PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denilson Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Eugene Albright enters the cage!

Braga
vs
Albright

189 cm
24
165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
34
164 lbs
20 - 22 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Solid chin

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denilson Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eugene Albright!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Albright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Albright has hold of one of Braga's legs. Braga is fighting the takedown attempt but Albright gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Braga looking for a guillotine here but Albright defends easily.

Braga has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Albright is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Braga.
Braga is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Braga wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Braga trying to remain calm as Albright controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Albright is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Braga is trying desperately to improve position.
Albright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Braga is trying to reverse the position but instead Albright has taken his back - oops!
Braga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albright has the hooks in. Braga is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Albright controls the position.
Albright controlling well, preventing Braga from escaping the position.
Albright just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Albright controlling well, preventing Braga from escaping the position.
Albright controlling from the back.
Albright's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albright controlling well, preventing Braga from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Albright has the hooks in. Braga is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Albright slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Eugene Albright has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Albright closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Braga quickly recovers to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Braga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga has a hand on Albright's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Albright takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Braga is breathing heavily.
Albright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Albright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Braga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Albright drives through with a takedown into Braga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Braga is looking for a triangle here but Albright uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Braga struggling a bit here.
Albright controlling from side mount.
Braga manages to work his way to half guard, despite Albright's best efforts.
Albright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Eugene Albright has got the better of the ground game so far.

Albright moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Braga.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga is letting Albright control him for a moment.
Braga tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Albright presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Albright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Albright has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Braga is just holding on here. Albright manages to take his back.
Albright controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Albright controlling well, preventing Braga from escaping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eugene Albright was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Albright gets a double leg takedown into Braga's guard.

Braga has an active guard here but Albright has managed to pass into half guard.
Albright controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Braga looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Albright pushes past his half guard into mount!
Albright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Braga has given up his back. Will we see Albright going for some submissions?
Good control from Albright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Albright 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Braga throws a sloppy head kick and Albright moves out of range easily.

Braga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Albright napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Albright is holding Braga down, trying to stall.
Albright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Albright gets full guard.

Braga drops back looking for a leg! Albright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Albright manages to kick Braga off! Braga jumps back into Albright's guard.
Albright has his hands on Braga's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Braga wants to control from the top but Albright keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eugene Albright wasn't active enough on the ground.
Albright avoids the head kick by Braga.
Eugene Albright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albright blocks a head kick by Braga.

Albright dives in and scores a takedown into Braga's guard.
Albright stays in close to Braga's body and controls the position.

Braga has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Albright is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Braga.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Braga wants to control but Albright postures up.
You can see the frustration on Braga's face as Albright controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eugene Albright was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Braga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Albright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Braga to the mat! Braga manages to get full guard.
Albright 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.

Braga looking for subs off his back but Albright has passed one foot through into half guard.
Albright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Denilson Braga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Eugene Albright hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Albright changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Braga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braga looking for a sweep but Albright has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Braga flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eugene Albright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Albright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugene Albright!
Eugene Albright really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.