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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lefty Brasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Aragao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lefty Brasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Aragao!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aragao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Aragao with that takedown attempt.
Aragao wants to clinch up but Brasco keeps it at a distance.
Aragao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brasco feints and as Aragao raises his hands in defense, Brasco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brasco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brasco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aragao avoids it really well and circles away.
Aragao is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasco tries to move to mount but Aragao blocks the move with his legs.
Brasco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Aragao is looking to reverse the position.
Aragao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aragao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aragao tries to control but Brasco manages to take his back.
Aragao is trying to get back to his feet but Brasco has full control of the position and if anything, Aragao has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Aragao is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Brasco controlling the positon.
Aragao tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Brasco go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Brasco is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Aragao. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Aragao tries to escape the position.
Brasco is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brasco trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brasco lands punches and elbows.
Brasco looking to break Aragao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aragao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brasco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brasco loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Aragao hold on?
Aragao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brasco.
Brasco looking for the RNC.
Aragao is having to fend off submission attempts from Brasco, who is looking to sink in the choke. Brasco doesn't have the hooks in though and Aragao manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brasco wants to sweep here but Aragao controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lefty Brasco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brasco feints and as Aragao raises his hands in defense, Brasco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aragao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aragao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brasco is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brasco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aragao keeping full guard, as Brasco tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brasco looking to sit in guard and control but Aragao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Aragao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brasco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragao is looking to stand up but Brasco won't let him.
Aragao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aragao tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here.
Brasco is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aragao is trying to ground and pound but Brasco uses the momentary lack of control by Aragao to regain half guard.
Aragao is looking to advance position but Brasco won't allow it.
Aragao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brasco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brasco trying to keep a closed guard but Aragao is proving a slippery customer.
Brasco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasco keeping moving, preventing Aragao from controlling successfully.
Brasco is looking to sweep but instead, Aragao has passed into half guard.
Aragao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brasco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aragao prevents Brasco from improving his position.
Aragao tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brasco controls his leg.
Brasco is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brasco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aragao quickly recovers to half guard.
Aragao gets back to full guard.
Aragao controlling Brasco's posture.
Brasco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brasco wants to control from the top but Aragao keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Aragao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aragao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brasco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aragao doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aragao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brasco.
Aragao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brasco's guard.
Aragao looking to sit in guard and control but Brasco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragao working a defensive guard here.
Aragao being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasco wants to control from the top but Aragao keeps moving.
Lefty Brasco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aragao trying to control the position.
Brasco trying to control but Aragao is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aragao has his foot on Brasco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brasco works his way back into a safe position though.
Brasco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brasco wants to pass the guard but Aragao is keeping the position.
Brasco trying to control but Aragao is working from the bottom.
Brasco looking to sit in guard and control but Aragao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aragao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brasco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aragao has managed to get both his arms back between Brasco's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasco looking for a sweep. Not yet Brasco, not yet.
Aragao trying to control the position from guard on top but Brasco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brasco wants to stand and escape but Aragao is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aragao shoots in and drives through. Brasco sprawls well.
Aragao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brasco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brasco bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brasco shoots in looking for a takedown but Aragao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brasco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Aragao tries to counter it with a takedown but Brasco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasco feints and as Aragao raises his hands in defense, Brasco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aragao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aragao is looking to stand up but Brasco isn't so interested in that idea.
Aragao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brasco looking for submissions off his back.
Brasco tries to get to full guard but Aragao has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefty Brasco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brasco 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefty Brasco!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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