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Event:
Holmgang 15
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Pena throws a big shot that misses.
Pena lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pena but Pena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Javier Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.#TD2#
Ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pena sprawls well initially but Ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pena is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Pena is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Pena tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Pena defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Pena avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan. #SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Pena is trying to stand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pena is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Pena wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pena tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Pena tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pena misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pena throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
And Ryan tries to counter it with a takedown but Pena pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ryan fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Pena gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Pena has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Ryan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pena after a bit of a struggle. #T4##BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Pena tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pena manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Pena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Pena.
Pena tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Pena counters with a nice uppercut.
Javier Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pena connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pena throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Pena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Pena dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Pena throws a body shot but no joy.
Pena wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pena scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Pena misses.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Pena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pena tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniel Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pena as he avoids it easily.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Pena has one foot on Ryan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pena throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in and bounces Pena off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Pena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Pena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pena is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pena has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pena's guard. #REVB#
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan is looking to pass into half guard but Pena pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pena is in guard.#REVR#
Pena wants to stand but Ryan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pena postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
Ryan has his foot on Pena's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pena works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Pena stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Pena. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Javier Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pena connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pena cracks Ryan with a good jab.#TD2#
Ryan dives in and scores a takedown into Pena's 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!
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pena is keeping the position for now.
Ryan pushing down on Pena's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ryan is working for an americana but Pena has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ryan was thinking about the submission.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Pena is keeping the position.
Ryan won't allow Pena to get back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pena is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pena has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Pena pushes his legs off easily.
Pena wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Pena dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pena circles away.
Pena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Pena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Pena tries to sprawl but Ryan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ryan misses with a head shot. Pena uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Pena keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Ryan is pushing down on Pena's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pena is fighting to maintain full guard but Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pena's head.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pena is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Pena is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Pena is defending well.
Pena looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pena pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ryan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pena's half guard.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Javier Pena is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4##SUB2#
Pena is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Pena is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pena 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Pena!
A less than humble Javier Pena misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Holmgang 10
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Galante lands a jab to the head.
Pena takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Galante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Galante lands with a right hand.
Pena connects with a solid leg kick.
Pena swinging wildly here.
Pena throws a sloppy head kick and Galante moves out of range easily.
Pena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pena throws a body punch but Galante moves out of range.
Pena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galante feints the counter takedown.
Galante misses the jab.
Galante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pena manages to avoid it.
Galante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pena.
Galante changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pena throws a hook but Galante blocks it.
Pena slips a jab from Galante.#T1#
Pena lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Galante.
Pena misses with a straight left.
Galante throws a body punch but Pena moves out of range.
Pena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galante counters with a one-two to the body.
Galante misses with a lunging right hand
and Pena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Pena.
Javier Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pena.
Pena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pena connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Pena.
Pena throws a body punch but Galante moves out of range.
Pena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galante moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pena throws a leg kick that is checked
and Galante counters with a nice leg kick.
Galante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pena dodges the punch combination from Galante.
Galante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pena lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pena throws a hook but Galante blocks it.
Pena darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pena throws a hook but Galante blocks it.
Galante fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Galante throws a lazy uppercut
and Pena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pena looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A right-left combo lands from Pena.
Pena paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pena connects with a body shot that sends Galante's belly button to the back.
Pena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Pena lands.
Pena scores with a hook to the body. Galante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pena tries a head kick but it misses.
Pena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Galante scores with a nice strike.
Galante slips under a jab.
Galante is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pena with a body shot.
Galante misses with a straight left.
Galante lands with a nice body punch.
Pena throws a lazy right hand but Galante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pena swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galante misses with a hook. Pena ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Galante coming out on top.
Pena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pena moves away.
Galante misses with a double jab.
Pena throws a hook but Galante blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galante. Pena does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pena tried to counter with a leg kick but Galante avoided it.
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 Javier Pena will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Galante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pena was well out of range. Poor timing from Galante.
Pena lands with a straight right. Galante didn't see that one coming.
Galante misses with a few strikes there.
Pena scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pena throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Galante counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pena won't be happy with that.
Pena wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Galante are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Galante is trying to ground and pound but Pena uses the momentary lack of control by Galante to regain half guard.
Galante prevents Pena from standing back up.
Galante throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Galante not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Galante missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Galante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pena keeps working.
Galante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pena's head.
Galante looks to land a strike but Pena avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Galante postures up in Pena's guard and throws a big left but Pena blocks it.
Galante with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Galante with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Pena is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galante trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galante postures up in Pena's guard and throws a big left but Pena blocks it.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Galante is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galante throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Galante throwing strikes but missing.
Pena wants to stand and escape but Galante is having none of it.
Galante postures up in Pena's guard and throws a big left but Pena blocks it.
Galante throws a big right hand that misses.
Pena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pena wants to stand but Galante is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Galante has knocked Pena down with a huge combo! Galante steps away and waves a wobbly Pena back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Pena is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leo Galante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
and Galante counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pena! He's just covering up as Galante starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Galante!
Leo Galante 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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Event:
Holmgang 4
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Hecker shoots for a double leg takedown but Pena sprawls well. He's pushed Hecker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pena misses with a wild combination.
Hecker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pena sprawls well. Pena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hecker gets slowly back to his feet.
Hecker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pena counters with a good low kick that Hecker was not able to check.
Javier Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Hecker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pena scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker fails with a takedown attempt.
Pena lands with a straight right. Hecker didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Hecker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pena.
Hecker ducks right into an uppercut from Pena.
Pena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hecker.
Hecker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pena counters with a series of strikes. Hecker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hecker has his takedown stuffed
and Hecker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hecker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hecker somewhat.
Pena throws a quick counter head kick but Hecker was just out of range.
Hecker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hecker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hecker slips a straight right by Pena.
Pena lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Pena lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pena avoids it really well and circles away.
Hecker slips under a jab.
Pena lands a nice looking body shot.
Hecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pena swivels and escapes.
Pena lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pena tries a head kick but it misses.
Hecker has his takedown stuffed
and Pena counters with a nice uppercut.
Pena scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hecker doesn't seem bothered though.
Pena is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Hecker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pena looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Hecker drags him back down.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Hecker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hecker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pena wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pena keeps working.
Pena is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hecker asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pena keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hecker looking to score a takedown here. Pena is defending well but Hecker drives through and ends up in Pena's guard.
Hecker looking to pass the guard.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Hecker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Pena pushes Hecker off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Pena dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hecker looks for a takedown but Pena sprawls well.#TD2#
Hecker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pena was covering up waiting for the punch and Hecker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
Pena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hecker can do to turn this around?#ES#
Pena pushes Hecker off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pena is fending him off so far but Hecker persists. Nope, Pena circles away and we're back to standing.
Hecker darts in looking for a takedown but Pena gets double underhooks and turns Hecker into the ropes.
Javier Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Pena lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hecker.
#T1##TD2#
Hecker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pena tries to kick Hecker off but Hecker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Hecker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pena sees it coming and defends easily.
Pena is staying active underneath Hecker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hecker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hecker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pena is staying active underneath Hecker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB2#
Hecker seems to be working for a kimura but Pena defends the submission attempt.
Hecker is keen to just control but Pena is a slippery customer.
Pena looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pena throws a sloppy head kick and Hecker moves out of range easily.
Javier Pena is winning the standup battle so far.
Pena lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pena is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hecker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pena is fending him off so far but Hecker persists. Nope, Pena circles away and we're back to standing.
Pena throws a quick counter head kick but Hecker was just out of range.
Pena goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hecker has his takedown stuffed
and Pena counters with a series of strikes. Hecker will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Pena misses with a body shot.
Hecker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jeff Hecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hecker moves forwards but Pena connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hecker shoots and misses
and Pena counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Javier Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hecker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pena lands with a shot to the body.
Hecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hecker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hecker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pena avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Pena lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pena throws out a loose jab but Hecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pena is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Hecker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hecker won't allow Pena to get back to his feet.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Pena dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pena dips to his left and cracks Hecker with an uppercut!
Hecker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hecker wants to clinch
and Pena counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pena as he jumps to the side.
Hecker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pena.
Jeff Hecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pena slaps away a takedown attempt from Hecker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Pena as he connects with a hook.
Hecker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pena jabs Hecker right on the nose. Hecker blinks but takes it well.
A lazy left from Pena finds it's target.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hecker.
Javier Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Hecker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hecker misses with a takedown attempt - Pena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Pena coming out on top.
Hecker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pena counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hecker thinking.
Hecker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pena counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left lands for Pena.
Hecker shoots and misses
and Pena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pena lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
A left and a right from Pena both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hecker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pena on his heels. He'll look to pass Pena's guard now, I'm sure.
Pena wants to stand but Hecker is controlling the position.
Hecker advances position into side control!#T3#
Hecker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hecker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Javier Pena is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hecker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pena keeps working. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pena wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pena as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Hecker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pena manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Hecker passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Pena tries to kick Hecker off but Hecker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jeff Hecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Hecker is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pena to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Pena showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pena, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Pena!
After the fight, Javier Pena 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.
Jeff Hecker was interviewed post fight and said 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.
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Event:
Ascension 350
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Pena misses with a low kick.
Fadden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fadden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fadden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pena.
Pena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Fadden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pena's guard.
Fadden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fadden prevents Pena from getting back to his feet.
Fadden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fadden scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadden throwing strikes from guard but Pena blocks nicely.
Pena wants to stand up but Fadden is controlling him. #T1#
Pena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fadden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Fadden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fadden wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Fadden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fadden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fadden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Fadden clinches.
Fadden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fadden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pena's efforts to push away.
Pena working hard to break the clinch.
Pena takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fadden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Fadden prevents Pena from breaking the clinch.
Pena has had enough of the clinch but Fadden keeps him there for the moment.
Fadden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pena is trying to break the clinch but Fadden has him pressed against the cage.
Fadden tries to throw a body punch but Pena avoids it by throwing Fadden back against the cage.
Fadden misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fadden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pena is trying to force a seperation but Fadden has the dominant position.
Pena wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Fadden pulls guard effortlessly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Pena decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pena avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fadden tries to clinch up.
Fadden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fadden dominated that round.
That's time! Fadden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Pena gets tackled into the cage by Fadden. Fadden maintains the clinch.
Fadden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pena's efforts to push away.
Pena tries to break free but Fadden pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Fadden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pena is trying to push Fadden away but Fadden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pena can do to turn this around?#T1#
A shot in the inside from Fadden.
Pena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fadden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pena smiles and moves away.
Pena misses with a lunging right hand
and Fadden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Fadden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pena manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fadden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fadden throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Fadden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fadden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pena wants to stand up but Fadden is controlling him.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Fadden from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fadden stands and throws Pena's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fadden working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pena prevents Fadden from improving position.
Fadden trying to control the position but Pena is working away.
Fadden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pena is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
John Fadden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Fadden drags him back down.
Fadden staying calm.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Fadden stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fadden lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Fadden misses. #TD#
Fadden scores with a takedown into Pena's guard.#ES2#
Pena has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fadden off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Javier Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fadden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fadden has been working on his balance at Heart Cave (10 elites, 3 double-elites, 1 triple), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pena.
Fadden tries to close the distance and clinch but Pena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pena swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fadden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Fadden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pena quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fadden dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fadden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fadden throws a shot from downtown. Pena moves away and avoids it.
Pena misses with a head kick.
Fadden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pena doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fadden moves away from the strike by Pena.
Fadden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pena counters with a stiff right hand.
Pena connects with a leg kick. Fadden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fadden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pena but Pena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fadden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fadden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pena.
Fadden looks to land a combination but Pena avoids it well.
Pena throws a big counter head kick but Fadden avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pena is able to avoid easily.
Pena throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Fadden misses
and Pena counters with a thumping low kick.
Pena blocks a leg kick.
Pena throws out a counter right but Fadden avoids it with no problem.
Fadden looks for the body kick but Pena saw that one coming. #T1#
Pena fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fadden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fadden's corner calls for a 1-2. Fadden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pena throws a solid leg kick but Fadden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pena.
Decent striking displayed by Fadden there.
Pena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fadden was well out of range. Poor timing from Pena.
Fadden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fadden misses with a low kick.
Fadden wants to clinch up but Pena keeps it at a distance.
Fadden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fadden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John Fadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fadden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pena avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fadden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fadden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pena circles away.
Fadden cracks Pena with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fadden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pena.
John Fadden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadden shoots in for a takedown but Pena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pena appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fadden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pena has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fadden finds it's way round the side to connect with Pena's head.
Pena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pena displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fadden throws out the jab.
John Fadden is winning the standup battle so far.
Fadden lands the left hand.
Pena jabs Fadden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pena defending well as Fadden loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Pena on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Pena does no damage.
A head kick misses from Fadden.
Pena lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pena throws a hook to the side of Fadden's head but Fadden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pena throws a head kick but Fadden moves out of range.
Pena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fadden tests Pena's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Pena takes one on the button.
Fadden throws a body kick that misses.
Fadden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fadden manages to avoid it.
Pena slips a jab and a cross from Fadden.
Fadden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pena was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadden.
Javier Pena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pena darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fadden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pena tries to avoid it but Fadden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pena to the ground. Pena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fadden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fadden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pena lands with a kick to the temple. Fadden shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pena takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pena looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Fadden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pena did well to prevent Fadden getting side control.
Pena misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Fadden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pena is trying to stand up here but Fadden is controlling him well.
Fadden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Fadden.
Pena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fadden looks to land a combination. Pena sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Fadden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pena to the mat! Pena manages to get full guard.
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 John Fadden.
Well Fadden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fadden!
After the fight, John Fadden 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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Event:
EPL Quarter-Final
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown but Pena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pena swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Brandon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Pena gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pena is retaining full guard.
Brandon controlling from the top position.
Brandon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Pena is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brandon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Pena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Brandon goes for a double leg but Pena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pena continues to drive forward.
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Pena sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon'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 Kenny Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pena throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Brandon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pena's guard.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Brandon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brandon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Pena scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pena misses with a hook
letting Brandon counter with a right hand.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Pena.
#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Brandon scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandon throws a hook but Pena blocks it.
Pena keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brandon shoots for a takedown but Pena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pena misses with a head kick.
Brandon tries for a takedown but Pena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pena lands a jab to the nose.
Kenny Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pena lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pena.
Brandon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Pena to counter with a crisp jab.
Pena leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandon.#T3#
Good exchange - Pena coming out on top.
Brandon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pena.
#CL#
Brandon takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Pena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pena has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pena and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brandon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pena throws a head kick that Brandon semi-blocks.
Pena misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Brandon avoids the head kick by Pena.
#CL#
Brandon has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Pena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandon is looking to clinch but Pena is avoiding it.
Javier Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandon misses with a wild body shot.
Pena looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pena throws a hook to the side of Brandon's head but Brandon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pena throws an overhand right that lands on Brandon's shoulder, as Brandon tries to avoid the shot.
Pena walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brandon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brandon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Brandon. Those never looked like landing.
Pena looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pena takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Pena dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
No luck for Brandon with that takedown attempt.
Brandon throws a right and a left that Pena avoids nicely.
Brandon looks to land a body kick but Pena moved away.
A head kick from Pena lands but Brandon takes it in his stride.
Pena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pena throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandon on the side of the head.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch but Pena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Brandon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Pena makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Brandon clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC2#
Pena breaks from the clinch.
Pena keeps the fight on the outside.
Pena misses with the combination.
Brandon scores with a head kick.
Brandon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pena.
Javier Pena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandon slips under a jab.
Pena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pena! But no joy.
Pena circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pena counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Brandon takes the fight into the clinch.
Brandon tries to score a body lock takedown but Pena shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Brandon is trying to trip Pena. He has hold of a leg but Pena is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brandon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Brandon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Brandon throwing strikes but missing.
Pena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandon is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#ES2#
Pena is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brandon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pena avoiding damage as Brandon throws knees to the body.
Brandon looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Pena manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Pena slaps away a takedown attempt from Brandon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pena tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandon attempts a counter takedown but Pena avoids it well and moves away.
Brandon wants to clinch.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pena as he avoids it easily.
Pena throws a shot from downtown. Brandon moves away and avoids it.
Brandon is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Pena gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brandon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brandon throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Pena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Brandon.
Pena looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandon is just out of range.
A punch combination from Brandon misses.
Brandon misses with a hook
enabling Pena to counter with a crisp jab.
Pena throws an overhand right that lands on Brandon's shoulder, as Brandon tries to avoid the shot.
Pena bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Brandon
letting Pena counter with a right hand.
Brandon throws a lazy uppercut
and Pena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Brandon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brandon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pena uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Pena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandon darts in looking for a takedown but Pena gets double underhooks and turns Brandon into the cage. #T1#
Pena tries to move into range but Brandon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brandon tries to land a body kick
letting Pena counter with a right hand.
Pena cracks Brandon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pena lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandon circles away quickly and effectively.
Brandon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pena counters with a left to the body.
Brandon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brandon wants to clinch up but Pena keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pena.
Brandon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pena buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandon scores with the left hand. Pena knows he should have avoided that one.
Pena is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brandon dives in and grabs Pena's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pena pushes down on Brandon's head and hops out.
Pena looks to land a combination but Brandon avoids it well.
Pena throws a low kick but Brandon moves out of range easily. #CL#
Brandon has managed to clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Pena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Pena gets tackled into the cage by Brandon. Brandon maintains the clinch. #BC#
Brandon breaks from the clinch.
Pena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pena misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Pena does no damage.
Pena keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brandon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandon wants to clinch up but Pena keeps it at a distance.
Pena pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandon is out of range and Pena settles back down.
Pena throws the left hand but Brandon avoids the punch easily.
Brandon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Pena throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pena has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brandon looks for the body kick but Pena saw that one coming.
Brandon misses with an uppercut
and Pena counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Pena misses its intended target. #CL#
Brandon darts in and clinches Pena up against the cage.
Brandon lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Brandon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandon shoots for a takedown but Pena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Brandon instigates a clinch.
Javier Pena is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pena backwards.
Pena takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brandon leaning against his opponent.
Kenny Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Brandon misses with a punch to the body.
Pena avoids a wild elbow strike from Brandon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brandon throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandon stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brandon.
Brandon lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Brandon has Pena pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brandon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pena tumbling to the mat - Brandon dives into Pena's guard.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Javier Pena.
I've got Pena 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Pena!
Javier Pena 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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