PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Ciclano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Doyle
vs
Ciclano

199 cm
21
278 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carter Doyle!
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, Junior Ciclano!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ciclano.
Ciclano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ciclano dives in for a single leg takedown but Doyle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carter Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Ciclano.
Doyle has Ciclano pushed against the cage.

Doyle manages to break the clinch.
Ciclano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ciclano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doyle as he jumps to the side.

Ciclano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doyle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ciclano smiles and moves away.
Ciclano shoots in for a takedown but Doyle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciclano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doyle defends it nicely.
Doyle scores with a nice right hand.

Ciclano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doyle tries to pull guard but Ciclano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doyle has Ciclano pressed against the cage, preventing Ciclano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doyle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Ciclano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doyle misses with a takedown attempt - Ciclano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Doyle tries to keep at a distance but Ciclano has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciclano prevents Doyle from breaking the clinch.
Doyle tries to pull guard but Ciclano won't allow it.
Doyle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ciclano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ciclano shoots in for a takedown but Doyle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ciclano tries to sprawl but Doyle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciclano is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Doyle working Ciclano over with strikes.
Ciclano preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ciclano looking for submissions off his back.
Ciclano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ciclano trying to control but Doyle postures up.

Doyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ciclano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ciclano wants to get back to full guard.
Ciclano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ciclano has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Doyle off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ciclano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doyle sprawls well. Doyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ciclano gets slowly back to his feet.
Ciclano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ciclano misses with a takedown attempt - Doyle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doyle slaps away a takedown attempt from Ciclano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Ciclano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Doyle darts in looking for a takedown but Ciclano gets double underhooks and turns Doyle into the cage.
Doyle trying to land knees to the body.
Doyle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ciclano walks away with a smile on his face. Doyle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ciclano looks to land a body kick but Doyle moved away.
A nice combination there by Ciclano.

It looks like Carter Doyle has been cut.
Doyle darts in looking for a takedown but Ciclano gets double underhooks and turns Doyle into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Doyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciclano digs a right hand underneath Doyle's ribcage. Doyle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciclano wants to take the fight to the mat but Doyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Come on Ciclano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Ciclano decides to pull guard.
Doyle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ciclano trying to keep a closed guard but Doyle is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ciclano kicks Doyle off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ciclano shoots in looking for a takedown but Doyle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ciclano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ciclano misses with a body kick.
Ciclano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doyle defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doyle is defended easily by Ciclano.
Ciclano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ciclano somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown but Ciclano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ciclano has managed to clinch.
Doyle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ciclano smiles and moves away.

Ciclano moves into the clinch.
Doyle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ciclano walks away with a smile on his face. Doyle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doyle dives in and grabs Ciclano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ciclano pushes down on Doyle's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciclano lands a slapping body shot.
Ciclano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Junior Ciclano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciclano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doyle as he jumps to the side.

Ciclano takes the fight into the clinch.
Doyle is trying to pull guard but Ciclano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ciclano.
Ciclano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Ciclano manages to pull guard.
Ciclano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciclano not doing much here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ciclano. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle tries to get to full guard but Ciclano has control of the leg.

Ciclano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doyle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ciclano.
Ciclano slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Ciclano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carter Doyle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ciclano tries to land a front kick but Doyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doyle stuffs the takedown attempt from Ciclano. Ciclano gets slowly back to his feet.
Ciclano shoots in for a double leg but Doyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Ciclano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ciclano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doyle is trying to pull guard but Ciclano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by Ciclano.
Doyle fails to pull guard.
Ciclano can't break the clinch.
Ciclano wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciclano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
Doyle is trying to pull guard but Ciclano has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Doyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciclano can't break the clinch.
Doyle lands an uppercut.
Doyle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ciclano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ciclano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ciclano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ciclano jumps guard but Doyle stands there with Ciclano around his waist. Ciclano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doyle jumps guard but Ciclano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Doyle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doyle is trying to pull guard but Ciclano has him pressed against the cage.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Junior Ciclano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doyle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is trying to pull guard but Ciclano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doyle tries a body shot but Ciclano blocks it.
Doyle fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Doyle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ciclano uses from the top position.
Ciclano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ciclano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciclano throws a big right hand that misses.
Doyle wants to sweep here but Ciclano controlling him for the moment.
Ciclano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Junior Ciclano hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A left lands for Ciclano.
Ciclano shoots in but no luck this time.
Doyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ciclano.
Junior Ciclano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doyle moves in looking to clinch but Ciclano pushes him off.
Ciclano misses with a series of wild punches.
Ciclano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doyle defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ciclano closes the distance and clinches up with Doyle, looking for a takedown. Ciclano pushes Doyle against the cage but Doyle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doyle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ciclano tries to avoid it but Doyle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ciclano to the ground. Ciclano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Junior Ciclano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doyle tries to clinch but Ciclano moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Ciclano circles away.

Ciclano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carter Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Ciclano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ciclano scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Ciclano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ciclano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Ciclano!