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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benedito Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jatlier Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benedito Braga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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185 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benedito Braga! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jatlier Smokeleaf! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smokeleaf misses with a kick to the body.
Smokeleaf misses with a looping right. Smokeleaf connects with a body shot that sends Braga's belly button to the back. Jatlier Smokeleaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smokeleaf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Braga at a distance.
Smokeleaf drives through and clinches with Braga against the ropes.
Braga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smokeleaf avoids it. Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braga avoids it. Smokeleaf avoids a wild elbow strike from Braga. Braga scores a nice knee to the body.
Braga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smokeleaf is defending well for now. Smokeleaf managing to block the knees to the body from Braga.
A shot in the inside from Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf lands an elbow that stopped Braga in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Benedito Braga has been cut. Braga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smokeleaf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smokeleaf misses with a body punch.
Smokeleaf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braga.
Smokeleaf prevents a body shot from Braga. Smokeleaf lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice glancing elbow lands by Smokeleaf. A nice glancing elbow lands by Smokeleaf.
That's one minute gone in the round. Braga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smokeleaf.
Braga tries to land a knee to the head but Smokeleaf blocks with his arms.
Smokeleaf takes a knee right on the jaw!
Braga wants to take the fight to the mat but Smokeleaf manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Braga is breathing heavily. Braga is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Smokeleaf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Braga tries to land knees in the clinch but Smokeleaf avoids the damage to the body. Smokeleaf lands a knee to the body.
Smokeleaf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Braga's defenses. Smokeleaf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Smokeleaf lands an elbow inside that Braga shrugs off.
Benedito Braga's cut is getting worse. Smokeleaf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Smokeleaf lands a good knee to the midsection. Braga won't want to take too many of those. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smokeleaf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smokeleaf missing with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Braga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smokeleaf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Smokeleaf crunches a lovely knee into Braga's ribcage. Braga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smokeleaf has hold of one of Braga's legs. Braga is fighting the takedown attempt but Smokeleaf gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smokeleaf showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Smokeleaf wants to pass the guard but Braga is keeping the position. Smokeleaf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jatlier Smokeleaf wasn't active enough on the ground. Braga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smokeleaf lands a body shot.
Braga misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Donk. Smokeleaf catches Braga right on the button with a cross. Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses. Smokeleaf lands with a kick to the temple. Braga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Smokeleaf rushes Braga and presses him up against the ropes. Smokeleaf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Smokeleaf missing with knees to the body.
Braga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smokeleaf prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedito Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smokeleaf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smokeleaf lands with a left to the head. Braga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smokeleaf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smokeleaf obliges. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smokeleaf lands an elbow that stopped Braga in his tracks for a moment. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf lands a shoulder strike. Smokeleaf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smokeleaf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Smokeleaf tries to land knees in the clinch but Braga avoids the damage to the body. Smokeleaf lands a damaging elbow.
Benedito Braga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Braga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Smokeleaf lands an elbow that stopped Braga in his tracks for a moment. Smokeleaf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smokeleaf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Braga is rocked!
Jeez, Benedito Braga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Braga takes an elbow to the temple. Oh Braga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A nice glancing elbow lands by Smokeleaf.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Benedito Braga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jatlier Smokeleaf! After the fight, Jatlier Smokeleaf was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
94% |
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