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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Correia Azevedo (ranked 619 p4p, 74 weight class) and Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 1924 p4p, 207 weight class). The key to victory for Luiz Correia Azevedo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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167 cm
28
148 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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168 cm
27
152 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Fast |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Correia Azevedo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Lomachenko! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lomachenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Lomachenko lands a couple of digs. Azevedo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lomachenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Azevedo. Azevedo is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Azevedo manages to get back to half guard. Lomachenko wants to free his trapped foot but Azevedo is holding on for dear life with his legs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Azevedo taking some punishment here, with Lomachenko in his half guard. Azevedo taking some punishment here, with Lomachenko in his half guard.
Azevedo is rocked! Lomachenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Oh Azevedo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Azevedo tries to roll over but Lomachenko keeps him under control. Lomachenko lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Azevedo quite badly. Azevedo pulls Lomachenko in close trying to recover. Lomachenko postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Azevedo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Azevedo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
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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
100% |
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