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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Didymus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Didymus has chosen Welcome to the TerrorDome as his entrance music. The key to victory for Brian Peppers has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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144 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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138 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Peppers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Didymus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Didymus moves out of range easily.
Peppers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Didymus's head.
Decent striking displayed by Didymus there.
Didymus missing with a left hand there. Peppers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Didymus doesn't manage to clinch there - Peppers circles away.
Didymus avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Peppers looks to clinch
and Didymus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Didymus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peppers throws out the jab.
Didymus looks to score with a jab to the body but Peppers is just out of range.
Didymus checks a leg kick.
Peppers tries to clinch but Didymus is having none of it.
Didymus loads up on a big right hand but Peppers slips the punch.
Didymus tests Peppers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didymus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Didymus scores with a takedown into Peppers's guard.
Didymus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Didymus works over Peppers with some ground and pound from guard.
Didymus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peppers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Didymus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Peppers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Didymus, into his guard.
Didymus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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.
The referee warns Peppers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Didymus content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Peppers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Didymus unloads with some shots from mount but Peppers bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Didymus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Didymus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Peppers is trying desperately to improve position.
Didymus thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Didymus punching from mount but Peppers doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Didymus with shots to the head and body - Peppers looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Brian Peppers has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didymus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Peppers has worked his arm free - good work by Peppers!
Didymus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Peppers tries to escape but Didymus is in control.
An elbow from Didymus crashes against the mat.
Didymus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peppers is looking for a sweep.
Didymus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Peppers is avoiding damage well.
Peppers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Didymus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Didymus scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Didymus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Peppers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Didymus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peppers.
An inside leg kick from Peppers misses.
Didymus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peppers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Didymus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peppers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peppers scores with a head kick.
Didymus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peppers doesn't seem bothered though.
Peppers throws the left hand but Didymus avoids the punch easily.
Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Didymus avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Didymus doesn't manage to clinch there - Peppers circles away.
Didymus avoids the head kick by Peppers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Peppers lands but Didymus takes it in his stride.
Brian Peppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Didymus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Didymus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peppers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peppers throws a hook but Didymus blocks it.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Didymus moves out of range easily.
Didymus throws a lazy right hand but Peppers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peppers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peppers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peppers looks to land a body kick but Didymus moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers misses with a straight left.
Didymus misses with a takedown attempt - Peppers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peppers looks for the body kick but Didymus saw that one coming.
Didymus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Peppers rather than just go for the knockout.
Didymus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peppers moves away.
Didymus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peppers pinned against the cage. Peppers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peppers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Didymus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Peppers as Didymus shoots in.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Didymus.
Didymus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peppers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didymus throws a body punch but Peppers moves out of range.
Didymus defending well as Peppers loads up on a big left hand.
Peppers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Didymus's head.
Peppers swings for the body but Didymus moves out of range.
Didymus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peppers misses the shot to the body.
Didymus lands a jab to the head.
Didymus misses with a hook.
Peppers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peppers.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Didymus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peppers was well out of range. Poor timing from Didymus.
Didymus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didymus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peppers is looking to clinch.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peppers. That's going to slow Didymus down.
Peppers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Didymus is looking to clinch but Peppers is avoiding it.
Peppers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Peppers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Didymus.
Brian Peppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Didymus shoots in for a takedown but Peppers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Didymus fails with the takedown.
Peppers throws a chopping leg kick but Didymus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Peppers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Didymus shoots in but no luck this time.
Didymus blocks a head kick by Peppers.
Didymus misses with a wild body shot.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers lands with a right hand.
Didymus misses with a takedown attempt - Peppers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peppers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Didymus moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didymus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Didymus misses with a straight right.
Peppers slaps away a takedown attempt from Didymus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Didymus.
Nice takedown defense from Peppers. No joy for Didymus on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers throws a body punch but Didymus moves out of range.
Didymus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peppers as he avoids it easily.
Didymus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Didymus fails with the takedown.
Didymus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peppers manages to avoid it.
Peppers cracks a nice hook into Didymus's ribs.
Peppers throws a jab but it's blocked by Didymus.
Peppers lands a front kick.
Didymus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Didymus blocks a leg kick.
Peppers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Didymus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peppers.
Didymus avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Peppers scores with a body shot.
Peppers throws a head kick but Didymus moves out of range.
Peppers throws a head kick but Didymus moves out of range.
Didymus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peppers as he jumps to the side.
Peppers throws a head kick that Didymus semi-blocks.
Peppers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peppers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Didymus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peppers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Didymus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Peppers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Didymus.
Didymus wants to pass the guard but Peppers is keeping the position.
Peppers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Didymus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Didymus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Didymus trying to move into half guard but instead Peppers has managed to sweep!
Peppers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Didymus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peppers has managed to get both his arms back between Didymus's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers trying to control but Didymus is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Didymus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peppers wants to control from the top but Didymus keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Peppers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Didymus misses with a straight right.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Didymus moves out of range easily.
Peppers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peppers misses with a head kick.
Didymus misses with a hook to the body
and Peppers counters with a big head kick but Didymus shrugs it off.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Didymus.
Didymus throwing strikes but Peppers manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Peppers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers taking a break here but Didymus is having none of it and regains half guard.
Didymus wants to get back to full guard but Peppers has mounted him!
Didymus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Peppers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peppers prevents Didymus from improving his position.
Peppers wants to stand up but Didymus has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Didymus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Didymus.
Didymus has a closed guard, preventing Peppers from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didymus is looking for a triangle but Peppers pushes his legs off easily.
Didymus is looking for a triangle but Peppers pushes his legs off easily.
Peppers is looking to stand up but Didymus won't let him.
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.
Didymus 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.
Didymus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Didymus has a closed guard, preventing Peppers from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sir Didymus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brian Peppers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Didymus throws out a loose jab but Peppers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Didymus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Didymus. That did some damage!
Didymus throws a looping overhand right but Peppers ducks down to avoid it.
Didymus throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Peppers throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Didymus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Didymus dives in and grabs Peppers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peppers pushes down on Didymus's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didymus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Didymus.
Didymus misses the body punch
and Peppers counters with a big head kick but Didymus shrugs it off.
Brian Peppers is winning the standup battle so far.
Peppers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peppers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peppers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Good leg kick by Peppers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers wants to clinch.
Peppers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didymus throws a hook to the side of Peppers's head but Peppers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peppers throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peppers.
A slow jab from Peppers misses its intended target.
Peppers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Didymus.
A jab from Didymus misses.
Didymus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Didymus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peppers defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didymus is trying to control. Peppers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Didymus throws a strike but Peppers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Peppers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peppers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Peppers tries to score with a low kick but Didymus moves his leg out of the way.
Peppers cracks Didymus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peppers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Didymus takes a step back to recover.
Good shot there by Peppers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didymus blocks a head kick by Peppers.
Peppers misses with a body shot.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Didymus moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Didymus.
Peppers lands with a shot to the body.
Peppers clobbers Didymus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Didymus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peppers manages to avoid it.
Didymus dips to his left and cracks Peppers with an uppercut!
Peppers lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Peppers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peppers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Peppers!
Brian Peppers retains his bantamweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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