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UVT 70: 155 GP Final PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ed Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Houdini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson's entrance music is Stephen Lynch - Special Ed. A fine choice. Ed Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Houdini!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houdini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nelson lands a nice hook to Houdini's body. Houdini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Houdini saw that one coming.
Nelson takes a swing at Houdini's ribcage but misses.
Nelson scores with a one two! Houdini had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Houdini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nelson is trying to defend but Houdini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Houdini trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Houdini prevents Nelson from standing back up.
Houdini seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Houdini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Houdini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Houdini passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Houdini sits in half guard.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Houdini stalling away here and it's allowed Nelson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Houdini isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nelson has his feet on Houdini's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A cross from Nelson lands.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houdini.
Nelson throws a hook but Houdini avoids it easily.
Jab by Nelson.
Houdini dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Houdini's head and hops out.
Ed Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Houdini.
Houdini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Houdini looks gassed!
Nelson lands a jab.
Houdini is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nelson's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houdini stops Nelson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houdini 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson is not content to let Houdini control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Houdini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Houdini.
Nelson kicks Houdini off and gets back to his feet.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Houdini is just out of range.
Houdini moves away from the strike by Nelson.
Nelson throws a body punch but Houdini moves out of range.
A cross from Nelson lands.
Nelson catches Houdini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nelson scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Nelson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nelson connects with a nice looking jab.
Alex Houdini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Houdini scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Houdini trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Nelson is trying to stand up here but Houdini is controlling him well.
Houdini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Houdini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Houdini. Houdini gets slowly back to his feet.
Houdini is breathing heavily.
Houdini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Houdini persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ed Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Houdini.
Nelson scores with a jab to the head.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Houdini is just out of range.
Houdini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Houdini off to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Houdini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alex Houdini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson cracks Houdini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Houdini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Houdini isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houdini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Houdini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson wants to stand up but Houdini is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is wriggling around but Houdini manages to pass to half guard.
Nelson tries to kick Houdini off but Houdini keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Houdini saw that one coming.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Houdini defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Houdini moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Houdini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nelson throws a jab when Houdini was well out of range.
Nelson misses with a hook. Houdini ducked under it nicely.
Nelson lands a two punch combo.
Nelson swings for the body but Houdini moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Houdini.
Nelson works Houdini's body with a nice hook.
Nelson throws the left hand but Houdini avoids the punch easily.
Nelson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Nelson catches Houdini right on the button with a cross.
Nelson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Houdini to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but Houdini is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ed Nelson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Houdini fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Houdini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Houdini is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Nelson is not content to let Houdini control the position.
Nelson tries to kick Houdini off but Houdini keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nelson won't allow Houdini to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdini stops Nelson from getting back to his feet.
Houdini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Houdini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houdini throws a strike but Nelson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Houdini won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nelson with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Houdini 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Houdini shoots for a takedown but Nelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Houdini slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Houdini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alex Houdini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!
Houdini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Houdini slips a jab from Nelson.
Nelson tries to bum rush Houdini with a series of wild strikes but Houdini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson throws a hook but Houdini blocks it.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Houdini.
Nelson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Houdini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houdini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ed Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Houdini.
Houdini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Houdini's head back.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Houdini saw that one coming.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Houdini moves away from the strike by Nelson.
Houdini has a takedown stuffed.
Nelson scores with a hook.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Houdini.
Nelson works the jab nicely.
Houdini closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Houdini pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Ed Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Houdini knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nelson throws a jab when Houdini was well out of range.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Houdini.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Houdini's head back.
Nelson connects with a right hand. Houdini shakes it off.
Nelson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson lands a two punch combo.
Ed Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Houdini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Nelson throws a jab when Houdini was well out of range.
Houdini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Houdini persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Houdini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nelson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Durval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog comes to the cage accompanied by Fan of Marrizle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angelo Durval!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
Dog keeps the fight on the outside.
Durval connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durval misses with a straight right.
Durval just misses with a punch to the body.
Crazy Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durval misses with a body shot.
Dog fails to land with a series of punches.
Dog fails with the takedown.
Dog closes the distance and clinches up with Durval, looking for a takedown. Dog pushes Durval against the cage but Durval circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog shoots in but no luck this time.
Dog defending well as Durval loads up on a big left hand.
Durval leaves Dog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dog shoots for a double leg takedown but Durval sprawls well. He's pushed Dog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Durval misses with a wild body shot.
Durval swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dog counters with a single leg into guard. Durval didn't expect that.
Dog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog wants to control from the top but Durval keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durval looking to control.
Dog preventing the sweep.
Durval seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Durval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dog wants to control from the top but Durval keeps moving.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Durval misses with a body punch
and Dog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dog.
Dog landing some decent shots from guard.
Dog passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durval is looking for a sweep.
Durval avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dog.
Dog trying to control the action but Durval is working from the bottom.
Dog taking a breather here.
Durval is trying to control Dog's posture but Dog avoids it.
Dog 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durval dodges the ground and pound from Dog.
Dog is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durval has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durval is trying to control Dog's posture but Dog avoids it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown. Durval tries to sprawl out of it but Dog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Durval manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Durval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durval leaves Dog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Durval takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Durval wants to clinch
and Dog counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dog throws a sloppy body shot
and Durval counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durval is looking to clinch.
Dog has his takedown stuffed
and Durval counters with a nice uppercut.
Durval clinches up with Dog and pushes him back against the cage.
Dog jumps guard.
Durval stopping the sweep attempt from Dog.
Dog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dog changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Durval looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dog trying to control the action but Durval is working from the bottom.
Durval gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Durval is refusing to be controlled, as Dog sits in half guard.
Dog controlling the pace.
Durval is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Durval is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dog content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog throwing shots but Durval is blocking nicely.
Durval is trying to control but can't.
Dog trying to control the action but Durval is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dog feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Durval can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dog controls the pace.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Durval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog stands and throws Durval's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durval manages to get back to half guard.
Durval is breathing heavily.
Dog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durval keeps working.
Dog wants to free his trapped foot but Durval is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog uses his free foot to push down on Durval's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Durval.
Dog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dog trying to control but Durval is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog landing strikes from the mount.
Dog working for a guillotine from mount but Durval is in no mood to give up.
Durval tries to lock up and control but Dog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Durval really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Durval blocking the ground and pound.
Dog is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Durval to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Durval shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Durval tries to lock up and control but Dog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dog controlling from mount.
Dog trying to control but Durval is having none of it.
Dog with the ground and pound from mount.
Dog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durval is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog 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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dog is defended easily by Durval.
Dog with a poor takedown
and Durval counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durval avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durval lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dog circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Dog with that takedown attempt.
Durval takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Durval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Durval is looking to clinch.
Durval is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dog rather than just go for the knockout.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durval throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
Durval throws a combination that misses
and Dog decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Durval's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durval working a defensive guard here.
Dog postures up in Durval's guard and throws a big left but Durval blocks it.
Dog is stalling in the full guard.
Durval trying to control the position.
Durval looking to control but Dog passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dog wants to get back to his feet.
Dog wants to control but Durval is keeping him busy.
Durval tries to get to full guard but Dog has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dog feints and as Durval raises his hands in defense, Dog changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dog wants to control from the top but Durval keeps moving.
Durval wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control but Durval is working from the bottom.
Dog throwing strikes from guard but Durval blocks nicely.
Dog gets to his feet - Durval follows without any prompting.
Dog scores with a punch to the head.
Dog closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durval did well to prevent Dog getting side control.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Durval is defending well.
Dog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durval defending well though.
Dog is keen to just control but Durval is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dog is looking to take a break and control but Durval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dog thows a huge punch but Durval dodges it nicely.
Angelo Durval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog trying to mount his opponent but Durval defends it.
Durval is refusing to be controlled, as Dog sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Durval is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Dog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dog, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Dog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Wise has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wise moves out of range of the strikes.
Wise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinochet circles away quickly and effectively.
Pinochet looks to land a combination but Wise avoids it well.
Wise looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pinochet!
Wise lands a heavy elbow.
Pinochet in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pinochet is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinochet is looking to get to half guard.
Pinochet is still in real trouble! Can Wise finish him?
Wise scoring with strikes but Pinochet is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinochet regains half guard.
Wise is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Pinochet is hurt! He's hurt bad - Wise fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Pinochet from any more punishment! Congratulations to Wise! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Wise!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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274 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grant Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rico did well to prevent Mitchell getting side control.
Rico striking from half guard on the bottom.
Mitchell working over Rico with some ground and pound. Rico looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rico wants to get back to full guard.
Mitchell wants to stand up but Rico is controlling the position.
Rico is refusing to be controlled, as Mitchell sits in half guard.
Rico missing with punches from the bottom.
Rico works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rico keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Rico trying to control the position.
Mitchell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rico's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rico looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mitchell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mitchell stands up out of the half guard.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Rico shoots and misses
and Mitchell counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Mitchell does no damage.
Rico misses with a takedown
and Mitchell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mitchell counters by clinching up.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico clinches but Mitchell breaks the clinch
and Mitchell counters with a nice body shot.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rico's half 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!
Rico is pressing down on Mitchell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitchell's guard.
Rico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mitchell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rico lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mitchell seems keen to control Rico's posture.
Mitchell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rico!
Mitchell dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a big shot there that rocks Rico but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mitchell with a couple of short strikes.
Mitchell lands with some strikes.
Mitchell lands a big shot there that rocks Rico but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rico is rocked!
Rico is bucking up trying to escape but Mitchell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Rico is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rico covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Mitchell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chucho Benitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
167 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chucho Benitez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benitez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galvao avoids the head kick by Benitez.
Benitez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Galvao misses.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benitez as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Galvao with that takedown attempt.
Galvao misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Benitez.
Benitez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benitez tries a head kick but it misses.
Benitez stuffs the takedown attempt from Galvao. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet.
Chucho Benitez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Galvao.
Benitez scores with a head kick.
Galvao is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Benitez uses the oldest trick in the book to send Galvao tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Benitez is absolutely delighted - when Galvao wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chucho Benitez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Fukuyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
163 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryo Fukuyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayne Rooney!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooney blocks a jab.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rooney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fukuyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rooney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Rooney.
Rooney misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuyama needs to keep his hands up - Rooney had a free shot at his head there.
Fukuyama punishes Rooney's body with a nice straight punch.
Fukuyama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fukuyama misses with a wild body shot.
Rooney dodges the punch combination from Fukuyama.
Rooney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to de liver by Rooney. Beautiful body shot.
Fukuyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukuyama cracks Rooney with a good jab.
A left and a right from Fukuyama both land. Nice combination.
Fukuyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Rooney staying out of range there.
Rooney lands a glancing blow to the side of Fukuyama's head.
Rooney moves forwards but Fukuyama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fukuyama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukuyama dips to his left and cracks Rooney with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama moves in looking to clinch but Rooney pushes him off.
Fukuyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rooney.
Rooney lands a nice looking body shot.
Fukuyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rooney.
Nice uppercut lands for Rooney. That snapped Fukuyama's head back.
Rooney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rooney avoids the body shot from Fukuyama.
Rooney connects with a looping right hand.
Fukuyama misses with a looping right.
Fukuyama misses with a two punch combination.
Fukuyama misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuyama lands with a straight right. Rooney didn't see that one coming.
Fukuyama throws a hook but Rooney blocks it.
Fukuyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rooney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fukuyama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rooney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukuyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rooney manages to avoid it.
Fukuyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Fukuyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooney just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukuyama clinches.
Fukuyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fukuyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rooney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fukuyama.
Rooney blocks a body shot from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama misses with a body punch.
Fukuyama blocks a body shot from Rooney.
Fukuyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rooney's elbow.
Rooney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fukuyama works on Rooney's body with a couple of short punches.
Fukuyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Rooney misses with a body punch.
Fukuyama working aggressively here.
Fukuyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rooney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukuyama tries to work over Rooney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukuyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooney lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Ryo Fukuyama has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Rooney.
Rooney is leaning against Fukuyama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rooney blocks a body shot from Fukuyama.
Rooney prevents a body shot from Fukuyama.
Rooney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukuyama misses with some punches.
Fukuyama lands with a light punch inside.
Rooney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rooney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rooney breaks from the clinch.
Fukuyama throws out a loose jab but Rooney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rooney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukuyama manages to avoid it.
Fukuyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Rooney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rooney avoids the body shot from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama throws a sloppy body shot
and Rooney counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukuyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukuyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rooney defending well as Fukuyama loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney misses the shot to the body.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the side of Rooney's head but Rooney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukuyama tries to move into range but Rooney moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rooney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rooney.
Rooney loads up on a big right hand but Fukuyama slips the punch.
Fukuyama misses with a jab to the body
letting Rooney counter with a right hand.
Fukuyama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rooney counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukuyama takes a swing at Rooney's ribcage but misses.
Rooney lunges at Fukuyama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fukuyama's hand.
Fukuyama tries to clinch up but Rooney circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Rooney misses
and Fukuyama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rooney throws a shot to the body.
Rooney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rooney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukuyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Rooney.
Rooney is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fukuyama had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot
and Rooney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fukuyama throws a sloppy body shot
and Fukuyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fukuyama thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wayne Rooney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryo Fukuyama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fukuyama tries to clinch but Rooney is having none of it.
Ryo Fukuyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooney throws a body punch but Fukuyama moves out of range.
Fukuyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rooney misses with a body punch
and Rooney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rooney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rooney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rooney has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fukuyama with a jab.
Fukuyama lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukuyama misses the target.
Fukuyama misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuyama throws the left hand but Rooney avoids the punch easily.
Fukuyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rooney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rooney defending well as Fukuyama loads up on a big left hand.
Rooney thows a body shot but no joy.
Fukuyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne Rooney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rooney misses with the combination.
Fukuyama lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama wants to clinch up but Rooney keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fukuyama.
Rooney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukuyama moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuyama. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fukuyama is looking to wear down Rooney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rooney moves away from the strike by Fukuyama.
Rooney lands a jab to the head.
Fukuyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukuyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukuyama misses with a looping right.
Fukuyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rooney.
Fukuyama misses with a few strikes there.
Rooney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukuyama moves away.
Rooney is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rooney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rooney misses with a wild body shot.
Rooney connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Fukuyama.
Rooney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rooney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukuyama has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rooney.
Fukuyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rooney.
Fukuyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rooney.
Fukuyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rooney moves away.
Rooney thows a body shot but no joy.
Rooney lands with a nice body punch.
Rooney lands with a shot to the body.
Rooney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rooney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fukuyama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rooney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuyama. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Rooney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fukuyama doesn't seem phased though.
Rooney ducks under a wild hook from Fukuyama.
No joy there for Fukuyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fukuyama slips under a jab from Rooney.
Fukuyama takes a swing at Rooney's ribcage but misses.
Rooney misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama throws an overhand right that lands on Rooney's shoulder, as Rooney tries to avoid the shot.
Rooney misses with a hook to the body
and Fukuyama counters with a right hand to the body.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rooney.
Fukuyama throws the kick towards the body but Rooney avoids it.
Rooney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fukuyama has managed to clinch.
Rooney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rooney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rooney lunges at Fukuyama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fukuyama's hand.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rooney.
Rooney misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Rooney.
Fukuyama closes the distance and clinches.
Fukuyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Rooney.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rooney's elbow.
Nice body punch from Rooney - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney tries to throw a body punch but Fukuyama avoids it by throwing Rooney back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rooney.
Rooney blocks a body shot from Fukuyama.
Rooney tries to throw a body punch but Fukuyama avoids it by throwing Rooney back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rooney.
Fukuyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fukuyama pushes Rooney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama has a couple of punches blocked by Rooney.
Rooney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fukuyama tries a body shot but Rooney blocks it.
Rooney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fukuyama blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Rooney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fukuyama blocks a body shot from Rooney.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rooney.
Fukuyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rooney's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Rooney.
Rooney breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Rooney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryo Fukuyama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rooney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rooney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fukuyama jabs Rooney right on the nose. Rooney blinks but takes it well.
Fukuyama misses with a few strikes there.
Fukuyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rooney counters with a straight right hand.
Fukuyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rooney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukuyama digs a good hook to Rooney's body.
Fukuyama moves away from the strike by Rooney.
Fukuyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Rooney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rooney connects with a right hand. Fukuyama shakes it off.
Fukuyama defending well as Rooney loads up on a big left hand.
Fukuyama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fukuyama throws a sloppy body shot
and Rooney counters with a straight right hand.
Rooney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukuyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Rooney.
Rooney moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukuyama tries to clinch there but Rooney circles away.
Fukuyama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rooney manages to avoid it.
Fukuyama works Rooney's body with a nice hook.
Fukuyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Rooney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fukuyama.
Fukuyama thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuyama. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fukuyama missing with a left hand there. Rooney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rooney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fukuyama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fukuyama misses with a double jab
and Rooney counters with a right hand to the body.
Fukuyama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fukuyama misses the shot to the body.
Fukuyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukuyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rooney lands a nice hook to Fukuyama's body. Fukuyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuyama. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney thows a body shot but no joy.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot
and Rooney counters with a right hand to the body.
Wayne Rooney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rooney manages to avoid it.
Fukuyama throws a series of punches but Rooney moves out of range.
Fukuyama throws a nice looking combination but Rooney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukuyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukuyama tries to clinch up but Rooney circles away and keeps his distance.
Rooney misses with a shot to the body
and Fukuyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fukuyama connects with a crisp jab.
Fukuyama moves forwards but Rooney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fukuyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Rooney.
Fukuyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Fukuyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukuyama loads up on a big right hand but Rooney slips the punch.
Rooney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukuyama manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rooney misses with a body shot.
Fukuyama misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Fukuyama does no damage.
Rooney lands a jab to Fukuyama's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooney throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Rooney catches Fukuyama right on the button with a cross.
A shot to de liver by Rooney. Beautiful body shot.
Fukuyama with a jab.
Rooney works the jab nicely.
Rooney keeps the fight on the outside.
Rooney moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukuyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rooney.
Fukuyama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rooney counters with a left to the body.
Fukuyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rooney.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuyama. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fukuyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rooney just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukuyama swings for the body but Rooney moves out of range.
Fukuyama misses with a jab to the body
and Rooney counters with a two punch combo.
Rooney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fukuyama is looking to clinch.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot
and Rooney counters with a left to the body.
Rooney misses with a jab to the body
and Fukuyama counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rooney moves away.
Fukuyama tries to clinch but Rooney is having none of it.
Rooney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukuyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rooney manages to avoid it.
Rooney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukuyama.
Rooney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukuyama.
Rooney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rooney avoids the body shot from Fukuyama.
Rooney slips a jab from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama looks to clinch
and Rooney counters with a left to the body.
Fukuyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Fukuyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rooney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rooney moves out of range as Fukuyama strikes.
Ryo Fukuyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukuyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rooney scores with a nice head shot.
Rooney misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuyama tries to bum rush Rooney with a series of wild strikes but Rooney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Rooney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rooney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Rooney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Hitana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Revenge by Danger Mouse. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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22
157 lbs
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21
160 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Hitana!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson jabs at Hitana's body.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Hitana keeps it at a distance.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hitana scores with a nice head shot.
Hitana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hitana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hitana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitana misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hitana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hitana tries to clinch up.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitana moves away.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitana tries to improve position but can't.
Hitana can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitana is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Hitana is trying to get back to half guard.
Hitana can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson 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.
Hitana is trying to improve his position.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
Hitana is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitana keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hitana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hitana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hitana is trying to get back to half guard.
Hitana defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Hitana seems a little lost for a moment, as Johnson dominates the positioning.
Hitana tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Hitana here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hitana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
Hitana tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Hitana struggling a bit here.
Johnson trying to control the position but Hitana is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitana tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hitana tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Hitana in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johnson cracks Hitana with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hitana tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hitana is rocked!
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson tries to control but Hitana wriggling away.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Hitana looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Hitana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hitana is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson breaks from Hitana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hitana is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Hitana tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Hitana seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitana is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hitana gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hitana lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hitana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Hitana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hitana tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Hitana avoids nicely.
Hitana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitana backwards.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Hitana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Hitana avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Hitana missing with knees to the body.
Hitana missing with knees to the body.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Hitana.
Hitana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working Hitana over against the cage.
Hitana pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hitana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hitana throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hitana.
Hitana misses with a knee to the head.
Hitana misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hitana throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Hitana throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hitana trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Hitana.
Hitana misses with an elbow strike.
Hitana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Hitana fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Hitana up, before dumping him to the ground. Hitana manages to land in guard.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hitana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hitana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hitana keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitana.
Brian Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Hitana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitana.
Hitana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Hitana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Hitana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Hitana.
Johnson lands with a cross.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Hitana's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson swings for the body but Hitana moves out of range.
Johnson is looking to wear down Hitana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hitana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Hitana.
Hitana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hitana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
letting Hitana counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson throws a body punch but Hitana moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hitana's guard.
Johnson cracks Hitana with a solid left hand.
Hitana keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Hitana keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Hitana keeps moving.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hitana wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Hitana looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitana, not yet.
Hitana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hitana stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson cracks Hitana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hitana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitana.
Hitana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hitana throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hitana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hitana avoids the punch easily.
Hitana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hitana thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a swing at Hitana's ribcage but misses.
Hitana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Hitana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hitana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hitana throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Hitana tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Zack Hitana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitana lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hitana doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Hitana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Hitana didn't see that one coming.
Hitana throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Hitana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson stuns Hitana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hitana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Hitana swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitana tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Hitana's guard.
Hitana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hitana trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Hitana keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hitana has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hitana controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Zack Hitana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Hitana.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Hitana.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson stuns Hitana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hitana throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
164 lbs
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160 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eugene Albright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albright shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Albright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Penn works Albright's body with a nice hook.
Albright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Penn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Albright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albright closes the distance and clinches up with Penn, looking for a takedown. Albright pushes Penn against the cage but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Albright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albright throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright jabs Penn right on the nose. Penn blinks but takes it well.
Albright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn lands a body shot.
Albright takes one on the button.
Albright throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn connects with a crisp jab.
Albright lands a jab to Penn's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a right hand that Albright ducks under and follows up with a left that Albright also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Penn misses
and Albright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albright.
Albright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn takes a swing at Albright's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Penn lands a jab to Albright's midsection.
Albright takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck for Albright with that takedown attempt.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albright ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Albright at a distance.
Albright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
Penn tries to bum rush Albright with a series of wild strikes but Albright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Penn misses with a body shot
and Albright counters with a single leg into guard. Penn didn't expect that.
Penn wants to stand but Albright is controlling the position.
Penn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Albright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Albright has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Albright's attempts to control the action.
Penn really wants to buck Albright off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albright lands with some strikes.
Penn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Albright.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Albright's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Albright looking for a guillotine from mount but Penn is having none of it.
Albright goes for an armbar but Penn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Penn.
Penn wants to stand but Albright is controlling his posture from full guard.
Albright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Albright looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Albright tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn decides to stand up.
Albright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albright misses with a double jab
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn counters with a series of strikes. Albright will be more careful next time no doubt.
Albright has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Albright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Albright wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Albright fails with the takedown
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Albright backing up. Albright nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Penn looks to land a combination but Albright avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Penn slips under a jab.
DJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn takes a swing at Albright's ribcage but misses.
Penn cracks Albright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Penn finds it's way through Albright's defenses.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Albright thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eugene Albright will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn slips under a jab from Albright.
Albright defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albright.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Albright counters with a two punch combo.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
Penn scores with a nice head shot.
Albright is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Albright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Penn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn.
Albright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jab from Penn.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Albright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Albright slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tests Albright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn throws a series of punches but Albright avoids them all with ease.
Albright is looking to clinch.
Penn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Albright on the side of the head.
Albright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Penn looks to land a combination but Albright avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albright misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Albright has his takedown stuffed
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Albright thinking.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Albright takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
DJ Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Albright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Albright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penn 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Austin Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuki Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takimoto has chosen Instrumental as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
168 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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21
161 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuyuki Takimoto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takimoto lands a jab to the nose.
Takimoto throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
Justice lands a nice looking body shot.
Takimoto misses with a looping right.
Takimoto misses with the combination.
Justice walks into a left hand.
Takimoto scores with a hook.
Takimoto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Justice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takimoto momentarily.
Justice swings for the body but Takimoto moves out of range.
Takimoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takimoto avoids the body shot from Justice.
Takimoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justice thows a body shot but no joy.
Takimoto lands a jab to the head.
Takimoto misses with a hook.
Takimoto misses with a wild combination.
Justice tries for a takedown but Takimoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Takimoto.
Takimoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kazuyuki Takimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takimoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takimoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takimoto looks to land a combination but Justice avoids it well.
Justice walks into a stiff left hand from Takimoto.
Takimoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takimoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice.
Justice is looking to wear down Takimoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takimoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takimoto misses with a straight left.
Takimoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justice.
A slow jab from Takimoto misses its intended target.
Justice scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Justice is looking to stall here but Takimoto recovers full guard.
Takimoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto working for a triangle but Justice defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takimoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takimoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Justice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takimoto working for submissions but it's allowed Justice to get to half guard.
Justice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Justice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Justice is keen to just control but Takimoto is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takimoto wants to improve his position but Justice is controlling well.
Justice is stalling here. Takimoto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Justice seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Takimoto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Takimoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Justice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takimoto is looking to take a break and control but Justice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takimoto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Justice has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Takimoto but great work by Justice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuyuki Takimoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takimoto moves in looking to clinch but Justice pushes him off.
Takimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Justice digs a good hook to Takimoto's body.
Justice looks to score with a jab to the body but Takimoto is just out of range.
Justice misses the shot to the body.
Kazuyuki Takimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Justice takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Takimoto.
Takimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Justice closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Justice is controlling the pace.
Takimoto is looking to control Justice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takimoto avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takimoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takimoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Justice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takimoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takimoto manages to get to full guard.
Justice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Justice postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Takimoto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Justice, into his guard.
Takimoto wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving.
Takimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takimoto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Justice manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Takimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Justice is one step ahead there.
Takimoto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Justice!
Takimoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takimoto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Justice turns into him and now he's in Takimoto's guard.
Justice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takimoto is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justice looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Justice trying to control but Takimoto is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuyuki Takimoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Takimoto takes a swing at Justice's ribcage but misses.
Takimoto 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.
Justice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takimoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Takimoto digs a good body shot into Justice's ribs.
Takimoto throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Takimoto.
Justice gets the takedown into side control.
Takimoto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Justice off and has taken his back!
Takimoto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Justice rolls, trying to escape but Takimoto keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Takimoto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takimoto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Justice has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Justice doesn't escape.
Justice is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Takimoto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Justice has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Takimoto working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Justice is doing well to defend. Takimoto seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Justice is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuyuki Takimoto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snake The Pendulum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kraven Meatballs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pendulum's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Good Luck . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Snake The Pendulum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kraven Meatballs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meatballs checks the leg kick.
Snake The Pendulum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meatballs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Pendulum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Pendulum thumps Meatballs with a low kick.
The Pendulum swinging wildly here.
Meatballs checks a leg kick.
Meatballs is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Pendulum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Pendulum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Meatballs is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Meatballs misses its intended target.
The Pendulum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Meatballs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Meatballs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for The Pendulum!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meatballs looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Pendulum tries to hold on but Meatballs pushes him away.
Meatballs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Pendulum is trying to escape the mount.
The Pendulum tries to hold on but Meatballs postures up.
The Pendulum is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum prevents Meatballs from taking his back.
Meatballs controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meatballs fails to take his opponent's back.
The Pendulum tries to hold on but Meatballs pushes him away.
Meatballs wants to control the pace but The Pendulum is squirming around nicely.
Meatballs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Meatballs wants to control the pace but The Pendulum is squirming around nicely.
The Pendulum is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum is working hard here to advance position.
Meatballs controlling his opponent.
Meatballs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Pendulum is looking to escape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kraven Meatballs just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from The Pendulum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Meatballs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from The Pendulum.
The Pendulum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Pendulum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meatballs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Pendulum but The Pendulum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snake The Pendulum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kraven Meatballs.
Meatballs avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake The Pendulum 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.
Meatballs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meatballs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Pendulum circles away quickly and effectively.
Meatballs feints and as The Pendulum raises his hands in defense, Meatballs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Pendulum wants to sweep but no luck.
Meatballs pushes down on The Pendulum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Pendulum is looking to escape.
Meatballs stalling.
Meatballs trying to mount his opponent but The Pendulum defends it.
Meatballs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pendulum actively working from the bottom here.
Meatballs trying to mount his opponent but The Pendulum defends it.
The Pendulum tries to roll over but Meatballs keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Meatballs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Pendulum looking for a sweep. Not yet The Pendulum, not yet.
Meatballs controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatballs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Pendulum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meatballs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Pendulum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meatballs stays in close to The Pendulum's body and controls the position.
Meatballs passes The Pendulum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meatballs is looking to take a break and control but The Pendulum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Pendulum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Meatballs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Pendulum working for a triangle but Meatballs defends it easily.
Meatballs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Pendulum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Pendulum trying to keep a closed guard but Meatballs is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Meatballs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Meatballs trying to control the position from guard on top but The Pendulum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Pendulum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meatballs tries to free his leg and advance position but The Pendulum is retaining full guard.
Meatballs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meatballs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Pendulum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meatballs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kraven Meatballs 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!
Meatballs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Pendulum pinned against the cage. The Pendulum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meatballs misses with the combination.
The Pendulum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pendulum throws a leg kick but Meatballs checks it.
Meatballs lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pendulum staying out of range there.
Meatballs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Meatballs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Pendulum is looking to get to half guard.
Meatballs controlling from the full mount.
The Pendulum bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Meatballs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatballs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meatballs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Pendulum defends well.
Meatballs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meatballs wants to sweep but no luck.
The Pendulum drops back looking for a leg! Meatballs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meatballs manages to kick The Pendulum off! The Pendulum jumps back into Meatballs's guard.
The Pendulum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meatballs's guard.
The Pendulum controlling the action here.
Meatballs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Meatballs working for a triangle but The Pendulum defends it easily.
Meatballs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Pendulum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meatballs throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Pendulum uses it to pass to side control.
The Pendulum advances to full mount.
The Pendulum is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Meatballs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Meatballs is looking to improve his position but The Pendulum isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meatballs tries to lock up and control but The Pendulum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Meatballs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kraven Meatballs just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Meatballs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Pendulum throws a push kick but Meatballs slaps the foot to one side.
Meatballs shoots in for a takedown but The Pendulum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meatballs sizes up The Pendulum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pendulum lands a high kick!
Meatballs cracks The Pendulum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meatballs checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatballs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Pendulum did well to prevent Meatballs getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Meatballs in particular looking to stall.
The Pendulum gets back to full guard.
The Pendulum trying to control the position.
The Pendulum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meatballs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatballs wants to control from the top but The Pendulum keeps moving.
The Pendulum looking to control.
The Pendulum keeping moving, preventing Meatballs from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Pendulum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meatballs is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The Pendulum connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meatballs.
Snake The Pendulum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kraven Meatballs.
The Pendulum misses with a head kick.
Snake The Pendulum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Pendulum misses with a wild combination.
Meatballs takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Pendulum throws a low kick, looking for Meatballs's leg but Meatballs calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum loads up on a big right hand but Meatballs slips the punch.
Meatballs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Pendulum as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from The Pendulum misses.
The Pendulum throws a head kick that misses.
Meatballs blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Pendulum.
Good shot there by The Pendulum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake The Pendulum had his way with Kraven Meatballs in that round.
That's time! The Pendulum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Meatballs tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Pendulum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meatballs somewhat.
The Pendulum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meatballs throws a lazy right hand but The Pendulum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meatballs throws a right and a left that The Pendulum avoids nicely.
Meatballs throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Pendulum counters with a body kick.
The Pendulum throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatballs shoots for a double leg takedown but The Pendulum sprawls well. He's pushed Meatballs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meatballs is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Meatballs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Pendulum pinned against the cage. The Pendulum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Snake The Pendulum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kraven Meatballs.
Meatballs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Pendulum swings for the body but Meatballs moves out of range.
Meatballs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Pendulum. The Pendulum obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatballs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Pendulum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Meatballs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snake The Pendulum is winning the standup battle so far.
The Pendulum scores with a spinning back kick!
The Pendulum scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Pendulum.
The Pendulum throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Pendulum is looking to land body kicks.
Meatballs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Pendulum to the mat! The Pendulum manages to get full guard.
Kraven Meatballs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meatballs sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Pendulum controls Meatballs momentarily but Meatballs frees himself.
The Pendulum trying to control the position here.
Meatballs looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meatballs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Pendulum has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Meatballs doesn't defend quickly enough and The Pendulum has managed to lock this one up! Can Meatballs escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to The Pendulum on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Snake The Pendulum!
Snake The Pendulum retains his light heavyweight title!
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