PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Contini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Bija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contini's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, .. Jordan Bija is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Contini
vs
Bija

178 cm
25
185 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

181 cm
26
180 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luciano Contini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Bija!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bija tries a head kick but it misses.
Contini connects with a single shot there.
Contini 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.
A big left from Bija misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Contini goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Contini avoids the head kick by Bija.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bija.
Contini throws an overhand right that lands on Bija's shoulder, as Bija tries to avoid the shot.
Contini blocks a head kick by Bija.
Bija throws a sloppy head kick and Contini moves out of range easily.
Contini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bija fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Contini.
Bija shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Contini but Contini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luciano Contini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Bija.
Contini misses with a few strikes there.
Contini lands with a shot to the body.
Bija scoring well with a low kick there.
Contini throws a jab when Bija was well out of range.
Contini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Contini lands with a straight right. Bija didn't see that one coming.
Bija misses with a head kick.
Bija has his takedown stuffed
and Contini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bija chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Contini can pounce on him.
Contini connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contini works the jab nicely.
Bija tries for a takedown but Contini circles away easily
and Contini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bija looks gassed!
Nice shot lands for Contini.

Contini has closed the distance and engaged Bija in a clinch.
Bija is trying to break the clinch but Contini is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Contini - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Contini lands a body shot.
Contini landing knees to the head.

It looks like Jordan Bija has been cut.
Contini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Contini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Contini.
Luciano Contini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Contini there.
Contini jabs at Bija's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bija gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Contini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Contini rushes Bija and presses him up against the cage.
Contini scores a nice knee to the body.
Contini leaning against his opponent.
Bija is trying desperately to land a takedown but Contini is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bija.
Contini tries to land a knee to the head but Bija blocks with his arms.
Bija being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Contini for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bija tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Contini just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contini scores with a knee to the head.

Contini has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bija regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bija is working an open guard so Contini takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Contini scores with a four punch combination!
Bija wants to clinch
and Contini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Contini pushes Bija away with a front kick.
Contini lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bija takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bija closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Contini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Contini lands a jab to the nose.
Bija takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bija walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bija stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Contini.
Contini scores with a nice head shot.
Contini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Contini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bija eats them both and turns towards Contini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bija takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Contini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contini scores with a jab.
Contini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Contini with a hook.
A lazy left from Contini finds it's target.
A jab lands there for Contini.
Bija gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Contini.
Contini connects with a body shot that sends Bija's belly button to the back.
Bija gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Contini.
Contini scores with a push kick.
Jab by Contini.
Contini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Contini takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Contini misses with a knee to the head.

Contini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Contini lands a head kick!
Contini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bija momentarily.
That kick from Contini tenderised Bija's leg. Bija is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bija gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Contini to counter with a crisp jab.

Contini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contini lands an elbow inside that Bija shrugs off.
Contini lands an elbow inside.

Contini breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bija takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Contini scores with a decent looking hook.
Contini connects with a nice looking jab.
Contini throws a series of strikes that have Bija backpedaling.
Contini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bija has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Contini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Contini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Contini scores with a nice right hand.

Contini pushes Bija up against the cage in a clinch.
Contini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Contini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Contini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Contini lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contini throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bija.
Contini throws a one two combo.
Bija walks into a stiff left hand from Contini.
Bija misses with a head kick.
Contini scores with a sloppy right hand. Bija should have avoided that one.
Contini lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Contini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Bija's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Contini with a hook.
Contini throws a series of strikes that have Bija backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for Contini. That snapped Bija's head back.
Contini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bija throws a sloppy head kick and Contini moves out of range easily.
Contini thuds a left hand into Bija's body.
Contini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Contini.
Bija takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Contini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body kick there by Contini.
Contini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bija chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Contini can pounce on him.
Bija takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Contini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Contini lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bija takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contini scores with a punch to the head.
Nice cross by Contini.
Contini lands a glancing blow to the side of Bija's head.
Bija is breathing heavily.
Bija shoots in looking for a takedown. Contini tries to sprawl out of it but Bija keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Contini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Contini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bija steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Contini. That one must have hurt.
Bija on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Contini lands a head shot.
Contini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Contini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Contini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jordan Bija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Contini does it's job there.
Contini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Contini avoids the head kick by Bija.
Bija takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Contini lands a jab-cross combination.

That has opened up Jordan Bija's cut even more.
Contini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Contini tests Bija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano Contini is winning the standup battle so far.
Bija takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Contini cracks Bija with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contini tests Bija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bija throws out a loose jab but Contini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Contini lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Contini lands a high kick!
Bija on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Contini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Contini. Beautiful body shot.
Contini misses with a series of wild punches.
Contini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bija doesn't seem bothered though.
Bija drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bija takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Contini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bija can do to turn this around?
Bija on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Contini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bija moves forwards but Contini connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Contini moves into the clinch.

Contini has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bija clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
What can Bija do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bija tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bija manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bija is looking for a sweep. Contini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Contini stands up from half guard.
Contini thumps Bija with a low kick.
Contini works over Bija's head and body with a nice combination.
Contini scores with a hook to the body. Bija takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Contini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Contini lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Contini as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bija takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Contini scores with the left hand. Bija knows he should have avoided that one.
Contini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Contini lands with a right hand.
Bija has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bija there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bija takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bija walks into a jab.
Contini cracks Bija with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bija misses with a takedown
and Contini counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contini lands a jab.
Contini scores with a one two! Bija had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Contini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bija on the side of the head.
Contini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bija throws a hook but Contini avoids it easily.
Bija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Contini.
Contini thuds his right hand into Bija's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bija tries to move into range but Contini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Contini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Bija's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Contini lands a lovely overhand right.
Contini scores with a jab.
Bija connects with a high kick.
Bija shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Contini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bija, pushing him back against the cage.
Contini prevents Bija from breaking the clinch.

Contini turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Contini manages to end up in side control.

Contini stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Contini is working the combinations to good effect here.
Contini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Contini rushes Bija and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Contini is pushing Bija up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Contini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bija backwards.
Bija fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bija's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bija wants to break free but Contini has control.
Contini keeps control of Bija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bija is looking to break free of the clinch but Contini has double underhooks.
Bija wants a takedown but no success here.
Contini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Contini lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Contini.
Contini effectively controlling the action here.

Contini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bija walks into a left hand.
Contini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Contini. Beautiful body shot.
Contini scores with a jab.

Contini has Bija up against the cage in a clinch.

Contini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Contini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bija takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Contini lands with a kick to the ribs.
Contini throws out a powerful jab.
Contini lands an overhand right.

Contini rushes Bija and presses him up against the cage.
Bija wants to break the clinch but can't.
Contini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Contini.
Contini is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Contini is trying to trip Bija. He has hold of a leg but Bija is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Contini persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bija trying to keep a closed guard but Contini is proving a slippery customer.
Contini stopping the sweep attempt from Bija.

Contini decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bija, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contini throws a good cross that connects.
Contini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Contini has closed the distance and engaged Bija in a clinch.
Contini is struggling to control the position.
Bija has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Contini.
Contini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bija blocks it with crossed arms.
Bija is trying to break the clinch but Contini is controlling him.
Bija misses with some punches.
Bija swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Contini lands an elbow just above Bija 's eye.
Bija tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Contini smiles and moves away.
Luciano Contini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Bija.
A decent looking cross lands there for Contini.
Contini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Contini connects with a single shot there.
Contini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bija's head.
A nice combination there by Contini.
Bija drops his hands momentarily and Contini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Contini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Contini lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Contini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bija's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Contini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bija closes the distance looking to clinch
and Contini counters with an outside leg kick.
Contini connects with a high kick.
Bija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bija tries for a takedown but Contini circles away easily
and Contini counters with a one-two to the body.
Contini throws a head kick that misses.
Jordan Bija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Contini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bija throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Contini.
A decent looking cross lands there for Contini.
A left and a right from Contini both land. Nice combination.
Contini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Contini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bija walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Contini scores with a sloppy right hand. Bija should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Contini.
Bija gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Contini counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Contini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Contini 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Contini!