punch combination from Juvenal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Juvenal throws a one two combo.
Bittencourt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juvenal lands with a nice combination. Bittencourt backs away looking to recover.

Bittencourt gets a takedown into half guard.
Bittencourt is looking to advance position but Juvenal won't allow it.

Bittencourt postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Juvenal to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdula Juvenal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Juvenal scores with a one two! Bittencourt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bittencourt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Juvenal backs up against the cage.
Juvenal misses with the combination.
Juvenal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bittencourt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bittencourt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juvenal scores with a decent looking hook.
Bittencourt shoots in for a takedown but Juvenal shows good takedown defense.
Juvenal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Juvenal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bittencourt is looking to clinch but Juvenal is avoiding it.
Juvenal could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Juvenal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bittencourt looks for a takedown but Juvenal sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juvenal connects with a body shot.
Abdula Juvenal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Juvenal.
Juvenal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bittencourt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Bittencourt misses.
Juvenal falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bittencourt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juvenal won't be happy with that.
Bittencourt trying to control the position but Juvenal is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Juvenal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bittencourt wants to control but Juvenal is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bittencourt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Juvenal, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bittencourt tries for a kimura but Juvenal is defending well.

Bittencourt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bittencourt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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.
Juvenal tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Bittencourt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Bittencourt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Juvenal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bittencourt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Juvenal's guard now.
Bittencourt trying to control but Juvenal is working from the bottom.

Bittencourt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bittencourt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bittencourt advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juvenal pushes Bittencourt off looking to stand but Bittencourt dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittencourt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bittencourt is trying to control. Juvenal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juvenal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bittencourt is looking to take a break and control but Juvenal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Juvenal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bittencourt moves away.
Bittencourt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juvenal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bittencourt circles away quickly and effectively.

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.
Bittencourt moves in looking to clinch but Juvenal pushes him off.
No joy there for Juvenal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Juvenal!
Bittencourt misses with a takedown attempt - Juvenal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bittencourt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Juvenal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bittencourt counters with a nice body kick.
Bittencourt takes one to the side of the head.
Bittencourt tries for a takedown but Juvenal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abdula Juvenal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Bittencourt.
No joy there for Juvenal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juvenal cracks Bittencourt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bittencourt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juvenal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Juvenal does no damage.
Bittencourt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Juvenal throws a nice looking combination but Bittencourt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juvenal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bittencourt.
Juvenal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bittencourt backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Juvenal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bittencourt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juvenal.
Bittencourt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bittencourt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juvenal swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bittencourt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juvenal as he jumps to the side.
Juvenal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bittencourt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Juvenal's guard now.
Bittencourt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juvenal can't keep his opponent in guard - Bittencourt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juvenal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bittencourt on the ground.

Bittencourt decides to return to a standing position.
No joy there for Juvenal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bittencourt shoots for a double leg takedown but Juvenal sprawls well. He's pushed Bittencourt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Bittencourt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bittencourt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Bittencourt!