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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Wentz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentz comes to the ring accompanied by Dance, Dance. On his way into the ring it seems that Pete Wentz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pete Wentz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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163 lbs
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158 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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TWGC Champion
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Wentz! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Quintana! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Quintana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Wentz wants to control from the top but Quintana keeps moving. Quintana has his foot on Wentz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wentz works his way back into a safe position though. Quintana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quintana has his foot on Wentz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wentz works his way back into a safe position though. Wentz looking to pass the guard. Wentz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quintana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wentz controls the pace. Wentz wants to control from the top but Quintana keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quintana being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Pete Wentz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Wentz fails with a takedown attempt. Quintana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Wentz trying to hold on to Quintana's head to control him but Quintana postures up.
Wentz keeps control of the position for the meantime. Wentz tries to roll over but Quintana keeps him under control. Quintana wants to work for an arm triangle but Wentz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wentz trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Quintana uses his free foot to push down on Wentz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wentz. Quintana looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Wentz tries to reverse the position but Quintana maintains control. Wentz tries to hold on but Quintana postures up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wentz is squirming around, avoiding Quintana's attempts to control the action. Wentz is controlling an arm, preventing Quintana from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Quintana with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wentz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quintana stops Wentz from getting back to his feet.
Wentz wants to get back to full guard. Quintana works his foot free and advances to mount. Quintana looking for a guillotine from mount but Wentz is having none of it. Quintana looking to secure an arm triangle but Wentz defends it well. Quintana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wentz is looking to escape. Quintana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wentz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wentz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wentz tries to lock up and control but Quintana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Wentz is working to get back to half guard.
Wentz tries to hold on but Quintana pushes him away. Wentz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Quintana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wentz is looking to escape. Wentz tries to hold on but Quintana postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Quintana controlling his opponent. Wentz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Quintana working for a guillotine from mount but Wentz is in no mood to give up. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Wentz is looking to get to half guard. Wentz is squirming around, avoiding Quintana's attempts to control the action. Wentz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Quintana working for a guillotine from mount but Wentz is in no mood to give up. Wentz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Wentz is refusing to be controlled, as Quintana sits in half guard. Wentz tries to get to full guard but Quintana has control of the leg. Wentz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Quintana is working for a submission of some sort.
Wentz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wentz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Quintana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quintana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Quintana is pushing down on Wentz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wentz is fighting to maintain full guard but Quintana has managed to sneak the leg through. Quintana looking for a submission but Wentz manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Wentz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quintana manages to get himself to full guard.
Quintana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wentz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Wentz stands and throws Quintana's legs to the side, diving into side control. Quintana trying to remain calm as Wentz controls from the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Quintana tries to improve position but can't. Quintana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Quintana struggling a bit here. Quintana is being controlled here. This has been an exciting period of action! Quintana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wentz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Wentz trying to control the action but Quintana is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Wentz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Quintana! Wentz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quintana keeps working. Wentz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Quintana's shoulder. That is not cool. Quintana is trying to improve his position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wentz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Wentz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pete Wentz 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.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quintana as he avoids it easily. Nice takedown defense from Wentz. No joy for Quintana on that attempt. Quintana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wentz. Quintana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wentz tries to avoid it but Quintana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wentz to the ground. Wentz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wentz has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Wentz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wentz stuffs the takedown. Wentz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Quintana's guard. Wentz stands and throws Quintana's legs to the side, diving into side control. Wentz tries to stand but Quintana is controlling his head. Quintana tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wentz slows the pace down. Wentz working away. Pete Wentz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Quintana is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wentz is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Wentz controlling the pace for now. Quintana wants to control but Wentz is having none of it. Wentz looking to control but Quintana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Quintana is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Wentz trying to control but Quintana is having none of it. Quintana regains half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Quintana is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pete Wentz. Quintana shoots in and drives through. Wentz sprawls well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Horrible takedown by Wentz or perhaps it was just good defense by Quintana which made him look bad. Pete Wentz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wentz shoots in but Quintana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quintana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wentz. Horrible takedown by Wentz or perhaps it was just good defense by Quintana which made him look bad. Wentz fails to land the takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Quintana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Quintana tries to pass to full mount but Wentz defends it. Quintana trying to control from Wentz's half guard. Wentz has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Wentz wants to sweep but no luck. Wentz is trying to control the position but Quintana postures up. Wentz pulls Quintana in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wentz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wentz trying to keep a closed guard but Quintana is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Wentz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Quintana tries to get to full guard but Wentz has control of the leg. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wentz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quintana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Quintana looking for submissions off his back. Wentz wants to take a breather but Quintana is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Quintana wants to get back to full guard. Quintana actively working from the bottom here. Quintana is trying to maintain the position but Wentz is very close to passing his half guard. Wentz controlling the action here. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Wentz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quintana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Quintana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wentz pulls his head out easily. Wentz is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Wentz is trying to control the action in half guard but Quintana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Quintana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wentz pulls his head out easily. Wentz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Wentz wants to take a breather but Quintana is having none of it. Quintana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Wentz looking to pass the guard. Wentz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pete Wentz just wasn't active enough. Wentz closes the distance and clinches up with Quintana, looking for a takedown. Wentz pushes Quintana against the ropes but Quintana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wentz shoots in looking for a takedown. Quintana tries to sprawl out of it but Wentz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Quintana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Wentz fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Quintana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wentz as he avoids it easily. Quintana stuffs the takedown. Wentz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wentz wants it to stay on the feet. Quintana looks for a takedown but Wentz sprawls well. Wentz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quintana. Wentz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quintana on his heels. He'll look to pass Quintana's guard now, I'm sure.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Quintana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quintana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Wentz controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Wentz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Quintana looking for subs off his back but Wentz has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wentz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quintana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Wentz is keen to just control but Quintana is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Wentz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Quintana tries to roll over but Wentz keeps him under control. Wentz sitting and controlling from the half guard. Quintana is not content to let Wentz control the position.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Nice takedown defense from Wentz. No joy for Quintana on that attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wentz is defended easily by Quintana. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Quintana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wentz pinned against the ropes. Wentz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Quintana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wentz pinned against the ropes. Wentz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Wentz dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Quintana has a takedown stuffed. Quintana gets caught flat footed, as Wentz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Wentz trying to control the position from guard on top but Quintana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Quintana tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wentz passes Quintana's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Wentz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quintana keeps working. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Quintana wants to control but Wentz is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quintana is trying to get back to full guard. Wentz stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz wasn't doing enough on the ground. Wentz shoots in and drives through. Quintana sprawls well. Quintana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wentz's waist but Wentz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quintana off to one side. Wentz leaves Quintana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Pete Wentz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Quintana. Quintana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Quintana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wentz is fending him off so far but Quintana persists. Nope, Wentz circles away and we're back to standing. Wentz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wentz wants it to stay on the feet. Wentz misses with a takedown attempt - Quintana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Quintana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Quintana leaves Wentz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Wentz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quintana as he jumps to the side. Quintana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wentz swivels and escapes. Wentz shoots in and bounces Quintana off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Quintana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wentz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wentz forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wentz wants to control but Quintana is keeping him busy. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Quintana tries to roll over but Wentz keeps him under control. Quintana is still trying to improve position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz wasn't doing enough on the ground. Wentz fails to land the takedown. Quintana dives in for a single leg takedown but Wentz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Quintana gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Quintana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wentz is just riding it out for now. Quintana eventually gives up the hold. Wentz is looking for a sweep. Quintana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wentz desperately trying to maintain half guard. Wentz is looking for a sweep. Quintana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Quintana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wentz keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Wentz keeping control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Wentz fails with a takedown attempt. Wentz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quintana defends it nicely. Nice sprawl there from Quintana as Wentz shoots in. Wentz dives in for a single leg takedown but Quintana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Wentz gets underhooks to prevent Quintana's takedown attempt.
Wentz is trying to drag Quintana to the mat but Quintana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Quintana tightens his grip and picks Wentz up, before dumping him to the ground. Wentz manages to land in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Quintana slips nicely into half guard. Wentz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Quintana preventing the sweep. Quintana trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wentz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quintana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quintana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Wentz seems keen to control Quintana's posture. Wentz keeping moving, preventing Quintana from controlling successfully. Quintana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Quintana trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wentz wants to sweep but no luck. Quintana tries to free his leg and advance position but Wentz is retaining full guard.
Jesus Quintana has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Quintana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wentz but Wentz pushes him off and we're back to square one. Wentz shoots in but no luck this time. Quintana fails with the takedown. Wentz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quintana avoids it really well and circles away. Wentz dives in for a single leg takedown but Quintana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Quintana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Quintana tries to score a body lock takedown but Wentz shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Wentz wants a takedown but no success here.
Quintana looking for a takedown. Quintana is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Wentz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wentz tries to score a body lock takedown but Quintana shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Quintana gets a trip takedown into 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! Quintana stops Wentz from getting back to his feet.
Wentz wants to control but Quintana is keeping busy.
Wentz regains full guard. Nicely done. Wentz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quintana is one step ahead there. Quintana trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Quintana preventing the sweep. Wentz trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Wentz wants to sweep here but Quintana controlling him for the moment. Wentz looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz wasn't doing enough on the ground. Wentz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Quintana is looking to sweep but instead, Wentz has passed into half guard.
Wentz trying to pass the guard but Quintana defending well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wentz trying to control the action but Quintana is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Pete Wentz showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wentz, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Pete Wentz! Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Pete Wentz! Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Pete Wentz!
Pete Wentz wins by unanimous decision! Pete Wentz is the new lightweight champion! Pete Wentz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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