QFC Tournament 196 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zenkichi Hitoyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Momma said knock you out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hitoyoshi
vs
Gracie

188 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zenkichi Hitoyoshi!
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, Michael Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Hitoyoshi's shoulder, as Hitoyoshi tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Hitoyoshi which made him look bad.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to clinch but Hitoyoshi is having none of it.
Hitoyoshi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Hitoyoshi counters with a body kick that stops Gracie in his tracks momentarily.
Zenkichi Hitoyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gracie.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie moves to clinch but Hitoyoshi breaks away
and Hitoyoshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitoyoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hitoyoshi.

It looks like Michael Gracie has been cut.
Hitoyoshi stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hitoyoshi counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michael Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitoyoshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hitoyoshi throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Hitoyoshi, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Hitoyoshi against the cage but Hitoyoshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hitoyoshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hitoyoshi cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Hitoyoshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Hitoyoshi misses with a wild combination.
Hitoyoshi scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitoyoshi lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hitoyoshi connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hitoyoshi.
Hitoyoshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hitoyoshi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hitoyoshi.
Hitoyoshi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hitoyoshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hitoyoshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hitoyoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hitoyoshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitoyoshi cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hitoyoshi.
Hitoyoshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hitoyoshi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A right-left combo lands from Hitoyoshi.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hitoyoshi.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitoyoshi scores with a body shot.
Hitoyoshi throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Hitoyoshi.

That has opened up Michael Gracie's cut even more.
Hitoyoshi lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Hitoyoshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hitoyoshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Hitoyoshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Hitoyoshi shows good takedown defense.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hitoyoshi.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hitoyoshi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Hitoyoshi.
Gracie throws the left hand but Hitoyoshi avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Hitoyoshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zenkichi Hitoyoshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitoyoshi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hitoyoshi digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hitoyoshi counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Hitoyoshi moves out of range easily.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitoyoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Hitoyoshi shows good takedown defense.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hitoyoshi is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Hitoyoshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Hitoyoshi.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Hitoyoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hitoyoshi throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitoyoshi with a nice cross.
Hitoyoshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hitoyoshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitoyoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zenkichi Hitoyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gracie.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zenkichi Hitoyoshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitoyoshi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hitoyoshi.
Zenkichi Hitoyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hitoyoshi.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Hitoyoshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hitoyoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitoyoshi lands with a right hand.
Hitoyoshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hitoyoshi misses with the combination.
Zenkichi Hitoyoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitoyoshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hitoyoshi scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hitoyoshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitoyoshi connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hitoyoshi. Hitoyoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Hitoyoshi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hitoyoshi scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hitoyoshi.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hitoyoshi.
A right-left combo lands from Hitoyoshi.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hitoyoshi connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Hitoyoshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hitoyoshi throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Hitoyoshi counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hitoyoshi misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitoyoshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Hitoyoshi pushes him off.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hitoyoshi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hitoyoshi throws a one two combo.
Hitoyoshi feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Hitoyoshi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hitoyoshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice combination there by Hitoyoshi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gracie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hitoyoshi has got the better of the exchanges.
Hitoyoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zenkichi Hitoyoshi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hitoyoshi scores with a nice head shot.
Hitoyoshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitoyoshi digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Hitoyoshi digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Hitoyoshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hitoyoshi - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hitoyoshi. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hitoyoshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hitoyoshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hitoyoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hitoyoshi lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitoyoshi.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hitoyoshi.
Hitoyoshi thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danga de danga de dang - Hitoyoshi scores with a four punch combination!
Gracie throws a body punch but Hitoyoshi moves out of range.
Hitoyoshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hitoyoshi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hitoyoshi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitoyoshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hitoyoshi duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitoyoshi lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hitoyoshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitoyoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitoyoshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Hitoyoshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
and Hitoyoshi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hitoyoshi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Hitoyoshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hitoyoshi duly obliges.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hitoyoshi.
Hitoyoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Hitoyoshi.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Hitoyoshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zenkichi Hitoyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gracie.
Hitoyoshi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hitoyoshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Hitoyoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hitoyoshi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hitoyoshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Michael Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitoyoshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zenkichi Hitoyoshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Hitoyoshi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hitoyoshi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hitoyoshi connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Hitoyoshi counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Hitoyoshi.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hitoyoshi to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hitoyoshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zenkichi Hitoyoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hitoyoshi 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Zenkichi Hitoyoshi!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Zenkichi Hitoyoshi!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Zenkichi Hitoyoshi!

Zenkichi Hitoyoshi wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanu Sripong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henk Van Der Graaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Graaf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Heidevolk - Het Gelders Volkslied . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sripong
vs
Van Der Graaf

212 cm
18
291 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stanu Sripong!
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, Henk Van Der Graaf!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sripong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf catches Sripong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Der Graaf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sripong throws a hook but Van Der Graaf avoids it easily.
Van Der Graaf digs a good hook to Sripong's body.
Sripong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Der Graaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sripong blocks a jab.
Sripong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Der Graaf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sripong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Der Graaf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Der Graaf swats away the attempt to clinch by Sripong.
Van Der Graaf moves out of range as Sripong strikes.
Van Der Graaf throws a hook to the side of Sripong's head but Sripong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Der Graaf with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Van Der Graaf there.
Van Der Graaf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Der Graaf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Der Graaf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Graaf blocks a head kick by Sripong.
Van Der Graaf lands a nice hook to Sripong's body. Sripong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sripong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Der Graaf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sripong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Der Graaf cracks Sripong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sripong looks to land a body kick but Van Der Graaf moved away.
Van Der Graaf 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.
Van Der Graaf throws a hook but Sripong avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripong throws a hook to the side of Van Der Graaf's head but Van Der Graaf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Der Graaf digs a good body shot into Sripong's ribs.
Van Der Graaf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Van Der Graaf moves into the clinch successfully.
Sripong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Der Graaf is looking to control Sripong's arms but Sripong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Der Graaf has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Van Der Graaf.
Sripong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Van Der Graaf.
Sripong looking to throw knees to the head but Van Der Graaf is blocking nicely.
Sripong is breathing heavily.
Sripong trying to land knees to the body.
Van Der Graaf pushes Sripong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Der Graaf slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Der Graaf.
Sripong tries to land a knee to the head but Van Der Graaf blocks with his arms.
A short left from Van Der Graaf.
Sripong letting Van Der Graaf take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf cracks Sripong with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Van Der Graaf.
Nice body punch from Van Der Graaf.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Van Der Graaf on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Der Graaf.
Good body shot from Van Der Graaf.
Nice body punch from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf is leaning against Sripong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Der Graaf digs a right hand underneath Sripong's ribcage. Sripong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf lands a shot to the body.
Van Der Graaf controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Der Graaf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Van Der Graaf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Graaf receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sripong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right handed body shot lands from Van Der Graaf.
A short right from Van Der Graaf on the inside.
A short right from Van Der Graaf on the inside.
Van Der Graaf scores with a shot to the side of Sripong's head.
A hook to the body from Van Der Graaf.
Nice body punch from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf lands with a light punch inside.
Van Der Graaf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Der Graaf presses Sripong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Der Graaf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Der Graaf pushes Sripong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Der Graaf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Van Der Graaf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henk Van Der Graaf dominated that round.
That's time! Sripong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sripong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Der Graaf connects with the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sripong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Der Graaf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Der Graaf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Der Graaf connects with a body shot.
Sripong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Henk Van Der Graaf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Der Graaf scores with a shot to the body.
Sripong drops his hands momentarily and Van Der Graaf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sripong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sripong throws a head kick but Van Der Graaf moves out of range.
Van Der Graaf misses the shot to the body.
Sripong walks into a straight right hand from Van Der Graaf.
Some wild striking there from Van Der Graaf.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Der Graaf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Der Graaf leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sripong misses with a knee strike.
Van Der Graaf leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Der Graaf digs a right hand into Sripong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sripong's gas tank.
Sripong misses with a knee to the head.
Van Der Graaf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Der Graaf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Der Graaf digs a right hand into Sripong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sripong's gas tank.
Van Der Graaf leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Der Graaf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Graaf stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf scores with a shot to the side of Sripong's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Der Graaf.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Van Der Graaf.
Sripong being controlled against the cage.
Sripong misses with a knee to the head.
Van Der Graaf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Der Graaf is working Sripong over against the cage.
Van Der Graaf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sripong misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Graaf lands with a light punch inside.
Van Der Graaf has Sripong pressed against the cage.
Van Der Graaf presses Sripong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Der Graaf lands with a light punch inside.
Van Der Graaf lands with a light punch inside.
Van Der Graaf digs a right hand into Sripong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sripong's gas tank.
Van Der Graaf digs a right hand underneath Sripong's ribcage. Sripong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Der Graaf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sripongs head.
Sripong looking to throw knees to the head but Van Der Graaf is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf lands a shoulder strike.
Van Der Graaf lands a body shot.
Van Der Graaf lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Graaf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripong misses with a knee to the head.
Van Der Graaf works on Sripong's body with a couple of short punches.
Sripong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Der Graaf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sripong.
Van Der Graaf lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Van Der Graaf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Der Graaf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sripong or not.
Van Der Graaf is working Sripong over against the cage.
Van Der Graaf is working Sripong over against the cage.
Henk Van Der Graaf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Der Graaf works on Sripong's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Der Graaf lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Der Graaf scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Der Graaf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sripong backwards.
Van Der Graaf is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henk Van Der Graaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Van Der Graaf cracks Sripong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sripong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Der Graaf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Der Graaf misses with a straight left.

Van Der Graaf clinches up with Sripong and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Der Graaf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Der Graaf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sripong backwards.
Van Der Graaf pushes Sripong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sripong looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sripong tries to land a knee to the head but Van Der Graaf blocks with his arms.
Van Der Graaf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sripongs head.
Sripong looking to stall.
Van Der Graaf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Graaf slows down the pace here.
Van Der Graaf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sripong misses with a knee strike.
Sripong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sripong backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Der Graaf takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Der Graaf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Der Graaf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Van Der Graaf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Graaf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Der Graaf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Der Graaf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Der Graaf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf leaning against his opponent.
Van Der Graaf lands a body punch.
Van Der Graaf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Der Graaf managing to block the knees to the body from Sripong.
Van Der Graaf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Der Graaf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sripongs head.
Nice body punch from Van Der Graaf - that landed with a thud.
Van Der Graaf is leaning against Sripong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Van Der Graaf.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Der Graaf takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Der Graaf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Van Der Graaf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Graaf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sripong or not.
Van Der Graaf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sripong backwards.
A hook to the body from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf taking a breather.
Van Der Graaf cracks Sripong with a nice body shot.
Sripong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Der Graaf blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Der Graaf lands a right hand.
Van Der Graaf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Der Graaf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Der Graaf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Der Graaf lands with a light punch inside.
Van Der Graaf digs a right hand underneath Sripong's ribcage. Sripong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Der Graaf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Van Der Graaf.
Nice body punch from Van Der Graaf - that landed with a thud.
Sripong throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Graaf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Der Graaf lands a shot to the body.
Van Der Graaf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Van Der Graaf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sripong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Graaf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Der Graaf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sripongs head.
Van Der Graaf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Der Graaf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sripong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sripong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Der Graaf is keeping busy.
Van Der Graaf lands an uppercut.
Stanu Sripong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Van Der Graaf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henk Van Der Graaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Der Graaf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Henk Van Der Graaf!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Henk Van Der Graaf!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Henk Van Der Graaf!

Henk Van Der Graaf wins by unanimous decision!

C
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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoyo Von Blix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King KO (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.

Von Blix
vs
KO

180 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoyo Von Blix !
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, King KO!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Blix misses with a takedown attempt
and KO counters with a monster head kick that knocks Von Blix out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). King KO!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zane Zook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Legend (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.

Zook
vs
Legend

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zane Zook!
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, Larry Legend!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Legend digs a good hook to Zook's body.
Legend throws out a powerful jab.
Zook takes one on the button.
Legend connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zook momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend thuds a left hand into Zook's body.
Zook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Legend connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zook scrambles back to his feet.
Legend stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legend wants it to stay on the feet.
Legend scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Legend throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Zook's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Legend dives in looking to finish as Zook flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Legend's strikes! Legend is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Zook's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Zook was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Legend!
After winning the bout, Larry Legend thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleidon Rexha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Bane (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.

Rexha
vs
Bane

204 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Perkele!

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleidon Rexha!
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, Lucas Bane!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane throws a big shot that misses.
Rexha avoids the body shot from Bane.
Bane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rexha misses with a wild body shot.
Bane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rexha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bane swings for the body but Rexha moves out of range.
Bane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rexha.
Bane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rexha at a distance.
Bane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rexha throws out a powerful jab.
Bane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bane.
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!
A big left from Rexha misses.
Bane scores with a shot to the body.
Lucas Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bane cracks a nice hook into Rexha's ribs.
Rexha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bane jabs Rexha right on the nose. Rexha blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Bane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane throws an overhand right that lands on Rexha's shoulder, as Rexha tries to avoid the shot.
Rexha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bane throws out the jab.

Rexha forces Bane back against the cage and clinches.
Rexha scores with a shoulder strike.
Rexha digs a right hand into Bane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bane's gas tank.
Bane struggles to land a body shot inside as Rexha controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Rexha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rexha pushes Bane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rexha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bane or not.
Bane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rexha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Bane.
Bane misses with some punches.
Rexha keeps control of Bane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rexha blocking some punches.
Rexha leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane tries to break the clinch but Rexha is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Rexha.
Bane looks winded!
Bane tries a body shot but Rexha blocks it.
Bane takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Rexha - that landed with a thud.
Rexha lands with a light punch inside.
Rexha pushes Bane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rexha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bane backwards.
Rexha scores with a shot to the side of Bane's head.

It looks like Lucas Bane has been cut.
Rexha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banes head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rexha.

Bane is rocked!
Rexha digs a right hand underneath Bane's ribcage. Bane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rexha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bane is still on wobbly legs! Can Rexha finish him?
Rexha gets through Bane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rexha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bane.
A right hook to the body lands for Rexha.
Rexha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexha creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bane with a big uppercut! Bane tries to clinch up but Rexha pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bane to the mat! Bane covers up and Rexha unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bleidon Rexha!
Bleidon Rexha thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dodong Ginto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bocephus Dorton (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.

Ginto
vs
Dorton

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dodong Ginto!
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, Bocephus Dorton!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dorton.
Ginto misses with a wild combination.
Ginto moves out of range as Dorton strikes.
Ginto jabs Dorton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ginto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ginto avoids the body shot from Dorton.
Dorton missing with a left hand there. Ginto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ginto misses with a series of wild punches.
Dorton throws a right hand that misses
and Ginto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorton walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Ginto! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dodong Ginto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Joad (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.

Novak
vs
Joad

199 cm
18
298 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Novak!
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, Tom Joad!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Joad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
Joad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Joad might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Joad is trying to control the action in half guard but Novak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tom Joad hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Joad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Novak somewhat.

Novak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Joad!
Novak in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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!
Joad is looking to regain half guard here but Novak keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joad can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joad stops Novak from passing to mount.
Novak trying to control the position but Joad is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joad is looking to regain half guard here but Novak keeps moving and retains side control.
Joad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joad keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joad parries the strikes from Novak easily there. Novak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Joad to escape.
Joad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Novak trying to control the position but Joad is working away.
Joad taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak wants to stand but Joad has his arm trapped.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joad keeps working.
Joad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Novak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joad looking for a sweep but Novak has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Joad tries to hold on but Novak pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joad wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Novak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Novak is trying to stick to Joad's back but Joad is turning into Novak. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Novak's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Joad.
Joad wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
Joad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Novak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joad's guard.
Joad looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novak wants to control from the top but Joad keeps moving.
Novak could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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 Fabio Novak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joad was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
Joad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tom Joad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Joad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joad has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Novak!
Joad looking to control but Novak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Novak tries to reverse the position but Joad maintains control.
Novak is working hard here to advance position.
Novak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Novak is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Novak is squirming around, avoiding Joad's attempts to control the action.
Novak is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joad is trying to take his opponent's back.
Joad wants to get back to his feet but Novak is holding on tight.
Joad thowing shots but they're missing.
Novak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Joad wants to work for an arm triangle but Novak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joad wants to control but Novak is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joad wants to get back to his feet.
Joad wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Novak uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Novak trying to control the position.
Joad stopping the sweep attempt from Novak.
Joad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joad tries to free his leg and advance position but Novak is retaining full guard.
Novak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Fabio Novak wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joad.
Joad shoots for a double leg takedown but Novak sprawls well. He's pushed Joad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fabio Novak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Joad.

Joad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Joad is breathing heavily.
Joad trying to control but Novak is working from the bottom.
Joad prevents Novak from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joad tries to free his leg and advance position but Novak is retaining full guard.
Novak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joad manages to get himself to full guard.

Novak drops back looking for a leg! Joad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joad manages to kick Novak off! Novak jumps back into Joad's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Novak trying to control but Joad is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novak passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Joad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Joad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Novak as he jumps to the side.
Joad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Novak avoids it really well and circles away.
Joad looks for a takedown but Novak sprawls well.
Fabio Novak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Joad.
Novak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Novak as he avoids it easily.
Novak leaves Joad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Joad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Novak to the ground. Joad is now in Novak's guard.
Novak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joad prevents Novak from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Novak is keeping the position for now.
Joad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Novak wants to sweep here but Joad controlling him for the moment.
Novak throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Novak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joad sitting in guard, not really doing much.

We're going to have a standup here because Fabio Novak wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Joad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Novak swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joad circles away.
Joad shoots in but no luck this time.
Novak is looking to clinch but Joad is avoiding it.
Joad fails with a takedown attempt.
Fabio Novak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joad wants it to stay on the feet.
Joad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Novak is fending him off so far but Joad persists. Nope, Novak circles away and we're back to standing.

Joad gets a takedown into half guard.

Novak has one foot on Joad's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joad swivels and escapes.

Joad looking to score a takedown here. Novak is defending well but Joad drives through and ends up in Novak's guard.
Joad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tom Joad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Novak is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Novak looking for a triangle here. Joad is fighting it but it looks tight! Novak pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Joad is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fabio Novak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Stoeckel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Class New Vages (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.

Stoeckel
vs
New Vages

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Stoeckel!
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, Class New Vages!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

New Vages decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
New Vages throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, New Vages seems content to control.
Stoeckel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stoeckel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but New Vages scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stoeckel tries to kick New Vages off but New Vages keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. New Vages connects with a nice short shot to Stoeckel's temple.
New Vages looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stoeckel has hold of New Vages's hands but New Vages slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
New Vages with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
New Vages controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Stoeckel is out! New Vages gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Class New Vages!