OCL 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raik Kak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kak comes to the cage accompanied by Pregador Luo - Bate Pesadão . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kak
vs
Herald

195 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raik Kak!
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, Travis Herald!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Kak 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Raik Kak has been cut.
Kak looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Herald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Kak is rocked!
A low kick from Kak is predictable there
and Herald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Kak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herald throws a shot to the body.
Herald lands a nice hook to Kak's body. Kak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herald closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Kak out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Herald!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Alves Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Alves Dutra
vs
Riley

180 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Alves Dutra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dallas Riley!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riley moves into the clinch successfully.
Alves Dutra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Alves Dutra manages to pull guard.
Riley trying to control but Alves Dutra is working from the bottom.
Riley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alves Dutra trying to hold on to Riley's head to control him but Riley postures up.
Riley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alves Dutra wants to control but Riley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Riley is trying to control. Alves Dutra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Alves Dutra actively working from the bottom here.

Riley is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves Dutra trying to control but Riley postures up.
Riley is pressing down on Alves Dutra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alves Dutra is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves Dutra defends it well.
Alves Dutra is trying to maintain the position but Riley is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Riley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alves Dutra controlling the position for now.
Riley trying to control the action but Alves Dutra is working from the bottom.
Alves Dutra wants to get back to full guard.
Riley passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
Alves Dutra is squirming around, avoiding Riley's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley looking to finish with strikes here!
Alves Dutra is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.

Riley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alves Dutra manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Riley misses with the ground and pound.
Alves Dutra is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves Dutra tries to kick Riley off but Riley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Riley wants to control but Alves Dutra is keeping him busy.
Alves Dutra looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riley seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Alves Dutra is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riley wants to get up but he can't break Alves Dutra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alves Dutra is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Riley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Riley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Alves Dutra pushes Riley up against the cage in a clinch.

Riley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alves Dutra moves out of range of the body kick from Riley.
Alves Dutra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riley shoots in looking for a takedown. Alves Dutra tries to sprawl out of it but Riley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alves Dutra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Alves Dutra closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riley did well to prevent Alves Dutra getting side control.
Alves Dutra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is trying to stand up here but Alves Dutra is controlling him well.
Riley wants to improve his position but Alves Dutra is controlling well.
Alves Dutra trying to pass the guard but Riley defending well.
Riley gets back to full guard.

Alves Dutra decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Riley, up you get!
Riley shoots in looking for a takedown but Alves Dutra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Claudio Alves Dutra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dallas Riley.
Riley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Riley leaves Alves Dutra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riley has Alves Dutra up against the cage in a clinch.

Alves Dutra pulls guard.
Riley trying to control but Alves Dutra is working from the bottom.
Alves Dutra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dallas Riley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riley pushing down on Alves Dutra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alves Dutra is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley wants to control from the top but Alves Dutra keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to control from the top but Alves Dutra keeps moving.
Riley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dallas Riley was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Riley has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley slows down the pace here.
Riley tries to stall but Alves Dutra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Alves Dutra pulls guard.
Riley wants to control from the top but Alves Dutra keeps moving.
Alves Dutra looking to control.
Riley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley wants to control from the top but Alves Dutra keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dallas Riley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Alves Dutra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Riley closes the distance and clinches.
Alves Dutra managing to block the knees to the body from Riley.
Alves Dutra working hard to break the clinch.

Alves Dutra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Riley trying to control but Alves Dutra is working from the bottom.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves Dutra is keeping the position for now.
Alves Dutra is looking to sweep but instead, Riley has passed into half guard.
Alves Dutra is refusing to be controlled, as Riley sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves Dutra is trying to get back to full guard.
Alves Dutra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riley preventing the sweep.
Riley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riley wanted to stand there but Alves Dutra had control of the position.
Alves Dutra trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alves Dutra looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves Dutra, not yet.
Alves Dutra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riley!

Alves Dutra is working for a guillotine from mount but Riley frees his head quite easily.
Riley regains half guard.
Riley is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to hold on to Alves Dutra's head to control him but Alves Dutra postures up.
Riley missing with punches from the bottom.
Riley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alves Dutra is looking to take a break and control but Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riley is looking to improve his position.

Riley is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Alves Dutra has latched onto it... Big trouble! Alves Dutra pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Riley is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Alves Dutra!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudio Alves Dutra!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brezzer Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Fischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brezzer Pereira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pereira
vs
Fischer

173 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brezzer Pereira!
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, Nikola Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fischer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fischer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Fischer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pereira drops his hands momentarily and Fischer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fischer misses with a straight left.
No luck for Pereira with that takedown attempt.
Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fischer.

Pereira moves into the clinch.
Fischer tries to stall but Pereira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fischer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pereira's defenses.
Fischer tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.
Fischer tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.

Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Fischer.
A shot to the liver by Pereira. Beautiful body shot.
Pereira defending well as Fischer loads up on a big left hand.
Fischer falls off balance throwing a combination

and Pereira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer can't find room to land a body shot as Pereira controls the action.
Pereira taking a breather.

Pereira jumps guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Fischer tries to pass.
Pereira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pereira is pulling down on Fischer's head. It's preventing any offense from Fischer, at least for the moment.

Fischer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira seems keen to control Fischer's posture.
Pereira keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Fischer from controlling successfully.
Pereira working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Fischer as Pereira shoots in.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fischer.
Fischer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pereira.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Fischer.

Pereira clinches.
Fischer is looking to control Pereira's arms but Pereira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fischer has his back to the cage.
Pereira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fischer has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pereira.
Fischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pereira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fischer has had enough of the clinch but Pereira keeps him there for the moment.
Fischer stops a takedown attempt from Pereira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brezzer Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fischer pushes Pereira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fischer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fischer feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fischer misses with a jab to the body
and Pereira counters with a three punch combo that has Fischer backing up. Fischer nods at Pereira to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.

Pereira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fischer to the ground. Pereira is now in Fischer's guard.

Pereira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fischer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fischer has escaped and now he's on top!
Pereira trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pereira working for submissions but it's allowed Fischer to get to half guard.
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 Brezzer Pereira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fischer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fischer. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikola Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pereira closes the distance and pushes Fischer back into the cage.
Fischer is looking to control Pereira's arms but Pereira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fischer has his back to the cage.
Fischer looking to throw knees to the head but Pereira is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Fischer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Fischer. No joy for Pereira on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Fischer as Pereira shoots in.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fischer tries to throw a body punch but Pereira avoids it by throwing Fischer back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer scores with a shot to the side of Pereira's head.

Pereira gets control of Fischer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pereira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fischer wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.

Pereira manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fischer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fischer throws a series of punches but Pereira moves out of range.
Nikola Fischer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fischer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
Pereira jabs Fischer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pereira shoots in looking for a takedown but Fischer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pereira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brezzer Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira wants to clinch.
Fischer tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira swats away the attempt to clinch by Fischer.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Pereira gets tackled into the cage by Fischer. Fischer maintains the clinch.
Fischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Fischer can't break the clinch.

Fischer breaks the clinch.
Brezzer Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fischer swinging wildly here.
Fischer looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fischer misses the target.
Fischer blocks a head kick by Pereira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Nikola Fischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fischer misses with a straight left.

Pereira drives through and clinches with Fischer against the cage.
Pereira has Fischer pressed against the cage.
Fischer tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.
Fischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fischer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fischer tries to work over Pereira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pereira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fischer gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Pereira drags the fight down to the ground.
Fischer preventing the sweep.
Fischer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fischer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pereira is keeping the position for now.
Pereira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikola Fischer 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! This is the final round!

Fischer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fischer throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
A left lands for Fischer.
No luck for Pereira with that takedown attempt.
Fischer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pereira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fischer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pereira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Fischer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fischer misses with a combination

and Pereira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pereira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brezzer Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fischer tries to work over Pereira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pereira effectively controlling the action here.

Pereira jumps guard and drags Fischer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pereira wants to sweep here but Fischer controlling him for the moment.

Fischer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fischer has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Fischer from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brezzer Pereira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nikola Fischer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fischer throws a series of punches but Pereira moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fischer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fischer.
Fischer slaps away a takedown attempt from Pereira, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Pereira misses
and Fischer counters with a stiff right hand.
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Fischer.
Pereira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Fischer. Those never looked like landing.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Pereira has a takedown stuffed.
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body. Fischer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Pereira has managed to clinch.
Fischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira jumps guard but Fischer stands there with Pereira around his waist. Pereira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Fischer breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischer misses with a hook to the body
and Pereira counters with a left and a right that stings Fischer.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Pereira moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira tries to score a body lock takedown but Fischer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fischer leaning against his opponent.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Fischer.
Fischer has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.

Pereira pulls guard.
Fischer preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pereira managing to control the position.
Fischer pushing down on Pereira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikola Fischer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fischer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikola Fischer!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikola Fischer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thomas Brow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Thomas Brow will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ricardo
vs
Thomas Brow

177 cm
22
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Ricardo!
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, Mike Thomas Brow!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas Brow.
Thomas Brow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas Brow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ricardo swivels and escapes.
Thomas Brow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ricardo.
Thomas Brow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ricardo but Ricardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Ricardo rushes Thomas Brow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ricardo successfully pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Ricardo working for a triangle but Thomas Brow defends it easily.
Ricardo 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.
Ricardo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ricardo controls Thomas Brow momentarily but Thomas Brow frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas Brow trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricardo wants to sweep here but Thomas Brow controlling him for the moment.

Thomas Brow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thomas Brow wants to get up but he can't break Ricardo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas Brow wants to pass the guard but Ricardo is keeping the position.
Thomas Brow trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas Brow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ricardo is pulling down on Thomas Brow's head to control his posture.

Mike Thomas Brow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Thomas Brow enables Ricardo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thomas Brow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Ricardo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ricardo gets to his feet - Thomas Brow follows without any prompting.
Thomas Brow throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas Brow fails with a takedown attempt.
Claudio Ricardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Thomas Brow.
Ricardo tries to clinch but Thomas Brow moves out of range.
Ricardo throws a leg kick which misses Thomas Brow's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas Brow tries to avoid it.
Thomas Brow swats away the attempt to clinch by Ricardo.

Ricardo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ricardo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ricardo prevents Thomas Brow from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ricardo looking for a guillotine from mount but Thomas Brow is having none of it.
Thomas Brow tries to hold on but Ricardo postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo cracks Thomas Brow with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ricardo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thomas Brow hang on?
A nice elbow there by Ricardo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricardo with a couple of short strikes.
Ricardo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Thomas Brow really doesn't like being in this position too much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricardo looking to finish Thomas Brow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thomas Brow!
Thomas Brow wants to control but Ricardo is having none of it.
Ricardo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Ricardo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thomas Brow tries to clinch up but Ricardo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ricardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thomas Brow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ricardo drives through and clinches with Thomas Brow against the cage.
Thomas Brow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Ricardo lands a takedown into guard.

Ricardo stands and steps away. Thomas Brow gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ricardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thomas Brow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ricardo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas Brow misses with a head kick.
Claudio Ricardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas Brow scores with a one two! Ricardo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Claudio Ricardo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas Brow swinging wildly here.

Ricardo drives through and clinches with Thomas Brow against the cage.
Ricardo pushes Thomas Brow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ricardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Ricardo manages to break the clinch.
Ricardo shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas Brow tries to sprawl out of it but Ricardo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas Brow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas Brow stuns Ricardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas Brow keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas Brow lands with a nice body punch.

Ricardo moves into the clinch successfully.
Ricardo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ricardo has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas Brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thomas Brow as Ricardo tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo working aggressively here.
Ricardo can't get the takedown.

Thomas Brow manages to pull guard.
Thomas Brow has a closed guard, preventing Ricardo from standing up.
Ricardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas Brow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas Brow throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ricardo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas Brow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ricardo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomas Brow's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas Brow.
Thomas Brow controls Ricardo momentarily but Ricardo frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas Brow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas Brow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ricardo gets the takedown into side control.
Thomas Brow is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ricardo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ricardo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Thomas Brow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Ricardo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thomas Brow to his feet.
Thomas Brow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ricardo clinches.
Ricardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricardo scores with a knee to the head.
Ricardo tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas Brow avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Ricardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Ricardo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ricardo leaves Thomas Brow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Claudio Ricardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricardo wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Thomas Brow.
Thomas Brow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricardo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas Brow's waist but Thomas Brow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ricardo off to one side.
Thomas Brow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ricardo's waist but Ricardo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas Brow off to one side.
Mike Thomas Brow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas Brow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ricardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ricardo is looking to clinch but Thomas Brow is avoiding it.

Ricardo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ricardo stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas Brow fails to land the takedown.
Claudio Ricardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Thomas Brow.
Ricardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas Brow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas Brow tries to clinch up but Ricardo circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas Brow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ricardo backs up against the cage.
Ricardo is looking to clinch but Thomas Brow is avoiding it.
Ricardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas Brow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricardo stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas Brow. Thomas Brow gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas Brow tries for a takedown but Ricardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo tries to clinch there but Thomas Brow circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ricardo is defended easily by Thomas Brow.
Thomas Brow misses with a combination
and Ricardo counters with a series of strikes. Thomas Brow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ricardo swinging wildly here.

Ricardo instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ricardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas Brow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ricardo to keep the fight standing.
Ricardo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricardo landing knees to the body.
Ricardo with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas Brow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ricardo scores with a knee to the head.
Thomas Brow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas Brow looking to throw knees to the head but Ricardo is blocking nicely.
Thomas Brow blocks an uppercut.
Thomas Brow wants to take the fight to the mat but Ricardo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ricardo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ricardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ricardo keeps control of Thomas Brow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas Brow tries to break the clinch but Ricardo is controlling the position.
Thomas Brow is trying to break the clinch but Ricardo is controlling him.
Ricardo landing knees to the head.

Thomas Brow jumps guard.
Thomas Brow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ricardo stands up from Thomas Brow's guard - Ricardo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ricardo tries to clinch but Thomas Brow is having none of it.
Thomas Brow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas Brow shoots in and drives through. Ricardo sprawls well.
Thomas Brow keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas Brow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ricardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ricardo is looking to clinch but Thomas Brow is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas Brow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ricardo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricardo swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas Brow.
Mike Thomas Brow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Claudio Ricardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Ricardo instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Ricardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ricardo, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Ricardo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sharp Straw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and VelazQuez Borner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VelazQuez Borner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Straw
vs
Borner

175 cm
27
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Just Fight

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sharp Straw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, VelazQuez Borner!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Straw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borner circles away.
Straw fails with a takedown attempt.
Borner tries to clinch

and Straw counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Straw maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Borner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Straw has cracked it and Borner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Straw!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sharp Straw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilfredo Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Statkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Requina
vs
Statkiewicz

187 cm
21
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
226 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

SAVE A FIGHTER
STEEL PENN'S - STEEL TERROR: Video Proven 160Q

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilfredo Requina!
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, Michal Statkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Statkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Requina.
Nice defenses there by Statkiewicz.
Statkiewicz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Michal Statkiewicz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Requina moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Statkiewicz! Requina continues to tee off on Statkiewicz, landing with a left and a right! Requina connects with a right hand that leaves Statkiewicz sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Requina!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wilfredo Requina!
A relieved looking Wilfredo Requina thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Brasileiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Piechocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piechocki has chosen Gladiator as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ariel Piechocki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Brasileiro
vs
Piechocki

183 cm
26
167 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

174 cm
25
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Brasileiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Piechocki!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasileiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piechocki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brasileiro avoids the head kick by Piechocki.
Piechocki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Piechocki lands a left and a right that send Brasileiro crashing to the mat, dazed. Piechocki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Brasileiro is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piechocki misses with a two punch combination.
Brasileiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Piechocki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brasileiro is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Piechocki.
OH! Brasileiro has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Piechocki smells blood and charges in for the finish! Piechocki unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Brasileiro sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ariel Piechocki!
A relieved looking Ariel Piechocki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaspar Saroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Saroa
vs
Vinicius

170 cm
26
185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

188 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaspar Saroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Vinicius!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vinicius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saroa sprawls well initially but Vinicius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saroa is trying to stand up here but Vinicius is controlling him well.
Vinicius tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Saroa.
Saroa is trying to get back to full guard.
Saroa trying to control but Vinicius postures up.
Saroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saroa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Saroa wants to improve his position but Vinicius is controlling well.
Vinicius tries to stand and escape but Saroa is controlling the position.
Saroa is looking for a sweep. Vinicius 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.
Saroa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius is working Saroa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vinicius preventing the sweep.
Vinicius trying to control the position from guard on top but Saroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinicius wants to stand but Saroa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saroa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vinicius is one step ahead there.

Vinicius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saroa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vinicius has managed to get both his arms back between Saroa's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saroa keeping moving, preventing Vinicius from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Caio Vinicius.

Saroa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vinicius is trying to pull guard but Saroa has him pressed against the cage.

Saroa tightens his grip and picks Vinicius up, before dumping him to the ground. Vinicius manages to land in guard.
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!
Vinicius has momentary wrist control but Saroa slips an elbow through the middle.
Saroa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saroa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vinicius keeping moving, preventing Saroa from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saroa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saroa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saroa postures up in Vinicius's guard and throws a big left but Vinicius blocks it.
Vinicius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinicius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saroa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vinicius working a defensive guard here.
Saroa throwing strikes but missing.
Saroa controlling from the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Saroa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vinicius's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saroa seems to be working for a kimura but Vinicius defends the submission attempt.

Saroa is trying to work for a kimura but Vinicius is defending well.

Vinicius actively working from the bottom here.
Saroa trying to control the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saroa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaspar Saroa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vinicius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vinicius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saroa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Vinicius is rocked!

Saroa lands a huge takedown. Vinicius is out but the ref is slow to react and Saroa lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Vinicius lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaspar Saroa!
Gaspar Saroa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.