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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Calbrentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Calbrentes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Calbrentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira checks the leg kick nicely there.
A left and a right from Calbrentes both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Lucas Pereira has been cut.
Pereira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira is looking to clinch but Calbrentes is avoiding it.
A left lands for Pereira.
Julio Calbrentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira throws a combination. Calbrentes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Julio Calbrentes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calbrentes shoots in for a takedown but Pereira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Calbrentes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Pereira wants to clinch up but Calbrentes keeps it at a distance.
Calbrentes thows a body shot but no joy.
Calbrentes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pereira on the side of the head.
Calbrentes defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira scores with a hook.
Pereira connects with a single shot there.
Calbrentes tries to clinch there but Pereira circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Pereira throws a jab when Calbrentes was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pereira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pereira drives through and clinches with Calbrentes against the cage.
Calbrentes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Calbrentes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Calbrentes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira avoids the head kick by Calbrentes.
Calbrentes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pereira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calbrentes somewhat.
Calbrentes is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Calbrentes wants to land a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira slips a straight right by Calbrentes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calbrentes misses with a hook to the body
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Calbrentes.
Pereira cracks Calbrentes with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calbrentes blocks a jab.
Calbrentes staying out of range there.
Pereira jabs Calbrentes right on the nose. Calbrentes blinks but takes it well.
Calbrentes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucas Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calbrentes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Calbrentes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Nice sprawl there from Pereira as Calbrentes shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Calbrentes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calbrentes throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Pereira both land. Nice combination.
Calbrentes throws a series of punches but Pereira moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes thows a body shot but no joy.
Calbrentes gets a clinch.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calbrentes as Pereira tries to tie him up.
A short left from Pereira.
Calbrentes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calbrentes throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Calbrentes lands with a hook. Pereira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Calbrentes doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Calbrentes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calbrentes tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pereira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calbrentes, pushing him back against the cage.
Calbrentes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calbrentes backwards.
Calbrentes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calbrentes throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
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!
Calbrentes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira dips to his left and cracks Calbrentes with an uppercut!
Pereira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calbrentes.
Pereira lands a really nice looking cross but Calbrentes seems unphased.
Calbrentes gets a clinch.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calbrentes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pereira might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calbrentes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pereira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calbrentes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pereira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calbrentes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pereira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Pereira will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Calbrentes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Calbrentes.
Calbrentes throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calbrentes tries for a takedown but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pereira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pereira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pereira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calbrentes drives through and clinches with Pereira against the cage.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Calbrentes's head.
Calbrentes struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calbrentes.
Calbrentes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
Calbrentes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira instigates a clinch.
Pereira leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calbrentes can't find room to land a body shot as Pereira controls the action.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
Pereira stalling against the cage.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calbrentes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pereira lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Pereira.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calbrentes struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands.
Pereira has Calbrentes pressed against the cage, preventing Calbrentes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pereira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Calbrentes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Calbrentes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calbrentes successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control but Calbrentes is working from the bottom.
Pereira 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.
Calbrentes pulls Pereira in close to prevent any damage.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calbrentes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pereira wants to stand but Calbrentes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lucas Pereira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pereira misses with a lunging right hand
and Calbrentes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but Calbrentes gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Calbrentes fails to land.
Calbrentes avoiding damage.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Calbrentes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes lands with a left to the head.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calbrentes tries to pull guard but Pereira holds him up against the cage and eventually Calbrentes drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pereira.
Calbrentes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands with a short shot to the head.
Calbrentes breaks from the clinch.
Pereira gets tackled into the cage by Calbrentes. Calbrentes maintains the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pereira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calbrentes backwards.
A short uppercut from Calbrentes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Calbrentes being controlled against the cage.
Calbrentes blocks an uppercut.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pereira prevents it.
Calbrentes lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calbrentes lands an uppercut.
Calbrentes can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Calbrentes fails to land.
Pereira tries to stall but Calbrentes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Calbrentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira looking to slow down the pace here.
Calbrentes tries to break free but Pereira pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Calbrentes.
Pereira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Julio Calbrentes will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Calbrentes scores with a shot to the body.
Calbrentes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pereira. Pereira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Calbrentes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
Calbrentes tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calbrentes misses with a low kick.
Pereira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Calbrentes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calbrentes dodges the punch combination from Pereira.
Pereira moves in looking to clinch but Calbrentes pushes him off.
Pereira tries to clinch up.
Calbrentes throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.
Pereira moves into the clinch successfully.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira trying to stall but Calbrentes improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calbrentes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calbrentes misses with a punch on the inside.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira stalling the fight.
Pereira wants to stall.
Calbrentes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucas Pereira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Calbrentes has had enough of the clinch but Pereira keeps him there for the moment.
Calbrentes is struggling to control the position.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calbrentes is trying to pull guard but Pereira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pereira looking to stall.
Pereira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Calbrentes.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calbrentes.
Pereira stalls.
Pereira tries to stall but Calbrentes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Calbrentes blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucas Pereira.
Calbrentes tries for a takedown but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Julio Calbrentes is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calbrentes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Calbrentes.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calbrentes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Julio Calbrentes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira moves out of range as Calbrentes strikes.
Pereira rushes Calbrentes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Calbrentes is trying to push Pereira away but Pereira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Calbrentes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calbrentes takes one to the chin there.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calbrentes misses with a head kick.
Pereira lands with an uppercut that bounces Calbrentes off the cage and back into range.
Pereira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Calbrentes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calbrentes throws a leg kick that misses.
Calbrentes throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Calbrentes cracks Pereira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Calbrentes throws a head kick that misses.
Calbrentes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Calbrentes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calbrentes on the side of the head.
Calbrentes wants to clinch but Pereira slips to the side
and Calbrentes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calbrentes takes one to the side of the head.
Pereira connects with a single shot there.
Calbrentes is rocked!
Pereira scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Calbrentes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira is looking to clinch but Calbrentes is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pereira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pereira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pereira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lucas Pereira!
Our winner, Lucas Pereira, 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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