F.U.C.K. IV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Duque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Duque
vs
Romeiro

183 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilberto Duque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Theo Romeiro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duque swivels and escapes.
Duque tries to clinch up.
Romeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Duque, looking for a takedown. Romeiro pushes Duque against the cage but Duque circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romeiro looks gassed!
Romeiro looks for a takedown but Duque sprawls well.
Gilberto Duque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Romeiro.
Duque keeps Romeiro at a distance using the push kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duque.
Duque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romeiro.
Duque shoots in for a takedown but Romeiro shows good takedown defense.
Duque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romeiro tries to avoid it but Duque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romeiro to the ground. Romeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duque scores with a head kick.
Romeiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Duque or perhaps it was just good defense by Romeiro which made him look bad.

Duque takes the fight into the clinch.
Romeiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duque is trying to drag Romeiro to the mat but Romeiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duque stalling the fight.
Duque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romeiro tries for a takedown but Duque manages to get underhooks.
Romeiro avoiding damage as Duque throws knees to the body.

Duque successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duque wants to stand up but Romeiro is controlling him.
Romeiro tries to stand but Duque is controlling from the bottom.
Duque controls Romeiro momentarily but Romeiro frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Romeiro wants to stand but Duque has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Duque looking for a guillotine here but Romeiro defends easily.

Duque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duque. Romeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duque tries to close the distance and clinch but Romeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duque fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romeiro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Duque fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duque moves in looking to clinch but Romeiro pushes him off.
Duque looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duque throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Theo Romeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duque shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romeiro sprawls well. Romeiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duque gets slowly back to his feet.
Duque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duque misses with the combination.

Duque has closed the distance and engaged Romeiro in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duque is trying to stall.
Duque goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romeiro prevents it.
Duque can't get the takedown.
Duque is trying to break the clinch but Romeiro is controlling him.
Duque tries to score a body lock takedown but Romeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romeiro as Duque tries to tie him up.

Romeiro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Duque can't fight it off and eventually Romeiro manages to take the fight to the floor. Duque looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duque has a closed guard, preventing Romeiro from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gilberto Duque will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Duque pushes Romeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Duque's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duque wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Romeiro looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duque has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romeiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duque looking to stall.
Duque looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeiro is trying to drag Duque to the mat but Duque just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Romeiro is breathing heavily.
Duque is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romeiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duque stalling.
Duque wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Romeiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gilberto Duque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Romeiro.
Duque tries to pull guard but Romeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Duque drops back down to his feet.
Duque looking for a takedown.
Duque misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romeiro as Duque tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Duque looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Romeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Duque.
Duque tries to pull guard but Romeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Duque drops back down to his feet.
Duque tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romeiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romeiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duque fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duque wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duque has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romeiro has Duque pressed against the cage, preventing Duque from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romeiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duque fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duque shoots in for a takedown but Romeiro shows good takedown defense.
Gilberto Duque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romeiro ducks under a wild hook from Duque.
Duque looks to land a combination but Romeiro avoids it well.
Duque tries to clinch but Romeiro is having none of it.
Romeiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duque defends it nicely.
Duque shoots in for a takedown but Romeiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duque looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romeiro is fending him off so far but Duque persists. Nope, Romeiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Romeiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duque fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romeiro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Duque. That one must have hurt.
Duque shoots in for a double leg but Romeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duque is looking to clinch.
Duque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duque looks for a takedown but Romeiro sprawls well.
Duque chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Romeiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duque shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romeiro as he avoids it easily.
Romeiro shoots in for a takedown but Duque shows good takedown defense.
Romeiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Duque sprawls well. He's pushed Romeiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duque tries for a takedown but Romeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duque will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duque fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Theo Romeiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Duque is looking to clinch.
Romeiro fails with the takedown.
Duque tries to clinch but Romeiro moves out of range.
Duque closes the distance and clinches up with Romeiro, looking for a takedown. Duque pushes Romeiro against the cage but Romeiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duque tries for a takedown but Romeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duque tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romeiro swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Duque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duque looks for a takedown but Romeiro sprawls well.
Romeiro misses with a takedown attempt

and Duque holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duque jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romeiro walks away with a smile on his face. Duque gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duque is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romeiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duque looks for a takedown but Romeiro sprawls well.
Romeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Duque.
Romeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duque fails with a takedown attempt.
Duque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duque shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romeiro pinned against the cage. Romeiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romeiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duque sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romeiro fails with a takedown attempt.

Duque scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Romeiro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Duque trying to control the position but Romeiro is working away.
Romeiro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Duque has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duque wants to stand but Romeiro is controlling his arm.
Romeiro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Duque is controlling him well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Duque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duque throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romeiro's waist but Romeiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duque off to one side.
Duque will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duque fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romeiro avoids it really well and circles away.
Duque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro shoots for a takedown but Duque saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Romeiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romeiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duque fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duque is defended easily by Romeiro.
Romeiro fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Duque.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romeiro prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duque is trying to break the clinch but Romeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Duque tries to break free but Romeiro pushes him back against the cage.
Duque wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Duque's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duque is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Romeiro prevents the takedown attempt.
Duque gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Romeiro.
Duque prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gilberto Duque.
I think Duque has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gilberto Duque!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bareris Anskuld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Bareris Anskuld could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fabio Silva's chin.

Anskuld
vs
Silva

185 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

205 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bareris Anskuld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anskuld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva is looking to clinch but Anskuld is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Anskuld gets the takedown into side control.
Silva looks gassed!

Anskuld stands up.
Silva tries to clinch but Anskuld is having none of it.
Silva tries to clinch but Anskuld is having none of it.
Anskuld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anskuld shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Anskuld circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anskuld tries to clinch up.
Anskuld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anskuld circles away from the clinch attempt

and Anskuld counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anskuld.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Anskuld pushes his legs off easily.
Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anskuld controls the pace.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Anskuld wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
Anskuld stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Anskuld tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Anskuld in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anskuld is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Anskuld is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silva tries to buck Anskuld off but Anskuld is having none of it.

Anskuld tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anskuld in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anskuld uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anskuld moves to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Anskuld keeps control of the position.

Anskuld patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Anskuld is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva tries to escape but Anskuld has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Anskuld is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silva has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anskuld throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Anskuld working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Silva fending off the submission attempt from Anskuld.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bareris Anskuld dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anskuld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anskuld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Anskuld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anskuld tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Anskuld blocks with his arms.
Anskuld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Anskuld circles away.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch

and Anskuld counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anskuld trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Anskuld is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Anskuld any problems.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Anskuld any problems.

Anskuld drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Anskuld off! Anskuld jumps back into Silva's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva tries to clinch but Anskuld moves out of range.
Fabio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anskuld swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva is looking to clinch but Anskuld is avoiding it.
Anskuld swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bareris Anskuld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anskuld is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anskuld wants to clinch.
Anskuld doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anskuld misses with a wild combination.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anskuld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anskuld doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Anskuld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anskuld shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anskuld gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bareris Anskuld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anskuld misses with a straight right.
Anskuld throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anskuld.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anskuld has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anskuld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anskuld throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Anskuld tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.

Silva gets a clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Anskuld blocks it.
Anskuld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anskuld.
Anskuld tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Anskuld fails to land.
Anskuld tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Anskuld blocks it.
Anskuld jumps guard but Silva stands there with Anskuld around his waist. Anskuld gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Anskuld blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bareris Anskuld will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Silva wants to clinch up but Anskuld keeps it at a distance.
Anskuld keeps the fight on the outside.

Anskuld drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
Bareris Anskuld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
Anskuld scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anskuld trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anskuld controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anskuld looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Anskuld circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Anskuld blocks with his arms.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anskuld has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anskuld tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Anskuld drops back down to his feet.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anskuld has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anskuld has him pressed against the cage.
Anskuld jumps guard but Silva stands there with Anskuld around his waist. Anskuld gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Anskuld blocks with his arms.
Anskuld jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Anskuld gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bareris Anskuld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anskuld swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Nice shot lands for Anskuld.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fabio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anskuld closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anskuld shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anskuld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anskuld keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva wants to clinch up but Anskuld keeps it at a distance.
Anskuld keeps the fight on the outside.
Anskuld keeps the fight on the outside.

Anskuld looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Silva throws a strike from the bottom but Anskuld uses the opportunity to take his back.
Silva is keeping busy.

Silva showing good submission defense here.
Silva wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Anskuld is looking to control Silva but Silva is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Anskuld working for the choke.
Anskuld is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into Anskuld. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anskuld's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva.
Anskuld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Anskuld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Anskuld is trying to keep Silva in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anskuld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Anskuld blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anskuld seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Anskuld has wrist control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anskuld doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Fabio Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bareris Anskuld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva is looking to clinch but Anskuld is avoiding it.
Silva misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bareris Anskuld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anskuld, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bareris Anskuld!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Poloski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank About (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tank About will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Poloski
vs
About

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Poloski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tank About!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from About. No joy for Poloski on that attempt.
About misses with a takedown attempt

so Poloski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Poloski drops back looking for a leg! About is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and About manages to kick Poloski off! Poloski jumps back into About's guard.
About keeping full guard, as Poloski tries to pass.
About wants to sweep but no luck.
Poloski advances position into side control!
About misses with a strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
About wants to control but Poloski postures up.
About is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
About tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Poloski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Poloski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as About is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
About tries to reverse the position but Poloski maintains control.
About in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Poloski 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.
About is looking to get to half guard.
Poloski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as About is looking to escape.
About reaches up to try and control the position but Poloski seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! About rolls and tries to escape and now Poloski has his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

About defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Poloski's arms.
About just trying to survive but Poloski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
About looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
About trying to control but not successfully.
About tries to roll but Poloski sticks to his back.
Poloski not allowing About to control his hands.
Poloski is controlling the position but About somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Poloski is breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poloski fails to land the takedown.
About has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poloski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Poloski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
About shoots in for a takedown but Poloski shows good takedown defense.
About with a lazy takedown attempt

so Poloski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
About is trying to control the position but Poloski postures up.
About looking for a sweep. Not yet About, not yet.
Poloski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
About is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Poloski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Poloski as About shoots in.
About tries for a takedown but Poloski circles away easily

and Poloski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in About's guard now.
Poloski stopping the sweep attempt from About.
Poloski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
About working a defensive guard here.
Poloski trying to control but About is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
About wants to stand up but Poloski is controlling him.
Poloski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
About shoots and misses

and Poloski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sergei Poloski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank About.
About is trying to force a seperation but Poloski has the dominant position.
About is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poloski is keeping busy.

Poloski has hold of one of About's legs. About is fighting the takedown attempt but Poloski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Poloski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
About goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
About with a lazy takedown attempt

and Poloski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poloski.
About wants to stand and escape but Poloski is having none of it.
About is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
About is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poloski wants to get up but he can't break About's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Poloski wants to control from the top but About keeps moving.
Poloski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of About is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
About is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
About shoots for a double leg takedown but Poloski sprawls well. He's pushed About's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
About fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
About closes this distance looking for a takedown but Poloski circles away.
About misses with a takedown attempt - Poloski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
About shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Poloski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in About's guard.
About not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
About wants to stand up but Poloski is controlling him.
About bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poloski's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poloski keeping moving, preventing About from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Poloski dominated that second round.
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!

About gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Poloski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for About!
About really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poloski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poloski scoring with strikes but About is staying in there.
About tries to hold on but Poloski pushes him away.
Poloski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
About tries to hold on but Poloski pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
About is looking to improve his position but Poloski isn't that keen on the idea.
Poloski avoids the attempt from About to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poloski controlling from mount.
About is working to get back to half guard.
About tries to hold on but Poloski pushes him away.
About working to try and regain half guard.
Poloski controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
About is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
About is looking to improve his position but Poloski isn't that keen on the idea.
Sergei Poloski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
About wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Poloski.
About is trying desperately to improve position.
About wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Poloski.
Poloski lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poloski wants to control the pace but About is squirming around nicely.
About tries to control the position but Poloski now has his back.
About tries to roll but Poloski sticks to his back.
Poloski not allowing About to control his hands.
Poloski is trying to stick to About's back but About is turning into Poloski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Poloski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by About.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tank About.
About misses with a takedown attempt

and Poloski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in About's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

About is looking for a triangle but Poloski pushes his legs off easily.
Poloski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poloski preventing the sweep.
About is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poloski prevents About from getting back to his feet.
Tank About has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poloski stopping the sweep attempt from About.
Poloski 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Poloski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poloski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Poloski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sancho Paredes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tevok Norat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Paredes
vs
Norat

192 cm
19
276 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

163 cm
23
269 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sancho Paredes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tevok Norat!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norat wants to clinch.
Norat fails with a takedown attempt.
Norat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paredes sprawls well. Paredes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Norat gets slowly back to his feet.
Paredes connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Tevok Norat has been cut.
Paredes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norat looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Paredes cracks Norat with a big right hand and Norat goes down!
Norat should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Paredes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norat's guard.
Norat wants to get back to his feet.
Paredes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paredes passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paredes content just to control the position here.

Paredes working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Norat looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Paredes! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sancho Paredes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Hardnegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shakala Lambda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdinand Hardnegger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hardnegger
vs
Lambda

179 cm
19
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ferdinand Hardnegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shakala Lambda!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardnegger moves out of range as Lambda throws a body kick.

Hardnegger drives through and clinches with Lambda against the cage.

Hardnegger has Lambda pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hardnegger pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lambda tumbling to the mat - Hardnegger dives into Lambda's guard.
Hardnegger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lambda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardnegger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardnegger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardnegger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hardnegger throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hardnegger stands and steps away. Lambda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hardnegger misses with a head kick.
Lambda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardnegger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lambda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardnegger but Hardnegger pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hardnegger rushes Lambda and presses him up against the cage.
Hardnegger'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.
Hardnegger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lambda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardnegger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hardnegger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hardnegger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardnegger tries to advance to mount but Lambda denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardnegger controlling from side mount.
Lambda is looking for a sweep.
Hardnegger works to advance to full mount. Lambda defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hardnegger working the ground and pound effectively.
Hardnegger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lambda working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardnegger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardnegger lands a heavy elbow.
Hardnegger controlling the position easily from mount.
Lambda tries to hold on but Hardnegger pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lambda in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hardnegger looking to finish Lambda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lambda!
Lambda tries to reverse the position but Hardnegger maintains control.
Hardnegger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hardnegger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lambda?

Lambda is rocked!

It looks like Shakala Lambda has been cut.
Lambda looks gassed!
Hardnegger cracks Lambda with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferdinand Hardnegger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harold Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Serra Seca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Buck
vs
Serra Seca

180 cm
19
187 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

167 cm
20
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Warrior MMA $10 Boosters

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Serra Seca!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Serra Seca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buck sprawls well. Buck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serra Seca gets slowly back to his feet.
Buck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Serra Seca.
Antonio Serra Seca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serra Seca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serra Seca throws a head kick but Buck moves out of range.
Buck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Serra Seca. Serra Seca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Serra Seca tries to clinch but Buck is having none of it.
Serra Seca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Serra Seca is looking to clinch.
Serra Seca shoots in but no luck this time.
Harold Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Serra Seca.
Serra Seca throws a head kick that misses.
Serra Seca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buck avoids it really well and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck cracks Serra Seca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harold Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buck scores with a three punch combo!
Serra Seca fails with a takedown attempt.
Buck is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Serra Seca looks gassed!
Nice cross by Buck.
Serra Seca tries to clinch but Buck moves out of range.
Buck scores with a jab to the head.

Buck drops his shoulder and cracks Serra Seca with a huge uppercut! Serra Seca goes down! Can Buck finish him?

Serra Seca is rocked!
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!
Serra Seca keeping moving, preventing Buck from controlling successfully.
Serra Seca is still in real trouble! Can Buck finish him?
Serra Seca seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck wants to pass the guard but Serra Seca is keeping the position.
Buck advances to half guard.
Serra Seca is staying active underneath Buck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buck is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Buck looking to control but Serra Seca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buck looking to control and managing it successfully.
Serra Seca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Serra Seca is trying to escape the mount.
Serra Seca tries to hold on but Buck postures up.
Buck wants to control the pace but Serra Seca is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buck looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Buck 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.

Buck leaves Serra Seca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Serra Seca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Serra Seca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buck avoids the head kick by Serra Seca.
Buck circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra Seca throws a head kick that misses.
Buck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Serra Seca tries to clinch but Buck moves out of range.
Serra Seca is trying desperately to land a takedown but Buck is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Serra Seca.

Serra Seca gets caught flat footed, as Buck shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Serra Seca throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Buck escapes and throws Serra Seca's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Serra Seca is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck trying to control the action but Serra Seca is working from the bottom.
Serra Seca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Serra Seca can't do much from the bottom here.
Serra Seca tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buck is looking to take a break and control but Serra Seca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Buck is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Serra Seca is trying to escape and Buck transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Serra Seca is forced to tap! Nice work there by Buck! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harold Buck!