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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 4436 p4p, 104 weight class) and Demitrious Johnson (ranked 22598 p4p, 494 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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156 cm
27
140 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rubens Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demitrious Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charles defends it nicely.
Charles dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Charles has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Charles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charles defends it easily.
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Charles 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 Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Charles controls from the top position.
Charles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Charles advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson has given up his back here.
Johnson trying to control the action but Charles just sinks the hooks in.
Johnson tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position but Charles manages to sink in the hooks.
Johnson breaks Charles's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charles managing to control the position.
Charles's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Charles avoids it really well and circles away.
Charles pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Charles successfully pulls guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Charles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Charles.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Charles uses it to pass to side control.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles controls the position.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charles just content to control the position.
Charles has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Johnson tries to control Charles's body but Charles pushes him off. Johnson squirms to his side and now Charles has his back!
Johnson trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
Charles is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
Charles has good solid back control here.
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Charles keeps control of the position.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Charles is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Charles won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Charles controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Charles kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control the position but Charles manages to sink in the hooks.
Johnson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Charles off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Charles is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Johnson is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
A relieved looking Rubens Charles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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
29% |
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