PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Second (ranked 4449 p4p, 4573 weight class) and Gia Sidao (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.

Second
vs
Sidao

222 cm
20
270
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
169
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augustus Second!
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, Gia Sidao!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidao with a lazy takedown attempt

and Second counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Second looking for a takedown.

Second has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sidao uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Second has his hands on Sidao's head, controlling the position.

Second has his foot on Sidao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sidao works his way back into a safe position though.
Sidao throws a big elbow that misses.
Second wants to hit a sweep here but Sidao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Second there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second wants to hold on but Sidao pushes him away.
Second is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Second wants to control but Sidao is having none of it.
Second really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Second holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sidao tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Second tries to hold on but Sidao pushes him away.
Second keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sidao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Second is looking to escape.
Second reaches up and holds on to Sidao to control the position.
Second is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sidao avoids the attempt from Second to control.
Second is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidao avoids the attempt from Second to control.
Second really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Second is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Sidao moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Second has worked his arm free - good work by Second!
Second gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Second manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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.

Second is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sidao defends well.

Second escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sidao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Second looking for a guillotine here but Sidao defends easily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Second shoots for a takedown but Sidao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Second swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gia Sidao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Second fails with the takedown.

Second takes the fight into the clinch.
Sidao wants a takedown.
Sidao looking to slow down the pace here.

Second decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Second is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sidao is looking for a takedown.
Sidao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Second scores with a hook to the body.
Sidao is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Second pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sidao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Second connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sidao scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like Gia Sidao has been cut.
Sidao leaves Second with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Second moves into range and clinches up with Sidao.

Second successfully pulls guard.
Second is controlling Sidao's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sidao manages to get himself to full guard.

Second is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sidao can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second pushes down on Sidao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Second is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Second stands up from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A low kick lands for Second.
Second lands with a nice body kick.
Second shoots in looking for a takedown but Sidao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Second's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustus Second. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Second instigates a clinch.
Second working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Second breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Second fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sidao sprawls well initially but Second persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Second passes to side control.
Sidao dodges the ground and pound from Second.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Second dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gia Sidao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Second changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sidao tries to avoid it but Second manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sidao to the ground. Sidao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Second as Sidao shoots in.
Sidao tries to clinch but Second moves out of range.
Second shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Sidao with that takedown attempt.

Second moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Second pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Second circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sidao misses with a takedown

and Second counters by moving into the clinch.
Augustus Second has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gia Sidao.
Sidao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Second is working for takedown but Sidao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Second wants a takedown.
Sidao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Second connects with a knee to the head.

Second breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Second.
No luck for Sidao with that takedown attempt.
Second stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Second is defended easily by Sidao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Sidao as Second shoots in.
Sidao shoots in and drives through. Second sprawls well.
As Sidao looks to move away, Second throws a big counter combo but Sidao just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Second misses.
Second shoots in for a takedown but Sidao shows good takedown defense.
Sidao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sidao as Second shoots in.
No joy there for Second, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Second has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Second pulls guard.
Sidao trying to control the position from guard on top but Second is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Second pulls Sidao in to control the position.
Sidao trying to control but Second is working from the bottom.
Second bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sidao's guard.

Second is stalling in the full guard.
Second throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second passes Sidao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Second stalling.
Second not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gia Sidao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus Second is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Second has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Second showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Second 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Augustus Second!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Augustus Second!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Augustus Second!

Augustus Second wins by unanimous decision!
Augustus Second seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.