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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olin Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexis Kaka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Olin Brennan's chin.
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214 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olin Brennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexis Kaka!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brennan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaka.
Kaka closes the distance and clinches.
Kaka has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brennan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brennan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kaka's guard. Nice work there by Brennan.
Brennan drops back looking for a leg! Kaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaka manages to kick Brennan off! Brennan jumps back into Kaka's guard.
Kaka working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan gets to his feet. Kaka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brennan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaka.
Brennan really is a fat lump.
Kaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Olin Brennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Kaka.
Kaka dives in and grabs Brennan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brennan pushes down on Kaka's head and hops out.
Kaka misses with a takedown
and Brennan counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka managing to block the knees to the body from Brennan.
Kaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brennan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brennan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brennan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brennan is trying to push Kaka away but Kaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brennan jumps guard and drags Kaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brennan looking for a sweep. Not yet Brennan, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka wants to pass the guard but Brennan is keeping the position.
Brennan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brennan wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brennan is on top in guard.
Brennan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Olin Brennan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kaka shoots in for a takedown but Brennan shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brennan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kaka!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaka tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olin Brennan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brennan but Brennan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brennan defends it nicely.
Olin Brennan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaka goes for a double leg but Brennan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brennan continues to drive forward.
Olin Brennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Kaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brennan is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brennan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kaka misses with a takedown
and Brennan counters by moving into the clinch.
Kaka is trying to pull guard but Brennan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brennan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brennan decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brennan is on top in guard.
Kaka wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka is looking to sweep but instead, Brennan has passed into half guard.
Well, if Brennan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kaka tries to get to full guard but Brennan has control of the leg.
Kaka is breathing heavily.
Brennan controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brennan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brennan preventing the sweep.
Brennan wants to stand but Kaka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Olin Brennan just wasn't active enough.
Brennan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brennan.
Brennan avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Kaka shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Olin Brennan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaka is defended easily by Brennan.
Brennan shoots in and drives through. Kaka sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaka rushes Brennan and presses him up against the cage.
Kaka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brennan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Olin Brennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Kaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brennan.
Kaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan looking for a takedown.
Kaka tries to pull guard but Brennan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kaka goes for a takedown attempt but Brennan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brennan shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brennan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaka.
Kaka clinches up with Brennan and pushes him back against the cage.
Brennan is pressed up against the cage. Kaka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brennan down to the mat. Brennan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaka darts in and clinches Brennan up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brennan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brennan prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the head but Brennan blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brennan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexis Kaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brennan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olin Brennan!
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