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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Cigano comes into the arena with Rocky Balboa Theme blaring out of the sound system. Junior Cigano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can't be touched. 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.
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245 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Cigano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Cigano!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior Cigano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Junior Cigano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Junior Cigano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Junior Cigano's head.
Junior Cigano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Junior Cigano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Junior Cigano clinches.
A short uppercut from Junior Cigano.
It looks like Junior Cigano has been cut.
Junior Cigano tries to pull guard but Junior Cigano holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior Cigano drops back down to his feet.
Junior Cigano scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior Cigano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Junior Cigano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior Cigano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Junior Cigano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Junior Cigano walks away with a smile on his face. Junior Cigano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Cigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior Cigano throws an overhand right that lands on Junior Cigano's shoulder, as Junior Cigano tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano swings for the body but Junior Cigano moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Junior Cigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Junior Cigano misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior Cigano throws a hook but Junior Cigano avoids it easily.
Junior Cigano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior Cigano throws a right hand that Junior Cigano ducks under and follows up with a left that Junior Cigano also avoids with ease.
Junior Cigano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Junior Cigano fails to land with a series of punches.
Junior Cigano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Junior Cigano tries to bum rush Junior Cigano with a series of wild strikes but Junior Cigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junior Cigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior Cigano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Junior Cigano fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior Cigano misses the target.
Junior Cigano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano swings for the body but Junior Cigano moves out of range.
Junior Cigano missing with a left hand there. Junior Cigano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior Cigano shoots in for a double leg but Junior Cigano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Junior Cigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano dives in and grabs Junior Cigano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junior Cigano pushes down on Junior Cigano's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Junior Cigano is defended easily by Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano is breathing heavily.
Junior Cigano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Junior Cigano misses its intended target.
Junior Cigano throws a hook but Junior Cigano avoids it easily.
Junior Cigano blocks a jab.
Junior Cigano jabs at Junior Cigano's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior Cigano throws a shot from downtown. Junior Cigano moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Junior Cigano finds it's way through Junior Cigano's defenses.
Junior Cigano misses with a straight left.
Junior Cigano throws a shot from downtown. Junior Cigano moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano shoots in for a takedown but Junior Cigano shows good takedown defense.
Junior Cigano ducks right into an uppercut from Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano loads up on a big right hand but Junior Cigano slips the punch.
Junior Cigano throws a right hand that Junior Cigano ducks under and follows up with a left that Junior Cigano also avoids with ease.
Junior Cigano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Junior Cigano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Junior Cigano showed some decent athleticism there.
Junior Cigano prevents Junior Cigano from standing back up.
Junior Cigano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior Cigano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junior Cigano thows a huge punch but Junior Cigano dodges it nicely.
Junior Cigano is not content to let Junior Cigano control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano is trying to stand up here but Junior Cigano is controlling him well.
Junior Cigano is keen to just control but Junior Cigano is a slippery customer.
Junior Cigano wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Junior Cigano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Junior Cigano stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior Cigano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Junior Cigano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Junior Cigano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior Cigano stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Cigano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Cigano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Junior Cigano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junior Cigano sizes up Junior Cigano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Junior Cigano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junior Cigano swivels and escapes.
Junior Cigano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano throws a combination that misses
and Junior Cigano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Junior Cigano misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Junior Cigano. No joy for Junior Cigano on that attempt.
Junior Cigano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Junior Cigano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior Cigano throws a shot from downtown. Junior Cigano moves away and avoids it.
Junior Cigano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Junior Cigano shoots in for a takedown but Junior Cigano shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Cigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior Cigano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Junior Cigano counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior Cigano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior Cigano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Junior Cigano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior Cigano controls the position from side control.
Junior Cigano in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Junior Cigano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two 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.
Junior Cigano is trying to buck Junior Cigano off.
Junior Cigano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior Cigano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Junior Cigano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Junior Cigano throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Junior Cigano is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Junior Cigano is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior Cigano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior Cigano tries to escape but Junior Cigano is in control.
Check out the look on Junior Cigano's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Junior Cigano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior Cigano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior Cigano wants to control but Junior Cigano is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Junior Cigano wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Junior Cigano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior Cigano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junior Cigano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junior Cigano, who protects the arm well.
Junior Cigano working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Cigano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Cigano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Junior Cigano swats away the attempt to clinch by Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano misses the body punch
and Junior Cigano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Junior Cigano thinking.
Junior Cigano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Junior Cigano in his tracks.
Junior Cigano stuffs the takedown attempt from Junior Cigano. Junior Cigano gets slowly back to his feet.
Junior Cigano misses with a hook. Junior Cigano ducked under it nicely.
Junior Cigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior Cigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Junior Cigano swinging wildly here.
Junior Cigano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Junior Cigano pushes Junior Cigano off looking to stand but Junior Cigano dives back in and keeps control.
Junior Cigano trying to control from half guard but Junior Cigano is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior Cigano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Junior Cigano is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior Cigano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Junior Cigano wants to get back to his feet.
Junior Cigano manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Junior Cigano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Junior Cigano throws a series of punches but Junior Cigano moves out of range.
Junior Cigano fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Junior Cigano does no damage.
Junior Cigano connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior Cigano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Junior Cigano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Junior Cigano somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Cigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior Cigano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Junior Cigano on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior Cigano. Junior Cigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior Cigano scores with a hook.
Junior Cigano cracks a nice hook into Junior Cigano's ribs.
Junior Cigano lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior Cigano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Junior Cigano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Junior Cigano staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Junior Cigano takes one on the button.
Junior Cigano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Junior Cigano throws an overhand right that lands on Junior Cigano's shoulder, as Junior Cigano tries to avoid the shot.
Junior Cigano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Junior Cigano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Junior Cigano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Junior Cigano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Junior Cigano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Junior Cigano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Junior Cigano has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior Cigano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Junior Cigano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Junior Cigano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Junior Cigano connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junior Cigano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junior Cigano pinned against the cage. Junior Cigano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junior Cigano misses with a two punch combination.
Junior Cigano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A right-left combo lands from Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Junior Cigano to counter with a crisp jab.
Junior Cigano takes one on the button.
Junior Cigano moves forwards but Junior Cigano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior Cigano misses with a hook.
Junior Cigano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Junior Cigano misses with a hook. Junior Cigano ducked under it nicely.
Junior Cigano scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Cigano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Junior Cigano 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Cigano!
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energy
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hype
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