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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lobato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borknagar Solefald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solefald comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Norma Jean - Robots 3 Humans 0 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Borknagar Solefald has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lucas Lobato's chin.
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178 cm
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200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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193 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Lobato! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borknagar Solefald! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Solefald fails with a takedown attempt. Lobato could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Lobato scores with a one two! Solefald had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Lobato closes the distance and lands a one-two. Solefald moves out of range as Lobato strikes. Lobato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Solefald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Lucas Lobato has been cut. Solefald sends Lobato crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Solefald is motioning to the referee to let Lobato up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lobato is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Solefald shoots in but Lobato avoids the takedown attempt easily. Oh Lobato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Solefald tries for a takedown but Lobato circles away easily enabling Lobato to counter with a crisp jab. Lobato seems to have got his legs back now. Lucas Lobato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borknagar Solefald. Lobato scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Lobato wants to control but Solefald is keeping him busy. Lobato prevents Solefald from escaping the position. Solefald is not content to let Lobato control the position. Solefald throws Lobato to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round. Solefald shoots in and drives through. Lobato sprawls well. Lobato tries to land a front kick but Solefald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. No luck for Solefald with that takedown attempt. Solefald looks gassed! Lobato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Solefald has time to react. Solefald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Solefald fails with the takedown and Lobato counters with a stiff right hand. Lobato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solefald swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lucas Lobato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Solefald misses with a takedown attempt and Lobato counters with a left to the body. Lobato forces Solefald back against the cage and clinches. Lobato goes for a takedown in the clinch but Solefald prevents it.
Lobato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Solefald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lobato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lobato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lobato, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lobato on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lobato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Solefald looks for a takedown but Lobato sprawls well. Lobato thuds a left hand into Solefald's body. Solefald moves forwards but Lobato connects with a nice, crisp jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Lobato looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lobato throws a low kick but Solefald avoids it. Lobato shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Solefald is trying to defend but Lobato finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Solefald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lobato pulls his head out easily. Lobato wants to pass the guard but Solefald is defending well. Solefald throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lobato wants to free his trapped foot but Solefald is holding on for dear life with his legs. Solefald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lobato wants to pass the guard but Solefald is defending well. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lobato is keen to just control but Solefald is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Solefald looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Solefald stands up over Lobato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lobato wants to sweep here but Solefald controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lobato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solefald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Solefald won't allow Lobato to sweep him here. Solefald lands a couple of elbows. Solefald tries to free his leg and advance position but Lobato is retaining full guard. Solefald preventing the sweep. Solefald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lobato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Lobato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Solefald shoots and misses and Lobato counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Solefald manages to break the clinch.
Solefald fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lobato missing with a left hand there. Solefald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Borknagar Solefald will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lucas Lobato's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Solefald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Lobato throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Solefald was covering up waiting for the punch and Lobato finishes the takedown easily into guard. Solefald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lobato trying to control but Solefald is working from the bottom. Solefald has his foot on Lobato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lobato works his way back into a safe position though. Solefald keeping moving, preventing Lobato from controlling successfully. Lobato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lobato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solefald swivels though and keeps the full guard. Solefald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lobato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Solefald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lobato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lobato stands and steps away. Solefald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Lobato takes one on the button. Lobato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Solefald finds it's way round the side to connect with Lobato's head. Solefald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lobato rushes Solefald and presses him up against the cage. Solefald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lobato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solefald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Lobato. Solefald shoots in for a takedown but Lobato shows good takedown defense. Lobato lands with an uppercut that bounces Solefald off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lobato is looking to land body kicks. Lobato slips a jab and a cross from Solefald.
A bone on bone clash there as Solefald blocks the leg kick.
Solefald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Solefald works over Lobato's head and body with a nice combination. Lobato misses with a combination
and Solefald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Solefald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobato manages to avoid it. Solefald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lobato with a poor takedown and Lobato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. No joy there for Lobato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Solefald finds it's way through Lobato's defenses. Lobato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solefald.
Solefald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lobato's waist but Lobato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solefald off to one side. Lucas Lobato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borknagar Solefald. Lobato darts in and clinches Solefald up against the cage. Solefald breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lobato shoots in but no luck this time. Lobato has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Solefald looks to land a left hand but Lobato moved out of range nicely. Solefald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lobato backs up against the cage.
Solefald leaves Lobato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lucas Lobato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Solefald shoots for a double leg takedown but Lobato sprawls well. He's pushed Solefald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Solefald looks to land a combination but Lobato avoids it well. Good standup being displayed there by Lobato as he connects with a hook. Solefald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lobato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Solefald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Solefald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobato.
Solefald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Solefald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lobato wants to control but Solefald is keeping busy and won't allow it. The fighters are battling for position here. Lobato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Solefald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lobato controls Solefald momentarily but Solefald frees himself. Solefald stands up and waves to Lobato to follow him. Solefald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lobato backs up against the cage.
Solefald misses with a hook. Lobato thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lobato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Solefald counter with a right hand. A big right from Solefald misses. Lobato throws a lazy right hand but Solefald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Solefald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solefald showed some decent athleticism there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borknagar Solefald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Lucas Lobato's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Solefald misses. Lobato closes the distance but Solefald moves to the side and Solefald counters with a nice double leg into guard. Lobato trying to control the position.
Solefald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lobato pulls Solefald in to control the position. Solefald preventing the sweep. Lobato trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lobato wants to stand up but Solefald is controlling him. Solefald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round. Solefald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Solefald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Solefald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lobato tries to avoid it but Solefald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lobato to the ground. Lobato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lobato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solefald stuffs the takedown attempt from Lobato. Lobato gets slowly back to his feet. Solefald throws a right and a left that Lobato avoids nicely. Lobato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solefald manages to avoid it. Lobato stuffs the takedown. Solefald gets caught flat footed, as Lobato shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Solefald has his foot on Lobato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lobato works his way back into a safe position though. Lobato trying to control the position from guard on top but Solefald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lobato is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Solefald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Solefald is looking for a triangle but Lobato pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Solefald being controlled here, momentarily. Solefald trying to strike off his back.
Lobato tries to stand but Solefald is controlling from the bottom. Solefald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobato is aware though and is defending well. Lobato trying to control but Solefald is working from the bottom. Lobato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Solefald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lobato defends well. Solefald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobato is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lobato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solefald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lobato has managed to get both his arms back between Solefald's legs - danger averted. Lobato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Solefald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lobato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solefald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lobato has managed to get both his arms back between Solefald's legs - danger averted. Lobato trying to control the position from guard on top but Solefald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Solefald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobato is aware though and is defending well. Solefald is looking for a triangle here but Lobato uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Solefald misses with a strike from the bottom. Solefald is looking to regain half guard here but Lobato keeps moving and retains side control. Lobato staying calm. Solefald is looking to regain half guard here but Lobato keeps moving and retains side control. Lobato prevents Solefald from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Borknagar Solefald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Solefald 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Borknagar Solefald! Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Borknagar Solefald! Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Borknagar Solefald!
Borknagar Solefald wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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