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Reach 59-Wentworth vs. Pequeno PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Twobyfour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Eagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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203 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Twobyfour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cj Eagen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twobyfour looking to score a takedown here. Eagen is defending well but Twobyfour drives through and ends up in Eagen's guard.
Eagen striking off his back but it's not causing Twobyfour any problems.
Twobyfour trying to control but Eagen is working from the bottom.
Eagen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Twobyfour frees his head nicely. Oh but Eagen has switched to an armbar! Twobyfour is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cj Eagen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alaxander Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel has chosen No Sunshine as his entrance music. Alaxander Pendragon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alaxander Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Pendragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage.
Pendragon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pendragon tries to get out of the position.
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Pendragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage.
Gabriel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gabriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pendragon is just riding it out for now. Gabriel eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabriel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gabriel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pendragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabriel.
Gabriel seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon is trying to stand back up but Gabriel is controlling him
Pendragon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gabriel on the ground.
Gabriel is looking for a kimura here.
Gabriel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pendragon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Gabriel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ed Gein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Umberto Stone's chin.
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217 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Gein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Umberto Stone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Gein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stone doesn't seem phased though.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gein defends it nicely.
Gein stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Stone blocks a jab.
Gein lands a head kick!
It looks like Umberto Stone has been cut.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Gein tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ed Gein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Stone.
Gein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gein jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ed Gein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stone has closed the distance and engaged Gein in a clinch.
Gein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Gein.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gein is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Gein circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Gein. That snapped Stone's head back.
Gein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gein slaps away a takedown attempt from Stone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gein throws a one two combo.
Gein is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Gein there.
Stone gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gein pushes Stone off looking to stand but Stone dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Stone 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gein.
Stone is looking to stall here but Gein recovers full guard.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gein manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.
Gein cracks Stone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gein is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gein misses with a wild body shot.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Stone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gein's half guard.
Stone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stone wants to take a breather but Gein is having none of it.
Well, if Stone 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.
Gein makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gein with a jab.
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!
Stone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Gein.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gein cracks Stone with a good jab.
Gein lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone throws a hook but Gein blocks it.
Gein swinging wildly here.
Stone slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Stone's cut.
That's time! Gein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Gein as he connects with a hook.
Stone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ed Gein is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stone checks a low kick from Gein.
Gein misses with a body kick.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Gein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.
Ed Gein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Stone.
Gein keeps the fight on the outside.
Gein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stone. Stone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gein scores with a nice strike.
Gein throws a good cross that connects.
Stone is rocked!
Gein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gein circles away.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Gein shows good takedown defense.
Gein clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Gein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gein lands a glancing blow to the side of Stone's head.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Gein finish him?
Gein throws a good cross that connects.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gein as he avoids it easily.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Ed Gein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Gein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt - Gein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gein scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stone.
Gein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stone ducks right into an uppercut from Gein.
Nice jab there from Gein.
Gein lands a jab-cross combination.
Gein connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Nice sprawl there from Gein as Stone shoots in.
Gein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stone.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gein scores with a decent looking hook.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gein is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Gein circles away and we're back to standing.
Gein connects with the punch.
A solid body kick from Gein.
Gein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stone. Stone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gein is pawing at Stone, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Stone's nose. Stone is badly hurt! Gein pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Stone tries desperately to hold on but Gein is relentless in his assault! As Stone receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Gein away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Gein!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cj Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudi Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guns has chosen Kwan - Shine as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rudi Guns was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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135 lbs
7 - 10 - 1 |
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148 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cj Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Guns!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guns in his tracks.
Guns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hammer to the ground. Guns is now in Hammer's guard.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Guns isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Guns isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Guns is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guns on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guns misses with a kick to the body.
Hammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cj Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Guns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammer.
Hammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but Guns blocks with his arms.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but Guns blocks with his arms.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Guns.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guns slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guns.
Hammer cracks Guns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guns drives through with a takedown into Hammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer pushes Guns off and gets back to his feet.
Hammer misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer shoots in for a double leg but Guns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guns.
Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guns lunges at Hammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hammer's hand.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guns sprawls well. Guns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Guns.
Hammer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Guns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hammer pushes Guns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Guns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
Guns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hammer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hammer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Guns asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hammer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns scores with a shot to the body.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Hammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hammer to the ground. Guns is now in Hammer's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns 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.
Hammer is trying to control the position but Guns postures up.
Guns drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Guns off! Guns jumps back into Hammer's guard.
Guns gets to his feet - Hammer follows without any prompting.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Guns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guns leaves Hammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guns.
Guns works Hammer's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Guns.
Hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hammer throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Guns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
Guns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammer. Hammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guns pinned against the cage. Guns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Guns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Guns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns looking to isolate an arm here. Hammer doesn't see it coming and as Guns extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Guns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudi Guns!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kinjo Sasake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Bosch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bosch has chosen Run This Town as his entrance music. Kinjo Sasake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Bosch's chin.
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139 lbs
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142 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kinjo Sasake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Bosch!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bosch did well to prevent Sasake getting side control.
Bosch is staying active underneath Sasake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sasake is looking for a kimura here.
Sasake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bosch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sasake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bosch defends it well.
Bosch is staying active underneath Sasake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sasake seems content to control.
Sasake seems to be working for a kimura but Bosch defends the submission attempt.
Sasake trying to work for an americana but Bosch has managed to regain full guard.
Sasake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bosch is keeping the position for now.
Bosch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bosch keeping full guard, as Sasake tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake looking to sit in guard and control but Bosch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sasake can't keep his opponent in guard - Bosch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bosch wants to work for an arm triangle but Sasake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sasake tries to get to full guard but Bosch has control of the leg.
Bosch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sasake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bosch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sasake defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bosch 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.
Sasake keeping moving, preventing Bosch from controlling successfully.
Sasake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bosch wants to stand but Sasake has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bosch tries to free his leg and advance position but Sasake is retaining full guard.
Bosch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bosch forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sasake keeping moving, preventing Bosch from controlling successfully.
Bosch throws a big right hand that misses.
Sasake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sasake being controlled here, momentarily.
Sasake keeping full guard, as Bosch tries to pass.
Bosch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sasake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bosch has managed to get both his arms back between Sasake's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasake has his foot on Bosch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bosch works his way back into a safe position though.
Sasake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bosch passes Sasake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sasake is not content to let Bosch control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kinjo Sasake dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bosch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sasake counters with a nice body shot.
Bosch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sasake looking for submissions off his back.
Bosch is looking to stall here but Sasake recovers full guard.
Sasake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bosch is aware though and is defending well.
Bosch throwing strikes but missing.
Bosch controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch slips nicely into half guard.
Sasake is looking to improve his position.
Bosch is looking for a kimura here.
Sasake gets full guard.
Sasake keeping full guard, as Bosch tries to pass.
Sasake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bosch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosch trying to control but Sasake is working from the bottom.
Sasake has his feet on Bosch's thighs here. He's pushed Bosch off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bosch screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kinjo Sasake!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucretia Reflection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reflection's entrance music is Lucretia, My Reflection. A fine choice. Spartacus has chosen Destroyer as his entrance music. Mr Spartacus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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207 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucretia Reflection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartacus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spartacus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reflection misses with a head kick.
Spartacus throws a body punch but Reflection moves out of range.
Spartacus throws a jab when Reflection was well out of range.
Mr Spartacus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartacus misses with a leg kick
and Reflection counters with a low kick, right behind Spartacus 's knee.
Spartacus throws a wild body kick that Reflection sees coming a mile off.
Spartacus looks to land a left hand but Reflection moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Reflection as he checks the leg kick.
Spartacus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reflection misses with a body shot.
Reflection throws a solid leg kick but Spartacus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reflection.
Reflection attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reflection scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reflection with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartacus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reflection. That did some damage!
Spartacus misses with a jab to the body
and Reflection counters with a low kick, right behind Spartacus 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reflection avoids a kick to the body.
Spartacus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spartacus with a nice cross.
Spartacus looks to score with a jab to the body but Reflection is just out of range.
Spartacus throws a shot to the body.
Spartacus thows a leg kick but Reflection checks it
and Reflection counters with a good, hard body kick but Spartacus shrugs it off.
Spartacus looks gassed!
Spartacus swings for the body but Reflection moves out of range.
Reflection tries to land a front kick but Spartacus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spartacus misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Reflection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reflection takes a swing at Spartacus's ribcage but misses.
Reflection thumps Spartacus with a low kick.
Reflection lands a nice shot to the body.
Reflection blocks a low kick nicely.
Reflection connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Mr Spartacus has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reflection changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reflection just misses with a punch to the body.
Reflection scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reflection drops Spartacus with a straight right hand, right on the button! Reflection follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucretia Reflection!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leukakoukku comes to the cage accompanied by . Amir Khan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
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177 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kari Leukakoukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Khan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leukakoukku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leukakoukku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leukakoukku jumps guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Leukakoukku looking for a sweep. Not yet Leukakoukku, not yet.
Leukakoukku controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leukakoukku walks into a stiff left hand from Khan.
Leukakoukku moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan works Leukakoukku's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku closes the distance and pushes Khan back into the cage.
Leukakoukku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leukakoukku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khan walks away with a smile on his face. Leukakoukku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leukakoukku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leukakoukku tries for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
Leukakoukku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leukakoukku moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to control Leukakoukku's posture but Leukakoukku avoids it.
Leukakoukku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khan, who protects the arm well.
Leukakoukku controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to improve his position.
Leukakoukku tries for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
Leukakoukku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leukakoukku takes a little break here. Khan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku swings around for an armbar but Khan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Leukakoukku's guard.
Leukakoukku working a defensive guard but Khan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Leukakoukku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leukakoukku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khan's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Leukakoukku dominated that round.
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.
Khan punishes Leukakoukku's body with a nice straight punch.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Leukakoukku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leukakoukku somewhat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Leukakoukku with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
Khan digs a right hand underneath Leukakoukku's ribcage. Leukakoukku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leukakoukku fails to pull guard.
Leukakoukku has Khan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Leukakoukku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leukakoukku has clasped his hands together around Khan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Khan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leukakoukku is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leukakoukku to get the leverage.
Kari Leukakoukku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khan is refusing to be controlled, as Leukakoukku sits in half guard.
Khan regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leukakoukku looking to pass the guard.
Leukakoukku stays in close to Khan's body and controls the position.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Leukakoukku from controlling successfully.
Khan wants to sweep here but Leukakoukku controlling him for the moment.
Leukakoukku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leukakoukku tries for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Leukakoukku stalls from top position.
Leukakoukku tries to advance to mount but Khan denies him.
Leukakoukku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leukakoukku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to control but Leukakoukku postures up.
Leukakoukku is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Khan is trying to escape and Leukakoukku transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Khan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Leukakoukku! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kari Leukakoukku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myke Bonner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Fun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonner comes to the cage accompanied by Gunther-ding ding dong. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myke Bonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Fun!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fun throws a right hand that misses
and Bonner counters with an inside leg kick.
Bonner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bonner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bonner closes the distance and pushes Fun back into the cage.
Fun is working for takedown but Bonner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Bonner.
Bonner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dr Fun has been cut.
Bonner stalling.
Bonner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fun blocks a body shot from Bonner.
Bonner controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonner can't find room to land a body shot as Fun controls the action.
Bonner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fun avoids it.
Bonner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fun wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bonner'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.
Bonner misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fun prevents a body shot from Bonner.
Fun blocks an elbow strike from Bonner.
Bonner lands a nice elbow.
Bonner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fun blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonner is pushing Fun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bonner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fun wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bonner.
Fun is trying to force a seperation but Bonner has the dominant position.
Bonner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fun scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Myke Bonner has been cut.
Dr Fun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fun misses the shot to the body.
Fun throws a hook to the side of Bonner's head but Bonner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fun connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bonner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fun misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonner.
Fun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonner slips under a jab from Fun.
Fun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonner moves away.
Fun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fun throws an off balance right hand
and Bonner counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonner.
Fun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bonner.
Fun looks gassed!
Bonner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fun doesn't seem bothered though.
Fun misses with a left hand
and Bonner counters with a crisp one two that drops Fun! Bonner thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fun to his feet! Fun is in big trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fun takes one on the button.
Fun is rocked!
Bonner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fun will feel that in the morning.
Bonner has managed to clinch.
Bonner misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myke Bonner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bonner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Myke Bonner is winning the standup battle so far.
Fun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bonner moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonner.
Fun takes a shot to the head.
Bonner stalling in the clinch.
Bonner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fun is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonner.
Bonner tries to throw a body punch but Fun avoids it by throwing Bonner back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bonner.
Bonner misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bonner keeps control of Fun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bonner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fun is breathing heavily.
Bonner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fun wants a takedown.
Fun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Bonner.
That has opened up Dr Fun's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonner lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonner controlling the action here for a moment.
Bonner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonner lands a shot to the body.
Bonner lands a left hand.
The cut above Dr Fun's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bonner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fun's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bonner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner working Fun over with knees to the body.
Myke Bonner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonner stalling against the cage.
Bonner lands a nice knee to the body.
Fun takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bonner missing with knees to the body.
Bonner tries to work over Fun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bonner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonner missing with knees to the body.
Bonner tries a body shot but Fun blocks it.
Bonner stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Bonner.
Bonner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dr Fun's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hand to the body from Bonner.
Bonner stalling.
Fun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myke Bonner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bonner connects with an inside leg kick.
Fun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonner.
Bonner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fun in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Fun. Those never looked like landing.
Bonner connects with a body shot.
Fun takes a kick to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dr Fun's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Myke Bonner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fist Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kamehameha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter comes into the arena with Warrior's Pride blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
220 lbs
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275 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Fist Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kamehameha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamehameha throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily.
Fighter misses with a hook to the body
and Kamehameha counters with a nice uppercut.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Kamehameha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamehameha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamehameha throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Kamehameha.
Fighter scores with a head kick. Kamehameha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like King Kamehameha has been cut.
Kamehameha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter throws a sloppy head kick and Kamehameha moves out of range easily.
Kamehameha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fighter looks to land a right hand but Kamehameha moved out of range.
Kamehameha moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamehameha takes one on the button.
Fighter has Kamehameha up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamehameha can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Kamehameha.
Kamehameha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kamehameha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Kamehameha misses.
Kamehameha throws the left hand but Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kamehameha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kamehameha counters with a leg kick.
Kamehameha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kamehameha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamehameha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Kamehameha.
Fighter lands an overhand right.
Kamehameha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamehameha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fighter lands with a nice body punch.
Fighter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamehameha, pushing him back against the cage.
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but Kamehameha avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
Kamehameha is looking to control Fighter's arms but Fighter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kamehameha has his back to the cage.
Kamehameha tries to break free but Fighter pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
Kamehameha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamehameha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamehameha's elbow.
Kamehameha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter tries a body shot but Kamehameha blocks it.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamehameha tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamehameha scores with a hook to the body.
Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Kamehameha controls the action.
Kamehameha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter avoids the elbow strike from Kamehameha, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Fighter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamehameha.
Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamehameha uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamehameha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter lands a nice uppercut.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Fighter.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamehamehas head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamehameha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fist Fighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Kamehameha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kamehameha misses with a looping right.
Kamehameha swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
Fighter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamehameha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fighter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Fighter lands a jab to Kamehameha's midsection.
Fighter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kamehameha's head.
Kamehameha avoids the body shot from Fighter.
Fighter blocks a jab.
Fighter checks a leg kick nicely.
Fist Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamehameha is breathing heavily.
Kamehameha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamehameha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fighter cracks Kamehameha with a good jab.
That has opened up King Kamehameha's cut even more.
Kamehameha throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamehameha can do to turn this around?
Fighter with a jab.
Fighter instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamehameha blocking some punches.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamehameha backwards.
The cut above King Kamehameha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fighter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A short body shot lands from Fighter as the two fighters clinch.
Fighter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamehameha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but Kamehameha avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
Fighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Fighter.
Fighter lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter scores with a shot to the side of Kamehameha's head.
King Kamehameha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kamehameha prevents a body shot from Fighter.
Fighter misses with a body punch.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamehamehas head.
Kamehameha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at King Kamehameha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fist Fighter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Pequeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Spitfire by The Prodigy. Pequeno has chosen Căo da Morte by Măo Morta as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
156 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Wentworth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Pequeno!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pequeno sprawls well initially but Wentworth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wentworth trying to mount his opponent but Pequeno defends it.
Wentworth thows a huge punch but Pequeno dodges it nicely.
Wentworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wentworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wentworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pequeno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wentworth lands strikes from half guard.
Wentworth thows a huge punch but Pequeno dodges it nicely.
Pequeno wants to control but Wentworth is keeping busy.
Pequeno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wentworth.
Wentworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wentworth thows a huge punch but Pequeno dodges it nicely.
Wentworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pequeno is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pequeno defends it well.
Wentworth working the head and body with strikes.
Wentworth passes to full mount!
Wentworth lands a nice shot to the head.
Wentworth lands a heavy elbow.
Pequeno gets back to half guard.
Pequeno is staying active underneath Wentworth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wentworth wants to free his trapped foot but Pequeno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pequeno trying to hold on to Wentworth's head to control him but Wentworth postures up.
Wentworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pequeno wants to control but Wentworth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wentworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wentworth drops an elbow to the side of Pequeno's head.
Wentworth is working for a kimura but Pequeno is defending it quite comfortably.
Pequeno has hold of Wentworth's hands but Wentworth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wentworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pequeno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wentworth thows a huge punch but Pequeno dodges it nicely.
Wentworth wants to take a breather but Pequeno is having none of it.
Pequeno is looking for a sweep. Wentworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wentworth is working away from the top position though.
Wentworth prevents Pequeno from improving his position.
Wentworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pequeno is doing well to control the position and prevent Wentworth from advancing to side control.
Wentworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wentworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pequeno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wentworth throws and elbow that misses. Pequeno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wentworth's guard. Nice move by Pequeno!
Pequeno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth keeping full guard, as Pequeno tries to pass.
Pequeno wants to control from the top but Wentworth keeps moving.
Wentworth controls Pequeno momentarily but Pequeno frees himself.
Pequeno won't allow Wentworth to sweep him here.
Pequeno postures up.
Wentworth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pequeno shoots in and drives through. Wentworth sprawls well.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Wentworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Pequeno which made him look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentworth misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wentworth ducks under a wild hook from Pequeno.
Wentworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pequeno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pequeno slaps away a takedown attempt from Wentworth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wentworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pequeno.
Pequeno scores with a jab.
Pequeno fakes the leg kick and cracks Wentworth in the body.
Pequeno tries to close the distance and clinch but Wentworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wentworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pequeno leaves Wentworth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pequeno looks to score with a jab to the body but Wentworth is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wentworth is defended easily by Pequeno.
Wentworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Pequeno scores with a shot to the body.
Pequeno takes a swing at Wentworth's ribcage but misses.
Wentworth lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno lands a head kick. Wentworth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wentworth throws a series of punches but Pequeno avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pequeno.
Wentworth dives in and grabs Pequeno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pequeno pushes down on Wentworth's head and hops out.
Wentworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wentworth fails with a takedown attempt.
Pequeno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wentworth takes a swing at Pequeno's ribcage but misses.
Pequeno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pequeno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wentworth's head.
Pequeno feints and then cracks Wentworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wentworth down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pequeno thows a body shot but no joy.
Wentworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pequeno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Josh Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pequeno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pequeno thuds a left hand into Wentworth's body.
Wentworth shoots in looking for a takedown but Pequeno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wentworth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pequeno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wentworth somewhat.
Pequeno lands with a kick to the ribs.
A combination from Wentworth does no damage.
Pequeno lands a body shot.
Wentworth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pequeno.
Pequeno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pequeno lands a jab to the nose.
Wentworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pequeno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pequeno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wentworth.
Pequeno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wentworth rather than just go for the knockout.
Wentworth ducks right into an uppercut from Pequeno.
Wentworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice cross by Pequeno.
Pequeno slips a straight right by Wentworth.
Pequeno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pequeno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pequeno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wentworth's calf.
Pequeno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wentworth motions for Pequeno to come forward. Wentworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Pequeno.
Joao Pequeno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pequeno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Pequeno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pequeno.
Wentworth misses with a wild combination.
Wentworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pequeno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pequeno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pequeno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wentworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wentworth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pequeno preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pequeno regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth postures up and lands a big shot to Pequeno's brow.
Pequeno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Josh Wentworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wentworth is looking for a sweep. Pequeno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pequeno is keen to just control but Wentworth is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pequeno is thwarting Wentworth's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pequeno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pequeno lands a head kick. Wentworth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pequeno delivers a nice body kick.
Pequeno moves out of range of the leg kick from Wentworth.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pequeno.
Pequeno throws a head kick but Wentworth moves out of range.
Pequeno cracks Wentworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wentworth misses with a low kick.
Pequeno throws a head kick but Wentworth moves out of range.
Wentworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Wentworth.
No luck for Wentworth with that takedown attempt.
Pequeno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wentworth manages to avoid it.
Wentworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Pequeno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pequeno moves out of range as Wentworth strikes.
Wentworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Pequeno is just out of range.
Pequeno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wentworth manages to avoid it.
Wentworth throws a low kick but Pequeno avoids it.
Pequeno lands with an overhand left.
Pequeno misses with a wild body shot.
Pequeno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pequeno shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wentworth eats them both and turns towards Pequeno to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pequeno dodges the punch combination from Wentworth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wentworth throws a hook but Pequeno avoids it easily.
Wentworth has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Pequeno as he connects with a hook.
Pequeno misses with a low kick as Wentworth jumps back.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pequeno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pequeno digs a good hook to Wentworth's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pequeno throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wentworth is rocked!
Pequeno clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Pequeno as the two fighters clinch.
Pequeno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pequeno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pequeno lands with a left to the head.
Pequeno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Wentworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pequeno.
Pequeno throws a punch but it's blocked by Wentworth.
Wentworth seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Pequeno on the inside.
Pequeno has a couple of punches blocked by Wentworth.
Pequeno misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno tries a knee to the head but Wentworth blocks it.
Pequeno lands a body shot.
Pequeno tries to throw a body punch but Wentworth avoids it by throwing Pequeno back against the cage.
Pequeno scores with a shot to the side of Wentworth's head.
Wentworth jumps guard but Pequeno stands there with Wentworth around his waist. Wentworth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pequeno has a couple of punches blocked by Wentworth.
Wentworth tries to score a body lock takedown but Pequeno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wentworth tries to pull guard but Pequeno won't allow it.
Wentworth wants a takedown.
Pequeno trying to land knees to the body.
Pequeno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pequeno digs a right hand underneath Wentworth's ribcage. Wentworth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth blocks a body shot from Pequeno.
Wentworth tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pequeno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pequeno tries a body shot but Wentworth blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pequeno manages to break the clinch.
Wentworth throws a series of punches but Pequeno moves out of range.
Wentworth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pequeno misses with a head kick.
Joao Pequeno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Pequeno as he connects with a hook.
Pequeno tries to clinch there but Wentworth circles away.
Wentworth takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Wentworth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wentworth closes the distance and clinches up with Pequeno, looking for a takedown. Wentworth pushes Pequeno against the cage but Pequeno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pequeno lands a jab to the nose.
Pequeno throws a body punch but Wentworth moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pequeno really dominated that round.
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.
Wentworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Pequeno throws a right and a left that Wentworth avoids nicely.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pequeno sprawls well. Pequeno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wentworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Wentworth throws a hook to the side of Pequeno's head but Pequeno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wentworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wentworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pequeno.
Wentworth misses with a body shot.
Pequeno is looking to chop away at Wentworth's legs.
Pequeno misses with a few strikes there.
Wentworth scores with a nice strike.
That kick from Pequeno tenderised Wentworth's leg. Wentworth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pequeno moves out of range of the strikes.
Pequeno throws a sloppy head kick and Wentworth moves out of range easily.
Wentworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pequeno under the eye.
Pequeno blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pequeno.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice body kick from Pequeno.
Wentworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pequeno manages to avoid it.
Pequeno wants to land a leg kick but Wentworth is out of range.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wentworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wentworth looking to finish with strikes here!
Wentworth dominating with strikes here.
Wentworth thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pequeno is looking to improve his position but Wentworth isn't that keen on the idea.
Pequeno is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wentworth looking to finish Pequeno with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pequeno!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentworth working Pequeno over with strikes here.
Wentworth landing strikes from the mount and Pequeno is in trouble!
Pequeno tries to hold on but Wentworth pushes him away.
Wentworth tries to control but Pequeno wriggling away.
Wentworth is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pequeno to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pequeno shrugs it off.
Wentworth misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pequeno working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth landing punches.
Wentworth with good strikes from the mount here!
Wentworth pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wentworth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wentworth unloads with some shots from mount but Pequeno bucks and avoids them well.
Pequeno blocking the ground and pound.
Wentworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pequeno is looking to escape.
Pequeno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth working Pequeno over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pequeno is desperately trying to improve his position but Wentworth has a good base and remains in mount.
Wentworth throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wentworth sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wentworth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pequeno's face.
Wentworth thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pequeno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wentworth scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth had his way with Joao Pequeno in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wentworth lands an overhand right.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wentworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pequeno holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wentworth tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wentworth lands a big shot there that rocks Pequeno but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Wentworth.
Pequeno is trying desperately to improve position.
Pequeno is in a horrible position here. Wentworth smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pequeno is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentworth tries to control but Pequeno wriggling away.
Pequeno is still in real trouble! Can Wentworth finish him?
Pequeno wants to get back to his feet.
Pequeno seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wentworth thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The referee warns Pequeno that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wentworth scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wentworth throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pequeno is working to get back to half guard.
Pequeno is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wentworth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wentworth breaks from Pequeno's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pequeno regains half guard.
Pequeno flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pequeno trying to control here.
Pequeno has hold of Wentworth's hands but Wentworth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wentworth thows a huge punch but Pequeno dodges it nicely.
Wentworth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pequeno tries to get to full guard but Wentworth has control of the leg.
Pequeno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pequeno keeps working.
Wentworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wentworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wentworth thows a huge punch but Pequeno dodges it nicely.
Wentworth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wentworth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wentworth is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wentworth with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pequeno is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Wentworth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentworth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wentworth raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wentworth misses with a head shot.
Wentworth working Pequeno over with strikes here.
Wentworth looking to ground and pound but Pequeno is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wentworth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pequeno is trying desperately to improve position.
Wentworth with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Wentworth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wentworth 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Wentworth!
Josh Wentworth retains his lightweight title!
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