FWI-17 Toxicidade PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Matters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Riviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matters's entrance music is Lose Yourself - Eminem. A fine choice. Riviera has chosen Video Killed the Radio Star as his entrance music. Karl Riviera acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Matters
vs
Riviera

168 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marshall Matters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karl Riviera!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matters swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Riviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karl Riviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matters finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Riviera tries to clinch but Matters moves out of range.
Riviera shoots in but no luck this time.
Riviera is looking to clinch.
Matters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Matters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matters throws an elbow but Riviera slips to the side and avoids it well.
Matters in side control, throwing shots but Riviera defends.
Matters throws a strike aimed at the side of Riviera's head but Riviera avoids it well.

Matters is working to tighten is grip on Riviera's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Riviera has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Matters is really squeezing tight and eventually Riviera passes out! Matters breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marshall Matters!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Capalatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lou Capalatti has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Silva
vs
Capalatti

180 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Capalatti!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Capalatti.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Capalatti is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva won't allow Capalatti to sweep him here.
Silva wants to control from the top but Capalatti keeps moving.
Capalatti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capalatti is trying to get back to half guard.
Capalatti is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

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

Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Capalatti is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Capalatti, who protects the arm well.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Capalatti's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capalatti wants to control but Silva postures up.
Capalatti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Capalatti struggling a bit here.
Silva trying to control the position but Capalatti is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Capalatti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Capalatti looks gassed!
Silva wants to hold on but Capalatti pushes him away.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Capalatti is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Capalatti is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Capalatti has control of the leg.
Silva is staying active underneath Capalatti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Capalatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capalatti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Capalatti is controlling him.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Capalatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capalatti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Capalatti tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Silva 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.
Capalatti has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Silva passes into half guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Capalatti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Capalatti shoots and misses
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Capalatti moves out of range of the strikes.
Capalatti takes one to the side of the head.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.

Silva 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.
Capalatti trying to control the position.
Silva postures up in Capalatti's guard and throws a big left but Capalatti blocks it.
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Capalatti manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Capalatti trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Capalatti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Silva connects with the punch.

Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Capalatti!
Capalatti working to try and regain half guard.
Capalatti wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Capalatti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Capalatti wants to control but Silva is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capalatti reaches up to try and control the position but Silva seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Capalatti rolls and tries to escape and now Silva has his back!
Capalatti is in bad spot here.
Capalatti tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva fails to move to back control.
Capalatti is trying desperately to improve position.
Capalatti avoids a strike by Silva and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Silva's guard! Fantastic escape!
Capalatti trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capalatti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Capalatti from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A choreographed right hand from Capalatti misses the target.
Capalatti tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva fails with the takedown.

Silva has managed to clinch.

Silva decides to pull guard.
Capalatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capalatti is stalling in the full guard.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Capalatti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capalatti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paulo Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Capalatti postures up.

Capalatti is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Silva has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Capalatti is looking to defend but Silva has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Capalatti! Silva pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Capalatti taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulo Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Wolverine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Zodiac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolverine comes to the cage accompanied by I stand Alone - Godsmack. Steve Zodiac will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wolverine
vs
Zodiac

178 cm
22
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Infliction Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Logan Wolverine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Zodiac!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolverine swats away the attempt to clinch by Zodiac.
Wolverine throws a head kick that misses.
Zodiac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Wolverine gets the takedown into side control.
Zodiac is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wolverine stands up.
Zodiac has his takedown stuffed

and Wolverine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wolverine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zodiac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zodiac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wolverine won't allow Zodiac to sweep him here.
Wolverine throwing strikes from guard but Zodiac blocks nicely.
Zodiac is looking to stand up but Wolverine isn't so interested in that idea.
Wolverine trying to control the position from guard on top but Zodiac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zodiac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolverine.

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

Zodiac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolverine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zodiac looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice cross by Wolverine.
Zodiac tries to clinch

and Wolverine counters with a shoot takedown. Zodiac fights it but they end up in guard.
Wolverine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zodiac is keeping the position for now.
Wolverine wants to control from the top but Zodiac keeps moving.

Zodiac is looking for a triangle here but Wolverine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wolverine lands a nice forearm strike.
Wolverine is looking to take a break and control but Zodiac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolverine working away.
Zodiac is trying to work for a sweep but Wolverine has mounted him!
Wolverine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zodiac tries to lock up and control but Wolverine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Zodiac defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wolverine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wolverine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zodiac is looking to escape.
Wolverine landing strikes from the mount and Zodiac is in trouble!
Wolverine landing strikes from the mount and Zodiac is in trouble!
Wolverine wants to control the pace but Zodiac is squirming around nicely.
Zodiac slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zodiac trying to control from the bottom.

Zodiac looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zodiac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zodiac is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zodiac is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolverine prevents Zodiac from improving his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Zodiac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zodiac clinches but Wolverine breaks the clinch

and Wolverine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zodiac wants to control but Wolverine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zodiac gets full guard.
Zodiac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zodiac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zodiac is on top in guard.
Zodiac looking to pass the guard.

Zodiac decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wolverine, up you get!

Wolverine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wolverine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zodiac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zodiac manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zodiac working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zodiac is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wolverine is surviving well by controlling Zodiac's body position as best he can.
Zodiac is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zodiac wants to control the pace but Wolverine is squirming around nicely.

Zodiac looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zodiac swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wolverine is now in Zodiac's guard. A big mistake from Zodiac there, giving up the dominant position!
Zodiac trying to control the position.
Wolverine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zodiac's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zodiac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Zodiac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Wolverine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wolverine moves into range and clinches up with Zodiac.
Wolverine is trying to stall.
Zodiac tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wolverine is working for takedown but Zodiac is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zodiac throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolverine.
Zodiac throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zodiac tries to pull guard but Wolverine won't allow it.
Wolverine stops a takedown attempt from Zodiac.
Logan Wolverine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Zodiac.

Zodiac has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wolverine uses from the top position.

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

Zodiac has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolverine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zodiac pulls Wolverine in close to prevent any damage.

Zodiac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zodiac working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Zodiac looking for a guillotine here but Wolverine defends easily.

Zodiac working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wolverine has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zodiac is trying to get back to full guard.
Zodiac makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zodiac.

Zodiac looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wolverine is defending well. Zodiac quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wolverine has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zodiac celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Zodiac!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with The Pot - Tool blaring out of the sound system. Rodrigo has chosen Pachanga - Calienta as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Paulo Silva had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Rodrigo

185 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

162 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

S.W.A.T.

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Rodrigo misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Rodrigo breaks the clinch.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Rodrigo.

It looks like Paulo Silva has been cut.

Rodrigo rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.

Rodrigo breaks the clinch.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodrigo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Rodrigo! Silva is backing up but he can't get away as Rodrigo lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Silva and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diego Rodrigo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jason the warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobral is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cubanito by Pideme. The key to victory for jason the warrior has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

the warrior
vs
Sobral

187 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jason the warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the warrior lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Sobral closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming the warrior to the mat! the warrior manages to get full guard.
Sobral throwing strikes from guard but the warrior blocks nicely.
the warrior is trying to control the position but Sobral postures up.
Sobral wants to pass the guard but the warrior is keeping the position.
Sobral won't allow the warrior to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral scoring with punches to the head and body.

the warrior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
the warrior trying to control the position.
Sobral throwing strikes but missing.
Sobral really doesn't want to stay on the ground with the warrior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Sobral avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
the warrior keeping moving, preventing Sobral from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed the warrior's guard.
the warrior wants to improve his position but Sobral is controlling well.
the warrior taking some punishment here, with Sobral in his half guard.

the warrior is rocked!
the warrior wants to get back to full guard.
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. Sobral connects with a nice short shot to the warrior's temple.
Oh the warrior is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
the warrior is breathing heavily.
Sobral lands with a punch from half guard.
the warrior wants to get back to his feet.
Sobral looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
the warrior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sobral is working away from the top position though.
Sobral seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is nestled in close to the warrior, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobral landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sobral trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
the warrior is looking to control Sobral's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can the warrior avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sobral lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. the warrior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
the warrior seems to have got his legs back now.
the warrior 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.
Sobral won't allow the warrior to get back to his feet.
Sobral thows a big elbow that misses.
the warrior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sobral's guard.

the warrior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sobral dives on top into guard.
the warrior manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is desperately trying to improve his position but the warrior has a good base and remains in mount.
the warrior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sobral is looking to escape.
Sobral can't escape the position.
the warrior dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! the warrior connects with a massive shot to the dome!
the warrior content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobral can do anything to dispel that myth.
the warrior is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

the warrior working for a submission but Sobral is keeping him at bay.
the warrior prevents Sobral from getting the reversal.
Sobral is in a horrible position here. the warrior smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
the warrior landing strikes from the mount.

the warrior is working for a guillotine from mount but Sobral frees his head quite easily.
Sobral is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobral tries to control the warrior's body but the warrior pushes him off. Sobral squirms to his side and now the warrior has his back!
the warrior lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by the warrior.
Sobral turns into the warrior and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Sobral dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sobral tries for a takedown but the warrior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
the warrior with a poor takedown

and Sobral counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sobral.
the warrior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
the warrior wants to stand and escape but Sobral is having none of it.
the warrior is trying to control the position but Sobral postures up.
Sobral works over the warrior with some ground and pound from guard.
Sobral works a leg free and moves into half guard.

the warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
the warrior is in trouble now - Sobral has advanced to mount!
A nice elbow there by Sobral.
Sobral punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobral lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sobral is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Sobral.
A nice elbow there by Sobral.
Sobral with a couple of short strikes.
the warrior gets back to half guard.
the warrior trying to control from the bottom.
the warrior tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
the warrior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

the warrior is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sobral has his hands clasped together but the warrior extends an breaks Sobral's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by the warrior.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). jason the warrior!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tre Tanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnis Koc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tre Tanks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tanks
vs
Koc

170 cm
22
137 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

171 cm
22
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tre Tanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonnis Koc!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Koc bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tanks gets back to half guard.
Tanks is looking to improve his position.

Tanks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tanks trying to control but Koc postures up.
Koc is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Koc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanks is keeping the position for now.
Koc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanks controls Koc momentarily but Koc frees himself.

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

Tanks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Tanks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tanks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanks slips a nice elbow through Koc's hands, connecting with Koc's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koc is in trouble now - Tanks has advanced to mount!
Koc swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tanks avoids the attempt from Koc to control.
Koc regains half guard.
Koc tries to get to full guard but Tanks has control of the leg.
Koc looks gassed!
Koc is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanks sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Tanks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koc wants to improve his position but Tanks is controlling well.
Tanks passes to full mount!
Tanks controlling the pace for now.
Koc is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanks has a good base and remains in mount.
Tanks looking to control but Koc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tanks looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanks is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tanks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tanks landing shots from mount.
Koc wants to hold on but Tanks pushes him away.
Koc is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanks has a good base and remains in mount.

Tanks has hold of Koc's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Koc manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Koc is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tanks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koc tries to hold on but Tanks postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koc is trying to escape the mount.
Koc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koc gets back to half guard.
Koc regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tanks won't allow Koc to sweep him here.
Koc lands a good elbow from the bottom.

Koc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tanks trying to control but Koc is working from the bottom.
Tanks wants to stand but Koc is controlling his posture from full guard.
Koc keeping moving, preventing Tanks from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tre Tanks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Koc decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Koc throwing shots but Tanks is blocking nicely.
Koc sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tanks looks like he's trying to stand up.

Tanks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tanks is looking to improve his position.
Tanks won't allow Koc to pass to mount.
Tanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koc misses with a takedown

and Tanks counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Koc!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanks controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koc is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanks has a good base and remains in mount.
Koc tries to hold on but Tanks postures up.
Koc sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Koc trying to hold on to Tanks's head to control him but Tanks postures up.

Koc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koc is pressing down on Tanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Tanks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Koc is trying to control the position but Tanks postures up.

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.

Tanks stands and steps away. Koc gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Tanks darts in and clinches Koc up against the cage.

Tanks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Koc uses from the top position.
Tanks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Tanks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Koc drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tanks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koc has Tanks in his guard.
Tanks forces his way into half guard.
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. Tanks connects with a nice short shot to Koc's temple.

Tanks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koc is just riding it out for now. Tanks eventually gives up the hold.
Koc tries to get to full guard but Tanks has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanks wants to control but Koc is keeping him busy.
Koc trying to control here.
Koc misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tanks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Koc is squirming around, avoiding Tanks's attempts to control the action.
Tanks prevents Koc from getting the reversal.
Koc tries to hold on but Tanks postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Tanks is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Tanks misses with a takedown

and Koc counters with a single leg into guard. Tanks didn't expect that.
Koc wants to get up but he can't break Tanks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koc wants to pass the guard but Tanks is keeping the position.
Koc wants to control from the top but Tanks keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tanks counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Tanks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Koc closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tanks gets full guard.
Tanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tanks pushes a forearm under Koc's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Koc is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tre Tanks!