UVT: WWIX PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velka comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. Lebowski has chosen The Man in Me as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jeff Lebowski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Velka
vs
Lebowski

188 cm
31
219 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

183 cm
27
219 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Shot in the Arm Nutrition

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 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Velka closes the distance and pushes Lebowski back into the cage.

Lebowski jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Lebowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velka defends it easily.
Lebowski looking to control.
Velka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lebowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Lebowski, not yet.

Lebowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Lebowski has his foot on Velka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velka works his way back into a safe position though.

Lebowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lebowski wants to sweep here but Velka controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Lebowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lebowski trying to control the position.
Lebowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Lebowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Velka!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Velka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Velka stops Lebowski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Lebowski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lebowski content just to control the position here.
Velka is desperately trying to improve his position but Lebowski has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Lebowski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Good leg kick by Velka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lebowski.
Velka circles away from the clinch attempt.

Velka rushes Lebowski and presses him up against the cage.
Velka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velka lands a good knee to the midsection. Lebowski won't want to take too many of those.
Velka tries a knee to the head but Lebowski blocks it.
Velka controlling the action here for a moment.
Velka lands an elbow just above Lebowski 's eye.
Velka lands with a right to the head.
Velka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Velka.
Velka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Velka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Velka throws an elbow but it misses.
Velka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lebowski blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Velka throws an elbow but misses.
Lebowski takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka gets through Lebowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lebowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velka is pressed up against the cage. Lebowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Velka down to the mat. Velka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miklo Velka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Lebowski.
Velka works the jab nicely.
Lebowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Velka misses with a looping left.
Velka scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Velka moves into the clinch.
Lebowski fails to pull guard.
Velka lands an elbow that stopped Lebowski in his tracks for a moment.
Velka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lebowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velka walks away with a smile on his face. Lebowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miklo Velka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velka looks to land a right hand but Lebowski moved out of range.
Velka throws a low kick but Lebowski moves out of range easily.
Velka tries to clinch up.
Velka throws a right and a left that Lebowski avoids nicely.
Velka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lebowski manages to avoid it.
Velka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Velka connects with a solid leg kick.
Velka misses with a two punch combination.

Velka clinches with his opponent.
Lebowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velka is looking to control Lebowski's arms but Lebowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Velka has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lebowski is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Velka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Lebowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Lebowski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Velka is now in half guard.
Velka tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lebowski.
Lebowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lebowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miklo Velka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lebowski fails with the takedown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Velka. Lebowski shrugs it off though.

Velka clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Velka.
Velka missing with knees to the body.
Velka throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Velka as the two fighters clinch.
Velka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lebowski jumps guard but Velka stands there with Lebowski around his waist. Lebowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lebowski is trying to pull guard but Velka has him pressed against the cage.
Miklo Velka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Lebowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lebowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Velka uses from the top position.

Lebowski is working an open guard so Velka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Velka moves into the clinch.
Velka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miklo Velka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velka misses with a knee to the head.
Velka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Jeff Lebowski has been cut.
Velka has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowski.
Velka tries to land a knee to the head but Lebowski blocks with his arms.
Velka avoiding damage.
Lebowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Velka smiles and moves away.
Lebowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Velka can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Velka forces Lebowski back against the cage and clinches.
Lebowski tries to pull guard but Velka holds him up against the cage and eventually Lebowski drops back down to his feet.
Velka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lebowski jumps guard but Velka stands there with Lebowski around his waist. Lebowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velka lands an elbow inside.
Velka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lebowski blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Velka throws an elbow but misses.
Velka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lebowski's defenses.
Lebowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velka looking to slow down the pace here.
Velka lands with a light punch inside.
Lebowski blocks an elbow strike.
Velka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lebowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Velka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Velka is struggling to control the position.
Lebowski tries to pull guard but Velka holds him up against the cage and eventually Lebowski drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Velka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Velka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Velka lands a damaging elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Velka.
Come on Velka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lebowski is trying to pull guard but Velka has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miklo Velka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Velka 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miklo Velka!
Post fight, Miklo Velka took to the microphone: 'Yo homes....I dedicate this win to Magic....La Onda essa! Hey Red Rider shut your mouth...if you want to scrap meet me at El Pino!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang The Hero of Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hero of Justice comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Install. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

The Hero of Justice
vs
Ghotha

192 cm
32
231 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

207 cm
36
272 lbs
27 - 28 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bang The Hero of Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hero of Justice misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghotha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghoul Ghotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghotha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from The Hero of Justice misses.
The Hero of Justice misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from The Hero of Justice misses.
The Hero of Justice connects with a body shot.
The Hero of Justice throws a right hand that Ghotha ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghotha also avoids with ease.
Ghotha misses with a straight left.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Hero of Justice as he avoids it easily.
The Hero of Justice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Hero of Justice wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from The Hero of Justice as Ghotha shoots in.
Bang The Hero of Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
The Hero of Justice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from The Hero of Justice misses.
Ghotha throws a hook to the side of The Hero of Justice's head but The Hero of Justice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Hero of Justice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Hero of Justice connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ghothas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghotha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Hero of Justice is fending him off so far but Ghotha persists. Nope, The Hero of Justice circles away and we're back to standing.
The Hero of Justice throws a shot to the body.
Ghotha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hero of Justice cracks Ghotha with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Ghotha.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ghotha.
Ghotha wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Hero of Justice keeps working.
The Hero of Justice wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The Hero of Justice is trying to control Ghotha's posture but Ghotha avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The Hero of Justice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Hero of Justice is pushing Ghotha's head away, looking to escape. Ghotha manages to hold on to the position though.
Ghotha cracks The Hero of Justice with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ghotha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ghotha trying to control the action but The Hero of Justice is working from the bottom.

Ghotha goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, The Hero of Justice has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ghotha but great work by The Hero of Justice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice wants to stand but Ghotha is controlling his arm.
The Hero of Justice happy to just control the position for now.
Ghotha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Hero of Justice off and has taken his back!
Ghotha lands a shot to the head.
Ghotha punches the canvas rather than the man.
The Hero of Justice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ghotha on the ground.
The Hero of Justice covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Ghotha looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghotha is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ghotha looking for the RNC.
The Hero of Justice is trying to remain composed but Ghotha is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The Hero of Justice wants to control his opponent's hands but Ghotha gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ghotha controlling the positon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghotha missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ghoul Ghotha 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.

Ghotha scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Ghotha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ghotha wants to take a breather but The Hero of Justice is having none of it.
Ghotha is just content to waste time from the top position. The Hero of Justice takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but The Hero of Justice keeps moving.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghotha is looking to work some ground and pound but The Hero of Justice has wrist control.
The Hero of Justice keeping full guard, as Ghotha tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha forces his way into half guard.
Ghotha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Hero of Justice's head.
Ghotha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ghotha is looking to take a break and control but The Hero of Justice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghotha drops an elbow to the side of The Hero of Justice's head.
Ghoul Ghotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Hero of Justice is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ghotha scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice wants to control but Ghotha is keeping busy.
Ghotha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ghotha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Hero of Justice is just riding it out for now. Ghotha eventually gives up the hold.
Ghotha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Hero of Justice is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghotha.
The Hero of Justice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ghotha.
The Hero of Justice is trying to maintain the position but Ghotha is very close to passing his half guard.
Ghotha trying to control the pace.
Ghotha wants to take a breather but The Hero of Justice is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice tries to kick Ghotha off in order to stand up. Ghotha Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Ghotha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Hero of Justice has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Hero of Justice struggling a bit here.
The Hero of Justice taking a bit of punishment here - Ghotha scoring with strikes.
The Hero of Justice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Hero of Justice tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ghotha landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghoul Ghotha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ghotha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghotha lands in his opponent's guard.
The Hero of Justice wants to improve his position but instead Ghotha has moved into half guard.

Ghotha wants to work for an arm triangle but The Hero of Justice is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ghotha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Ghotha there.
Ghotha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Hero of Justice wants to improve his position but Ghotha is controlling well.
Ghotha thows a huge punch but The Hero of Justice dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha lands strikes from half guard.
Ghotha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Hero of Justice has hold of Ghotha's hands but Ghotha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Hero of Justice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghotha.
The Hero of Justice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghotha is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghotha lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghotha slows the pace down in half guard.
The Hero of Justice regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ghotha.
Ghoul Ghotha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha prevents The Hero of Justice from getting back to his feet.
Ghotha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hero of Justice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghotha stays in close to The Hero of Justice's body and controls the position.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but The Hero of Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghotha is in close to The Hero of Justice's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ghotha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghotha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Hero of Justice keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
Ghotha postures up in The Hero of Justice's guard and throws a big left but The Hero of Justice blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha chips away with some ground and pound.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghotha looking to pass the guard.
Ghotha is looking to work some ground and pound but The Hero of Justice has wrist control.
Ghotha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ghotha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghotha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghoul Ghotha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ghotha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghoul Ghotha!
Ghoul Ghotha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dog Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Pinderhughes (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.

Penn
vs
Pinderhughes

175 cm
28
165 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

183 cm
29
168 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hopkins Athletics

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duncan Pinderhughes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinderhughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Penn takes one to the chin there.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinderhughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinderhughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Pinderhughes lands with an overhand left.
Pinderhughes thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinderhughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinderhughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinderhughes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks.
Pinderhughes throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinderhughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinderhughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn tries to clinch but Pinderhughes is having none of it.
Pinderhughes lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.

Penn closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Pinderhughes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinderhughes misses with a body punch.
Pinderhughes tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinderhughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinderhughes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinderhughes prevents a body shot from Penn.
Pinderhughes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pinderhughes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn lands a knee to the head.
Penn stalling in the clinch.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pinderhughes.
Pinderhughes misses with a knee to the head.
Pinderhughes pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinderhughes lands a nice uppercut.
Pinderhughes lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinderhughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinderhughes scores with a hook to the body.
Pinderhughes trying to control the position but instead, Penn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pinderhughes into the cage.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinderhughes controls his hands.
Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Pinderhughes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Pinderhughes.

Pinderhughes breaks from the clinch.
Duncan Pinderhughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinderhughes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pinderhughes as he avoids it easily.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Pinderhughes saw that one coming.
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Pinderhughes's shoulder, as Pinderhughes tries to avoid the shot.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinderhughes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Pinderhughes.
Penn walks into a jab.
Pinderhughes tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinderhughes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penn. Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinderhughes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.

Penn is rocked!
Jab from Pinderhughes.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinderhughes tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Pinderhughes! Penn is backing up but he can't get away as Pinderhughes lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Penn and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Duncan Pinderhughes!
After the big win, Duncan Pinderhughes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hopkins Athletics and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Killers - Somebody Told Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Macintosh
vs
Ramos

192 cm
33
212 lbs
16 - 13 - 1

185 cm
27
205 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo

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 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Macintosh.
Macintosh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Macintosh misses the jab.

Macintosh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramos is trying to defend but Macintosh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Ramos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macintosh pulls his head out easily.
Macintosh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Macintosh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Macintosh landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Macintosh throwing strikes here but Ramos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Macintosh raining down shots from the mount!
Macintosh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Macintosh wants to finish this one by submission but Ramos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Macintosh.

Macintosh has isolated one of Ramos's arms. Ramos looking to fight him off but Macintosh twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bud Macintosh!
An out of breath Bud Macintosh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nova Experiencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Okiro
vs
Experiencia

200 cm
30
219 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

202 cm
31
212 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo

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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyon Okiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nova Experiencia!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okiro with a hook.
A punch combination from Okiro misses.
Experiencia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Experiencia dodges the punch combination from Okiro.
Okiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Experiencia misses with a hook.
Experiencia misses with a straight right.
Okiro scores with a nice strike.
Experiencia swings for the body but Okiro moves out of range.
Okiro looks for the body kick but Experiencia saw that one coming.
Experiencia just misses with a punch to the body.
Nova Experiencia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiencia looks to land a left hand but Okiro moved out of range nicely.
Experiencia ducks under a wild hook from Okiro.
Okiro tries to bum rush Experiencia with a series of wild strikes but Experiencia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Experiencia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Okiro.
Okiro walks into a stiff left hand from Experiencia.
Okiro is looking to clinch but Experiencia is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okiro tries to bum rush Experiencia with a series of wild strikes but Experiencia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Experiencia tries to close the distance and clinch but Okiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Experiencia tests Okiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Experiencia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiencia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okiro moves away.
Okiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiencia manages to avoid it.

Okiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Experiencia lands a body shot.
Okiro has a couple of punches blocked by Experiencia.
Okiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiencia backwards.

Okiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Okiro misses the target.
Okiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Experiencia looks to score with a jab to the body but Okiro is just out of range.
Experiencia ducks under a wild hook from Okiro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiencia dips to his left and cracks Okiro with an uppercut!
Okiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiencia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okiro staying out of range there.
Experiencia throws a jab when Okiro was well out of range.
Experiencia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Experiencia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Experiencia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Experiencia staying out of range there.
Okiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Okiro misses with an uppercut.
Experiencia lunges at Okiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okiro's hand.
Experiencia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okiro ducks under a wild hook from Experiencia.
Okiro thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiencia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Experiencia stalks Okiro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okiro's face. Okiro staggers backwards, shaken.
Okiro avoids the body shot from Experiencia.
Experiencia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Experiencia misses.
Jab, jab by Experiencia - just one landing.
Experiencia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Experiencia lands a nice hook to Okiro's body. Okiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Experiencia lands a jab.
Okiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiencia.
Okiro tries to clinch but Experiencia is having none of it.
Experiencia lands an overhand right.
Experiencia throws a series of punches but Okiro avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro misses with a body kick.
Experiencia misses with an uppercut
and Okiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiencia throws a series of punches but Okiro avoids them all with ease.
Experiencia misses with a straight right.
Experiencia keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiencia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Okiro.
Experiencia just misses with a punch to the body.
Okiro throws a series of punches but Experiencia moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okiro.
Experiencia tries to clinch but Okiro is having none of it.
Experiencia moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okiro misses with a double jab.
Okiro defending well as Experiencia loads up on a big left hand.
Experiencia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nova Experiencia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Experiencia slips a jab from Okiro.
Okiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiencia was well out of range. Poor timing from Okiro.
Experiencia throws a hook to the side of Okiro's head but Okiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okiro throws an overhand right that lands on Experiencia's shoulder, as Experiencia tries to avoid the shot.
Experiencia takes one to the chin there.
Okiro throws a leg kick which misses Experiencia's front leg but catches the back leg as Experiencia tries to avoid it.
Okiro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Experiencia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiencia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiencia manages to avoid it.
Experiencia misses with a hook
and Okiro counters with a body kick.
Experiencia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okiro.

Okiro darts in and clinches Experiencia up against the cage.

Experiencia jumps guard.

Okiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Experiencia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okiro has managed to get both his arms back between Experiencia's legs - danger averted.
Okiro tries to stand but Experiencia is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Experiencia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okiro is aware though and is defending well.
Okiro wants to stand but Experiencia is controlling his posture from full guard.

Experiencia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Okiro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Experiencia.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiencia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Okiro presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Experiencia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiencia tries to improve his position but instead Okiro has taken his back!
Good control from Okiro.
Okiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Okiro is trying to stick to Experiencia's back but Experiencia is turning into Okiro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Okiro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Experiencia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Experiencia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okiro is keeping the position for now.

Lyon Okiro has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Okiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Okiro thuds his shin into the meat of Experiencia's side.
Experiencia throws a big shot that misses.
Okiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiencia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Okiro backs up against the cage.
Experiencia connects with a jab.
Lyon Okiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Okiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiencia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danga de danga de dang - Experiencia scores with a four punch combination!
Experiencia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Experiencia scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okiro takes a swing at Experiencia's ribcage but misses.
Okiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiencia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Experiencia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiencia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okiro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okiro throws a front kick that sends Experiencia stumbling back into the cage.
Experiencia looks to score with a jab to the body but Okiro is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyon Okiro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Okiro has closed the distance and engaged Experiencia in a clinch.
Experiencia is trying to pull guard but Okiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Experiencia wants to get back to striking at distance but Okiro won't allow it.
Okiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiencia is trying to break the clinch but Okiro has him pressed against the cage.
Okiro lands a nice uppercut.
Experiencia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okiro up against the cage.
Okiro has had enough of the clinch but Experiencia keeps him there for the moment.
Okiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okiro prevents a takedown attempt there.

Experiencia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Experiencia slips a jab from Okiro.
Lyon Okiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiencia slips a jab from Okiro.
Experiencia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Experiencia slips a straight right by Okiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okiro throws a body punch but Experiencia moves out of range.
Okiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Experiencia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okiro is looking to clinch but Experiencia is avoiding it.
Okiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okiro looks to land a body kick but Experiencia moved away.
Experiencia misses the shot to the body.

Experiencia moves into the clinch.
Experiencia working aggressively here.
Okiro blocking some punches.

Okiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiencia tries to clinch but Okiro moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Experiencia.
Experiencia circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiencia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiencia swinging wildly here.
Okiro takes one on the button.
Experiencia misses with a two punch combination.
Experiencia misses with a wild body shot.
Okiro tries to clinch but Experiencia is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okiro dodges the punch combination from Experiencia.
Okiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okiro avoids the body shot from Experiencia.
Experiencia drops his hands momentarily and Okiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiencia is looking to clinch but Okiro is avoiding it.
Okiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okiro throws a combination. Experiencia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Okiro tries to clinch but Experiencia is having none of it.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Experiencia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okiro throws an overhand right that lands on Experiencia's shoulder, as Experiencia tries to avoid the shot.
Experiencia avoids the head kick by Okiro.
Okiro ducks under a wild hook from Experiencia.
A big left from Okiro misses.
A jab from Experiencia does it's job there.
Experiencia tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Experiencia blocks the low kick.

Okiro has managed to clinch.
Okiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiencia backwards.
Experiencia has had enough of the clinch but Okiro keeps him there for the moment.
Experiencia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiencia is looking to control Okiro's arms but Okiro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Experiencia has his back to the cage.
Okiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiencia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lyon Okiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Experiencia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Okiro breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Okiro finds it's way through Experiencia's defenses.

Experiencia is rocked!
Okiro walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Experiencia drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Okiro swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Experiencia's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyon Okiro!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Machida The Coward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Coward comes to the cage accompanied by machida the best. St Pierre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ca Fait Mal. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

The Coward
vs
St Pierre

170 cm
34
192 lbs
30 - 4 - 0

185 cm
27
192 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

ANABOLIC LAUNDRY 90%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Machida The Coward!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Coward lands with a thumping leg kick.
St Pierre needs to keep his hands up - The Coward had a free shot at his head there.

The Coward clinches.
A head punch on the inside from The Coward fails to land.
The Coward is working for takedown but St Pierre is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Coward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Pierre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Coward has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St Pierre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Machida The Coward has been cut.
St Pierre avoids the elbow strike from The Coward, against the cage.
The Coward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Coward looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Coward pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Coward lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Coward scores with a shoulder strike.
The Coward pushes off an throws an elbow but St Pierre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
St Pierre slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Coward pushes off an throws an elbow but St Pierre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from St Pierre.
A knee to the head by The Coward.

It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
St Pierre misses with an elbow strike.
St Pierre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Coward misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Coward lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
A body shot lands from The Coward.
St Pierre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Coward has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St Pierre misses with a knee strike.
The Coward digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Coward.
The Coward tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Pierre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Coward has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Coward lands a knee to the body.
St Pierre looks winded!
The Coward dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Coward working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Coward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Pierre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Coward avoids it.
St Pierre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Coward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Coward digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Coward scores with a hook to the body.
St Pierre misses with a knee to the head.
The Coward lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Coward lands with a left to the head.
The Coward lands a shoulder strike.
St Pierre tries to stall but The Coward uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Coward has a couple of punches blocked by St Pierre.
A short right from The Coward.
The Coward tries a body shot but St Pierre blocks it.
The Coward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Coward lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.

St Pierre is rocked!
The Coward lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can The Coward finish him?
The Coward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Coward.
The Coward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Coward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Coward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Coward lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Coward.
St Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
The Coward has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
St Pierre prevents the takedown attempt.
The Coward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Coward tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Coward misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Coward stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Coward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Coward can't find room to land a body shot as St Pierre controls the action.
The Coward lands a nice shot to the body.
The Coward dips a shoulder and cracks St Pierre with a mighty uppercut! St Pierre falls back against the cage and The Coward unloads with a barrage of strikes! St Pierre is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - The Coward screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Machida The Coward!
Machida The Coward retains his middleweight title!
An intense looking Machida The Coward took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Where at you Tonal?I know you goin duck me. Dont be scared homie!'.