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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Auzier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auzier's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Champion it's Back!. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 cm
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168 lbs
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180 cm
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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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, Adriano Auzier! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Laranja! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Auzier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Laranja is pressing down on Auzier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Laranja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Auzier is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Laranja keeps trying to improve his position. Auzier tries to free his leg and advance position but Laranja is retaining full guard. Laranja is trying to control the position but Auzier postures up. Auzier looking to pass the guard. Auzier is working hard here to advance position. Laranja looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Laranja is still trying to improve position. Auzier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Auzier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Auzier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laranja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Auzier has managed to get both his arms back between Laranja's legs - danger averted. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Laranja keeping full guard, as Auzier tries to pass. Auzier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Auzier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laranja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Auzier, into his guard. Laranja wants to control from the top but Auzier keeps moving. Auzier pushes Laranja off and gets back to his feet.
Auzier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laranja gets full guard. Laranja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Auzier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laranja is keeping the position for now. Auzier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laranja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Auzier has Laranja in his guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Auzier is on top in guard.
Laranja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Auzier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laranja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laranja has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Auzier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laranja is aware though and is defending well. Auzier wants to stand but Laranja is controlling the position. Auzier keeping moving, preventing Laranja from controlling successfully. Auzier pushes Laranja off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Auzier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laranja can't do much from the bottom here. Auzier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Laranja gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Laranja manages to regain full guard. Nice work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Auzier looking to pass the guard. Laranja looking for a sweep. Not yet Laranja, not yet. Auzier passes Laranja's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Auzier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laranja sees it coming and defends easily. Auzier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laranja actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Auzier dominated that round. That's time! Auzier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Auzier looking to score a takedown here. Laranja is defending well but Auzier drives through and ends up in Laranja's guard. Laranja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Auzier tries to free his leg and advance position but Laranja is retaining full guard. Auzier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laranja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Auzier, into his guard. Laranja passes into half guard. Laranja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Auzier wants to get back to his feet. Adriano Auzier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Auzier tries to get to full guard but Laranja has control of the leg. Auzier gets back to full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Auzier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Auzier turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Auzier manages to end up in side control. Auzier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Laranja gets back to half guard. Auzier wants to free his trapped foot but Laranja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laranja is trying to stand.
Auzier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laranja has managed to free his arm - good work. Laranja tries to get to full guard but Auzier has control of the leg. Auzier is looking for a kimura but Laranja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Auzier to get the leverage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Auzier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laranja is just riding it out for now. Auzier eventually gives up the hold. Laranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Laranja is breathing heavily. Auzier is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Auzier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Laranja wants to improve his position but Auzier is controlling well.
Auzier wants to work for an arm triangle but Laranja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Auzier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laranja is just riding it out for now. Auzier eventually gives up the hold. Laranja wants to improve his position but Auzier is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laranja is trying to control but can't.
Auzier seems to be working for a kimura but Laranja defends the submission attempt. Laranja wants to get back to full guard. Auzier is looking for a kimura but Laranja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Auzier to get the leverage. Auzier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laranja has managed to free his arm - good work. Laranja is pressing down on Auzier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Laranja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Auzier has gone for a leg lock! Laranja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Auzier's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Auzier dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Auzier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Auzier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laranja defends it well. Auzier seems to be looking for submissions.
Laranja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Auzier is working away from the top position though. Laranja actively working from the bottom here. Laranja tries to get to full guard but Auzier has control of the leg. Laranja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laranja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Auzier is working away from the top position though. Auzier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laranja is just riding it out for now. Auzier eventually gives up the hold. Laranja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Laranja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Auzier drops back looking for a leg! Laranja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laranja manages to kick Auzier off! Auzier jumps back into Laranja's guard. Auzier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laranja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Auzier, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Auzier looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Laranja has picked Auzier up and slammed him! Auzier can't keep hold of the triangle and Laranja manages to pass to side control! Laranja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Auzier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Laranja trying to pass the guard but Auzier defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Auzier is trying to escape back to his feet but Laranja uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Laranja wants to control but Auzier is keeping him busy. Auzier is looking for a sweep. Auzier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Laranja prevents Auzier from improving his position. Auzier is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laranja prevents Auzier from improving his position. Auzier is looking to get back to is feet but Laranja passes into side control.
Auzier is looking for a sweep. Laranja works to advance to full mount. Auzier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Auzier tries to buck Laranja off but he can't manage it. Auzier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laranja wants to control the pace but Auzier is squirming around nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Laranja is looking to work his way around to Auzier's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Renato Laranja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Adriano Auzier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Auzier is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adriano Auzier. Well Auzier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Auzier! Our winner, Adriano Auzier, 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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RATING
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