PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juda Juada (ranked 4451 p4p, 4443 weight class) and Cesar Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Juada
vs
Augustus

222 cm
19
265
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
270
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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, Juda Juada!
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, Cesar Augustus!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Juada.
Juada with a poor takedown

and Augustus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Juada manages to break the clinch.

Augustus moves into the clinch.

Juada drags the fight down to the ground.
Augustus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Juada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Augustus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augustus is one step ahead there.
Juada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Augustus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juada wants to stand but Augustus is controlling the position.
Juada wants to sweep here but Augustus controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Augustus clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Juada - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Juada pulls guard successfully.
Juada keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.

Augustus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Juada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Augustus as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juda Juada. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Juada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Augustus napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Augustus sneaks out the side door and pushes Juada away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Juada is breathing heavily.
Augustus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juada.
Juada tries to clinch there but Augustus circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus tries for a takedown but Juada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Augustus forces Juada back against the cage and clinches.
Juada tries to score a body lock takedown but Augustus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Juada is trying to break free.
Juada connects with a knee to the head.
Augustus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Juada prevents it.
Augustus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Juada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Juada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Augustus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Juada has clasped his hands together around Augustus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Augustus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Augustus.
Juada attempts a counter takedown but Augustus avoids it well and moves away.
Augustus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
Augustus fails to land the takedown.
Augustus motions for Juada to come forward. Augustus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Juada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Augustus has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Juada is on him like a limpet, forcing Augustus back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Augustus pushes Juada up against the cage in a clinch.

Augustus breaks from the clinch.
Juada darts in looking for a takedown but Augustus gets double underhooks and turns Juada into the cage.

Juada jumps guard and drags Augustus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Juada wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Augustus is now in half guard.
Augustus is trying to control the action in half guard but Juada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Augustus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Juada haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Juada actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juada gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Augustus trying to control but Juada is working from the bottom.
Juada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Augustus is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Juada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Juada has managed to clinch.
Augustus goes for a takedown attempt but Juada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Augustus throws a low kick but Juada avoids it.
Juada stuffs the takedown attempt from Augustus. Augustus gets slowly back to his feet.
Juada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Augustus tries to avoid it but Juada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Augustus to the ground. Augustus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Juada. No joy for Augustus on that attempt.
Juda Juada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Augustus.

Juada has closed the distance and engaged Augustus in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Augustus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Juada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augustus's elbow.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Augustus.

Juada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Augustus's guard.

Augustus pushes Juada off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juada as he avoids it easily.
Juada throws a head kick but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Augustus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juada is fending him off so far but Augustus persists. Nope, Juada circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Juada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Juda Juada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Augustus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juada checks a low kick from Augustus.

Juada looking to score a takedown here. Augustus is defending well but Juada drives through and ends up in Augustus's guard.
Augustus is wriggling around but Juada manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Juada trying to control the pace.
Augustus has hold of Juada's hands but Juada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juda Juada will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Juada dives in for a single leg takedown but Augustus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Augustus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Juada smiles and moves away.
Augustus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Augustus goes for a double leg but Juada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Juada continues to drive forward.
Augustus tries for a takedown but Juada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juda Juada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Augustus.

Augustus tries to sprawl but Juada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Augustus tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Juada manages to move to mount!
Augustus is trying to escape the mount.
Augustus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juada is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Augustus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juada content just to control the position here.
Juada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Augustus is looking to escape.
Augustus is looking to improve his position but Juada isn't that keen on the idea.
Juada trying to control but Augustus is having none of it.
Juada breaks from Augustus's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Augustus tries to lock up and control but Juada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Juada moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Augustus has worked his arm free - good work by Augustus!
Augustus can't do much from the bottom here.
Juada is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Augustus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Juada trying to control the position but Augustus is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is looking to reverse the position.

Juada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Augustus taking a bit of punishment here - Juada scoring with strikes.

Juada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Augustus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Juada in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four 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.
Augustus tries to improve position but can't.
Juada tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Juada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Juada is trying to control the action in half guard but Augustus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augustus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Augustus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Augustus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juda Juada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juada 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 for Juda Juada!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Juda Juada!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Juda Juada!

Juda Juada wins by unanimous decision!
Juda Juada decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.