QFC Tournament 856 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ibaka (ranked 5670 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris Barbee (ranked 5669 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ibaka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mi Gente. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ibaka
vs
Barbee

170 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
23
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Ibaka!
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, Morris Barbee!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses.
Barbee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barbee checks a low kick from Ibaka.
Ibaka tries a head kick but it misses.
And Barbee tries to counter it with a takedown but Ibaka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ibaka misses with a head kick.
Ibaka scores with a head kick.
Barbee throws a low kick but Ibaka moves out of range easily.

Ibaka gets caught flat footed, as Barbee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ibaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbee on the ground.
Barbee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barbee distracts Ibaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barbee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibaka is retaining full guard.
Ibaka is looking to stand up but Barbee isn't so interested in that idea.
Barbee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barbee lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Ibaka is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Ibaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbee stands up over Ibaka, holding on to his feet. Barbee throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Ibaka is out cold! Barbee lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Morris Barbee!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Face (ranked 6034 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Ambrose (ranked 6188 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.

Face
vs
Ambrose

150 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
21
226 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giant Face!
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, Shaun Ambrose!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Face moves into the clinch successfully.
Ambrose avoids the elbow strike from Face, against the cage.
Ambrose fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ambrose dodges an elbow strike from Face.
Ambrose avoids the elbow strike from Face, against the cage.
Face looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ambrose wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Ambrose pulls guard.
Face trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ambrose's guard.

Face wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ambrose's closed guard. He's half up but Ambrose has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ambrose pivots and extends the arm, Face falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ambrose! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaun Ambrose!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 6095 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Dallas (ranked 6096 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.

Johnson
vs
Dallas

200 cm
23
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Johnson!
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, Tyler Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dallas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Dallas's guard.
Dallas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Dallas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Dallas wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson controls Dallas momentarily but Dallas frees himself.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas preventing the sweep.
Dallas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dallas wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Dallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallas is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson won't allow Dallas to sweep him here.
Dallas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Dallas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson controlling from the top position.

Dallas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Johnson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dallas tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dallas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dallas jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Dallas around his waist. Dallas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Dallas avoids the damage to the body.

Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Dallas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dallas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Johnson dominated that 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.

Dallas stuffs the takedown.
Dallas is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Dallas avoided it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dallas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Dallas blocks it.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Dallas throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Dallas didn't expect that.

Dallas pushes Johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dallas.

It looks like Jack Johnson has been cut.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Dallas.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dallas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dallas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Dallas ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Dallas to the mat.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dallas.
Johnson is trying to keep Dallas in close.
Dallas looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Johnson wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
Dallas trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dallas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jack Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dallas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.
Dallas working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is pushing Dallas's head away, looking to escape. Dallas manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson is not content to let Dallas control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Dallas in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.

Dallas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dallas wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Dallas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Johnson misses with a head kick.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Johnson forces Dallas back against the cage and clinches.
Dallas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Dallas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dallas tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Dallas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dallas wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson moves to clinch but Dallas breaks away
and Dallas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson rushes Dallas and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dallas prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson has Dallas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dallas tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into Dallas's guard.
Dallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dallas is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dallas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Dallas trying to control the position.
Johnson is pushing down on Dallas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dallas is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dallas regains full guard. Nicely done.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Dallas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dallas to the ground. Johnson is now in Dallas's guard.
Dallas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dallas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Johnson is now in half guard.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Dallas tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Dallas defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Dallas is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Dallas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Jack Johnson!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Jack Johnson!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Jack Johnson!

Jack Johnson wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John JimmyJohn (ranked 6094 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Dan Smith (ranked 6084 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.

JimmyJohn
vs
Dan Smith

178 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John JimmyJohn!
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, Dan Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

JimmyJohn looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but JimmyJohn drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but JimmyJohn is proving a slippery customer.
JimmyJohn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with JimmyJohn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
JimmyJohn won't allow Smith to sweep him here.

Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! JimmyJohn escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith wants to control but JimmyJohn postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JimmyJohn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but JimmyJohn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

JimmyJohn has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Smith is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John JimmyJohn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Fernandez (ranked 6006 p4p, 576 weight class) and Marcus Legend (ranked 5998 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes into the arena with Battle Symphony blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fernandez
vs
Legend

178 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Fernandez!
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, Marcus Legend!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandez is fending him off so far but Legend persists. Nope, Fernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Legend will feel that in the morning.
Fernandez scores with a spinning back kick!
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Legend tries a quick counter leg kick but Fernandez is wise to it.
Fernandez misses with a body shot.
Fernandez thows a body kick. Legend tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legend will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Legend gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gabriel Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Legend.
Legend looks winded!

Fernandez has managed to clinch.
Fernandez tries to pull guard but Legend holds him up against the cage and eventually Fernandez drops back down to his feet.

Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Fernandez throws a head kick that Legend semi-blocks.

It looks like Marcus Legend has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Legend gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legend prevents the takedown attempt.
Fernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Legend gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fernandez stops a takedown attempt from Legend.
Legend is trying to pull guard but Fernandez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Fernandez pulls guard successfully.

Fernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fernandez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Legend shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense.
Fernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legend circles away quickly and effectively.
Legend takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fernandez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gabriel Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez lands a nice looking body kick.
Fernandez looks to land a body kick but Legend moved away.
Legend blocks a head kick by Fernandez.

Fernandez has Legend up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Fernandez to work.

Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
Legend misses with a takedown
and Fernandez counters with a big head kick but Legend shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez lands a head kick!

Fernandez rushes Legend and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fernandez'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.
Legend prevents the takedown attempt.
Legend is trying to pull guard but Fernandez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Legend's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legend feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernandez's calf.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernandez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend dives in for a single leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Legend shoots in but Fernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fernandez throws a nice looking combination but Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legend leaves Fernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Legend shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernandez defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Fernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Legend's cut.
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.

Legend tries a head kick but it misses.
As Legend tries to get set, Fernandez tries to push him back and clinch up but Legend manages to avoid the attempt.
Fernandez scores with a nice head shot.
Gabriel Fernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Legend with a poor takedown

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

Fernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gabriel Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
Legend blocks a head kick by Fernandez.
Legend tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fernandez connects with an inside leg kick.

Fernandez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez stops a takedown attempt from Legend.
Gabriel Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Legend.
Fernandez jumps guard but Legend turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Legend is breathing heavily.

Fernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fernandez cracks Legend with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fernandez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fernandez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legend. That did some damage!
Fernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
Fernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernandez sprawls well. Fernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernandez lands a jab-cross combination.
Fernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend can do to turn this around?

Fernandez clinches up with Legend and pushes him back against the cage.
Fernandez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Legend is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend leaning against his opponent.
Fernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Legend after a bit of a struggle.
Fernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Legend prevents it.
Legend drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Legend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Legend breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legend keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fernandez. That's going to slow Legend down.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Legend swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legend dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernandez. That did some damage!

Legend closes the distance and clinches.
Legend is pressed up against the cage. Fernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Legend down to the mat. Legend avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Legend instigates a clinch.
Fernandez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Legend smiles and moves away.
Fernandez darts in trying to clinch
letting Legend counter with a right hand.

Legend instigates a clinch.
Legend has Fernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Fernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Legend lands a shoulder strike.
Gabriel Fernandez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Legend avoiding damage.

Fernandez manages to break the clinch.

Legend closes the distance and clinches.
Legend wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage.

Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Legend gets a clinch.
Legend tries for a takedown but Fernandez manages to get underhooks.
Legend misses with an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Legend to work.
Fernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Legend after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Legend shows good takedown defense.
Legend defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandez.
Legend fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Legend pushes Fernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Legend tries to pull guard but Fernandez holds him up against the cage and eventually Legend drops back down to his feet.
Legend changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fernandez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gabriel Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Legend.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Fernandez.
Fernandez sets himself, and Legend steps forward looking for the clinch! Fernandez avoids it this time.

Legend tries to keep at a distance but Fernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legend tries to circle away but Fernandez has him pinned against the cage.
Fernandez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend is trying to drag Fernandez to the mat but Fernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legend tries to score a body lock takedown but Fernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fernandez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Legend working hard to break the clinch.
Fernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Legend prevents it.
Fernandez is trying to pull guard but Legend turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legend fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legend shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Legend's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Legend closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez looking for a takedown.
Fernandez avoids a wild elbow strike from Legend.
Fernandez fails to pull guard.

Legend jumps into guard, dragging Fernandez to the mat.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Legend has wrist control.
Fernandez wants to stand but Legend has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Legend working a defensive guard here.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Legend keeps moving.
Legend looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Legend pulls Fernandez in close to his closed guard and prevents Fernandez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gabriel Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fernandez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Legend on that attempt.
Fernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Legend gets double underhooks and turns Fernandez into the cage.
Legend is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fernandez with a body shot.
Fernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Legend steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legend.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Fernandez has managed to clinch.
Legend tries to break free but Fernandez pushes him back against the cage.

Fernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez fails to land the takedown.
Legend raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Legend gets double underhooks and turns Fernandez into the cage.
Marcus Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legend scores with a hook to the body. Fernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

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 Gabriel Fernandez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fernandez, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Gabriel Fernandez!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Gabriel Fernandez!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Gabriel Fernandez!

Gabriel Fernandez wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Gabriel Fernandez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Ramirez (ranked 6239 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flemming Mogensen (ranked 6007 p4p, 400 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.

Ramirez
vs
Mogensen

170 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Ramirez!
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, Flemming Mogensen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ramirez tries to sprawl but Mogensen drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Ramirez kicks Mogensen off and gets back to his feet.
Mogensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mogensen somewhat.
Ramirez is looking for a counter combo.
Mogensen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mogensen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramirez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mogensen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mogensen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
Mogensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Ramirez counters with a quick kick to the body but Mogensen blocks it.
Mogensen throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Francisco Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with a head kick. Mogensen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Ramirez closes the distance and pushes Mogensen back into the cage.
Mogensen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Francisco Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flemming Mogensen.

Ramirez manages to break the clinch.

Mogensen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramirez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mogensen advances to full mount.
Ramirez is trying to stand but he's just given Mogensen his back.

Mogensen working for the choke.
Mogensen controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but Mogensen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mogensen missing with strikes.

Mogensen working for a choke but Ramirez is defending well.
Mogensen keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogensen missing with strikes from the back.
Ramirez trying to get back to his feet but Mogensen is in full control for now.

Mogensen tightening his grip on Ramirez, looking for the choke.

Mogensen is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mogensen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramirez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Ramirez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Mogensen has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Ramirez is defending well but eventually Mogensen manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Ramirez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Flemming Mogensen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Silva (ranked 6091 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bone Crusher (ranked 5710 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.

Silva
vs
Crusher

185 cm
23
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Silva!
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, Bone Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva is looking to counter punch.
Crusher blocks a head kick by Silva.
Crusher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crusher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crusher with a hook.

It looks like Mauricio Silva has been cut.

Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crusher works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Crusher is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.

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

Crusher has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crusher throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Crusher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crusher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Crusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crusher gets back to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Crusher looking for submissions off his back.

Crusher looking for subs from the bottom but Silva mounts him!
Crusher wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Crusher manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crusher actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva throwing shots but Crusher is blocking nicely.
Crusher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Crusher trying to control but Silva postures up.

Crusher looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva pushes past his half guard into mount!
Crusher wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Crusher sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Crusher has eaten all the pies!
Crusher wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crusher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva is breathing heavily.

Crusher is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.

Crusher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva postures up.

Crusher has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva is working Crusher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Crusher is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bone Crusher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crusher has his takedown stuffed

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.

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

Crusher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bone Crusher!