PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrej Sharko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sharko
vs
Jose Junqueira Junior

176 cm
21
161 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

166 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrej Sharko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharko misses with an uppercut.
Sharko misses with a low kick.
Sharko connects with a leg kick. Junqueira Junior looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sloppy strikes from Sharko. Those never looked like landing.
Junqueira Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Sharko coming out on top.
Sharko tries to clinch up but Junqueira Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Junqueira Junior has his takedown stuffed
and Sharko counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sharko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharko misses with the combination.
Junqueira Junior thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Sharko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharko lunges at Junqueira Junior with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Junqueira Junior's hand.
Junqueira Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharko.
Sharko connects with a looping right hand.
Sharko throws a lazy right hand but Junqueira Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Sharko catches Junqueira Junior right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharko throws a series of punches but Junqueira Junior avoids them all with ease.
Sharko tries to close the distance and clinch but Junqueira Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharko cracks Junqueira Junior with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Junqueira Junior slips under a jab.
Sharko is looking to clinch but Junqueira Junior is avoiding it.
Sharko closes the distance looking to clinch

and Junqueira Junior decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sharko's guard.
Sharko is adopting a defensive guard.
Sharko wants to sweep here but Junqueira Junior controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior wants to control from the top but Sharko keeps moving.
Sharko is trying to keep Junqueira Junior in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrej Sharko.
Sharko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

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.
Sharko digs a good body shot into Junqueira Junior's ribs.
Sharko throws out a powerful jab.
Junqueira Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharko is just out of range.
Sharko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sharko tries to clinch but Junqueira Junior is having none of it.
Junqueira Junior shoots in for a double leg but Sharko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sharko connects with a leg kick. Junqueira Junior looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sharko throws a jab but it's blocked by Junqueira Junior.
Sharko just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharko has his takedown stuffed

and Junqueira Junior counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sharko!
Junqueira Junior trying to control but Sharko is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrej Sharko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sharko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sharko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Junqueira Junior gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Junqueira Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sharko tries for a takedown but Junqueira Junior circles away easily

and Junqueira Junior counters with a shoot takedown. Sharko fights it but they end up in guard.
Sharko wants to sweep here but Junqueira Junior controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior looking to pass the guard.
Sharko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sharko is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Andrej Sharko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A punch combination from Sharko misses.
Sharko lands with a cross.
Junqueira Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharko manages to avoid it.
Sharko's corner calls for a 1-2. Sharko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Junqueira Junior looks for a takedown but Sharko sprawls well.
Junqueira Junior throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sharko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sharko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Junqueira Junior gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Sharko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Junqueira Junior doesn't seem bothered though.
Sharko doesn't manage to clinch there - Junqueira Junior circles away.
Junqueira Junior blocks a head kick by Sharko.
Sharko digs a good body shot into Junqueira Junior's ribs.
Sharko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sharko.
Sharko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Junqueira Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Sharko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andrej Sharko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior.
Good shot there by Sharko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Junqueira Junior swinging wildly here.
Sharko works Junqueira Junior's body with a nice hook.
Junqueira Junior misses with a takedown attempt
and Sharko counters with a left to the body.
Sharko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Junqueira Junior gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sharko scores with a jab. Junqueira Junior acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Sharko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junqueira Junior throws a sloppy body shot
and Sharko counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrej Sharko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sharko tries to clinch but Junqueira Junior is having none of it.
Sharko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Junqueira Junior if he has to take too many more of those.
Sharko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sharko tries to clinch up

and Junqueira Junior counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sharko is trying to keep Junqueira Junior in close.
Sharko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Junqueira Junior is looking to escape.
Junqueira Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sharko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sharko working Junqueira Junior over with strikes here.
Junqueira Junior can't escape the position.
Junqueira Junior taking shots to the head.
Sharko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Junqueira Junior in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Junqueira Junior is rocked!
Sharko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Junqueira Junior is still in real trouble! Can Sharko finish him?
Junqueira Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junqueira Junior tries to reverse the position but Sharko maintains control.

Junqueira Junior is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sharko locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Junqueira Junior is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrej Sharko!