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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brenno Penna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penna's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, APOCALYPSE NOW. Jay Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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192 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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193 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenno Penna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penna misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws a right hand that Penna ducks under and follows up with a left that Penna also avoids with ease.
Penna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Penna. Penna gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenno Penna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penna tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Penna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Penna.
Penna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penna moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Penna closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Penna turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Penna in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Penna has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Penna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penna has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson pushes Penna away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Penna gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Penna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Penna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Penna's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Penna has wrist control.
Penna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Penna isn't so interested in that idea.
Penna chips away with some ground and pound.
Penna prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Penna from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penna stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson is trying to buck Penna off.
Penna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is trying to buck Penna off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to buck Penna off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Penna asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Penna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Penna.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Penna's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Penna working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenno Penna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Penna is looking to clinch.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Penna saw that one coming.
Penna closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penna misses with a takedown attempt
and Penna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Penna walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson jabs at Penna's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Penna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Penna avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Brenno Penna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Penna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penna shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Penna.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penna. Penna circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penna circles away quickly and effectively.
Penna defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Penna. Penna gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenno Penna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penna is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Penna moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penna misses with the combination.
Jay Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penna misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jay Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Penna on the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Brenno Penna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penna takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Penna is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson cracks Penna with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Penna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penna throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Penna shoots and misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson wants to stand but Penna is controlling the position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Penna manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Penna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Penna shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Penna tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson pushes Penna off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Penna's shoulder, as Penna tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to bum rush Penna with a series of wild strikes but Penna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penna with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson defending well as Penna loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Penna ducks down to avoid it.
Penna shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson pushes Penna off and scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson leaves Penna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenno Penna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penna misses with a head kick.
Johnson catches Penna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Penna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Penna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Penna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Penna.
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penna.
Penna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penna throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson is pushing down on Penna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penna is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penna wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Penna is defending it quite comfortably.
Penna lands a couple of sideways elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Penna is defending well.
Penna is trying to control but can't.
Penna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson stands up over Penna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson is in close to Penna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson won't allow Penna to sweep him here.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Penna is retaining full guard.
Penna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jay Johnson!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Jay Johnson!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Jay Johnson!
Jay Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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