QFC Tournament 280 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Pedrosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Japn Fighter (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.

Pedrosa
vs
Fighter

170 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

164 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Pedrosa!
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, Japn Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter throws the left hand but Pedrosa avoids the punch easily.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Pedrosa ducks down to avoid it.
Fighter misses with a hook

so Pedrosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pedrosa landing some decent shots from guard.

Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pedrosa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fighter on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fighter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Fighter working for a triangle but Pedrosa defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pedrosa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fighter working for a triangle but Pedrosa defends it easily.

Pedrosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fighter's guard.
Pedrosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pedrosa tries to stand but Fighter is controlling from the bottom.

Fighter working for submissions but it's allowed Pedrosa to get to half guard.
Fighter is trying to get back to full guard.

Fighter actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter wants to improve his position but Pedrosa is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fighter gets back to full guard.

Fighter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pedrosa is aware though and is defending well.

Fighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pedrosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pedrosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fighter is looking for a triangle but Pedrosa pushes his legs off easily.
Pedrosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fighter looks winded!
Fighter has momentary wrist control but Pedrosa slips an elbow through the middle.
Pedrosa is looking to stand up but Fighter won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pedrosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fighter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pedrosa stands up over Fighter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pedrosa throwing strikes from guard but Fighter blocks nicely.
Fighter keeping full guard, as Pedrosa tries to pass.
Fighter has a closed guard, preventing Pedrosa from standing up.

Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Fighter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pedrosa is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pedrosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pedrosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pedrosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Fighter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pedrosa defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Pedrosa from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Japn Fighter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fighter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Japn Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter misses with a right hand

and Pedrosa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fighter's guard.
Pedrosa stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter.
Pedrosa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Pedrosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Fighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pedrosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pedrosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedrosa wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.

Pedrosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fighter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pedrosa defends well.
Fighter is breathing heavily.

Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pedrosa wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.

Fighter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pedrosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Japn Fighter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pedrosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now.

Fighter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pedrosa escapes and throws Fighter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pedrosa trying to control the action but Fighter is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fighter tries to roll over but Pedrosa keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fighter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pedrosa lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedrosa passes Fighter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pedrosa in particular looking to stall.
Fighter won't allow Pedrosa to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter manages to get to full guard.
Pedrosa trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.

Pedrosa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fighter to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pedrosa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fighter pulls down on the head and he's put Pedrosa to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Japn Fighter!
Japn Fighter spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sauron Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hee Gun Kang (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.

Heisenberg
vs
Gun Kang

170 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sauron Heisenberg!
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, Hee Gun Kang!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg misses with a body shot

and Kang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Heisenberg stalling against the cage.
Heisenberg looking to throw knees to the head but Kang is blocking nicely.
Heisenberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heisenberg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Kang fails to land.
Heisenberg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Heisenberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kang avoids it.
Heisenberg trying to land knees to the body.

Kang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heisenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Kang counters with a head kick. That will keep Heisenberg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Heisenberg.
Kang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heisenberg defends it nicely.

Heisenberg clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heisenberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Heisenberg misses.
Heisenberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Kang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sauron Heisenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hee Gun Kang.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kang is defended easily by Heisenberg.

Heisenberg drives through and clinches with Kang against the cage.
Kang is trying to pull guard but Heisenberg has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heisenberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Kang looks winded!
Kang pressing his opponent against the cage.

Heisenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kang misses with a takedown

and Heisenberg counters by clinching up.
Heisenberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kang.
Heisenberg working Kang over with knees to the body.
Heisenberg with a knee to the head.
Heisenberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Heisenberg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Heisenberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg misses with a knee to the head.
Heisenberg keeps control of Kang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heisenberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Heisenberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kang avoids it.
Heisenberg scores with a knee to the head.
Kang stalling in the clinch but Heisenberg improves position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg missing with knees to the body.
Kang letting Heisenberg take a breather here.

Heisenberg manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg throws a lazy right hand but Kang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heisenberg clobbers Kang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heisenberg misses with a looping right.
Heisenberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kang's hands.

Heisenberg clinches up with Kang and pushes him back against the cage.
Heisenberg tries to land a knee to the head but Kang blocks with his arms.
Heisenberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kang.
Kang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heisenberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heisenberg looking to throw knees to the head but Kang is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sauron Heisenberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kang is working for takedown but Heisenberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Heisenberg tries to land a knee to the head but Kang blocks with his arms.
Kang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kang looking to throw knees to the head but Heisenberg is blocking nicely.
Heisenberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heisenberg is defending well for now.
Heisenberg missing with knees to the body.
Heisenberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heisenberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heisenberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heisenberg lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kang blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kang as Heisenberg tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sauron Heisenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hee Gun Kang.
Heisenberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Kang decides to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Heisenberg trying to control but Kang is working from the bottom.
Kang controlling Heisenberg's posture.
Kang trying to keep a closed guard but Heisenberg is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hee Gun Kang was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Heisenberg looks to land a left hand but Kang moved out of range nicely.

Kang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heisenberg, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heisenberg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Heisenberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heisenberg working hard to break the clinch.

Kang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heisenberg misses the jab.
Kang misses with a takedown

and Heisenberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Kang wants to break free but Heisenberg has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Heisenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heisenberg.
Kang throws a right hand that Heisenberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Heisenberg also avoids with ease.

Heisenberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Heisenberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kang actively working from the bottom here.
Kang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heisenberg wants to pass the guard but Kang is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg looks to land a strike but Kang avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Heisenberg trying to control but Kang is working from the bottom.
Heisenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Sauron Heisenberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Heisenberg connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sauron Heisenberg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Heisenberg moves into the clinch.
Heisenberg lands a knee to the body.
Heisenberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kang's face.
Heisenberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heisenberg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Heisenberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kang managing to block the knees to the body from Heisenberg.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kang as Heisenberg tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from Kang.

Heisenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kang darts in and clinches Heisenberg up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heisenberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kang managing to block the knees to the body from Heisenberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Heisenberg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Heisenberg tries a knee to the head but Kang blocks it.
Heisenberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Kang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heisenberg is defending well for now.
Kang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Heisenberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sauron Heisenberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Kang breaks from the clinch.

Kang forces Heisenberg back against the cage and clinches.

Kang breaks from the clinch.

Kang forces Heisenberg back against the cage and clinches.

Kang manages to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Kang is retaining full guard.

Heisenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heisenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Kang's legs - danger averted.
Heisenberg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kang is proving hard to escape from.

Kang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heisenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kang's head.

Kang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heisenberg defends well.
Heisenberg lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heisenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heisenberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heisenberg wants to control from the top but Kang keeps moving.
Heisenberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heisenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kang looking for a guillotine here but Heisenberg defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is stalling in the full guard.
Heisenberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kang's guard.

Kang wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kang forces Heisenberg back against the cage and clinches.
Heisenberg connects with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sauron Heisenberg.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heisenberg, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Sauron Heisenberg!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Sauron Heisenberg!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Sauron Heisenberg!

Sauron Heisenberg wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killian Connolly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Foley (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.

Connolly
vs
Foley

175 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Killian Connolly!
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, Pat Foley!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connolly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foley avoids it really well and circles away.
Foley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connolly is fending him off so far but Foley persists. Nope, Connolly circles away and we're back to standing.
Foley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connolly.
Foley tries to close the distance and clinch but Connolly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Connolly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foley throws a nice looking combination but Connolly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Connolly is looking to clinch.
Foley misses with a takedown

and Connolly counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Foley!

Connolly stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Connolly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connolly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connolly dodges the punch combination from Foley.
Foley throws a solid leg kick but Connolly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Foley.
Connolly lands a high kick!

Connolly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Foley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Connolly moves into full mount!
Foley is squirming around, avoiding Connolly's attempts to control the action.
Foley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Connolly tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connolly looking to control but Foley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Foley wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Foley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Connolly tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Connolly controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connolly trying to control but Foley is having none of it.
Foley is trying to escape the mount.

Connolly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Foley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Foley!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Connolly is looking to stand up but Foley isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Killian Connolly just wasn't active enough.
Connolly stuffs the takedown.
Killian Connolly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Foley.
Foley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foley throws a right hand that Connolly ducks under and follows up with a left that Connolly also avoids with ease.
Foley fails with a takedown attempt.
Foley shoots in but Connolly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Connolly dodges the punch combination from Foley.
Connolly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foley is fending him off so far but Connolly persists. Nope, Foley circles away and we're back to standing.

Connolly moves into the clinch.
Foley swings wildly with an uppercut but Connolly uses good head movement to avoid it.

Connolly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connolly is fending him off so far but Foley persists. Nope, Connolly circles away and we're back to standing.
Connolly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connolly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Connolly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Connolly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connolly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Foley does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connolly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foley.
Foley fails with a takedown attempt.
Foley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Connolly.
Foley is breathing heavily.
Foley looks to land a combination but Connolly avoids it well.
Connolly is looking to clinch.
Foley looks to clinch

and Connolly counters by moving into the clinch.
Connolly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Connolly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connolly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foley keeps control of Connolly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Connolly has Foley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Connolly pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Foley tumbling to the mat - Connolly dives into Foley's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley looking to control.
Connolly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Foley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Killian Connolly.
Connolly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connolly lands a leg kick that knocks Foley off balance momentarily.
Connolly has his takedown stuffed
and Foley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Connolly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Killian Connolly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Connolly moves in looking to clinch but Foley pushes him off.
Connolly goes for a double leg but Foley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foley continues to drive forward.

Connolly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foley tries for a takedown but Connolly circles away easily
and Connolly counters with a good, hard body kick but Foley shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connolly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foley swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Foley.

Foley gets caught napping as Connolly dives in and scores a takedown. Foley manages to retain guard.
Connolly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connolly trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killian Connolly dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Foley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Connolly's head.
Connolly looks for a takedown but Foley sprawls well.
Connolly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connolly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Connolly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connolly dives in and grabs Foley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foley pushes down on Connolly's head and hops out.
Foley tries for a takedown but Connolly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Foley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foley wants to land a leg kick but Connolly is out of range.
Foley misses with a few strikes there.
Connolly tries to clinch but Foley is having none of it.
Connolly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connolly wants to clinch up but Foley keeps it at a distance.
Connolly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foley sprawls well. Foley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Connolly gets slowly back to his feet.
Foley tries to clinch but Connolly is having none of it.
Foley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Connolly circles away quickly and effectively.
Foley throws a front kick aimed at Connolly's knee but Connolly avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Foley misses.
Connolly dives in and grabs Foley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foley pushes down on Connolly's head and hops out.
Foley misses with a series of wild punches.
Foley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Foley misses.
Foley throws a nice looking combination but Connolly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foley throws a combination that misses

and Connolly counters by moving into the clinch.

Connolly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Foley regains guard.
Connolly trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Killian Connolly wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Connolly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connolly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Connolly eats them both and turns towards Foley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Foley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Foley duly obliges.
Horrible takedown by Connolly or perhaps it was just good defense by Foley which made him look bad.
Foley stuffs the takedown attempt from Connolly. Connolly gets slowly back to his feet.
Foley keeps the fight on the outside.
Foley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Connolly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Foley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connolly throws a strike aimed at the side of Foley's head but Foley avoids it well.
Pat Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connolly taking a break here but Foley is having none of it and regains half guard.
Connolly tries to stand and escape but Foley is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foley wants to improve his position but Connolly is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Connolly.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Killian Connolly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Connolly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Killian Connolly!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Killian Connolly!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Killian Connolly!

Killian Connolly wins by unanimous decision!
Killian Connolly made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I BELONG TO JESUS'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ponce Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javi Morci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon comes to the cage accompanied by Pour UP. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Leon
vs
Morci

170 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ponce Leon !
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, Javi Morci!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morci closes the distance and clinches up with Leon , looking for a takedown. Morci pushes Leon against the cage but Leon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leon moves in looking to clinch but Morci pushes him off.
Morci circles away from the clinch attempt

and Morci counters by moving into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Leon .
Morci looking for a takedown.

Morci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morci circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morci counters with a straight right hand.
Leon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morci paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Morci closes the distance and pushes Leon back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leon .
Morci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Morci successfully pulls guard.
Morci controlling Leon 's posture.
Morci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morci content to control rather than advance.

Morci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leon defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morci is controlling the pace.
Leon is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morci content to control rather than advance.
Morci moves into full mount! Leon won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morci working for a guillotine from mount but Leon is in no mood to give up.
Morci controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morci throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Leon because Morci loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leon moves to clinch but Morci breaks away

and Morci moves into the clinch.
Morci pressing his opponent against the cage.
Morci has had enough of the clinch but Leon keeps him there for the moment.
Leon misses with the head strike.
Morci can't get the takedown.
Leon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Leon jumps into guard, dragging Morci to the mat.
Morci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morci won't allow Leon to get back to his feet.

Morci drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morci jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morci sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leon wants to get back to his feet but Morci is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leon is trying to escape the position but Morci is controlling the position.
Leon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morci.
Leon is letting Morci control him for a moment.

Morci is trying to get an arm triangle but Leon is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morci moves into full mount!

Morci wants to finish this one by submission but Leon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morci.
Leon is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Morci has taken his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morci missing with strikes from the back.

Morci patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morci controls the position.
Leon has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javi Morci 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!

Morci shoots in but Leon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Leon . No joy for Morci on that attempt.
Leon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morci.
Ponce Leon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javi Morci.
Morci dives in and grabs Leon 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leon pushes down on Morci's head and hops out.
Leon throws a nice looking combination but Morci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leon tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Morci counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Leon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morci uses from the top position.
Leon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morci on the ground.
Morci stops Leon from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Javi Morci wasn't active enough on the ground.
Morci looks to land a body kick but Leon moved away.
Leon tries to clinch up

and Morci counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Leon stalling in the clinch but Morci improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morci is trying to pull guard but Leon has him pressed against the cage.
Morci tries to land a knee to the head but Leon blocks with his arms.
Leon misses with a short punch on the inside.

Morci decides to pull guard.
Morci is adopting a defensive guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Morci manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Leon wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morci pulls guard successfully.
Leon is fighting to break Morci's control of his arms but Morci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Morci pushes Leon off and gets back to his feet.
Ponce Leon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Leon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morci lands a hook that snaps the head of Leon backwards.
Morci leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Leon fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morci pulls guard effortlessly.
Morci 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.
Leon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leon misses with a few strikes there.
Morci circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javi Morci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morci winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Javi Morci!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Javi Morci!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Javi Morci!

Javi Morci wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Big Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gladiator Crixus (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.

Garcia
vs
Crixus

188 cm
23
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
23
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Garcia!
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, Gladiator Crixus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garcia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crixus sprawls well initially but Garcia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Crixus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Garcia is looking for a kimura but Crixus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.

Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crixus tries to kick Garcia off but Garcia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Garcia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crixus is trying to get back to full guard.

Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crixus can do anything to dispel that myth.

Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Crixus tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.

Garcia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Crixus is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Garcia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Van Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Simpson (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.

Jones
vs
Simpson

225 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van Jones!
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, Raphael Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones lands with a straight right. Simpson didn't see that one coming.

Simpson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Simpson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Simpson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Simpson isn't so interested in that idea.
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Raphael Simpson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simpson.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.

Simpson shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simpson has hold of Jones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jones seems comfortable defending it but Simpson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Simpson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Simpson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toni Tornado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues has chosen wont back down as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tornado
vs
Rodrigues

165 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toni Tornado!
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, Ruben Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tornado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tornado wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Tornado.
Rodrigues doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tornado counters with a good low kick that Rodrigues was not able to check.
Tornado shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Tornado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tornado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tornado throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Tornado looks to land a body kick but Rodrigues moved away.
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tornado.
Tornado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigues sprawls well. Rodrigues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tornado gets slowly back to his feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tornado passes Rodrigues's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tornado thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Tornado controlling the action here.
Tornado scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tornado thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Tornado is taking a breather. Rodrigues says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Tornado.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tornado in particular looking to stall.
Tornado throwing shots but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Tornado is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Toni Tornado.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues darts in looking for a takedown but Tornado gets double underhooks and turns Rodrigues into the cage.
Toni Tornado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Rodrigues.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Tornado throws the kick towards the body but Rodrigues avoids it.
Tornado pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Tornado misses
and Rodrigues counters with a left and a right that stings Tornado.

Tornado looking to score a takedown here. Rodrigues is defending well but Tornado drives through and ends up in Rodrigues's guard.
Tornado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rodrigues working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tornado.
Rodrigues looks winded!
Rodrigues seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rodrigues is trying to keep Tornado in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ruben Rodrigues hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tornado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodrigues sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rodrigues checks a low kick from Tornado.

Rodrigues gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tornado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
Tornado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tornado is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Tornado sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tornado wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Tornado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodrigues did well to prevent Tornado getting side control.
Tornado throwing shots but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Tornado sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tornado seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodrigues for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado lands with a punch from half guard.
Tornado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tornado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tornado is taking a breather. Rodrigues says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tornado.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tornado throwing shots but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Toni Tornado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tornado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tornado winds up and cracks Rodrigues with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Tornado controlling the action here.
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
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. Tornado connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigues's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tornado is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tornado lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tornado slips a nice elbow through Rodrigues's hands, connecting with Rodrigues's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tornado scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toni Tornado dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tornado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tornado misses with a right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a two punch combo.
Tornado closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. Tornado pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tornado shoots for a takedown but Rodrigues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tornado tries a head kick but it misses.
Tornado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodrigues blocks the body kick.
Tornado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodrigues is looking to slow Tornado down with leg kicks.

Tornado throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tornado is in Rodrigues's guard.
Tornado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigues can do to turn this around?
Rodrigues looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tornado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodrigues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tornado has managed to get both his arms back between Rodrigues's legs - danger averted.
Tornado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tornado connects with a couple of short punches.
Tornado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tornado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodrigues wants to sweep but no luck.
Tornado content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tornado throws a big right hand that misses.
Tornado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tornado misses with a head kick.
Tornado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodrigues is out of range.
Ruben Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the leg kick from Tornado.
Tornado throws a leg kick but Rodrigues checks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tornado.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Tornado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tornado misses with a left hand
and Rodrigues counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tornado throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Tornado thows a body shot but no joy.

Tornado shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tornado keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Toni Tornado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado working Rodrigues over with strikes.
Tornado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tornado sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Tornado there.
Ruben Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tornado moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rodrigues.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Toni Tornado!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Toni Tornado!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Toni Tornado!

Toni Tornado wins by unanimous decision!
Ruben Rodrigues was interviewed post fight and said 'im gonna work even harder for the next fight'.