PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verdmont Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes into the arena with So long and thanks for all the fish blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bronson
vs
Sobral

159 cm
33
163 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

181 cm
24
168 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Verdmont Bronson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral slips a jab from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a hook.

Bronson closes the distance and pushes Sobral back into the cage.
Bronson keeps control of Sobral as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sobral is looking for a takedown.
Sobral lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bronson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Sobral fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sobral creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Bronson manages to break the clinch.
Sobral lands an overhand right.
Sobral misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral dives in and grabs Bronson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bronson pushes down on Sobral's head and hops out.
Sobral darts in trying to clinch
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sobral slips under a jab.
Bronson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobral. Sobral gets slowly back to his feet.
Verdmont Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Sobral.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sobral decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Sobral is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bronson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sobral controlling the action here.
It looks like Sobral might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Sobral is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bronson sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Sobral is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sobral is looking to take a break and control but Bronson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobral tries to pass to full mount but Bronson defends it.
Sobral passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sobral controlling the pace for now.
Bronson tries to lock up and control but Sobral gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sobral looking to control but Bronson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sobral controlling from the full mount.
Bronson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sobral throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns Bronson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sobral throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Sobral dominated that round.
That's time! Bronson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sobral throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobral. Sobral gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobral misses with the combination.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Sobral's ribs.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sobral counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobral doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
Julio Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sobral tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobral moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral connects with a single shot there.

Sobral shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobral showed some decent athleticism there.
Sobral wants to advance to full mount but Bronson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bronson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sobral wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.
Bronson really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Sobral wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Bronson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.
Sobral looking to sit in guard and control but Bronson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bronson tries to stand but Sobral is controlling from the bottom.
Sobral pulls Bronson in close to prevent any damage.

Sobral looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral trying to keep a closed guard but Bronson is proving a slippery customer.
Bronson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sobral's guard.

Bronson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sobral has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bronson has managed to get both his arms back between Sobral's legs - danger averted.

Sobral is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bronson is aware though and is defending well.
Bronson tries to stand but Sobral is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bronson gets to his feet - Sobral follows without any prompting.
Sobral throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Sobral.
Sobral throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson misses the body punch
and Sobral counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sobral wants to clinch
and Bronson counters with a left to the body.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sobral misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobral ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sobral misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Sobral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobral.
Bronson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobral.
Bronson thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Sobral misses.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Sobral moves out of range.
Sobral thows a body shot but no joy.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobral scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sobral throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Sobral does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobral uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Bronson jabs Sobral right on the nose. Sobral blinks but takes it well.
Sobral misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sobral slips under a jab from Bronson.

Sobral moves into range and clinches up with Bronson.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bronson - that landed with a thud.
Bronson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobral controls his hands.

Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bronson counters with a right hand to the body.
Sobral avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bronson misses with a combination
and Sobral counters with a two punch combo.

Sobral fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bronson to the ground. Sobral is now in Bronson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobral advances to half guard.
Sobral not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bronson has one foot on Sobral's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Verdmont Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Verdmont Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Sobral.
Bronson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sobral throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sobral lands a lovely overhand right.

Bronson moves into the clinch.
Sobral drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bronson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bronson is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
Sobral has Bronson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bronson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Sobral has hold of one of Bronson's legs. Bronson is fighting the takedown attempt but Sobral gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobral trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobral is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronson has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Julio Sobral just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Sobral.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sobral misses with the combination.
Bronson throws a hook but Sobral blocks it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sobral.
Sobral trying to control the position but Bronson is working away.

Sobral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bronson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bronson regains half guard.
Bronson is refusing to be controlled, as Sobral sits in half guard.
Well, if Sobral is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Sobral is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bronson sees it coming and defends easily.
Sobral wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bronson keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sobral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sobral is looking to advance position but Bronson won't allow it.
Sobral sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bronson defending well though.
Bronson is not content to let Sobral control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bronson wants to control but Sobral is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.
Sobral wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.

Sobral is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sobral.
Bronson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bronson is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is refusing to be controlled, as Sobral sits in half guard.
Sobral wants to free his trapped foot but Bronson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Sobral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronson tries to roll over but Sobral keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Sobral dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bronson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sobral's hands.
Sobral misses with a combination
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronson tries to clinch but Sobral is having none of it.
Sobral lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobral uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Sobral is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bronson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronson moves out of range as Sobral strikes.

Bronson gets caught napping as Sobral dives in and scores a takedown. Bronson manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Sobral trying to move into half guard but instead Bronson has managed to sweep!
Bronson advances to half guard.
Sobral trying to control from the bottom.
Sobral wants to get back to full guard.
Sobral is trying to control but can't.
Verdmont Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is trying is best to control the position here.
Sobral tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bronson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sobral is trying desperately to improve position.
Sobral tries to hold on but Bronson postures up.
Sobral is desperately trying to improve his position but Bronson has a good base and remains in mount.
Sobral wants to control but Bronson is having none of it.
Julio Sobral is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral regains half guard.
Sobral is concentrating on defense, preventing Bronson from advancing position.
Bronson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sobral is controlling Bronson's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Julio Sobral has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sobral keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Sobral looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson misses with a right hand

and Sobral counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobral looking to pass the guard.

Bronson working for a triangle but Sobral defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobral passes Bronson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Sobral comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sobral 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Sobral!
Julio Sobral is the new lightweight champion!
Julio Sobral took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.