FFB 33: Alvarez vs. Ham PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Corpuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Griffin (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.

Corpuz
vs
Griffin

176 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Chris Corpuz!
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, Tyson Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Corpuz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Corpuz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Corpuz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Griffin has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Corpuz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Griffin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Griffin prevents Corpuz from moving into mount.
Griffin tries to buck Corpuz off but Corpuz is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Corpuz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griffin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin is looking to regain half guard here but Corpuz keeps moving and retains side control.
Griffin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Corpuz's best efforts.

Corpuz 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.
Corpuz works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to buck Corpuz off.

Corpuz has an Americana. Griffin didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Corpuz is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Corpuz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chris Corpuz!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Delicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Larusso
vs
Delicious

170 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

167 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Larusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abraham Delicious!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delicious misses with a double jab.

Delicious drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Larusso is looking to reverse the position.
Larusso is working hard here to advance position.
Delicious misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Delicious passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Larusso!
Delicious looking to ground and pound but Larusso is blocking nicely.
Larusso tries to reverse the position but Delicious maintains control.
Delicious looking to control but Larusso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Delicious is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Larusso is in real trouble.
Larusso tries to escape the position.

Delicious looking for the choke from the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Delicious dominating with strikes here.
Delicious tries to control but Larusso wriggling away.
Larusso looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larusso tries to roll but Delicious sticks to his back.

Delicious is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Larusso defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Delicious working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Larusso tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Larusso working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larusso is trying to stand.
Larusso gets back to half guard.
Larusso is breathing heavily.
Larusso flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Larusso gets full guard.

Delicious is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Larusso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Larusso tries to get out of the position.
Larusso 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larusso trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Delicious stopping the sweep attempt from Larusso.
Larusso is looking to stand up but Delicious isn't so interested in that idea.
Delicious trying to control the position from guard on top but Larusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Larusso clinches with his opponent.

Delicious jumps guard.
Delicious tries to strike from the bottom.

Larusso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Larusso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larusso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larusso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Delicious is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larusso thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delicious is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larusso preventing the sweep.

Delicious escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larusso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delicious working a defensive guard here.

Delicious working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larusso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larusso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Larusso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Larusso preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delicious is keeping the position for now.
Delicious bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Larusso's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Delicious dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Delicious throws a hook but Larusso blocks it.
Delicious misses with a few strikes there.
Delicious throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delicious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larusso moves away.
Delicious showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larusso.

Larusso closes the distance and clinches.
Delicious jumps guard but Larusso stands there with Delicious around his waist. Delicious gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delicious is trying to break free.

Larusso gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delicious trying to control but Larusso postures up.
Larusso working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delicious is staying active underneath Larusso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Delicious regains full guard. Nicely done.
Larusso postures up and lands a big shot to Delicious's brow.
Delicious looking to control.
Larusso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delicious on the ground.
Larusso with a nice head shot there.
Delicious looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larusso is one step ahead there.
Delicious looking to control.
Larusso stopping the sweep attempt from Delicious.
Delicious is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Delicious slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delicious not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Delicious is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Larusso defends it well.
Delicious prevents Larusso from improving his position.
Delicious moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Larusso.
Delicious landing strikes.
Larusso looks to move to half guard but instead Delicious has passed into mount! Damn!
Larusso looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Delicious is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Larusso defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Delicious trying to control momentarily.

Delicious is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Larusso with him. Larusso is trying to defend but Delicious has an arm under the chin now! Larusso grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abraham Delicious!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Japan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Japan
vs
Faria

185 cm
20
193 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joey Japan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Faria!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Japan shoots in but no luck this time.
Faria looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Faria stuffs the takedown attempt from Japan. Japan gets slowly back to his feet.

Japan feints and as Faria raises his hands in defense, Japan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Japan looking to pass the guard.
Japan thows a big elbow that misses.

Japan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Faria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Japan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Japan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Japan taking a breather here.

Japan decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Japan gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Japan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Faria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Japan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ground and pound from Japan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Faria on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Japan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Faria some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Japan working the ground and pound but Faria is defending the strikes.
Japan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Japan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Japan lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Japan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Faria can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Faria has left one of his arms exposed and Japan doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Faria screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Japan!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brawly Von Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexon Donk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Von Brawler
vs
Donk

200 cm
18
290 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

210 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brawly Von Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexon Donk!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Brawler.
Donk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Brawler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Brawler misses with a few strikes there.
Donk moves away from the strike by Von Brawler.
Von Brawler throws a shot from downtown. Donk moves away and avoids it.
Von Brawler fakes the body blow, causing Donk to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Donk goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brawly Von Brawler!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bear Trapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Trapp
vs
Gable

202 cm
19
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

166 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bear Trapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Gable!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trapp lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gable sprawling to the canvas. Trapp follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gable hang on?
Gable tries to get to full guard but Trapp has control of the leg.
Gable missing with punches from the bottom.
Gable is looking to improve his position.
Gable works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gable wants to sweep but no luck.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trapp throws a combination. Gable tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab-cross combination lands for Trapp and sends Gable crashing to the mat! Trapp follows him down to the mat - Gable regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Gable is rocked!

Trapp gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gable is still on wobbly legs! Can Trapp finish him?
Gable 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.
Trapp seems to be stalking Gable here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Gable drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bear Trapp!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cesc Fabregas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Shurk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabregas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We Fly High. Cesc Fabregas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Fabregas
vs
Shurk

173 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesc Fabregas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shaun Shurk!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Shurk.
Fabregas tries for a takedown but Shurk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fabregas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fabregas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesc Fabregas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabregas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fabregas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shurk.
Fabregas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fabregas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shurk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabregas shoots in looking for a takedown. Shurk tries to sprawl out of it but Fabregas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shurk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Shurk. No joy for Fabregas on that attempt.
Shaun Shurk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shurk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fabregas circles away from the clinch attempt.

Fabregas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shurk sprawls well initially but Fabregas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shurk is looking for a sweep. Fabregas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shurk wants to control but Fabregas is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Fabregas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Fabregas is working for a kimura but Shurk is defending it quite comfortably.
Shurk gets back to full guard.
Shurk is looking to stand up but Fabregas isn't so interested in that idea.
Shurk is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurk wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabregas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shurk swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shurk throws a series of punches but Fabregas avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shurk tries to clinch but Fabregas is having none of it.
Shurk is looking to clinch but Fabregas is avoiding it.
A left and a right from Shurk both land. Nice combination.
Fabregas avoids the body shot from Shurk.
Fabregas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shurk wants to clinch up but Fabregas keeps it at a distance.
Fabregas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shurk is fending him off so far but Fabregas persists. Nope, Shurk circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabregas misses with a takedown attempt - Shurk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Shurk has Fabregas up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Shurk 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.

Fabregas shoots in for a takedown but Shurk shows good takedown defense.
Shurk tries to clinch but Fabregas is having none of it.

Fabregas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fabregas is keen to just control but Shurk is a slippery customer.
Shurk is holding on to half guard well.
Shurk wants to improve his position but Fabregas is controlling well.
Shurk keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fabregas postures up.
Fabregas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shurk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fabregas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shurk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fabregas controls the pace.
Fabregas won't allow Shurk to sweep him here.
Shurk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shurk is breathing heavily.
Fabregas wants to pass the guard but Shurk is keeping the position.
Shurk pulls Fabregas in to control the position.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fabregas shoots in for a double leg but Shurk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Shurk moves into range and clinches up with Fabregas.
Shurk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Shurk manages to break the clinch.
Fabregas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesc Fabregas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabregas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shurk tries to avoid it but Fabregas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shurk to the ground. Shurk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Shurk forces Fabregas back against the cage and clinches.
Shurk'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.
Shurk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fabregas or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurk missing with knees to the body.

Shurk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fabregas shoots in for a double leg but Shurk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shurk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Shurk forces Fabregas back against the cage and clinches.
Shurk slows down the pace here.
Shurk scores with a hook to the body.
Shurk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fabregas wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Shurk.
Good body shot from Shurk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shurk missing with knees to the body.
Fabregas can't get the takedown.
Shurk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shurk lands a body shot in the clinch.

Shurk breaks the clinch.

Fabregas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shurk can't do much from the bottom here.
Shurk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fabregas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shurk gets back to full guard.
Fabregas pushes down on Shurk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Shurk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fabregas avoids the head kick by Shurk.

Fabregas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shurk controlling the position for now.
Let's hope that Shurk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fabregas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shurk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shurk wants to control but Fabregas is keeping busy.
Shurk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shurk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabregas trying to control the position from guard on top but Shurk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shurk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fabregas is one step ahead there.
Fabregas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fabregas wants to control from the top but Shurk keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shurk stuffs the takedown attempt from Fabregas. Fabregas gets slowly back to his feet.
Fabregas shoots in looking for a takedown. Shurk tries to sprawl out of it but Fabregas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shurk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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.
Fabregas shoots in for a takedown but Shurk shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesc Fabregas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabregas looks for a takedown but Shurk sprawls well.
Fabregas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fabregas has a takedown stuffed.

Shurk pushes Fabregas up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Shurk.
Shurk works on Fabregas's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shurk scores a nice knee to the body.
Fabregas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shurk landing knees to the body.

Shurk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fabregas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shurk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shurk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Fabregas gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fabregas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shurk struggling a bit here.

Fabregas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shurk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fabregas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Fabregas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shurk, who protects the arm well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Shurk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shurk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Shurk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Ronny Samuelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ronny Samuelsen
vs
Francisco

196 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ronny Samuelsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Francisco !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francisco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samuelsen.
Samuelsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Francisco slips a jab and a cross from Samuelsen.
Francisco slips a straight right by Samuelsen.
Francisco tries for a takedown but Samuelsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francisco is looking to clinch.
Samuelsen misses with a wild combination.
Samuelsen tries to bum rush Francisco with a series of wild strikes but Francisco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francisco shoots in for a double leg but Samuelsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Samuelsen works over Francisco 's head and body with a nice combination.
Francisco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samuelsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Francisco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco working away.
Samuelsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Francisco on the ground.
Samuelsen tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Samuelsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Samuelsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Samuelsen tries to roll over but Francisco keeps him under control.
Samuelsen is holding on to half guard well.

Francisco is looking for a kimura here.
Francisco wants to pass to mount but Samuelsen is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Samuelsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Francisco is working away from the top position though.
Francisco wants to free his trapped foot but Samuelsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Samuelsen is trying to maintain the position but Francisco is very close to passing his half guard.
Samuelsen is refusing to be controlled, as Francisco sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Samuelsen.
Gabriel Francisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samuelsen tries to avoid it but Francisco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samuelsen to the ground. Samuelsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Francisco .
Francisco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samuelsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samuelsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samuelsen swings for the body but Francisco moves out of range.
Samuelsen throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Francisco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Francisco shoots in for a takedown but Samuelsen shows good takedown defense.
Samuelsen misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samuelsen throws out the jab.
Francisco tries to clinch but Samuelsen moves out of range.
Samuelsen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Francisco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samuelsen is fending him off so far but Francisco persists. Nope, Samuelsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Samuelsen throws a big shot that misses.
Francisco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samuelsen.
Some wild striking there from Samuelsen.
Francisco tries to clinch but Samuelsen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Ronny Samuelsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Francisco shoots in for a takedown but Samuelsen shows good takedown defense.
Francisco defending well as Samuelsen loads up on a big left hand.
Samuelsen scores with a hook to the body. Francisco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Francisco dodges the punch combination from Samuelsen.
Samuelsen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Samuelsen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Samuelsen throws a series of punches but Francisco moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Samuelsen.
Samuelsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francisco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Francisco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Samuelsen's waist but Samuelsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Francisco off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsen misses with a straight right.
Francisco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samuelsen.
Francisco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samuelsen as he jumps to the side.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Francisco .
Samuelsen swinging wilding here.
Some wild striking there from Samuelsen.
Francisco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Francisco slips a jab and a cross from Samuelsen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A jab from Samuelsen misses.
Good exchange - Samuelsen coming out on top.
Francisco shoots in but no luck this time.
Francisco is breathing heavily.
Samuelsen misses with a wild combination.
Samuelsen misses with a wild combination.
Francisco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Samuelsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Francisco 's head.
Francisco shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A choreographed right hand from Samuelsen misses the target.
Samuelsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Samuelsen tries to bum rush Francisco with a series of wild strikes but Francisco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Samuelsen misses.
Francisco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samuelsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samuelsen lands an overhand right.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francisco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samuelsen but Samuelsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Francisco dodges the punch combination from Samuelsen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samuelsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samuelsen misses with a double jab.
A big left from Samuelsen misses.
Samuelsen punishes Francisco 's body with a nice straight punch.
Samuelsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francisco misses with a takedown attempt - Samuelsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Ronny Samuelsen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Samuelsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Francisco . Francisco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Samuelsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samuelsen misses with a wild body shot.
Samuelsen throws a combination. Francisco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Samuelsen stuffs the takedown.
Good exchange - Samuelsen coming out on top.
No joy there for Samuelsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Francisco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samuelsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samuelsen cracks Francisco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco has a takedown stuffed.
Francisco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Francisco tries to clinch there but Samuelsen circles away.
Samuelsen misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Samuelsen.

Francisco feints and as Samuelsen raises his hands in defense, Francisco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Francisco stopping the sweep attempt from Samuelsen.
Samuelsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Francisco manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen 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.

Samuelsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Samuelsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Francisco has his foot on Samuelsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samuelsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Samuelsen wants to pass the guard but Francisco is keeping the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen digs a good body shot into Francisco 's ribs.
Samuelsen misses with a double jab.
Francisco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samuelsen throws out the jab.
Samuelsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Francisco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samuelsen but Samuelsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Francisco .
Francisco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samuelsen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Samuelsen swinging wilding here.
Samuelsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Francisco moves in looking to clinch but Samuelsen pushes him off.
Francisco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Francisco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samuelsen tries to avoid it but Francisco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samuelsen to the ground. Samuelsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samuelsen throws a right and a left that Francisco avoids nicely.
Francisco tries to clinch there but Samuelsen circles away.
Francisco tries to clinch up but Samuelsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Gabriel Francisco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuelsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ronny Samuelsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Samuelsen, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ronny Samuelsen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Koc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vel Sirra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sirra's choice of entrance music: Omen by Prodigy. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Koc
vs
Sirra

198 cm
22
272 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Koc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vel Sirra!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koc slips a jab and a cross from Sirra.
A head kick misses from Koc.
Sirra slips a jab and a cross from Koc.
Koc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sirra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Koc moves into the clinch.
Koc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koc digs a right hand into Sirra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sirra's gas tank.
Koc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koc is stalling here.
Koc looking for a takedown.
Koc lands an uppercut.
Sirra throws a head punch that misses.

Koc drags the fight down to the ground.
Koc controlling the position.
Koc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sirra tries to stand but Koc is controlling from the bottom.
Sirra stopping the sweep attempt from Koc.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirra tries to free his leg and advance position but Koc is retaining full guard.

Sirra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sirra looks gassed!
Sirra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koc misses with a few strikes there.
Sirra falls off balance throwing a combination

so Koc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koc controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koc trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koc is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sirra looking for a sweep. Not yet Sirra, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirra has a closed guard, preventing Koc from standing up.

Sirra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koc looking to pass the guard.
Koc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sirra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Sirra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sirra wants to sweep here but Koc controlling him for the moment.
Koc postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sirra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sirra is looking for a triangle but Koc pushes his legs off easily.
Sirra wants to stand and escape but Koc is having none of it.
Koc won't allow Sirra to sweep him here.
Koc wants to control from the top but Sirra keeps moving.
Sirra is trying to control the position but Koc postures up.
Koc trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sirra had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Koc is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sirra Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Koc's back instead.
Sirra is not going to allow Koc to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Sirra go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Koc tries to escape the position.
Sirra connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Koc to escape the position.
Sirra lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Koc.
Sirra avoiding Koc 's attempts to control his hands.
Sirra doesn't have the hooks in and Koc manages to turn into his guard.
Koc looking to pass the guard.
Sirra can't keep his opponent in guard - Koc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Koc 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.

Koc misses with a double jab.
Sirra has his takedown stuffed

and Koc counters with a shoot takedown. Sirra fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koc is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koc with a nice head shot there.
Koc is stalling in the full guard.
Koc trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sirra has his foot on Koc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koc works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurt Koc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sirra is breathing heavily.
Koc tries to free his leg and advance position but Sirra is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirra 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.
Koc not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koc trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koc controlling from the top position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kurt Koc just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Koc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sirra tries to clinch

and Koc counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sirra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koc lands a shot to the body.
Sirra lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Sirra breaks from the clinch.
Vel Sirra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koc misses with a wild combination.
Sirra stuffs the takedown attempt from Koc. Koc gets slowly back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sirra!
Sirra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Koc.
Sirra stuffs the takedown attempt from Koc. Koc gets slowly back to his feet.

Koc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sirra, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Koc lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sirra.
Sirra misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Koc.
Koc has Sirra pushed against the cage.

Koc drags the fight down to the ground.
Sirra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koc's guard.
Sirra is stalling here. Koc is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sirra seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Koc has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sirra trying to remain calm as Koc controls from the top position.
Sirra is looking to reverse the position.
Koc trying to control the action but Sirra is working from the bottom.
Koc works to advance to full mount. Sirra defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sirra can't escape the position.
Koc trying to control but Sirra is having none of it.
Sirra is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koc avoids the attempt from Sirra to control.
Koc working the ground and pound effectively.
Sirra can't escape the position.
Sirra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sirra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koc lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Koc controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirra working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Koc dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Sirra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koc counters with a two punch combo.
Sirra throws a combination that misses

and Koc counters with a series of strikes that sends Sirra to the canvas! Koc follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Sirra is rocked!
Koc not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sirra is still in real trouble! Can Koc finish him?
Koc wants to control from the top but Sirra keeps moving.
Sirra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koc is one step ahead there.
Sirra seems to have recovered his senses.

Sirra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sirra wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sirra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Sirra has clasped his hands together around Koc's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Koc is trying to improve his position.
Sirra tries to move to mount but Koc blocks the move with his legs.
Koc tries to bench press Sirra off him but Sirra keeps the position.

Sirra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koc is trying to control Sirra's posture but Sirra avoids it.
Koc manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koc trying to hold on to Sirra's head to control him but Sirra postures up.
Koc regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koc 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.
Sirra postures up.
Koc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirra is looking for a sweep. Koc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sirra is trying to maintain the position but Koc is very close to passing his half guard.
Sirra is looking to get back to full guard here but Koc has managed to pass to side control instead.

Koc looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sirra is working to get back to half guard.
Koc controlling his opponent.
Koc looking to control but Sirra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sirra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koc wants to control the pace but Sirra is squirming around nicely.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kurt Koc just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
No joy there for Sirra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sirra misses with a double jab

and Koc counters with a single leg into guard. Sirra didn't expect that.
Sirra keeping full guard, as Koc tries to pass.
Koc wants to control from the top but Sirra keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Koc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koc 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Koc!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bro Ham (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!

Alvarez
vs
Ham

173 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

165 cm
20
158 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Alvarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bro Ham!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Ham which made him look bad.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ham.
Ham misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Ham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Ham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Ham sprawls well.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ham circles away.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Ham sprawls well.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Ham sprawls well.
Ham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Ham stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
A combination from Ham does no damage.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ham tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ham to the ground. Ham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ham.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Ham tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ham swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A jab from Ham misses.
Ham misses with a straight right.
Ham loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Michael Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ham is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Ham circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez defending well as Ham loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ham.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.

Ham gets a takedown into half guard.
Ham working over Alvarez with some ground and pound. Alvarez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ham works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ham staying calm.

Ham decides to stand back up. Ham steps back and let's Alvarez get back to his feet.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Ham misses.
Ham throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Ham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ham.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt

and Ham counters with a shoot takedown. Alvarez fights it but they end up in guard.
Ham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ham sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ham is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alvarez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ham's back instead.
Alvarez is trying to stick to Ham's back but Ham is turning into Alvarez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alvarez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ham.
Ham distracts Alvarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ham wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ham is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Ham counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Ham circles away easily
letting Ham counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bro Ham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alvarez's guard now.
Ham passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ham not doing much here.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ham is working for a kimura but Alvarez is defending it quite comfortably.

Alvarez actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Ham keeps him under control.
Ham is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ham is nestled in close to Alvarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ham working the head and body with strikes.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Ham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez shoots and misses

and Ham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ham.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ham works over Alvarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Ham from controlling successfully.

Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ham stands up from Alvarez's guard - Ham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ham loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.

Ham scores with a takedown into Alvarez's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Ham from controlling successfully.
Alvarez 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.
Ham working some strikes from top position.
Ham wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Ham landing with the ground and pound.
Ham passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ham wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.

Ham decides to stand back up. Ham steps back and let's Alvarez get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez slips a jab from Ham.
Alvarez avoids a kick to the body.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt

and Ham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ham passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alvarez!
Ham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ham lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ham tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ham working for a submission but Alvarez is keeping him at bay.
Ham lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bro Ham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alvarez fails with the takedown
and Ham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ham misses with a body kick.
Ham throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez shoots and misses

and Ham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.

Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ham trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ham working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Ham tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ham 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.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ham counters with a good, hard body kick but Alvarez shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez shoots and misses

and Ham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alvarez won't be happy with that.
Ham trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Ham working the ground and pound from side control.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.

Ham decides to stand back up. Ham steps back and let's Alvarez get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez shoots and misses

and Ham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is looking to sweep but instead, Ham has passed into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Ham has control of the leg.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.

Ham seems to be looking for submissions.
Ham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Ham is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ham trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Ham.
Alvarez misses with a takedown

and Ham counters with a takedown into side control.

Ham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Ham is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ham tries for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Ham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.

Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bro Ham really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ham counters with a two punch combo.
Alvarez moves forwards but Ham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ham.
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.
Ham working the body and head with strikes.
Alvarez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bro Ham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez won't allow Ham to pass to mount.
Ham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ham is stalling in the full guard.
Ham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Ham from controlling successfully.

Alvarez has his foot on Ham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ham works his way back into a safe position though.

Alvarez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ham escapes and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Ham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Alvarez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Ham is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Ham sits in half guard.
Alvarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ham lands a nice short elbow.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.

Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ham passes into half guard.
Ham trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Ham is controlling well.

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.
Ham is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Alvarez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ham pulls his head out easily.
Ham lands with a punch from half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ham gets a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Ham tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alvarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bro Ham dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Alvarez with a poor takedown

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

Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Ham tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Ham landing with the ground and pound.

Ham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ham wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez is looking to sweep but instead, Ham has passed into half guard.

Alvarez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ham pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ham raining down shots from the mount!
Alvarez regains half guard.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.

Alvarez tightening his grip on Ham, looking for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez looking for the choke but no joy.

Alvarez working for a choke but Ham is defending well.
Ham just trying to survive but Alvarez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ham breaks Alvarez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Alvarez is cranking Ham's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ham! He's tightened the choke and Ham is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Alvarez!
Michael Alvarez retains his lightweight title!