PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cubensis Azul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Herberg
vs
Azul

160 cm
31
167 lbs
24 - 7 - 1

174 cm
29
156 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cubensis Azul!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Herberg gets a takedown into half guard.
Azul is refusing to be controlled, as Herberg sits in half guard.

Azul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herberg pulls his head out easily.
Azul keeping hold of Herberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Azul is looking for a sweep. Herberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herberg slips a nice elbow through Azul's hands, connecting with Azul's forehead.
Azul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Herberg wants to stand but Azul is controlling his posture from full guard.
Herberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Herberg is pushing down on Azul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azul is fighting to maintain full guard but Herberg has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg wants to free his trapped foot but Azul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azul trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Herberg manages to pass to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Herberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Herberg unloads with some shots from mount but Azul bucks and avoids them well.
Herberg is trying to control here but Azul has managed to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Herberg is looking to pass Azul's guard but actually Azul recovers to full guard.

Azul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Azul has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herberg.
Herberg wants to pass the guard but Azul is keeping the position.
Herberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Azul's head.
Azul wants to hit a switch here but Herberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Azul there!
Herberg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Herberg tries to control but Azul wriggling away.
Herberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Azul takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul working to try and regain half guard.
Herberg landing shots from mount.

Azul is rocked!
Azul wants to hold on but Herberg pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herberg unloads with some shots from mount but Azul bucks and avoids them well.
Herberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Herberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Azul is in a horrible position here. Herberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Azul is still in real trouble! Can Herberg finish him?
Azul tries to hold on but Herberg postures up.
Azul seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
The referee warns Azul that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg lands a big elbow.
Azul takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Herberg's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Herberg!
Johan Herberg retains his lightweight title!
Johan Herberg really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hell's Balls Recovery (160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.