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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denilson Braga (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.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Vieira! 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, Denilson Braga! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vieira gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Braga trying to control from the bottom.
Vieira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jose Vieira. Vieira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braga. Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vieira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Braga is trying to get back to full guard. Braga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Vieira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Braga is working away. Braga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vieira is trying to control. Braga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Braga regains full guard. Nicely done. Braga is working an open guard so Vieira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Braga looks to clinch and Vieira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Braga's guard now. This has been an exciting period of action! Braga wants to get back to his feet but Vieira is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Braga keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass. Vieira is breathing heavily. Vieira controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Braga keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Braga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vieira passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Braga is trying to control but Vieira manages to pass to mount!
Vieira lands a big elbow. Vieira landing punches. Vieira looking to control but Braga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Braga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Braga looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Braga can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vieira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Braga. Braga wants to get back to his feet. Vieira looking to break Braga's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Braga remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vieira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Vieira is not going to allow Braga to sit and survive in this position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Vieira gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Vieira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Braga knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Braga for a finish. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Vieira dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vieira forces Braga back against the cage and clinches. Vieira gets a trip takedown into half guard. Braga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though. Vieira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Braga is staying active underneath Vieira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Braga tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control. Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Braga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Braga is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vieira jumps into side control! Vieira lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vieira scoring with punches and elbows. Braga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Braga is not content to let Vieira control the position. Vieira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Braga punching from the bottom.
Braga is trying to control but can't.
Braga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Braga is staying active underneath Vieira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jose Vieira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vieira missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Braga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Vieira stands up out of the half guard. Braga is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vieira rushes Braga and presses him up against the cage. Braga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A nice glancing elbow lands by Braga. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vieira stops a takedown attempt from Braga.
Vieira gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Braga keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Braga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vieira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vieira's back! Vieira trying to control the action but Braga just sinks the hooks in. Braga looking for the choke but no joy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Braga has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Vieira! Can he survive? No! He's out! Braga gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denilson Braga! Our winner, Denilson Braga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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