PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafhael Angeles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Angeles
vs
Jose Junqueira Junior

173 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

166 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafhael Angeles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junqueira Junior throws a body punch but Angeles moves out of range.
Rafhael Angeles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angeles misses with a takedown attempt

and Junqueira Junior counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Angeles's guard now.
Angeles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Angeles is trying to keep Junqueira Junior in close.
Junqueira Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Angeles is retaining full guard.
Angeles keeping moving, preventing Junqueira Junior from controlling successfully.
Angeles keeping full guard, as Junqueira Junior tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rafhael Angeles.

Junqueira Junior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Angeles is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Junqueira Junior is trying to get an arm triangle but Angeles is defending well.

Junqueira Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Junqueira Junior wants to control but Angeles is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angeles tries to buck Junqueira Junior off but Junqueira Junior is having none of it.
Angeles can't do much from the bottom here.

Junqueira Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angeles can't do much from the bottom here.

Junqueira Junior swings around for an armbar but Angeles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Junqueira Junior's guard.
Angeles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angeles won't allow Junqueira Junior to sweep him here.
Junqueira Junior trying to control the position.
Angeles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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.
Junqueira Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Junqueira Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angeles defends well.

Angeles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junqueira Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Angeles throws a big right hand that misses.
Angeles advances to half guard.
Angeles tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Angeles prevents Junqueira Junior from improving his position.
Angeles throwing shots but Junqueira Junior is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junqueira Junior wants to improve his position but Angeles is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junqueira Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Angeles tries to stand but can't do so whilst Junqueira Junior controls his leg.
Angeles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junqueira Junior defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Angeles fails with the takedown

and Junqueira Junior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Junqueira Junior.
Junqueira Junior looking to pass the guard.
Angeles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junqueira Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junqueira Junior wants to pass the guard but Angeles is keeping the position.
Angeles has control of Junqueira Junior's left arm, preventing Junqueira Junior from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Junqueira Junior looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Angeles keeping moving, preventing Junqueira Junior from controlling successfully.

Rafhael Angeles has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Angeles has his takedown stuffed

and Junqueira Junior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Junqueira Junior is pressing down on Angeles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Angeles is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Junqueira Junior trying to work for an americana but Angeles has managed to regain full guard.

Angeles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junqueira Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junqueira Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Angeles keeping moving, preventing Junqueira Junior from controlling successfully.
Junqueira Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Angeles is retaining full guard.

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.
Junqueira Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Angeles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angeles is trying to control the position but Junqueira Junior postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angeles keeping moving, preventing Junqueira Junior from controlling successfully.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Angeles defending well as Junqueira Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Junqueira Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Angeles misses with a takedown

and Junqueira Junior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Junqueira Junior.
Angeles keeping full guard, as Junqueira Junior tries to pass.

Junqueira Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Angeles working for submissions but it's allowed Junqueira Junior to get to half guard.
Junqueira Junior is looking to advance position but Angeles won't allow it.
Junqueira Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Angeles is looking to control Junqueira Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Angeles avoid being mounted?
Junqueira Junior wants to pass to mount but Angeles is defending the position.
Angeles is concentrating on defense, preventing Junqueira Junior from advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Junqueira Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angeles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Rafhael Angeles wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Angeles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Junqueira Junior looking to pass the guard.
Angeles has his hands on Junqueira Junior's head, controlling the position.
Junqueira Junior wants to pass the guard but Angeles is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Angeles controls Junqueira Junior momentarily but Junqueira Junior frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rafhael Angeles just wasn't active enough.
Angeles with a poor takedown

and Junqueira Junior decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Angeles's guard.
Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junqueira Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Angeles is retaining full guard.
Junqueira Junior is fighting to break Angeles's control of his arms but Angeles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rafhael Angeles 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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

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