PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cigano comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cigano
vs
Aquino

190 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Cigano!
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, Carlos Aquino!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cigano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Cigano gets caught flat footed, as Aquino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cigano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cigano tries to get out of the position.
Cigano wants to stand up but Aquino is controlling him.
Aquino looking to pass the guard.
Cigano wants to stand and escape but Aquino is having none of it.
Aquino postures up in Cigano's guard and throws a big left but Cigano blocks it.
Cigano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aquino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cigano is keeping the position for now.
Cigano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aquino has a takedown stuffed.
Aquino shoots in for a takedown but Cigano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Cigano.
Aquino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aquino looks gassed!
Cigano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aquino.
Junior Cigano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Aquino.
Nice takedown defense from Cigano. No joy for Aquino on that attempt.
Cigano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cigano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aquino's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cigano throws a series of strikes that have Aquino backpedaling.

Cigano catches Aquino napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Aquino to the canvas!
Aquino has a closed guard, preventing Cigano from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cigano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cigano scores with a nice strike.
Aquino needs to keep his hands up - Cigano had a free shot at his head there.
Cigano connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Carlos Aquino has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cigano scores with a jab to the body.
Cigano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aquino in his tracks.
Aquino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cigano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cigano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cigano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cigano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cigano connects with a body shot.
Cigano's corner calls for a 1-2. Cigano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cigano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cigano lands with an overhand left.

Cigano lands a big shot that drops Aquino! Can he finish him?

Aquino is rocked!

Cigano stands up and waves to Aquino to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cigano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Cigano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Aquino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cigano lands with a straight right. Aquino didn't see that one coming.
A shot to de liver by Cigano. Beautiful body shot.
Cigano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cigano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aquino can do to turn this around?
Cigano digs a good hook to Aquino's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cigano works Aquino's body with a nice hook.
Aquino walks into a jab.

Cigano drops Aquino with a left and a right! Oh, Aquino is hurt - Cigano dives into side control looking to finish!
Aquino is still in real trouble! Can Cigano finish him?

Cigano stands up.
Aquino seems to have recovered his senses.
Cigano lands a glancing blow to the side of Aquino's head.
Aquino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cigano to score with a decent uppercut.
Aquino is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aquino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cigano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aquino. Aquino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cigano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Cigano finds it's target.
Carlos Aquino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cigano drops Aquino with a left right combo! Cigano follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aquino is looking for a sweep.

Cigano decides to stand back up. Cigano steps back and let's Aquino get back to his feet.
Cigano's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cigano duly obliges.
Cigano jabs Aquino right on the nose. Aquino blinks but takes it well.
Aquino shoots in for a double leg but Cigano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Junior Cigano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cigano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cigano digs a good body shot into Aquino's ribs.
Cigano connects with a crisp jab.
Cigano clobbers Aquino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cigano lands a lovely overhand right.
Cigano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aquino.
Cigano throws a series of strikes that have Aquino backpedaling.
Junior Cigano is winning the standup battle so far.
Cigano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cigano with a hook.
Aquino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cigano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aquino momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aquino's head.
Cigano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cigano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aquino throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to de liver by Cigano. Beautiful body shot.
Aquino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cigano lands with an uppercut that bounces Aquino off the cage and back into rage.
Cigano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aquino doesn't seem bothered though.
Aquino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cigano jabs Aquino right on the nose. Aquino blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cigano lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cigano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good shot there by Cigano.
Aquino takes one to the side of the head.
Cigano lands a nice shot to the body.
Cigano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Aquino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cigano lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Cigano as he connects with a hook.
Cigano stalks Aquino and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aquino's face. Aquino staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch lands to the side of Aquino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Cigano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Aquino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A lazy left from Cigano finds it's target.
Aquino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cigano as he avoids it easily.
Cigano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cigano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aquino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cigano scores with a jab.
Cigano lands a body shot.
Cigano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cigano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cigano!
Cigano lands with a hook. Aquino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Cigano as he connects with a hook.
Aquino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cigano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cigano lands a nice shot to the body.
Cigano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aquino backs up against the cage.

Cigano drops Aquino with a left and a right! Oh, Aquino is hurt - Cigano dives into side control looking to finish!

Cigano stands up.
Cigano's corner calls for a 1-2. Cigano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cigano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aquino's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino fails with the takedown
and Cigano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aquino tries for a takedown but Cigano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junior Cigano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Aquino.
Cigano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cigano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aquino on the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Cigano scores with a four punch combination!
Cigano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cigano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aquino at a distance.
Cigano throws a combination. Aquino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cigano scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino tries to clinch but Cigano moves away
and Cigano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cigano lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cigano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aquino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aquino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Cigano scores with a four punch combination!
Cigano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aquino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cigano scores with a body shot.
Cigano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aquino should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cigano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cigano cracks Aquino with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cigano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cigano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cigano scores with a jab to the body.
Junior Cigano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cigano looks to land a combination. Aquino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aquino with a poor takedown
and Cigano counters with a one-two to the body.
Cigano lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cigano lands a nice looking body shot.
Cigano cracks Aquino with an open hand slap.
Carlos Aquino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aquino tries to move into range but Cigano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Cigano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cigano 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24

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