QFC Tournament 304 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Da Gaucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Da Gaucho
vs
Valuev

168 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Da Gaucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Valuev!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valuev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valuev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Da Gaucho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Da Gaucho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valuev keeps working.
Valuev wants to get back to his feet.

Da Gaucho wants to work for an arm triangle but Valuev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valuev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Da Gaucho.

Da Gaucho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Da Gaucho throwing shots but Valuev is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev is positioning himself well to prevent Da Gaucho advancing to mount.
Valuev pushes Da Gaucho off looking to stand but Da Gaucho dives back in and keeps control.

Da Gaucho wants to work for an arm triangle but Valuev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Valuev is looking to escape.

Da Gaucho seems to be looking for submissions.

Da Gaucho is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho is keen to just control but Valuev is a slippery customer.
Valuev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Gaucho throwing strikes from guard but Valuev blocks nicely.
Da Gaucho controlling from the top position.
Da Gaucho postures up in Valuev's guard and throws a big left but Valuev blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho wants to pass the guard but Valuev is keeping the position.
Valuev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Valuev trying to control but Da Gaucho is having none of it.
Da Gaucho tries to hold on but Valuev postures up.
Da Gaucho is desperately trying to improve his position but Valuev has a good base and remains in mount.
Da Gaucho tries to lock up and control but Valuev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho taking shots to the head.
Valuev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Da Gaucho is looking to escape.
Da Gaucho wants to control but Valuev is having none of it.
Da Gaucho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Valuev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Gaucho is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Da Gaucho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Valuev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Da Gaucho is looking for a sweep. Valuev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruno Da Gaucho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valuev trying to pass the guard but Da Gaucho defending well.
Valuev thows a huge punch but Da Gaucho dodges it nicely.
Valuev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Da Gaucho is trying to stand up here but Valuev is controlling him well.
Da Gaucho wants to get back to full guard.
Da Gaucho moves into full guard.
Da Gaucho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Gaucho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valuev defending well though.
Da Gaucho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valuev defending well though.
Valuev trying to control but Da Gaucho postures up.
Valuev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Da Gaucho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valuev keeps working.
Valuev looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valuev defending well though.
Valuev tries to kick Da Gaucho off but Da Gaucho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Valuev trying to control but Da Gaucho postures up.
Valuev is trying to stand back up but Da Gaucho is controlling him
Da Gaucho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valuev is trying to stand.
Valuev is breathing heavily.

Da Gaucho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valuev tries to get to full guard but Da Gaucho has control of the leg.
Da Gaucho throwing shots but Valuev is blocking nicely.
Valuev taking some punishment here, with Da Gaucho in his half guard.
Valuev wants to get back to his feet.
Da Gaucho throwing shots but Valuev is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valuev pushes Da Gaucho off looking to stand but Da Gaucho dives back in and keeps control.
Valuev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Da Gaucho.
Da Gaucho has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Da Gaucho won't let Valuev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Da Gaucho moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Valuev has worked his arm free - good work by Valuev!
Valuev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Valuev kicks Da Gaucho off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Igor Valuev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Valuev doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Da Gaucho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valuev wants to get back to his feet.
Valuev is trying to escape back to his feet but Da Gaucho uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Da Gaucho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Gaucho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valuev is trying to get back to half guard.

Da Gaucho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Valuev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Da Gaucho's guard! Nice work there by Valuev!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Gaucho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valuev is controlling him.
Valuev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Da Gaucho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valuev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Valuev trying to control but Da Gaucho is working from the bottom.
Da Gaucho is trying to control the position but Valuev postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valuev wants to control from the top but Da Gaucho keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Igor Valuev wasn't active enough on the ground.
Valuev looks for a takedown but Da Gaucho sprawls well.
Valuev shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Gaucho sprawls well. He's pushed Valuev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bruno Da Gaucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Valuev.
Valuev dives in for a single leg takedown but Da Gaucho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valuev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Da Gaucho is trying to keep an underhook but Valuev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Da Gaucho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valuev is working away from the top position though.
Da Gaucho is looking to improve his position.
Da Gaucho looks like he's trying to stand up.
Da Gaucho moves into full guard.
Valuev forces his way into half guard.
Valuev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valuev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Valuev with the ground and pound from mount.
Da Gaucho can't escape the position.
Valuev wants to control the pace but Da Gaucho is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valuev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Da Gaucho is bucking up trying to escape but Valuev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Gaucho regains half guard.
Valuev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Gaucho defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Igor Valuev.
I think Valuev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Bruno Da Gaucho!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Bruno Da Gaucho!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Bruno Da Gaucho!

Bruno Da Gaucho wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kores Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua James will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sierra
vs
James

178 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
24
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kores Sierra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joshua James!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sierra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Sierra persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Sierra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James shoots in for a double leg but Sierra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sierra tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Sierra drops back down to his feet.

James pulls guard successfully.

James working for a triangle but Sierra defends it easily.
Sierra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sierra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sierra throwing strikes but missing.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Sierra is proving a slippery customer.
Sierra postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sierra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sierra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sierra connects with a couple of short punches.
Sierra distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sierra lands a couple of digs.
Sierra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sierra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sierra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sierra connects with a couple of short punches.
James has a closed guard, preventing Sierra from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sierra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sierra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Sierra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sierra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Sierra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sierra manages to get himself to full guard.

Sierra isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. James stacks Sierra on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by James!
James passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sierra!
Sierra wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
Sierra working to try and regain half guard.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sierra is looking to escape.

James has control of Sierra's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sierra regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra working to try and regain half guard.
James in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sierra tries to buck James off but he can't manage it.
Sierra tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
James tries to control but Sierra wriggling away.
James might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sierra haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sierra bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sierra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sierra is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Sierra is looking to get to half guard.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sierra is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sierra holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as James tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sierra is trying to escape the mount.
James is looking to work his way around to Sierra's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sierra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James stuffs the takedown.
Sierra with a lazy takedown attempt
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kores Sierra. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sierra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sierra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
James is looking to reverse the position.
Sierra working away.
James is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
James is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sierra has just dragged him back down to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sierra lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Sierra keeps moving and retains side control.
James is breathing heavily.
Sierra scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at James to see if he's OK.
Sierra lands a few punches from side control.
Sierra lands an elbow.
James is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sierra is working James over with some ground and pound from side control.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
Kores Sierra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
James is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sierra scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sierra asserts his dominance and retains side control.
James takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sierra is chipping away with strikes.
Sierra wants to stand but James is controlling his arm.
James is trying to control Sierra's posture but Sierra avoids it.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James wants to control but Sierra postures up.
James takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra lands a nice forearm strike.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sierra works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
James tries to buck Sierra off but Sierra is having none of it.
Sierra grinds an elbow into James's temple.
James taking a bit of punishment here - Sierra scoring with strikes.
Sierra working the ground and pound.
Sierra is putting a hurting on James here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sierra scores with punches from side control.
Sierra connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused James some visible discomfort.
Sierra scores with punches from side control.
James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sierra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Sierra's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierra scoring with punches from side control.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sierra in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sierra in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
James is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sierra connects with a decent elbow.
Sierra works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sierra connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused James some visible discomfort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sierra lands a few punches from side control.
Sierra landing a few strikes.
James takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sierra is working James over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kores Sierra dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sierra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sierra has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, James works to full guard.
Sierra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sierra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James is trying to control the position but Sierra postures up.
Sierra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sierra pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Sierra scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sierra lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
James trying to hold on to Sierra's head to control him but Sierra postures up.
Sierra winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sierra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sierra tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.
Sierra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sierra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sierra tries to stand and escape but James is controlling the position.
Sierra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sierra with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sierra works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sierra throws a big right hand that misses.
Sierra lands a couple of digs.
Sierra working some strikes from top position.
Sierra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sierra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sierra connects with a couple of short punches.
Sierra works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Sierra with a flurry of punches that miss.
James controls Sierra momentarily but Sierra frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra cracks James with a solid left hand.
Sierra landing with the ground and pound.
Sierra lands a couple of digs.
Sierra is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sierra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sierra stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sierra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sierra distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sierra wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sierra throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Sierra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sierra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James wants to pass the guard but Sierra is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sierra looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
Joshua James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kores Sierra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kores Sierra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sierra, 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 Kores Sierra!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Kores Sierra!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Kores Sierra!

Kores Sierra wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Silvinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryck Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patryck Mendes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Silvinho
vs
Mendes

168 cm
24
149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Silvinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patryck Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvinho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silvinho.

It looks like Patryck Mendes has been cut.
Silvinho throws a right hand that Mendes ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendes also avoids with ease.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Oooooh!!! Silvinho has knocked Mendes down with a huge combo! Silvinho steps away and waves a wobbly Mendes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Mendes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvinho lands with a right that hurts Mendes. Mendes looks to clinch but Silvinho throws a short knee that drops Mendes. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Paulo Silvinho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cris Gana De Janeiro De Natal La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Ral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gana De Janeiro De Natal La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Ral
vs
Almeida

168 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
24
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cris Gana De Janeiro De Natal La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Ral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Ral with that takedown attempt.

Almeida rushes La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Ral and presses him up against the cage.
Almeida gets underhooks to prevent La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Ral's takedown attempt.
Almeida leaning against his opponent.
A hook to the body from Almeida.
Almeida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Rals head.
La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Ral has Almeida pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Almeida manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cris Gana De Janeiro De Natal La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Ral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Ral goes for a takedown in the clinch but Almeida prevents it.
Almeida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Almeida.
Almeida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Almeida 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.
La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Ral has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Almeida after a bit of a struggle.
Almeida is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ricardo Almeida.
Almeida scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Ral gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Almeida looks like he's trying to stand up.

La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Ral 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! Almeida is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cris Gana De Janeiro De Natal La Paz De Roma De Nigga Da Chapa Ral!