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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Altair Brain (ranked 2067 p4p, 234 weight class) and Koko Pinea (ranked 1682 p4p, 110 weight class). Brain's entrance music is 300 Violin. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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134 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Altair Brain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koko Pinea!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brain throws a lazy head kick
letting Pinea counter with a right hand.
Pinea throws a sloppy head kick and Brain moves out of range easily.
Brain stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinea. Pinea gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinea tries to clinch there but Brain circles away.
Brain misses with a double jab.
Pinea's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brain throws Pinea to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pinea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brain.
Brain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinea. Pinea obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinea connects with a crisp jab.
Brain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pinea's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brain throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain is looking to clinch.
Brain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pinea shoots in looking for a takedown but Brain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pinea's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pinea crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brain - the referee stops the clock and Pinea gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brain. Pinea manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice shot by Brain.
A clash of legs there as Pinea blocks the low kick.
Brain with a nice cross.
Brain throws a big shot that misses.
Pinea throws a jab but it's blocked by Brain.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea cracks Brain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinea throws a looping overhand right but Brain ducks down to avoid it.
Altair Brain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinea's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinea closes the distance and pushes Brain back into the cage.
Brain lands a left hand.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
Brain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain gets underhooks to prevent Pinea's takedown attempt.
Brain throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Brain lands a shoulder strike.
Pinea tries to throw a body punch but Brain avoids it by throwing Pinea back against the cage.
Brain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
Brain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brain stalls.
Brain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Brain.
Brain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
Brain prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Brain pushes Pinea up against the cage in a clinch.
Brain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brain is looking to counter punch.
Brain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brain!
Brain sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinea away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pinea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brain backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinea struggles to land a body shot inside as Brain controls his hands.
Brain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brain manages to break the clinch.
Pinea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pinea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brain defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brain moves into range and clinches up with Pinea.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brain struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
Pinea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brain swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
Brain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Brain.
Pinea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brain manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Pinea misses.
Pinea throws out a powerful jab.
Pinea looks for a takedown but Brain sprawls well.
Pinea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pinea wants to clinch but Brain slips to the side
and Brain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brain misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinea as he connects with a hook.
Brain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Pinea.
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!
Pinea lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pinea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brain to score with a decent uppercut.
Pinea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brain.
Pinea drives through and clinches with Brain against the cage.
Pinea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brains head.
Pinea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brain blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brain lands an elbow inside that Pinea shrugs off.
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Brain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brain is pushing Pinea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Altair Brain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brain managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea digs a right hand underneath Brain's ribcage. Brain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brain looking to slow down the pace here.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
Brain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinea can do to turn this around?
Brain misses with a punch to the body.
Pinea tries a body shot but Brain blocks it.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Brain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinea darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brain has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pinea is on him like a limpet, forcing Brain back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brain takes a shot to the head.
Brain blocking some punches.
Pinea lands a hook that snaps the head of Brain backwards.
Brain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Altair Brain is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinea closes the distance and clinches up with Brain, looking for a takedown. Pinea pushes Brain against the cage but Brain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea misses with a lunging right hand
and Brain counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinea closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pinea lands in his opponent's guard.
Brain wants to sweep here but Pinea controlling him for the moment.
Brain controlling Pinea's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea pushing down on Brain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pinea working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pinea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea pushes down on Brain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brain looking for a sweep. Not yet Brain, not yet.
Brain keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
Brain is trying to control the position but Pinea postures up.
Pinea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brain keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Pinea slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 Altair Brain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pinea throws out a loose jab but Brain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinea.
Altair Brain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinea.
Pinea bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brain dodges the ground and pound from Pinea.
Brain tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Brain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinea thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea looking to finish Brain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brain!
Pinea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinea lands with some strikes.
Pinea avoids the attempt from Brain to control.
Pinea landing strikes from the mount.
Pinea throws some wild stikes that Brain manages to avoid easily.
Pinea controlling the position easily from mount.
Brain is in a horrible position here. Pinea smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koko Pinea has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinea thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pinea with the ground and pound from mount.
Pinea throwing strikes but Brain recovers to half guard. A much better position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pinea connects with a nice short shot to Brain's temple.
Pinea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinea wants to take a breather but Brain is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pinea lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea wants to free his trapped foot but Brain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pinea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinea looks to land a strike but Brain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brain keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Brain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinea is aware though and is defending well.
Pinea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brain is controlling Pinea's posture.
Pinea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brain misses with a double jab.
Brain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pinea cracks Brain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea shoots in but Brain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pinea misses with a hook. Brain ducked under it nicely.
Brain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinea.
Pinea moves in looking to clinch but Brain pushes him off.
Brain scores with a one two! Pinea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pinea throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Brain. Those never looked like landing.
Pinea feints the counter takedown.
Brain walks into a stiff left hand from Pinea.
Brain moves out of range as Pinea strikes.
Pinea doesn't manage to clinch there - Brain circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Pinea really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea'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.
Pinea shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brain is trying to defend but Pinea finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brain moves into full guard.
Pinea throws a strike but Brain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pinea controls Brain momentarily but Brain frees himself.
Brain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brain has managed to get both his arms back between Pinea's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea 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.
Brain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pinea is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea controls Brain momentarily but Brain frees himself.
Brain 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.
That's two 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.
Brain trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinea has his hands on Brain's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brain enables Pinea to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brain is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pinea presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
Pinea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pinea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brain lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain blocks an uppercut.
Pinea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Brain throws a shot to the body.
Brain rushes Pinea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pinea takes an elbow to the temple.
Pinea takes an elbow to the temple.
Brain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brain tries to stall but Pinea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brain tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brain managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
Brain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Brain moves into the clinch successfully.
Pinea looking for a takedown.
Brain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brain slowing the pace effectively.
Brain tries to stall but Pinea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pinea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brain throws a head punch that misses.
Brain blocks an uppercut.
Pinea wants a takedown.
Brain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinea dodges the punch combination from Brain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain had his way with Koko Pinea in that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinea, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinea tries to score a body lock takedown but Brain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brain.
Brain lands a body punch.
Brain blocks an uppercut.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Brain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brain taking a breather.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain stops a takedown attempt from Pinea.
Brain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brain swivels and escapes.
Brain is looking for a counter combo.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea looks to land a right hand but Brain moved out of range.
Brain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinea throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pinea's sensitive parts.
Brain cracks a nice hook into Pinea's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Pinea.
Brain clinches up against the cage.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brain manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Brain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brain swings for the body but Pinea moves out of range.
Brain takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Brain misses the target.
Brain with a jab.
Brain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brain throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinea.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinea throwing strikes but missing.
Pinea looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinea lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pinea throws a strike but Brain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brain wants to control from the top but Pinea keeps moving.
Brain is really struggling to control Pinea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brain is one step ahead there.
Pinea keeping full guard, as Brain tries to pass.
Koko Pinea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brain is working Pinea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Altair Brain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brain forces Pinea back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Brain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brain is trying to break the clinch but Pinea is controlling him.
Pinea working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Altair Brain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brain 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altair Brain!
A victorious Altair Brain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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