IFL 2- Pablo vs Pettis 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Barbosa

163 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
23
134 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.

Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.

Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barbosa, who protects the arm well.

Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barbosa's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbosa has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.

Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Silva tries to advance to mount but Barbosa instead regains half guard.

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.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva controlling the pace.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva is trying to control. Barbosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Barbosa is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva 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.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbosa can't escape the position.
Barbosa stops Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Silva lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.

Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Barbosa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
Barbosa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Silva fails to move to back control.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa prevents Silva from taking his back.

Silva has control of Barbosa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barbosa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barbosa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barbosa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barbosa some visible discomfort.
Silva working away.
Barbosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva advances to full mount.
Barbosa tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Alex Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbosa is looking to escape.
Silva is looking to work his way around to Barbosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

Silva working for a submission but Barbosa is keeping him at bay.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
Silva wants to control the pace but Barbosa is squirming around nicely.
Silva moves to take his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Barbosa to escape the position.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet.

Silva has got one arm under Barbosa's chin. This could be trouble... Barbosa trying to control the other hand but Silva gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Barbosa has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Silva!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Paine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Paine will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gracie
vs
Paine

177 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Paine!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie prevents Paine from improving his position.
Paine is trying to stand.
Paine is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paine wants to get back to his feet.
Paine has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Gracie working for a submission but Paine is keeping him at bay.

Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paine has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie controlling his opponent.

Gracie is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Paine is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Gracie!
Carlos Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Carlos Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus has chosen Shakira - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cu as his entrance music. Marcos Machado has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Machado
vs
Jesus

192 cm
25
272 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

206 cm
25
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jesus throws a counter combo.
Jesus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado.
Machado sets himself, and Jesus steps forward looking for the clinch! Machado avoids it this time.

Jesus has managed to clinch.
Jesus lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Jesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jesus scores with a takedown into Machado's guard.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Jesus from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machado is proving hard to escape from.
Jesus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus wants to stand but Machado has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jesus trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Machado's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jesus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machado's guard.
Jesus wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Jesus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Machado has his foot on Jesus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jesus works his way back into a safe position though.
Jesus wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Jesus gets a double leg takedown into Machado's guard.
Jesus throwing strikes but missing.
Jesus throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Jesus trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jesus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machado is trying to control the position but Jesus postures up.

Jesus stands up from Machado's guard - Jesus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Machado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jesus counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado shoots and misses
and Jesus counters with an inside leg kick.
Jesus throws a left and a right that both miss

and Machado counters with a takedown into side control.
Jesus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jesus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado trying to control the action but Jesus is working from the bottom.
Machado scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus is looking to reverse the position.
Jesus can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Jesus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jesus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machado feinted with a counter takedown.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Jesus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jesus shoots in and drives through. Machado sprawls well.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jesus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Machado on his heels. He'll look to pass Machado's guard now, I'm sure.

Machado is looking for a triangle but Jesus pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jesus stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus leaves Machado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jesus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado tries to counter with a takedown but Jesus is quick to defend against it.

Jesus has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
Machado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado trying to land knees to the body.

Jesus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Machado has one foot on Jesus's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jesus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcos Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jesus wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Machado enables Jesus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Machado working for a triangle but Jesus defends it easily.
Mario Jesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado seems keen to control Jesus's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado working a defensive guard here.

Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jesus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus wants to get up but he can't break Machado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machado working a defensive guard but Jesus manages to pass into side control anyway.

Jesus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jesus slows the pace down.

That's four 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.
Jesus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machado's legs.
Machado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jesus.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Jesus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jesus instigates a clinch.
Machado tries for a takedown. No joy.

Jesus breaks the clinch.
Jesus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jesus swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Jesus lands with a slapping head kick.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt - Jesus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jesus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machado napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Machado explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jesus counters with a single leg into guard. Machado didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jesus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jesus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jesus controlling from the top position.
Jesus advances to half guard.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machado kicks off Jesus and gets to his feet.
Jesus dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Jesus's head and hops out.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!
Jesus shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Jesus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado avoids the head kick by Jesus.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jesus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jesus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jesus circles away.
Jesus tries to clinch there but Machado circles away.
Machado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus leaves Machado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Machado looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jesus!
Machado is chipping away with strikes.
Jesus tries to buck Machado off but Machado is having none of it.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jesus keeps working.
Machado working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado working the ground and pound from side control.
Machado working the ground and pound.
Machado working the ground and pound.
Jesus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

It looks like Mario Jesus has been cut.
Machado wants to control but Jesus is keeping him busy.
Machado scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jesus to see if he's OK.
Jesus taking a bit of punishment here - Machado scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus is not content to let Machado control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Marcos Machado did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mario Jesus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado sets himself, and Jesus steps forward looking for the clinch! Machado avoids it this time.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Machado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jesus pushes Machado off looking to stand but Machado dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus is looking to get back to is feet but Machado passes into side control.

Jesus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Jesus tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jesus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Jesus sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jesus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Machado shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Jesus manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Machado keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jesus jumps guard.
Machado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Machado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machado landing some decent shots from guard.
Jesus wants to get back to his feet but Machado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machado stands up over Jesus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus has control of Machado's left arm, preventing Machado from doing any damage.
Machado connects with a couple of short punches.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesus trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.

Jesus working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machado's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Jesus is rocked!

That's four 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.
Machado arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jesus's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcos Machado!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniello Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Daniello Pablo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Pettis
vs
Pablo

167 cm
28
144 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

175 cm
36
145 lbs
19 - 28 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 28 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniello Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Pettis.
Nice jab there from Pettis.
Pettis misses with a straight right.
Pablo fails with the takedown
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
A cross from Pettis lands.
Pettis misses with a straight left.
Pablo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Pettis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anthony Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniello Pablo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pablo dives in for a single leg takedown but Pettis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pablo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pettis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pettis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pablo shoots in but Pettis avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pablo shoots in and gets a takedown into Pettis's guard.
Pettis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pablo manages to get himself to full guard.

Pettis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pettis chips away with some ground and pound.

Pablo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pablo working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pettis defends it easily.
Pettis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Pablo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pablo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pettis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pablo.
Pablo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pettis throws an elbow but Pablo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pablo trying to remain calm as Pettis controls from the top position.
Pablo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pettis takes a little break here. Pablo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pettis working the ground and pound from side control.
Pablo manages to get back to half guard.
Pablo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pettis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pablo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pablo is staying active underneath Pettis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pablo jabs Pettis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pettis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around?
Pettis stuffs the takedown attempt from Pablo. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pablo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pettis.
Pettis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Pablo feints and as Pettis raises his hands in defense, Pablo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Pettis working for a triangle but Pablo defends it easily.
Pablo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Pettis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pablo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo advances position into side control!
Anthony Pettis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pettis dodges the ground and pound from Pablo.
Pettis is looking for a sweep.
Pettis struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Pettis's face as Pablo controls the position.
Pettis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pablo asserts his dominance and retains side control.

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.
You can see the frustration on Pettis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pablo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pettis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pablo working away.
Pablo lands a few punches from side control.

Pablo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pettis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pablo throws an elbow but Pettis slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pablo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pettis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pablo in side control, throwing shots but Pettis defends.
Pettis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pablo scoring with punches from side control.

That's four 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.
Pettis regains half guard, as Pablo was trying to land strikes.

Pettis looking for submissions off his back.
Pablo trying to mount his opponent but Pettis defends it.
Pablo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pettis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablo throwing shots but Pettis is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniello Pablo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pettis misses with a wild combination.
Pablo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pettis connects with a crisp jab.
Pettis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pablo takes one to the chin there.
Daniello Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pettis tries to counter with a takedown but Pablo is quick to defend against it.
Pettis throws a head kick but Pablo moves out of range.
Pablo misses with a takedown attempt - Pettis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis stuffs the takedown.
Anthony Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniello Pablo.
Pettis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pablo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis lands a nice looking body shot.
Pettis throws a body punch but Pablo moves out of range.
Pettis slaps away a takedown attempt from Pablo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pettis lands a body shot.
A jab from Pettis finds it's way through Pablo's defenses.
Pettis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Pettis misses.
Anthony Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pettis sprawls well. Pettis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet.
As Pablo looks to move away, Pettis throws a big counter combo but Pablo just gets out of the way.
Pablo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo misses with a takedown attempt
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pablo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pablo shoots for a double leg takedown but Pettis sprawls well. He's pushed Pablo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Pablo avoids it well.
Pettis cracks Pablo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pablo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pettis tries to avoid it but Pablo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pettis to the ground. Pettis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pettis takes a swing at Pablo's ribcage but misses.
Pablo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pettis defends it well.
Pablo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pettis avoids it really well and circles away.
Pettis digs a good hook to Pablo's body.
Pablo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pettis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pettis's corner calls for a 1-2. Pettis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pablo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pettis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pablo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Pettis does no damage.
Pettis just misses with a punch to the body.
Pablo shoots in for a double leg but Pettis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pettis is looking to land body kicks.
Pettis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for Pettis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Pettis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pablo to the mat! Pablo manages to get full guard.

Pablo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pettis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pablo fails to pull guard.

Pablo has hold of one of Pettis's legs. Pettis is fighting the takedown attempt but Pablo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pettis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pablo throws a big right hand that misses.
Pettis pulls Pablo in close to prevent any damage.
Pablo stopping the sweep attempt from Pettis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Pettis clearly takes that round.
That's time! Pettis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pettis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pablo to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Pettis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pablo defends well.
Pablo looking to sit in guard and control but Pettis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Pettis is sitting in close to Pablo's body. Pablo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pettis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pettis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pablo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniello Pablo! Daniello Pablo retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Daniello Pablo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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hype
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pop
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