PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kabunyan Danglose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kabunyan Danglose has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kabunyan Danglose seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Danglose
vs
Jose Junqueira Junior

150 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

166 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kabunyan Danglose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Junqueira Junior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Junqueira Junior lands in his opponent's guard.
Danglose keeping full guard, as Junqueira Junior tries to pass.
Junqueira Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Danglose could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Danglose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junqueira Junior wants to pass the guard but Danglose is keeping the position.
Danglose wants to stand but Junqueira Junior is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junqueira Junior wants to pass the guard but Danglose is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Danglose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junqueira Junior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danglose doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Junqueira Junior counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Danglose's guard now.
Danglose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Junqueira Junior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danglose keeping moving, preventing Junqueira Junior from controlling successfully.
Junqueira Junior stays in close to Danglose's body and controls the position.
Danglose wants to sweep but no luck.
Danglose is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior controls from within his opponent's guard.
Danglose is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Junqueira Junior drops back looking for a leg! Danglose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Danglose manages to kick Junqueira Junior off! Junqueira Junior jumps back into Danglose's guard.
Junqueira Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danglose. 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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Danglose's guard.
Junqueira Junior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danglose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Junqueira Junior.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Danglose knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Junqueira Junior uses his free foot to push down on Danglose's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Danglose.
Junqueira Junior throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Junqueira Junior throws some wild stikes that Danglose manages to avoid easily.
Junqueira Junior trying to control but Danglose is having none of it.
Danglose is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Junqueira Junior unloads with some shots from mount but Danglose bucks and avoids them well.

That's four 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.
Danglose avoids a series of strikes thrown by Junqueira Junior.
Junqueira Junior looking to land elbow strikes but Danglose uses the position to regain half guard.
Junqueira Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danglose keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Junqueira Junior misses.
Danglose fails with the takedown

so Junqueira Junior counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Junqueira Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Danglose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Junqueira Junior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Danglose looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Junqueira Junior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Danglose's legs.

Junqueira Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Danglose knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Junqueira Junior.
Danglose prevents Junqueira Junior from improving position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Junqueira Junior takes a little break here. Danglose wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior tries to advance to mount but Danglose denies him.
Junqueira Junior postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Junqueira Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danglose with a poor takedown

and Junqueira Junior decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Danglose's guard.
Junqueira Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Danglose's guard.
Junqueira Junior works his foot free and advances to mount.

Junqueira Junior looking to secure an arm triangle but Danglose defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danglose is looking to escape.
Junqueira Junior looking to ground and pound but Danglose is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior looking to finish Danglose with some ground and pound. This is bad for Danglose!
Junqueira Junior scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Danglose?
Junqueira Junior wants to control the pace but Danglose is squirming around nicely.
Junqueira Junior cracks Danglose with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Junqueira Junior working for a guillotine from mount but Danglose is in no mood to give up.
Junqueira Junior controlling the pace for now.

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.
Junqueira Junior connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Danglose taking shots to the head.
Junqueira Junior lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Danglose defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Junqueira Junior.
Junqueira Junior looking to finish Danglose with some ground and pound. This is bad for Danglose!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Junqueira Junior looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Junqueira Junior is trying to control. Danglose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Junqueira Junior is looking to advance position but Danglose won't allow it.
Danglose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Junqueira Junior.

Junqueira Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Danglose is defending well.
Junqueira Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Danglose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junqueira Junior wants to pass the guard but Danglose is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Junqueira Junior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danglose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junqueira Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danglose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Junqueira Junior thows a body shot but no joy.
Danglose with a poor takedown

and Junqueira Junior counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Danglose's guard now.

Danglose is looking for a triangle but Junqueira Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Junqueira Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Danglose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Junqueira Junior looking to pass the guard.
Junqueira Junior advances to half guard.
Danglose looks like he's trying to stand up.
Junqueira Junior is pressing down on Danglose's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danglose is holding on for now.

Junqueira Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Danglose defends the submission attempt.
Junqueira Junior is looking to take a break and control but Danglose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior throwing shots but Danglose is blocking nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danglose with a poor takedown

and Junqueira Junior counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Danglose is looking to escape.
Junqueira Junior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Junqueira Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Danglose knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior not doing much here.
Junqueira Junior trying to control the action but Danglose is working from the bottom.
Junqueira Junior tries to pass to full mount but Danglose defends it.
Junqueira Junior controlling the action here.
Kabunyan Danglose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Junqueira Junior passes to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junqueira Junior 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior!