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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 entrance music is Spitfire by The Prodigy. A fine choice. Pequeno has chosen Cão da Morte by Mão Morta as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joao Pequeno has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josh Wentworth's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Wentworth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Pequeno!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pequeno misses with a wild body shot.
Wentworth throws a body punch but Pequeno moves out of range.
Wentworth looking to score a takedown here. Pequeno is defending well but Wentworth drives through and ends up in Pequeno's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wentworth with a nice head shot there.
Wentworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Wentworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wentworth throwing strikes from guard but Pequeno blocks nicely.
Wentworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wentworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pequeno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wentworth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wentworth postures up in Pequeno's guard and throws a big left but Pequeno blocks it.
Wentworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pequeno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wentworth manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wentworth is on top in guard.
Wentworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wentworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Wentworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pequeno keeping moving, preventing Wentworth from controlling successfully.
Pequeno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wentworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Wentworth wants to control from the top but Pequeno keeps moving.
Wentworth working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wentworth postures up in Pequeno's guard and throws a big left but Pequeno blocks it.
Wentworth won't allow Pequeno to sweep him here.
Wentworth wants to pass the guard but Pequeno is keeping the position.
Pequeno can't keep his opponent in guard - Wentworth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wentworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Pequeno is pressing down on Wentworth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wentworth throwing strikes from guard but Pequeno blocks nicely.
Wentworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Pequeno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth preventing the sweep.
Wentworth postures up.
Wentworth postures up in Pequeno's guard and throws a big left but Pequeno blocks it.
Wentworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pequeno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wentworth scoring with some ground and pound.
Wentworth looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wentworth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pequeno throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wentworth postures up in Pequeno's guard and throws a big left but Pequeno blocks it.
Pequeno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wentworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wentworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wentworth lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth looking to pass the guard.
Wentworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pequeno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wentworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Wentworth prevents Pequeno from getting back to his feet.
Pequeno looking for a sweep. Not yet Pequeno, not yet.
Wentworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pequeno looking for a sweep. Not yet Pequeno, not yet.
Wentworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pequeno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wentworth looking to sit in guard and control but Pequeno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth 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.
Pequeno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pequeno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wentworth on the side of the head.
Josh Wentworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wentworth misses with a wild combination.
Wentworth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pequeno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wentworth scrambles back to his feet.
Pequeno loads up on a big right hand but Wentworth slips the punch.
Josh Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wentworth slips under a jab from Pequeno.
Wentworth looks to throw the jab but Pequeno is out of range.
Wentworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wentworth throws a low kick, looking for Pequeno's leg but Pequeno calmly moves out of range.
Pequeno tests Wentworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wentworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pequeno blocks a low kick nicely.
Pequeno stuffs the takedown.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pequeno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pequeno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pequeno lunges at Wentworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wentworth's hand.
Wentworth swings for the body but Pequeno moves out of range.
Pequeno swings for the body but Wentworth moves out of range.
Wentworth throws a looping overhand right but Pequeno ducks down to avoid it.
Pequeno misses with a body shot.
Wentworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joao Pequeno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wentworth misses with a body kick.
Pequeno tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wentworth is able to avoid easily.
Pequeno looks to land a left hand but Wentworth moved out of range nicely.
Wentworth fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pequeno, right into the meat.
Pequeno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wentworth checks it well.
Nice shot by Pequeno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pequeno lands a leg kick that knocks Wentworth off balance momentarily.
Pequeno cracks a nice hook into Wentworth's ribs.
Wentworth fails with the takedown.
Wentworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pequeno swivels and escapes.
Pequeno moves out of range of the body kick.
Pequeno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pequeno throws a series of punches but Wentworth avoids them all with ease.
A solid body kick from Pequeno.
Pequeno connects with a nice looking jab.
Wentworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pequeno manages to avoid it.
Wentworth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pequeno misses with an uppercut. Wentworth saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Pequeno.
Wentworth tries to clinch up.
Pequeno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wentworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wentworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throws the left hand but Pequeno avoids the punch easily.
Wentworth clobbers Pequeno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the body from Wentworth misses
and Pequeno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wentworth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pequeno.
Pequeno tries to clinch but Wentworth is having none of it.
Wentworth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pequeno. That one must have hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Wentworth. Those never looked like landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pequeno.
Horrible takedown by Wentworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Pequeno which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Wentworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Pequeno which made him look bad.
Pequeno punishes Wentworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Wentworth.
Pequeno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wentworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wentworth lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pequeno keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pequeno. Wentworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wentworth throws a lazy body kick
and Pequeno counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wentworth is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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.
Pequeno is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pequeno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wentworth avoids the attempt from Pequeno to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pequeno takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pequeno tries to hold on but Wentworth postures up.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wentworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Pequeno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wentworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pequeno is fending him off so far but Wentworth persists. Nope, Pequeno circles away and we're back to standing.
Wentworth tries for a takedown but Pequeno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wentworth misses with a wild combination.
Wentworth is looking to clinch but Pequeno is avoiding it.
Pequeno throws a body punch but Wentworth moves out of range.
Wentworth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pequeno counters with a leg kick.
A cross from Pequeno lands.
Wentworth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wentworth punishes Pequeno's body with a nice straight punch.
Pequeno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wentworth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pequeno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wentworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pequeno, right into the meat.
Pequeno tries to clinch there but Wentworth circles away.
Joao Pequeno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wentworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wentworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pequeno.
Wentworth wants to land a leg kick but Pequeno is out of range.
Pequeno tries to bum rush Wentworth with a series of wild strikes but Wentworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wentworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pequeno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pequeno blocks a low kick nicely.
Pequeno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wentworth.
Wentworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pequeno.
Pequeno lands with a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pequeno.
Wentworth wants to clinch up but Pequeno keeps it at a distance.
Wentworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pequeno checks a leg kick.
Wentworth walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pequeno moves away.
Wentworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pequeno connects with a crisp jab.
Pequeno moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wentworth lands a jab to Pequeno's midsection.
Wentworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pequeno throws out the jab.
Wentworth misses with a low kick.
Pequeno is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Pequeno catches Wentworth right on the button with a cross.
Pequeno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wentworth.
No luck for Wentworth with that 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 lands a nice shot to the body.
Wentworth misses the shot to the body.
Wentworth scores with a takedown into Pequeno's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wentworth postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Pequeno is retaining full guard.
Pequeno is trying to control the position but Wentworth postures up.
Wentworth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pequeno 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.
Wentworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wentworth stopping the sweep attempt from Pequeno.
Wentworth cracks Pequeno with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth cracks Pequeno with a solid left hand.
Pequeno keeping moving, preventing Wentworth from controlling successfully.
Pequeno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wentworth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wentworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pequeno tries to roll over but Wentworth keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentworth is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Josh Wentworth did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wentworth tries for a takedown but Pequeno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Wentworth.
Wentworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Pequeno sprawls well. He's pushed Wentworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wentworth throws a hook but Pequeno avoids it easily.
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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth slips a jab from Pequeno.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pequeno but Pequeno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt - Pequeno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Pequeno finds it's way through Wentworth's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wentworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wentworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pequeno.
Wentworth blocks a head kick by Pequeno.
Wentworth is looking to wear down Pequeno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno lands with an uppercut that bounces Wentworth off the cage and back into range.
Wentworth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wentworth throws a right hand that Pequeno ducks under and follows up with a left that Pequeno also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Pequeno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wentworth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pequeno did well to prevent Wentworth getting side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pequeno tries to roll over but Wentworth keeps him under control.
Wentworth working over Pequeno with some ground and pound. Pequeno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wentworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pequeno wants to get back to full guard.
Wentworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wentworth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pequeno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wentworth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno wants to control but Wentworth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wentworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wentworth is looking for a kimura but Pequeno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wentworth to get the leverage.
Pequeno is looking to improve his position.
Pequeno wants to control but Wentworth is keeping busy.
Wentworth throwing shots but Pequeno is blocking nicely.
Wentworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pequeno defending well though.
Wentworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pequeno trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 is trying to stand up here but Wentworth is controlling him well.
Wentworth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wentworth throwing shots but Pequeno is blocking nicely.
Pequeno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wentworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wentworth is looking to take a break and control but Pequeno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wentworth wants to pass the guard but Pequeno is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth wants to control but Pequeno is keeping him busy.
Pequeno tries to roll over but Wentworth keeps him under control.
Pequeno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wentworth.
Wentworth trying to mount his opponent but Pequeno defends it.
Wentworth throwing shots but Pequeno is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wentworth looks to land a strike but Pequeno avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wentworth preventing the sweep.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Pequeno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wentworth.
Wentworth fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Wentworth with that takedown attempt.
Wentworth ducks under a wild hook from Pequeno.
Pequeno throws a series of punches but Wentworth moves out of range.
Pequeno swinging wildly here.
Wentworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wentworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pequeno.
Pequeno wants to slow Wentworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Wentworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wentworth. Pequeno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wentworth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pequeno!
Pequeno tries to hold on but Wentworth postures up.
Wentworth lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Pequeno slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Pequeno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wentworth is working away from the top position though.
Wentworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wentworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wentworth 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.
Pequeno controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Joao Pequeno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wentworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pequeno is doing well to control the position and prevent Wentworth from advancing to side control.
Pequeno wants to control but Wentworth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wentworth thows a huge punch but Pequeno dodges it nicely.
Pequeno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wentworth.
Josh Wentworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pequeno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wentworth.
Pequeno wants to improve his position but Wentworth is controlling well.
Wentworth drops an elbow to the side of Pequeno's head.
Wentworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pequeno defending well though.
Pequeno has hold of Wentworth's hands but Wentworth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pequeno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wentworth.
Wentworth trying to mount his opponent but Pequeno defends it.
Pequeno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wentworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pequeno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wentworth.
Wentworth is nestled in close to Pequeno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pequeno is not content to let Wentworth control the position.
Wentworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pequeno's head.
Pequeno tries to roll over but Wentworth keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wentworth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pequeno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wentworth.
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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Wentworth!
Josh Wentworth retains his lightweight title!
Josh Wentworth thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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