PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neto Waldomiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waldomiro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I won't back down. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Junior
vs
Waldomiro

180 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nino Junior!
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, Neto Waldomiro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Junior rushes Waldomiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Junior avoiding damage.
Junior really is a fat lump.
Waldomiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Waldomiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Junior wants a takedown but no success here.
Junior pressing his opponent against the cage.
Waldomiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior goes for a takedown in the clinch but Waldomiro prevents it.
Waldomiro lands a right hand.
Junior goes for a takedown in the clinch but Waldomiro prevents it.
Waldomiro tries to circle away but Junior has him pinned against the cage.

Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waldomiro.

Junior gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Waldomiro regains guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Waldomiro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Waldomiro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Junior drops back looking for a leg! Waldomiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Waldomiro manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Waldomiro's guard.
Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Junior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Junior is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Junior stops Waldomiro from standing up.

Junior drops back looking for a leg! Waldomiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Waldomiro manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Waldomiro's guard.
Junior stops Waldomiro from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Junior drops back, looking for a kneebar! Waldomiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Waldomiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Waldomiro!
Waldomiro tries to stand but Junior is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Junior wants to control but Waldomiro postures up.
Waldomiro wants to stand but Junior has his arm trapped.
Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Waldomiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Waldomiro decides to stand back up.

Junior rushes Waldomiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Waldomiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Waldomiro gets underhooks to prevent Junior's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waldomiro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Junior is pushing Waldomiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Junior wants a takedown.
Waldomiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Waldomiro.
Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Waldomiro's efforts to push away.
Waldomiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waldomiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Junior has Waldomiro pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Waldomiro.
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 Nino Junior will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Waldomiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Waldomiro rushes Junior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Waldomiro pushes Junior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waldomiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junior.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Waldomiro blocks an uppercut.

Junior lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Waldomiro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Junior is working for a kimura but Waldomiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Waldomiro looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junior is looking for a kimura but Waldomiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.

Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Waldomiro sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waldomiro wants to get back to his feet.
Nino Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Junior seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Waldomiro has recovered full guard.
Junior won't allow Waldomiro to get back to his feet.

Junior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Waldomiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Junior has Waldomiro in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Waldomiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Waldomiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Junior is looking for a triangle but Waldomiro pushes his legs off easily.
Waldomiro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Junior's guard.
Waldomiro wants to stand and escape but instead Junior has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Junior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Waldomiro passes into side control.
Waldomiro wants to stand but Junior is controlling his arm.
Junior is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Waldomiro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waldomiro wants to stand but Junior has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Junior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Waldomiro tries to stand but Junior is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Waldomiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waldomiro is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Junior dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Waldomiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Waldomiro lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Junior has Waldomiro pushed against the cage.
Waldomiro lands with a right to the head.
Waldomiro tries to break the clinch but Junior is controlling the position.
Waldomiro is trying to break free.
Waldomiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Junior or not.
Waldomiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Junior misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waldomiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Waldomiro.
Junior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Waldomiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior can't get the takedown.
Waldomiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Waldomiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Waldomiro is trying to break the clinch but Junior is controlling him.
Waldomiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waldomiro wants to stall.
Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waldomiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Waldomiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Junior backwards.

Waldomiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Waldomiro clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Waldomiro.
Waldomiro lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Waldomiro on the inside.
Waldomiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Waldomiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Waldomiro lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior has Waldomiro pressed against the cage, preventing Waldomiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Junior has Waldomiro pressed against the cage, preventing Waldomiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Waldomiro.
Waldomiro gets underhooks to prevent Junior's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waldomiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Waldomiro lands a nice uppercut.
Waldomiro is trying to force a seperation but Junior has the dominant position.
Waldomiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Neto Waldomiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Waldomiro lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Junior tries for a takedown. No joy.
Waldomiro digs a right hand into Junior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Junior's gas tank.
Waldomiro trying to control the position but instead, Junior has worked for underhooks and has pushed Waldomiro into the cage.
Waldomiro tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
Waldomiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waldomiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waldomiro tries to stall but Junior uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Junior keeps control of Waldomiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Waldomiro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Junior is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Waldomiro can't fight it off and eventually Junior manages to take the fight to the floor. Waldomiro looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Junior prevents Waldomiro from getting back to his feet.

Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Waldomiro is looking to stand up but Junior isn't so interested in that idea.

Junior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Waldomiro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Junior, into his guard.
Nino Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior pulls Waldomiro in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neto Waldomiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Junior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nino Junior!