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MLC 112: Wentz vs Machete PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SyvesterSegul VandammeChuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Undisputed 2 Bring it on. A fine choice. SyvesterSegul VandammeChuck is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, SyvesterSegul VandammeChuck!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but VandammeChuck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by VandammeChuck.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and VandammeChuck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith closes the distance but VandammeChuck moves to the side
and VandammeChuck counters with a nice uppercut.
VandammeChuck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
VandammeChuck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Smith misses
and VandammeChuck counters with a straight right hand.
VandammeChuck shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards VandammeChuck to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
VandammeChuck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by VandammeChuck.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a combination
and VandammeChuck counters with a nice body shot.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith throws a head kick but VandammeChuck moves out of range.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and VandammeChuck moves out of range easily.
VandammeChuck avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A left lands for VandammeChuck.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but VandammeChuck circles away.
Smith is breathing heavily.
VandammeChuck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VandammeChuck lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
VandammeChuck fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
VandammeChuck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
VandammeChuck digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Donk. VandammeChuck catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Nice jab there from VandammeChuck.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VandammeChuck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
VandammeChuck lands a head shot.
SyvesterSegul VandammeChuck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to move into range but VandammeChuck moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
VandammeChuck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
VandammeChuck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith tries to clinch but VandammeChuck is having none of it.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by VandammeChuck there.
VandammeChuck lands a jab to the nose.
VandammeChuck is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice straight punches there by VandammeChuck. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of VandammeChuck.
Smith is rocked!
VandammeChuck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
VandammeChuck closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Smith! VandammeChuck dives in looking to finish! Smith is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). SyvesterSegul VandammeChuck!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haile Selassie I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selassie I is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jah Army. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christian Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Haile Selassie I!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selassie I uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Selassie I scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Selassie I fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Selassie I sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Selassie I sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Selassie I darts in and clinches Black up against the cage.
Selassie I has Black pushed against the cage.
Selassie I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selassie I's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Selassie I fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Selassie I with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haile Selassie I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Black takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Selassie I jabs Black right on the nose. Black blinks but takes it well.
Selassie I connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selassie I lands a nice looking kick to the body. Black takes a step back to recover.
Black is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Selassie I.
Selassie I connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Black tumbling to the canvas! Selassie I pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Black was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Haile Selassie I!
In his post fight interview, Haile Selassie I started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hoiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hershey Kiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Hoiles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hershey Kiss!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoiles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiss tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoiles throws a right hand that Kiss ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiss also avoids with ease.
Hoiles throws a poor cross that misses
and Kiss counters with a big head kick but Hoiles shrugs it off.
Hoiles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mike Hoiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoiles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoiles walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kiss.
A head kick from Kiss lands but Hoiles takes it in his stride.
It looks like Mike Hoiles has been cut.
Kiss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoiles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiss.
Kiss lands a head kick. Hoiles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kiss throws a head kick that Hoiles semi-blocks.
Kiss misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Kiss catches Hoiles right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoiles. Kiss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoiles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiss.
Hoiles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoiles throws a hook to the side of Kiss's head but Kiss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoiles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoiles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoiles takes a swing at Kiss's ribcage but misses.
Hoiles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoiles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiss looks winded!
Hoiles scores with a hook.
It looks like Hershey Kiss has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoiles.
Kiss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoiles takes a swing at Kiss's ribcage but misses.
Hoiles missing with a left hand there. Kiss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoiles.
Kiss throws a head kick but Hoiles moves out of range.
Kiss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kiss throws a series of punches but Hoiles moves out of range.
Hoiles throws a series of punches but Kiss avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoiles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kiss counters with a big head kick but Hoiles shrugs it off.
Kiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoiles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kiss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoiles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoiles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoiles drops Kiss with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kiss! Hoiles dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hoiles!
Mike Hoiles gave a mention to Empire Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Druff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Druff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mother *uckers. Hilton has chosen The man in the moon is a newfie as his entrance music. Parfait Hilton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Druff's chin.
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Druff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Parfait Hilton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton ducks under a wild hook from Druff.
A head kick misses from Hilton.
Hilton throws a head kick but Druff moves out of range.
Hilton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Druff is looking to reverse the position.
Druff is working hard here to advance position.
Hilton tries to advance to mount but Druff denies him.
Druff sneaks back into half guard.
Druff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hilton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hilton's back!
Hilton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Druff gets his way!
Hilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Druff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilton staying busy and making it hard for Druff to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Druff is not going to allow Hilton to sit and survive in this position.
Druff tightening his grip on Hilton, looking for the choke.
Druff is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hilton is defending well though. Druff let's go of the attempt for now.
Druff is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilton showing good submission defense here.
Hilton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Druff gets his way!
Druff looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Druff is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hilton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hilton for a finish.
Hilton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Druff off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Druff's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Druff is looking for a rear naked choke here but Hilton reverses the position brilliantly into Druff's guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Druff looking for a guillotine here but Hilton defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Druff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Druff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hilton defends well.
Druff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton is looking to work some ground and pound but Druff has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Druff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Druff is trying to keep Hilton in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Druff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hilton.
Druff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hilton off and has taken his back!
Druff is looking for a choke. Hilton gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Hilton manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Druff is looking to sinch up a triangle. Hilton throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Druff's body to avoid the submission. Druff has instead reached around Hilton's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Druff arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dan Druff!
Dan Druff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qing Nan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GOT DA BEEF????. Qing Nan Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Qing Nan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Mann!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mann moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mann on the side of the head.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Mann counters with a takedown into side control.
Mann landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Mann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee dodges the ground and pound from Mann.
Lee is not content to let Mann control the position.
Mann lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann lands some shots froms side control.
It looks like Qing Nan Lee has been cut.
Mann postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mann lands an elbow.
Qing Nan Lee's cut is getting worse.
Mann working the ground and pound but Lee is defending the strikes.
Mann postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lee to see if he's OK.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann lands some shots froms side control.
Qing Nan Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lee is not content to let Mann control the position.
The ground and pound from Mann seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Mann drags him back down.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
Mann working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee dodges the ground and pound from Mann.
Mann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jeez, Qing Nan Lee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Qing Nan Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Mann!
Mark Mann was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Callaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greissi Jiorgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callaway's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scraped . Greissi Jiorgite has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Callaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greissi Jiorgite!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaway gets caught napping as Jiorgite dives in and scores a takedown. Callaway manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiorgite pushing down on Callaway's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jiorgite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Callaway is just riding it out for now. Jiorgite eventually gives up the hold.
Jiorgite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Callaway sees it coming and defends easily.
Jiorgite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jiorgite is looking for a kimura but Callaway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jiorgite to get the leverage.
Jiorgite is looking for a kimura but Callaway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jiorgite to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiorgite missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Callaway is defending against the submission attempts here by Jiorgite.
Jiorgite seems to be working for a kimura but Callaway defends the submission attempt.
Jiorgite frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jiorgite has hold of Callaway's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Callaway manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaway wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jiorgite.
Callaway takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Randy Callaway has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiorgite wants to finish this one by submission but Callaway is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jiorgite.
Callaway is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Jiorgite locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Callaway is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greissi Jiorgite!
Greissi Jiorgite decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davy Crockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davy Crockett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crockett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crockett gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Crockett wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Crockett wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Crockett seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Davy Crockett!
After winning the bout, Davy Crockett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Duality . Styles has chosen Enter Sandman by Metallica as his entrance music. Orlando Styles has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Styles!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufcowski jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Styles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ufcowski jr throws a front kick aimed at Styles's knee but Styles avoids it well.
Styles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ufcowski jr can pounce on him.
Ufcowski jr is looking to chop away at Styles's legs.
Ufcowski jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ufcowski jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Styles counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ufcowski jr!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Styles content just to control the position here.
Styles looking to control but Ufcowski jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Styles working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Styles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ufcowski jr tries to reverse the position but Styles maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ufcowski jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr is working hard here to advance position.
Styles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ufcowski jr is looking to escape.
Styles moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ufcowski jr has worked his arm free - good work by Ufcowski jr!
You can see the frustration on Ufcowski jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep.
Ufcowski jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Styles.
You can see the frustration on Ufcowski jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Styles throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ufcowski jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ufcowski jr has one of Styles's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Styles working away.
Ufcowski jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Styles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Styles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ufcowski jr, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ufcowski jr keeps working.
Styles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Styles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Styles tries to move to mount but Ufcowski jr blocks the move with his legs.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep.
Styles tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ufcowski jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Styles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Styles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ufcowski jr struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Styles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Styles thows a huge punch but Ufcowski jr dodges it nicely.
Ufcowski jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep. Styles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ufcowski jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Styles is working away from the top position though.
Styles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Styles is trying to control. Ufcowski jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Styles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Styles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ufcowski jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ufcowski jr is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Styles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Styles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ufcowski jr's waist but Ufcowski jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Styles off to one side.
Ufcowski jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ufcowski jr throws a lazy head kick
and Styles counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ufcowski jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ufcowski jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ufcowski jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick
and Styles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Styles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ufcowski jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Styles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ufcowski jr wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ufcowski jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Ufcowski jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles tries to free his leg and advance position but Ufcowski jr is retaining full guard.
Styles pushes down on Ufcowski jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ufcowski jr tries to get to full guard but Styles has control of the leg.
Ufcowski jr is staying active underneath Styles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Styles trying to mount his opponent but Ufcowski jr defends it.
Ufcowski jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Styles from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to control from half guard but Ufcowski jr is working away.
Ufcowski jr is trying to maintain the position but Styles is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ufcowski jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Styles counters with a left to the body.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but Styles moves out of range easily.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick, looking for Styles's leg but Styles calmly moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr has a takedown stuffed.
Styles misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Styles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ufcowski jr instigates a clinch.
Ufcowski jr working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr misses with some punches.
Ufcowski jr lands with a right to the head.
Ufcowski jr throws a head punch that misses.
Ufcowski jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Styles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr working aggressively here.
Styles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ufcowski jr's elbow.
Styles fails to pull guard.
Styles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ufcowski jr is defending well.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Styles.
Ufcowski jr throws an elbow that misses.
Ufcowski jr misses with an elbow strike.
Ufcowski jr is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Styles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Styles.
Ufcowski jr tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Ufcowski jr back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ufcowski jr.
Styles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ufcowski jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Styles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ufcowski jr prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ufcowski jr can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Styles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ufcowski jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Styles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ufcowski jr manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ufcowski jr.
A lazy left from Ufcowski jr finds it's target.
Ufcowski jr looks to land a right hand but Styles moved out of range.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick, looking for Styles's leg but Styles calmly moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ufcowski jr defending well as Styles loads up on a big left hand.
Ufcowski jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Styles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ufcowski jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Ufcowski jr moves out of range easily.
Styles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown by Styles or perhaps it was just good defense by Ufcowski jr which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr lands a leg kick that knocks Styles off balance momentarily.
Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Ufcowski jr is predictable there
and Styles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ufcowski jr has Styles up against the cage in a clinch.
Ufcowski jr is pressed up against the cage. Styles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ufcowski jr down to the mat. Ufcowski jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ufcowski jr has closed the distance and engaged Styles in a clinch.
Ufcowski jr stalling.
Ufcowski jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Styles.
Ufcowski jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ufcowski jr misses with the head strike.
Ufcowski jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Styles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ufcowski jr smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Styles moves away.
Styles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ufcowski jr as he avoids it easily.
Styles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Styles moves out of range as Ufcowski jr throws a body kick.
Ufcowski jr lands a jab to Styles's midsection.
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!
Styles fails with the takedown.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ufcowski jr throws a front kick that sends Styles stumbling back into the cage.
Ufcowski jr misses with a leg kick
and Styles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ufcowski jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ufcowski jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Styles keeps working.
Styles defending against the ground and pound.
Styles sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Styles wants to improve his position but Ufcowski jr is controlling well.
Ufcowski jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Styles is looking to improve his position.
Ufcowski jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the action but Styles is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr uses his free foot to push down on Styles's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Styles.
Ufcowski jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ufcowski jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Styles is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Ufcowski jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ufcowski jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Ufcowski jr!
Pawel Ufcowski jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zica Brava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Nieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brava comes to the cage accompanied by Chimaira - Nothing Remains. Nieto has chosen Bullet the Blue Sky as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alexandre Nieto enters the cage!
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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
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zica Brava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Nieto!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brava looks to score with a jab to the body but Nieto is just out of range.
Zica Brava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Nieto misses
and Brava counters with an outside leg kick.
Nieto moves into range and clinches up with Brava.
Nieto stalling the fight.
Brava tries to throw a body punch but Nieto avoids it by throwing Brava back against the cage.
Brava scores with a shot to the side of Nieto's head.
Brava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nieto misses with a body punch.
Brava makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nieto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nieto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nieto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nieto is trying to stall.
Nieto working aggressively here.
Brava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brava misses with a punch to the body.
Brava throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nieto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nieto tries a body shot but Brava blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava misses with a punch to the body.
Brava blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nieto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brava tries to throw a body punch but Nieto avoids it by throwing Brava back against the cage.
Brava blocks a body shot from Nieto.
Nieto struggles to land a body shot inside as Brava controls his hands.
Nieto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nieto stuns Brava with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nieto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nieto misses with a body shot.
Nieto lands a right hook to the body.
Nieto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brava falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nieto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nieto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brava is out of range.
Brava lands with a cross.
Brava lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brava was well out of range. Poor timing from Nieto.
Brava lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nieto at a distance.
Nieto is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brava looks to score with a jab to the body but Nieto is just out of range.
Nieto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brava is out of range.
Brava swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nieto keeps the fight on the outside.
Nieto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nieto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brava looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brava keeps the fight on the outside.
Nieto swings for the body but Brava moves out of range.
Brava jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brava uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nieto.
Nieto misses with a hook to the body
and Brava counters with a nice body kick.
Nieto is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brava looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nieto tries to work over Brava's front leg with a kick but Brava checks it.
Nieto shoots in but Brava avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava loads up on a big right hand but Nieto slips the punch.
Nieto throws a body punch but Brava moves out of range.
Nieto tries to close the distance and clinch but Brava swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brava pushes Nieto up against the cage in a clinch.
Brava misses with a punch to the body.
Nieto prevents a body shot from Brava.
Brava wants to break free but Nieto has control.
A short left from Brava.
Brava scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nieto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Brava.
A short right from Brava on the inside.
Nieto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nieto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nieto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nieto throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brava tries a body shot but Nieto blocks it.
Nieto jumps into guard, dragging Brava to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nieto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brava doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brava manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nieto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brava is aware though and is defending well.
Brava not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brava trying to control but Nieto is working from the bottom.
Brava stands up from Nieto's guard - Brava perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brava lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zica Brava will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nieto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brava closes the distance and clinches.
Nieto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brava.
Nieto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brava.
Nieto struggles to land a body shot inside as Brava controls his hands.
Brava presses Nieto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brava misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Brava as the two fighters clinch.
Zica Brava has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nieto can't find room to land a body shot as Brava controls the action.
Brava misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nieto's elbow.
Brava lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Brava.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Nieto fails to land.
Nieto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brava is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brava lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nieto or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nieto is breathing heavily.
Nieto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brava lands with a short shot to the head.
Brava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brava gets through Nieto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brava here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Brava manages to break the clinch.
Brava lands a head kick. Nieto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Alexandre Nieto has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brava!
Brava lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brava smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nieto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nieto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nieto throws a body punch but Brava moves out of range.
Brava lunges at Nieto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nieto's hand.
A leg kick checked by Brava.
Nieto thows a body shot but no joy.
Nieto misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brava works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brava ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brava misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brava scores with a punch to the head.
Nieto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zica Brava is winning the standup battle so far.
Brava gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nieto wants to get back to striking at distance but Brava won't allow it.
Brava lands a left hand.
Brava lands with a light punch inside.
Brava misses with a body punch.
Brava lands with a light punch inside.
Nieto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brava blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nieto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brava lands with a short shot to the head.
Nieto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brava has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nieto looking to slow down the pace here.
Nieto is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nieto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brava breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brava fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nieto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brava throws a sloppy head kick and Nieto moves out of range easily.
Nieto misses with a right hand
and Brava counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nieto swats away the attempt to clinch by Brava.
Nieto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brava jabs Nieto right on the nose. Nieto blinks but takes it well.
Brava dips to his left and cracks Nieto with an uppercut!
Brava fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nieto checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brava checks a leg kick.
Brava throws a solid leg kick but Nieto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brava.
A cross from Brava lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brava instigates a clinch.
Brava is working Nieto over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brava.
Nieto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brava throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nietos head.
Brava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nieto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brava is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brava creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nieto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brava lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brava misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brava has a couple of punches blocked by Nieto.
Nieto pushes Brava back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nieto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brava lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zica Brava dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Nieto's cut.
That's time! Brava's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nieto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nieto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brava has one foot on Nieto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nieto dives in and grabs Brava's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brava pushes down on Nieto's head and hops out.
Brava throws a shot to the body.
Brava throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nieto misses with a jab to the body
and Brava counters with a right hand to the body.
Brava throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nieto throws a leg kick but Brava checks it.
Nieto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Brava moves in looking to clinch but Nieto pushes him off.
Nieto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nieto swings for the body but Brava moves out of range.
Nieto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Brava.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brava.
Nieto has managed to clinch.
Nieto is trying to break the clinch but Brava has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nieto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brava's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brava throws a leg kick which misses Nieto's front leg but catches the back leg as Nieto tries to avoid it.
Brava lands a glancing blow to the side of Nieto's head.
Nieto tried to score with a low kick but Brava checks it.
Nieto digs a good hook to Brava's body.
Brava digs a good body shot into Nieto's ribs.
No luck for Nieto with that takedown attempt.
Zica Brava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Nieto.
Nieto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nieto throws a leg kick that misses.
Brava stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nieto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brava lands with a right hand.
Brava thuds his shin into the meat of Nieto's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nieto keeps the fight on the outside.
Brava moves into range and clinches up with Nieto.
Brava lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brava pushes Nieto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nieto is trying to maintain a safe position but Brava gets an underhook and turns Nieto into the cage.
Nice body punch from Brava.
Zica Brava is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nieto trying to control the position but instead, Brava has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nieto into the cage.
Brava working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brava lands with a short shot to the head.
Nieto struggles to land a body shot inside as Brava controls his hands.
Nieto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brava's elbow.
Nieto swings wildly with an uppercut but Brava uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieto lands a nice knee to the body.
Nieto scores with a shoulder strike.
Nieto is looking to control Brava's arms but Brava gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nieto has his back to the cage.
Brava pushes Nieto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brava working hard to break the clinch.
Brava misses with a body punch.
Nieto blocks an uppercut.
Brava blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brava misses with a body punch.
Brava blocks a body shot from Nieto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto prevents a body shot from Brava.
Brava lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nieto is looking to control Brava's arms but Brava gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nieto has his back to the cage.
Brava prevents a body shot from Nieto.
Nieto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nieto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexandre Nieto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nieto is stalling here.
Nieto tries to pull guard but Brava won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brava tries to circle away but Nieto has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Brava.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zica Brava showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brava, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zica Brava!
After the fight, Zica Brava was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Wentz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wentz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dance, Dance. Machete comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sandstorm - Darude kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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159 lbs
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Wentz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andres Machete!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Machete tests Wentz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wentz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machete.
Machete throws a body punch but Wentz moves out of range.
Wentz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wentz avoids the body shot from Machete.
Wentz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Machete.
Machete throws a lazy uppercut
and Wentz counters with a low kick, right behind Machete 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Machete.
Machete is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machete thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wentz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete looks to throw the jab but Wentz is out of range.
Machete throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machete swings for the body but Wentz moves out of range.
Wentz checks a low kick from Machete.
Wentz lunges at Machete with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machete's hand.
Machete bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wentz's head backwards.
Andres Machete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machete misses with a body punch
and Wentz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Machete scores with a body shot.
Andres Machete is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wentz slips a jab and a cross from Machete.
Wentz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Machete takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machete lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Wentz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machete moves out of range of the body kick.
Machete misses with the combination.
No joy there for Machete, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machete lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machete misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Machete misses with a shot to the body
and Wentz counters with a stiff right hand.
Machete cracks Wentz with a good jab.
Wentz connects with a right hand. Machete shakes it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wentz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete slips a jab and a cross from Wentz.
Wentz ducks under a wild hook from Machete.
Wentz connects with a leg kick. Machete looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machete misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Machete.
Machete takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wentz.
Machete digs a good body shot into Wentz's ribs.
Machete misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machete misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machete takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wentz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentz shoots in for a double leg but Machete sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wentz thuds his shin into the meat of Machete's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machete misses with a straight left.
Wentz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Machete throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machete just misses with a punch to the body.
Machete misses with a hook
and Wentz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machete misses with an uppercut
and Wentz counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wentz slips a jab from Machete.
Wentz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machete throws out the jab.
Machete throws a sloppy body shot
and Wentz counters with a good low kick that Machete was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andres Machete will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Machete looks to throw the jab but Wentz is out of range.
Machete misses with a straight right.
Machete checks a leg kick nicely.
Wentz slips a straight right by Machete.
Machete swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wentz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machete. Wentz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machete throws a push kick but Wentz slaps the foot to one side.
Wentz avoids the body shot from Machete.
Machete misses the body punch
and Wentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wentz takes a swing at Machete's ribcage but misses.
Machete bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machete misses with a jab to the body
and Wentz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete misses with a body shot.
Wentz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wentz misses with a low kick as Machete jumps back.
Machete throws a hook but Wentz avoids it easily.
Wentz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice takedown defense from Machete. No joy for Wentz on that attempt.
Wentz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machete looks to land a combination but Wentz avoids it well.
A punch combination from Machete misses.
Wentz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Machete throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wentz. That's going to slow Machete down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete stuns Wentz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machete misses with a leg kick
and Wentz counters with a body kick that stops Machete in his tracks momentarily.
Machete takes a swing at Wentz's ribcage but misses.
Machete on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wentz. Wentz obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machete circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Machete misses.
Machete misses the shot to the body.
Machete swings widly with a right hand
and Wentz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wentz.
Wentz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machete prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machete taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz prevents a body shot from Machete.
Wentz misses with a punch on the inside.
Wentz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Machete.
Wentz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wentz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Machete clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wentz missing with punches from the back.
Wentz struggling to land strikes to the head as Machete covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Machete is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wentz working for the choke.
Wentz trying to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentz looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Wentz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machete throws a jab but it's blocked by Wentz.
Wentz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machete.
Andres Machete seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machete misses with a double jab
and Wentz counters with a solid body kick.
Wentz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machete controls Wentz momentarily but Wentz frees himself.
Machete utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wentz trying to control but Machete is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentz looking to sit in guard and control but Machete gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wentz looking for a sweep. Not yet Wentz, not yet.
Machete must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andres Machete hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wentz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wentz.
Wentz scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wentz. That did some damage!
Wentz slips a straight right by Machete.
Machete throws a leg kick but Wentz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machete misses with a double jab
so Wentz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wentz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wentz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machete looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wentz is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz wants to control from the top but Machete keeps moving.
Wentz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wentz wants to control from the top but Machete keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pete Wentz just wasn't active enough.
Machete misses with an uppercut
and Wentz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Machete really felt that one!
Machete misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machete momentarily.
Wentz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machete throws out the jab.
Machete misses with a body shot.
Wentz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machete swings for the body but Wentz moves out of range.
Machete misses with a lunging right hand
and Wentz counters with a good low kick that Machete was not able to check.
Wentz thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Wentz misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machete takes a jab right on the kisser.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wentz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Wentz clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machete ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wentz moves away.
Machete throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wentz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wentz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machete lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wentz cracks Machete with a good jab.
Machete lands with a good body shot.
Wentz slips a jab and a cross from Machete.
Wentz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wentz looks for the body kick but Machete saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wentz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machete's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Machete.
Machete looks to land a left hand but Wentz moved out of range nicely.
Machete takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wentz swings for the body but Machete moves out of range.
Machete swings for the body but Wentz moves out of range.
Machete tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wentz is able to avoid easily.
Machete has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wentz.
Wentz slips a jab from Machete.
Machete throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machete checks the leg kick.
Machete has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wentz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wentz.
A good leg kick by Wentz.
Wentz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machete is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Machete.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machete takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machete uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wentz.
Wentz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machete's calf.
Machete throws a jab but it's blocked by Wentz.
Wentz moves out of range as Machete strikes.
Machete avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete misses with a left hand
and Wentz counters with a left to the body.
Wentz is looking to land body kicks.
Machete swings widly with a right hand
and Wentz counters with a nice leg kick.
Machete lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machete looks to land a combination but Wentz avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machete darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machete buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wentz loads up on a big right hand but Machete slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Wentz. Beautiful body shot.
Wentz misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete misses with a hook to the body
letting Wentz counter with a right hand.
Wentz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wentz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Wentz. That snapped Machete's head back.
Machete clobbers Wentz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wentz looks to land a body kick but Machete moved away.
Machete stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wentz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machete missing with a left hand there. Wentz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wentz checks a low kick from Machete.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Wentz had his way with Andres Machete in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Machete throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wentz throws an off balance right hand
and Machete counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machete jabs Wentz right on the nose. Wentz blinks but takes it well.
Machete misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A cross from Wentz lands.
Machete thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Machete misses.
A jab lands there for Wentz.
Wentz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machete.
Machete has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wentz finds it's way round the side to connect with Machete's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machete quickly recovers to half guard.
Machete is staying active underneath Wentz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wentz throws a strike but Machete avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Machete keeping moving, preventing Wentz from controlling successfully.
Wentz controlling from the top position.
Andres Machete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wentz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machete. Machete circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Machete catches Wentz right on the button with a cross.
Machete feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wentzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wentz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machete looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machete fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wentz manages to avoid it.
Donk. Machete catches Wentz right on the button with a cross.
Machete misses with a body shot
and Wentz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machete thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete looks to score with a jab to the body but Wentz is just out of range.
Machete connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machete throws a lazy uppercut
and Wentz counters with a thumping low kick.
Machete misses with an uppercut
letting Wentz counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wentz.
Machete throws a poor cross that misses
and Wentz counters with a body kick that stops Machete in his tracks momentarily.
Machete is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Donk. Machete catches Wentz right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machete. Wentz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wentz connects with a body shot.
Wentz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machete has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete takes one to the side of the head.
Machete swings widly with a right hand
and Wentz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machete thinking.
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!
A left lands for Machete.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machete.
Machete has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machete. Wentz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Wentz.
Wentz gets a clinch.
Machete has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machete scores with a shot to the side of Wentz's head.
Wentz blocking some punches.
Machete misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wentz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pete Wentz.
I think Wentz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Wentz!
Pete Wentz retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pete Wentz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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