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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Howard Holowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brahma Cervejinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cervejinha has chosen Beer! by Psychostick as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 cm
26
136 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Howard Holowitz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brahma Cervejinha! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Holowitz shoots for a double leg takedown but Cervejinha sprawls well. He's pushed Holowitz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Holowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cervejinha. Cervejinha obviously looking to wear him down.
Cervejinha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holowitz. Cervejinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A head kick from Cervejinha lands but Holowitz takes it in his stride. Cervejinha tries a head kick but it misses.
Brahma Cervejinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Holowitz checks a leg kick. Holowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cervejinha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holowitz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. 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. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Cervejinha tries to get back to half guard but can't. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cervejinha keeps trying to improve his position. Holowitz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cervejinha is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Holowitz yanks on the arm and Cervejinha is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Holowitz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Howard Holowitz! Howard Holowitz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mango Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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