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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3410 p4p, 81 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3682 p4p, 87 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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153 lbs
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158 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tribbiani Joey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Claudiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joey.
Claudiano darts in and clinches Joey up against the cage.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Joey avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Joey controls his hands.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Joey controls his hands.
Claudiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claudiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Claudiano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joey blocking some punches.
Joey taking a breather.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Joey avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudiano blocks a body shot from Joey.
Joey blocking some punches.
A short right from Claudiano.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claudiano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joey's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Joey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joey blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joey is defending well.
Tribbiani Joey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Joey.
Joey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joey lands a body shot.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Joey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Joey gets back to full guard.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Joey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Claudiano being controlled here momentarily.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Joey has Claudiano pulled in close to control his posture.
Joey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Claudiano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Claudiano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joey wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
That's four 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.
Claudiano seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano not doing much here.
Joey trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Claudiano scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claudiano misses the shot to the body.
Claudiano lands with a hook. Joey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Claudiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joey under the eye.
Claudiano tried to score with a low kick but Joey checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Claudiano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joey but Joey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Claudiano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Claudiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joey is out of range.
Joey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joey throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Claudiano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Claudiano throws a jab when Joey was well out of range.
Joey scores with a hook to the body. Claudiano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Joey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Claudiano.
Joey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Joey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Claudiano's guard.
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Claudiano looking to control.
Joey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Claudiano has control of Joey's left arm, preventing Joey from doing any damage.
Claudiano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Claudiano feints and as Joey raises his hands in defense, Claudiano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano is looking for a triangle but Joey pushes his legs off easily.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joey wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Claudiano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joey postures up and lands a big shot to Claudiano's brow.
Joey preventing the sweep.
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joey throws a big elbow that misses.
Claudiano working a defensive guard but Joey passes into half guard.
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.
Joey wants to free his trapped foot but Claudiano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
Waldo Claudiano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Claudiano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Claudiano sprawls well initially but Joey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joey is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Joey 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.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joey is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey content to control rather than advance.
Claudiano keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Joey connects with a couple of short punches.
Claudiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Claudiano is trying to defend but Joey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Claudiano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Joey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claudiano trying to keep a closed guard but Joey is proving a slippery customer.
That's four 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.
Joey advances position into side control!
Joey trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Joey wants to take a breather but Claudiano manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Joey.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
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.
Sloppy strikes from Joey. Those never looked like landing.
Claudiano feints the counter takedown.
Joey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joey wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Claudiano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Claudiano stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is not content to let Joey control the position.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joey taking a breather here.
Claudiano is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Claudiano regains half guard.
Joey is trying to control. Claudiano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claudiano is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Claudiano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Claudiano looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joey manages to get himself to full guard.
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudiano 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.
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
Joey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey passes into half guard.
Claudiano wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey had his way with Waldo Claudiano in that round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
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. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Joey misses.
Joey cracks a nice hook into Claudiano's ribs.
Claudiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joey misses with a body kick.
Tribbiani Joey is winning the standup battle so far.
Joey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claudiano throws out the jab.
Claudiano misses with a hook. Joey ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Joey.
A punch combination from Joey misses.
Claudiano shoots in and gets a takedown into Joey's guard.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Claudiano trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Claudiano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano postures up.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Claudiano scores with a decent looking hook.
Claudiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Claudiano eats them both and turns towards Joey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waldo Claudiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Claudiano sprawls and moves away.
Claudiano is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Claudiano misses with a hook.
Joey throws a series of strikes that have Claudiano backpedaling.
Claudiano moves into range and clinches up with Joey.
Nice body punch from Joey - that landed with a thud.
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Claudiano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Claudiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
Joey blocks an uppercut.
Joey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tribbiani Joey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Joey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claudiano is defending well for now.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joey can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiano controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Claudiano.
Joey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claudianos head.
Joey can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiano controls the action.
Joey trying to land knees to the body.
Joey tries to work over Claudiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Claudiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joey struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiano controls his hands.
Joey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Joey uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a body shot.
Claudiano tries a body shot but Joey blocks it.
Claudiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
Joey lands a knee to the head.
Claudiano is rocked!
Joey blocking some punches.
Claudiano is still on wobbly legs! Can Joey finish him?
Joey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Claudiano misses with a body punch.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Joey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano avoiding damage as Joey throws knees to the body.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Joey creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Claudiano with a big uppercut! Claudiano tries to clinch up but Joey pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Claudiano to the mat! Claudiano covers up and Joey unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tribbiani Joey!
After winning the bout, Tribbiani Joey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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