QFC Tournament 65 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mago Amarration (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Amarration
vs
Graham

180 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mago Amarration!
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, Gregory Graham!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amarration closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graham circles away.
Amarration looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
Amarration has his takedown stuffed

and Graham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Amarration won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mago Amarration. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amarration is trying to get back to his feet.
Graham trying to control the action but Amarration is working from the bottom.
Graham controlling the position.
Graham passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Amarration!
Amarration has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Amarration holding both Graham 's hands and preventing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Graham controlling the positon.
A lull in the action here.

Graham looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Graham is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Amarration with him. Amarration is trying to defend but Graham has an arm under the chin now! Amarration grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gregory Graham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anonymous Pereira Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lashley
vs
Pereira Silva

175 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Lashley!
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, Anonymous Pereira Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Pereira Silva gets tackled into the cage by Lashley. Lashley maintains the clinch.
Lashley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lashley gets underhooks to prevent Pereira Silva's takedown attempt.
Lashley tries a body shot but Pereira Silva blocks it.
Lashley is looking for a takedown.
Lashley lands a nice elbow.

Pereira Silva manages to pull guard.
Pereira Silva keeping moving, preventing Lashley from controlling successfully.
Lashley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pereira Silva pulls Lashley in close to prevent any damage.

Pereira Silva looking for a guillotine here but Lashley defends easily.
Lashley trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lashley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley stops Pereira Silva from standing up.
Pereira Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lashley is one step ahead there.
Lashley looking to pass the guard.
Pereira Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lashley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pereira Silva wants to stand but Lashley is controlling the position.

Lashley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lashley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lashley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pereira Silva is keeping the position for now.

Lashley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pereira Silva dives on top into guard.

Pereira Silva has gone for a leg lock! Lashley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pereira Silva's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley wants to control from the top but Pereira Silva keeps moving.
Pereira Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lashley's guard.
Pereira Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Lashley is retaining full guard.
Pereira Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira Silva passes Lashley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pereira Silva stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Pereira Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anonymous Pereira Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lashley doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira Silva circles away.
Pereira Silva looks for the body kick but Lashley saw that one coming.
Lashley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lashley is looking to clinch.
Lashley leaves Pereira Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lashley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Lashley as Pereira Silva shoots in.
Mark Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anonymous Pereira Silva.
A nice combination there by Pereira Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anonymous Pereira Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lashley.
Pereira Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lashley but Lashley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pereira Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Lashley.
Lashley doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira Silva circles away.
Pereira Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pereira Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pereira Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mark Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anonymous Pereira Silva.
Lashley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Lashley.

Lashley scores a takedown into full mount!
Pereira Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pereira Silva is breathing heavily.

Lashley swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pereira Silva is now in Lashley's guard. A big mistake from Lashley there, giving up the dominant position!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira Silva is looking to stand up but Lashley won't let him.

Lashley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pereira Silva defends it easily.
Pereira Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lashley is keeping the position for now.
Pereira Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira Silva wants to control from the top but Lashley keeps moving.

Lashley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lashley keeping moving, preventing Pereira Silva from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anonymous Pereira Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pereira Silva shoots in for a takedown but Lashley shows good takedown defense.
Pereira Silva fails with the takedown.
Pereira Silva shoots in for a takedown but Lashley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pereira Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Lashley.
Mark Lashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira Silva fails with the takedown.
Lashley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pereira Silva stuffs the takedown.
Lashley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pereira Silva pinned against the cage. Pereira Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lashley fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley tries to clinch but Pereira Silva is having none of it.
Lashley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Pereira Silva with that takedown attempt.
Lashley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pereira Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Lashley moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lashley wants to take the fight to the mat but Pereira Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pereira Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lashley prevents it.
Lashley takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Lashley dominated that second round.
That's time! Lashley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pereira Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pereira Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Lashley tries to sprawl out of it but Pereira Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lashley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pereira Silva tries to clinch up but Lashley circles away and keeps his distance.
Lashley slaps away a takedown attempt from Pereira Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mark Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anonymous Pereira Silva.
Pereira Silva dodges the punch combination from Lashley.
Pereira Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Lashley tries to sprawl out of it but Pereira Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lashley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lashley shoots in but Pereira Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pereira Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lashley gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley trying to mount his opponent but Pereira Silva defends it.

Lashley is trying for a kimura here. Pereira Silva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lashley wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Lashley!

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 Butch Kasparov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kasparov
vs
Ball

187 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butch Kasparov!
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, Mr Ball!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ball counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kasparov won't be happy with that.
Kasparov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kasparov is trying to get back to his feet.
Ball trying to control the position but Kasparov is working away.
Ball controlling the position from side mount.
Kasparov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ball prevents Kasparov from escaping the position.
Ball wants to control but Kasparov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ball just content to control the position.
Ball wants to control but Kasparov is keeping him busy.
Ball is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kasparov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mr Ball hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Ball drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ball prevents Kasparov from escaping the position.
Ball 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.
Kasparov is not content to let Ball control the position.
Kasparov is trying to buck Ball off.
Kasparov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Ball politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ball prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kasparov wants to get back to his feet.
Ball trying to control the position but Kasparov is working away.
Kasparov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ball takes a little break here. Kasparov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasparov is pushing Ball's head away, looking to escape. Ball manages to hold on to the position though.
Ball trying to control the position but Kasparov is working away.
Kasparov taking a bit of punishment here - Ball scoring with strikes.
Kasparov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball controlling from the full mount.
Ball lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kasparov is trying to stand.
Ball lands a nice shot to the head.
Ball looking to control but Kasparov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ball looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ball landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Ball.
Kasparov taking shots to the head.
Ball tries to control but Kasparov wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball controlling the position easily from mount.
Ball landing strikes from the mount and Kasparov is in trouble!
Ball looking to control but Kasparov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kasparov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ball trying to control but Kasparov is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasparov really wants to buck Ball off and get back to his feet.
Ball looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasparov is trying to stand up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ball has eaten all the pies!
Ball tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ball shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kasparov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ball lands a nice forearm strike.
Ball cracks Kasparov with a big elbow.
Kasparov is looking to get back to his feet here but Ball is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kasparov's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ball controlling the positon.
Ball scores with punches to the body.
Ball keeps control of the position easily here as Kasparov tries to buck him off.
Kasparov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Ball trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball controls the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mr Ball.

Ball looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ball looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kasparov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kasparov tries to kick Ball off but Ball keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ball wants to free his trapped foot but Kasparov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ball performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kasparov is refusing to be controlled, as Ball sits in half guard.
Ball is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mr Ball.
Ball throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ball motions for Kasparov to come forward. Ball throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ball fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kasparov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ball sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kasparov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ball looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ball seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kasparov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kasparov is looking to escape.
Ball stalling.
Kasparov won't allow Ball to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mr Ball wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ball misses with an attempted mid kick.

Ball closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ball cracks Kasparov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ball is looking to take a break and control but Kasparov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ball controls the position.
Ball advances to full mount.
Kasparov really wants to buck Ball off and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball content just to control the position here.
Ball won't let Kasparov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kasparov is looking to escape.
Ball takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ball won't let Kasparov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ball working Kasparov over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ball wants to control the pace but Kasparov is squirming around nicely.
Ball controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kasparov tries for a takedown but Ball circles away easily

and Ball counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ball tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasparov is retaining full guard.
Ball trying to control but Kasparov is working from the bottom.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Kasparov is keeping the position.
Kasparov is looking to stand up but Ball isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball trying to control but Kasparov is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mr Ball hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Ball gets a double leg takedown into Kasparov's guard.
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!
Ball passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ball wants to control but Kasparov is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball prevents Kasparov from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ball in particular looking to stall.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ball is keen to just control but Kasparov is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ball prevents Kasparov from standing back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mr Ball was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Ball shoots in and gets a takedown into Kasparov's guard.
Kasparov keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Ball looking to pass the guard.
Kasparov wants to get back to his feet but Ball is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Kasparov scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ball manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kasparov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kasparov's guard now, I'm sure.
Kasparov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Kasparov wants to stand up but Ball is controlling him.
Ball not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ball sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kasparov's guard.
Kasparov won't allow Ball to pass to mount.
Ball controlling the action here.
Ball lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ball uses his free foot to push down on Kasparov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kasparov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball content just to control the position here.
Mr Ball has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kasparov tries to buck Ball off but he can't manage it.
Ball takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kasparov is squirming around, avoiding Ball's attempts to control the action.
Ball controlling the position easily from mount.
Kasparov is squirming around, avoiding Ball's attempts to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mr Ball wasn't active enough on the ground.

Ball shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ball controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasparov is squirming around, avoiding Ball's attempts to control the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ball looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mr Ball.
Ball is looking to land body kicks.
Butch Kasparov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasparov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ball sprawls well. He's pushed Kasparov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ball has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Mr Ball!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Mr Ball!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Mr Ball!

Mr Ball wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Comblin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lungdumtu Amah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Comblin
vs
Amah

185 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Comblin!
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, Lungdumtu Amah!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comblin misses with a wild combination.
Comblin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amah.
Amah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Comblin.
Amah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Comblin is fending him off so far but Amah persists. Nope, Comblin circles away and we're back to standing.
Comblin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Comblin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Comblin throws out a loose jab but Amah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amah moves out of range of the body kick.
Comblin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Comblin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Comblin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Amah drops back looking for a leg! Comblin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Comblin manages to kick Amah off! Amah jumps back into Comblin's guard.
Amah prevents Comblin from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Comblin keeping moving, preventing Amah from controlling successfully.

Amah stands and steps away. Comblin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Comblin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amah circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comblin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Comblin throws a nice looking combination but Amah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Comblin as he avoids it easily.
Lee Comblin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lungdumtu Amah.
Comblin misses with a wild combination.
Comblin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Comblin misses with a series of wild punches.
Comblin tries to land a front kick but Amah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Amah shoots for a double leg takedown but Comblin sprawls well. He's pushed Amah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Comblin. No joy for Amah on that attempt.
Comblin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Amah wants to clinch up but Comblin keeps it at a distance.
Comblin fails to land with a series of punches.
Amah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Comblin circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Comblin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Comblin.
Comblin misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Comblin.
Comblin misses with a combination

and Amah holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Amah is trying to pull guard but Comblin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Comblin is trying to break the clinch but Amah is controlling him.

Amah has clasped his hands together around Comblin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Amah looks gassed!
Amah tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Comblin is pushing Amah's head away, looking to escape. Amah manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amah wants to control but Comblin is keeping him busy.

Amah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Amah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Comblin keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amah content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lungdumtu Amah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A punch combination from Comblin misses.

Amah looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Comblin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Comblin tries to get out of the position.
Amah trying to control the action but Comblin is working from the bottom.

Amah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Comblin pushes Amah off looking to stand but Amah dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Comblin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Amah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Comblin sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Amah in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Comblin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Amah!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lungdumtu Amah!
During a confident post fight interview, Lungdumtu Amah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Black
vs
Power

177 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Black!
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, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with the combination.
Power has a takedown stuffed.
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to clinch

and Power counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Black - that landed with a thud.
Black wants to break free but Power has control.
Black is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Black looking to stall.

Power has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Black clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Power looking for the choke from the back.

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!

Power is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black tries to escape the position.
Black wants to get back to his feet.

Power is cranking Black's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Black! He's tightened the choke and Black is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Power!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rain Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cena
vs
Dog

178 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Cena!
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, Rain Dog!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog keeps the fight on the outside.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Cena.
Cena really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cena takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cena fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dog.
Cena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cena has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dog cracks the inside of Cena's front leg.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Cena.
Cena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dog cracks the inside of Cena's front leg.
Cena tries to clinch but Dog is having none of it.
Dog throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dog gets tackled into the cage by Cena. Cena maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Cena's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cena misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cena swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Dog looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Cena fails to land.
Cena lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Cena doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cena misses with the head strike.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Cena misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.

Dog breaks from the clinch.
Dog feints and then cracks Cena's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cena down.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Cena moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.

Cena instigates a clinch.
Dog blocking some punches.
Dog prevents Cena from breaking the clinch.
Cena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cena throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Cena swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cena throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Cena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cena as Dog tries to tie him up.
Cena misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cena as Dog tries to tie him up.
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!
Cena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cena has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.

Dog breaks from the clinch.
Cena tries to clinch there but Dog circles away.
Dog thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cena if he has to take too many more of those.
Dog feints and then cracks Cena's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cena down.
Cena tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cena.
Dog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cena.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena avoids the head kick by Dog.
Dog lands a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dog, right into the meat.
Dog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cena chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dog can pounce on him.
Dog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Dog lands but Cena takes it in his stride.
Dog throws a head kick that Cena semi-blocks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dog!
Cena tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dog lands a leg kick that knocks Cena off balance momentarily.
Dog cracks the inside of Cena's front leg.
Dog scores with a spinning back kick!
Cena will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That kick from Dog tenderised Cena's leg. Cena is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dog lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cena will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog.
Cena has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cena steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dog. That one must have hurt.
Rain Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dog, right into the meat.
Cena moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.
Dog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cena wants to clinch up but Dog keeps it at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Dog.
Dog scores with a nice body kick.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Cena moves out of range easily.
Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dog throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cena's head.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch but Dog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cena wants to clinch up but Dog keeps it at a distance.
Cena wants to clinch up but Dog keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch but Dog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Cena moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cena misses with the head strike.
Dog blocking some punches.
Dog blocking some punches.
Cena is trying to push Dog away but Dog has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cena misses with some punches.
Cena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cena misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cena doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog blocking some punches.

Dog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dog lands a head kick. Cena smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Dog.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands a leg kick that knocks Cena off balance momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Dog finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dog. That's going to slow Cena down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Dog tenderised Cena's leg. Cena is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Dog.
Cena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cena. That did some damage!
A solid body kick from Dog.
Dog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cena's sensitive parts.
Dog lands a head kick. Cena smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cena takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from Dog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Dog.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cena crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dog - the referee stops the clock and Cena gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dog. Cena manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dog, right into the meat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cena crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dog - the referee stops the clock and Cena gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dog. Cena manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cena sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cena's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog.
Cena takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cena's sensitive parts.
Cena is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cena has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cena wants to clinch up but Dog keeps it at a distance.
Cena tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cena crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dog - the referee stops the clock and Cena gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dog. Cena manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Dog tenderised Cena's leg. Cena is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cena moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.
Dog connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dog.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Cena.
Cena misses with a straight right.
Dog scores with a head kick. Cena tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cena has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rain Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cena wants to clinch up but Dog keeps it at a distance.
Cena moves out of range as Dog throws a body kick.

Cena fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dog, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cena.
Dog looking to stall.
Cena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog taking a breather.
Cena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cena doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog trying to control the position but instead, Cena has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dog into the cage.
Cena has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Cena throws a head punch that misses.
Dog is looking to control Cena's arms but Cena gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dog has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cena.
Cena throws a head punch that misses.
Cena misses with some punches.
Cena misses with a punch on the inside.
Cena misses with a punch on the inside.
Cena misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cena fails to land.
Cena has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Cena throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Dog wants to get back to striking at distance but Cena won't allow it.
Cena fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cena fails to land.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog is trying to break the clinch but Cena is controlling him.
Cena misses with a punch on the inside.
Cena doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog is trying to maintain a safe position but Cena gets an underhook and turns Dog into the cage.
John Cena has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Cena fails to land.
Cena throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Cena misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cena misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cena fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cena.
Cena misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Dog stalling in the clinch but Cena improves position.
Cena misses with the head strike.
Cena swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cena misses with a punch on the inside.
Cena swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cena misses with some punches.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cena swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cena working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Cena showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dog 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 Rain Dog!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Rain Dog!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Rain Dog!

Rain Dog wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reyes Nogera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Zhelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nogera
vs
Zhelly

178 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reyes Nogera!
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, Chris Zhelly !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogera wants to clinch

and Zhelly counters with a single leg into guard. Nogera didn't expect that.
Zhelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zhelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhelly is pushing down on Nogera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nogera is fighting to maintain full guard but Zhelly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nogera tries to kick Zhelly off but Zhelly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zhelly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nogera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhelly .
Nogera pushes Zhelly off but Zhelly dives into side control.

Zhelly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zhelly with the ground and pound but Nogera regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogera wants to get back to full guard.
Zhelly is looking to take a break and control but Nogera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhelly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nogera is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zhelly avoids the attempt from Nogera to control.
Nogera is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogera tries to lock up and control but Zhelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zhelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nogera is looking to escape.
Zhelly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nogera kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nogera is working to get back to half guard.
Nogera is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogera is desperately trying to improve his position but Zhelly has a good base and remains in mount.
Nogera is squirming around, avoiding Zhelly 's attempts to control the action.
Zhelly sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nogera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zhelly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhelly prevents Nogera from getting the reversal.
Nogera really wants to buck Zhelly off and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhelly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nogera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nogera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zhelly 's guard.
Zhelly trying to keep a closed guard but Nogera is proving a slippery customer.

Nogera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nogera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogera tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhelly is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Zhelly 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.

Nogera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogera closes the distance but Zhelly moves to the side

and Zhelly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zhelly .
Nogera dodges an elbow strike from Zhelly .
Zhelly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zhelly is looking for a takedown.

Zhelly breaks from the clinch.

Zhelly scores with a takedown into Nogera's guard.
Zhelly trying to control but Nogera is working from the bottom.
Nogera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogera is working hard here to advance position.

Zhelly stands up from Nogera's guard - Zhelly perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zhelly .
Zhelly is breathing heavily.
Zhelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogera moves in looking to clinch but Zhelly pushes him off.
Nogera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nogera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Zhelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zhelly is working for takedown but Nogera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reyes Nogera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Zhelly .

Nogera jumps guard and drags Zhelly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nogera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zhelly is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nogera wants to stand and escape but Zhelly is having none of it.
Nogera trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zhelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nogera trying to control from half guard but Zhelly is working away.
Zhelly is trying to get back to full guard.

Zhelly kicks Nogera off and gets back to his feet.
Nogera tries to clinch but Zhelly moves out of range.
Nogera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nogera has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogera moves to clinch but Zhelly breaks away
and Zhelly counters with a head kick. That will keep Nogera thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nogera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogera is looking to clinch but Zhelly is avoiding it.
Nogera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nogera shoots in for a takedown but Zhelly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nogera closes the distance looking to clinch

and Zhelly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhelly jumps guard but Nogera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Nogera.
Nogera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Zhelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nogera tries to clinch up

and Zhelly counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nogera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhelly is looking to advance position but Nogera has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nogera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zhelly is looking to improve his position but Nogera isn't that keen on the idea.
Zhelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhelly tries to hold on but Nogera pushes him away.
Nogera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zhelly is looking to escape.
Zhelly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zhelly prevents Nogera from getting back to his feet.
Zhelly looking to pass the guard.
Nogera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nogera is looking to stand up but Zhelly isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reyes Nogera has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nogera tries to clinch

and Zhelly moves into the clinch.
Nogera being controlled against the cage.
Nogera keeps control of Zhelly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Nogera.
A head punch on the inside from Zhelly fails to land.
Zhelly goes for a takedown attempt but Nogera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zhelly fails with the takedown.
Reyes Nogera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogera moves in looking to clinch but Zhelly pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogera tries to clinch up but Zhelly circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zhelly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nogera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhelly somewhat.
Reyes Nogera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Zhelly .
Nogera tries to clinch up.
Zhelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogera.
Nogera moves in looking to clinch but Zhelly pushes him off.
Zhelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nogera is fending him off so far but Zhelly persists. Nope, Nogera circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhelly but Zhelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nogera doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhelly circles away.
Nogera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zhelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogera tries to clinch but Zhelly moves out of range.
Nogera wants to clinch up but Zhelly keeps it at a distance.
Nogera tries to clinch there but Zhelly circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Nogera gets tackled into the cage by Zhelly . Zhelly maintains the clinch.
Zhelly looking to stall.
Nogera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Zhelly .
I've got Zhelly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Chris Zhelly !
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Chris Zhelly !
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Chris Zhelly !

Chris Zhelly wins by unanimous decision!