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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo De Barros (ranked 264 p4p, 34 weight class) and Geanluca Lorenzon (ranked 646 p4p, 77 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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173 cm
22
160 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
27
162 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernardo De Barros! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geanluca Lorenzon! The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lorenzon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Barros.
Lorenzon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lorenzon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Barros tries to clinch but Lorenzon is having none of it. Lorenzon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. De Barros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. De Barros with a lazy takedown attempt and Lorenzon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. De Barros takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Barros fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lorenzon works De Barros's body with a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Barros shoots for a double leg takedown but Lorenzon sprawls well. He's pushed De Barros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lorenzon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. De Barros throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. De Barros closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lorenzon's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lorenzon keeping moving, preventing De Barros from controlling successfully. Lorenzon working for a triangle but De Barros defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Barros passes into half guard. De Barros winds up and cracks Lorenzon with a swinging punch to the side of the head. De Barros is looking to advance position but Lorenzon won't allow it. De Barros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lorenzon sees it coming and defends easily. Lorenzon is looking to improve his position.
De Barros trying to control from half guard but Lorenzon is working away. De Barros in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lorenzon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from De Barros!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernardo De Barros! Bernardo De Barros retains his lightweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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