PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Celestino Nicolau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Soares
vs
Nicolau

168 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Soares!
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, Celestino Nicolau!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolau misses with a takedown

and Soares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soares.
Nicolau drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicolau tries to pull guard but Soares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lucas Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Celestino Nicolau.

Nicolau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nicolau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soares is looking to stand up but Nicolau won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soares wants to get up but he can't break Nicolau's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Soares trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Soares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nicolau on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Soares scores with a hook to the body. Nicolau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soares connects with a body shot.
Soares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Nicolau.
Soares stuffs the takedown.
Soares is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nicolau.
Nicolau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soares.
Nicolau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Soares misses.
Nicolau tries for a takedown but Soares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Soares.
A jab lands there for Soares.
Soares throws a looping overhand right but Nicolau ducks down to avoid it.
Soares throws a shot to the body.
Lucas Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Soares. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nicolau on the side of the head.
Nicolau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soares tries to avoid it but Nicolau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soares to the ground. Soares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Soares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolau moves away.
Soares throws a hook to the side of Nicolau's head but Nicolau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Nicolau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nicolau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soares.
Nicolau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nicolau looks winded!
Soares looks to land a left hand but Nicolau moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicolau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Soares misses.
Nicolau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Soares lands with an uppercut that bounces Nicolau off the cage and back into range.
Nicolau shoots and misses
and Nicolau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolau defending well as Soares loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Soares misses.
Nicolau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soares defends well and Nicolau ends up having to push Soares into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soares works Nicolau's body with a nice hook.
Soares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nicolau's head.
Soares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soares lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nicolau on the side of the head.
Nicolau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolau walks into a left hand.
Soares lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Soares.
Soares sizes up Nicolau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicolau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soares.

Nicolau is rocked!
Soares lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicolau is still on wobbly legs! Can Soares finish him?
Lucas Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicolau throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Soares there.
Soares lunges at Nicolau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nicolau's hand.
Soares misses with a body shot.
Nicolau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soares.
Nicolau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soares misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Nicolau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nicolau walks into a stiff left hand from Soares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Soares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Soares scores with a punch to the head.
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soares misses with a hook. Nicolau ducked under it nicely.
Nicolau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soares.
Soares fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nicolau to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nicolau looks to clinch but Soares throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nicolau taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lucas Soares!