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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorje Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer comes into the arena with Otep - Battle Ready blaring out of the sound system. Ethan Penn struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorje Slayer!
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, Ethan Penn!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Slayer circles away.
Penn cracks Slayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn scores with the left hand. Slayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Slayer walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Penn connects with the punch.
Slayer has a takedown stuffed.
Penn lands a nice hook to Slayer's body. Slayer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slayer slips a straight right by Penn.
Penn tries to bum rush Slayer with a series of wild strikes but Slayer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Slayer pushes him off.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Slayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slayer tries to keep at a distance but Penn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penn digs a right hand into Slayer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slayer's gas tank.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Slayer backwards.
A body shot lands from Penn.
Slayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Penn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slayer prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Penn prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorje Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Penn breaks the clinch.
Penn throws a series of punches but Slayer avoids them all with ease.
Penn stuffs the takedown.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slayer moves away.
Penn leaves Slayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Slayer slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slayer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slayer has Penn in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slayer's guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slayer looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Slayer is working from the bottom.
Slayer has a closed guard, preventing Penn from standing up.
Penn trying to control but Slayer is working from the bottom.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slayer is on top in guard.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Slayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slayer seems to be looking for submissions.
Slayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn is pressing down on Slayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Slayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Slayer shoots in.
Penn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Penn cracks Slayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slayer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorje Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayer is just out of range.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slayer.
Slayer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
Slayer shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Slayer preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn wants to stand and escape but Slayer is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Penn lands a big shot there that rocks Slayer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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.
Penn tries to control but Slayer wriggling away.
Penn thowing shots but they're missing.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slayer blocking the ground and pound.
Slayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slayer is looking to escape.
Penn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ethan Penn just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slayer shoots for a takedown but Penn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slayer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Slayer getting side control.
Slayer is looking for a kimura here.
Slayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn trying to get back to full guard but Slayer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ethan Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Slayer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slayer defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Slayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Slayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Slayer has gone for a leg lock! Penn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slayer's guard.
Slayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Slayer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Penn trying to control but Slayer is working from the bottom.
Slayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Slayer is retaining full guard.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slayer looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Slayer is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Slayer keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
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.
Slayer keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Slayer working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Ethan Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorje Slayer showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Penn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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