QFC Tournament 88 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Lachlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GreG Lepkie Raczki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lachlan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Days Go By by Keith Urban. Ethan Lachlan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to GreG Lepkie Raczki's chin.

Lachlan
vs
Lepkie Raczki

205 cm
24
243 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
24
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Lachlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, GreG Lepkie Raczki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lepkie Raczki slips a jab and a cross from Lachlan.
Lachlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lachlan is looking to clinch.

Lepkie Raczki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lachlan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lepkie Raczki not doing much here.
Lachlan trying to hold on to Lepkie Raczki's head to control him but Lepkie Raczki postures up.
Lepkie Raczki controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lachlan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lepkie Raczki.
Lepkie Raczki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lepkie Raczki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lachlan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lepkie Raczki tries to avoid it but Lachlan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lepkie Raczki to the ground. Lepkie Raczki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lepkie Raczki keeps the fight on the outside.
Lachlan wants to clinch up but Lepkie Raczki keeps it at a distance.
Lachlan misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachlan misses with a few strikes there.
Lachlan jabs Lepkie Raczki to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Lepkie Raczki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lepkie Raczki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lachlan is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ethan Lachlan wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Lepkie Raczki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lachlan did well to prevent Lepkie Raczki getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachlan tries to roll over but Lepkie Raczki keeps him under control.
Lachlan wants to control but Lepkie Raczki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lepkie Raczki content to control rather than advance.
Lachlan wants to control but Lepkie Raczki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lepkie Raczki not doing much here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ethan Lachlan.
Lepkie Raczki misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachlan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Lepkie Raczki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lachlan wants to get back to his feet but Lepkie Raczki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lachlan trying to control the position.
Lepkie Raczki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lachlan wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lachlan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lepkie Raczki sprawls well. Lepkie Raczki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lachlan gets slowly back to his feet.
Lachlan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Lepkie Raczki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lepkie Raczki won't allow Lachlan to sweep him here.
Lepkie Raczki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Lachlan looking for a guillotine here but Lepkie Raczki defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachlan is trying to control the position but Lepkie Raczki postures up.
Lepkie Raczki stays in close to Lachlan's body and controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lachlan misses with a body shot.
Lepkie Raczki has a takedown stuffed.
Lachlan tries to clinch but Lepkie Raczki is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lepkie Raczki avoids a punch combination nicely.

Lepkie Raczki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lepkie Raczki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lachlan wants to hold on but Lepkie Raczki pushes him away.
Lachlan is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Lepkie Raczki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lepkie Raczki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lachlan wants to control but Lepkie Raczki is having none of it.
Lepkie Raczki controlling the pace for now.
Lepkie Raczki with shots to the head and body - Lachlan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lachlan tries to lock up and control but Lepkie Raczki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lepkie Raczki looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lepkie Raczki prevents Lachlan from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lepkie Raczki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lachlan is in a horrible position here. Lepkie Raczki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lepkie Raczki breaks from Lachlan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lepkie Raczki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lepkie Raczki controlling the position easily from mount.
Lachlan wants to hold on but Lepkie Raczki pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lepkie Raczki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lepkie Raczki controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

GreG Lepkie Raczki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Lachlan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lepkie Raczki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachlan throws the kick towards the body but Lepkie Raczki avoids it.
Lepkie Raczki shoots for a double leg takedown but Lachlan sprawls well. He's pushed Lepkie Raczki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lepkie Raczki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lachlan avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepkie Raczki dodges the punch combination from Lachlan.
Ethan Lachlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lachlan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lachlan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachlan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lepkie Raczki avoids it really well and circles away.

Lepkie Raczki shoots in and bounces Lachlan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lepkie Raczki postures up.
Lachlan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lepkie Raczki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lepkie Raczki pushes down on Lachlan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lepkie Raczki in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachlan wants to control but Lepkie Raczki is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lepkie Raczki in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lepkie Raczki working the head and body with strikes.
Lachlan wants to control but Lepkie Raczki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ethan Lachlan just wasn't active enough.

Lepkie Raczki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lepkie Raczki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lachlan is looking for a sweep.
Lepkie Raczki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lachlan can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lepkie Raczki controls the position from side control.
Lepkie Raczki tries to advance to mount but Lachlan denies him.
Lachlan is letting Lepkie Raczki control him for a moment.
Lachlan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lepkie Raczki taking a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Lachlan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
GreG Lepkie Raczki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lepkie Raczki 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for GreG Lepkie Raczki!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for GreG Lepkie Raczki!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for GreG Lepkie Raczki!

GreG Lepkie Raczki wins by unanimous decision!

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 Tyrone Ice Cube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panais Kaimakli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ice Cube
vs
Kaimakli

177 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyrone Ice Cube!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Panais Kaimakli!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaimakli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaimakli wants it to stay on the feet.
Ice Cube stuffs the takedown.

Kaimakli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kaimakli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kaimakli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ice Cube tries to hold on but Kaimakli postures up.
Kaimakli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ice Cube is looking to get to half guard.
Kaimakli tries to control but Ice Cube wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaimakli controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice Cube is working to get back to half guard.
Ice Cube wants to hold on but Kaimakli pushes him away.
Kaimakli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ice Cube. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kaimakli cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kaimakli controlling the pace for now.
Ice Cube is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaimakli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ice Cube tries to hold on but Kaimakli pushes him away.
Ice Cube is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kaimakli controlling the position easily from mount.
Ice Cube is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Ice Cube that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ice Cube tries to hold on but Kaimakli postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cube is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kaimakli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ice Cube's face.
Kaimakli avoids the attempt from Ice Cube to control.
Kaimakli looking to control but Ice Cube is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaimakli looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cube flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kaimakli trying to control but Ice Cube is having none of it.
Kaimakli controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ice Cube is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panais Kaimakli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kaimakli throws a right and a left that Ice Cube avoids nicely.
Kaimakli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaimakli misses with a takedown attempt - Ice Cube sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaimakli shoots for a takedown but Ice Cube saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyrone Ice Cube has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panais Kaimakli.

Kaimakli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ice Cube is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kaimakli tries to break the clinch but Ice Cube is controlling the position.
Ice Cube is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaimakli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Ice Cube.
Ice Cube lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaimakli backwards.
Kaimakli is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice Cube fails to pull guard.

Ice Cube pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaimakli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ice Cube changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaimakli tries to avoid it but Ice Cube manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaimakli to the ground. Kaimakli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ice Cube fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaimakli avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaimakli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ice Cube's waist but Ice Cube gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaimakli off to one side.
Tyrone Ice Cube is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ice Cube shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ice Cube tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaimakli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaimakli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ice Cube avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cube goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ice Cube fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ice Cube closes the distance and clinches up with Kaimakli, looking for a takedown. Ice Cube pushes Kaimakli against the cage but Kaimakli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Kaimakli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaimakli works his way into full mount!
Kaimakli looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cube is squirming around, avoiding Kaimakli's attempts to control the action.
Kaimakli avoids the attempt from Ice Cube to control.
Kaimakli looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaimakli prevents Ice Cube from getting the reversal.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ice Cube bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kaimakli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ice Cube.
Kaimakli trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kaimakli wants to sweep here but Ice Cube controlling him for the moment.
Ice Cube looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaimakli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panais Kaimakli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Both fighters circling a little - Ice Cube finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ice Cube throws a leg kick which misses Kaimakli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaimakli tries to avoid it.
Ice Cube tries for a takedown but Kaimakli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ice Cube is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaimakli misses with a wild combination.

Kaimakli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaimakli lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaimakli trying to control the position from guard on top but Ice Cube is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaimakli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice Cube not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaimakli wants to stand but Ice Cube has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kaimakli trying to control but Ice Cube is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Ice Cube escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaimakli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaimakli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ice Cube swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaimakli wants to stand and escape but instead Ice Cube has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaimakli trying to keep a closed guard but Ice Cube is proving a slippery customer.
Ice Cube wants to control from the top but Kaimakli keeps moving.
Ice Cube missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaimakli controls Ice Cube momentarily but Ice Cube frees himself.
Ice Cube passes into half guard.
Ice Cube looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaimakli is trying to maintain the position but Ice Cube is very close to passing his half guard.
Ice Cube trying to mount his opponent but Kaimakli defends it.
Ice Cube is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaimakli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaimakli trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ice Cube manages to pass to mount!
Kaimakli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kaimakli wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ice Cube is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ice Cube tries to keep control of the position but Kaimakli is staying busy.
Ice Cube is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaimakli rolls, trying to escape but Ice Cube keeps control of the position.
Kaimakli looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

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 Tyrone Ice Cube.
I think Kaimakli 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Panais Kaimakli!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Panais Kaimakli!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Panais Kaimakli!

Panais Kaimakli wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Wojtkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wojtkowski
vs
Cross

183 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piotr Wojtkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DJ Cross!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wojtkowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, if Wojtkowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wojtkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cross scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wojtkowski manages to mount him!
Wojtkowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cross is looking to escape.
Wojtkowski lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wojtkowski controlling from the full mount.
Wojtkowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wojtkowski looking to control but Cross is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cross is trying to stand but he's just given Wojtkowski his back.
Wojtkowski misses with an elbow to the head.
Cross trying to get back to his feet but Wojtkowski is in full control for now.

Wojtkowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Cross is controlling his hands well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Wojtkowski 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 Cross with him. Cross is trying to defend but Wojtkowski has an arm under the chin now! Cross grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Piotr Wojtkowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bel Lev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silva
vs
Lev

208 cm
24
302 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bel Lev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Lev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Silva takes a little break here. Lev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lev is trying to get back to half guard.
Lev gets back to half guard.
Silva not doing much here.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lev on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lev actively working from the bottom here.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lev has eaten all the pies!

Lev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lev counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lev asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva tries to buck Lev off but Lev is having none of it.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lev's best efforts.

Lev is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Lev stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Lev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Silva is pushing Lev's head away, looking to escape. Lev manages to hold on to the position though.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Lev keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to buck Lev off.
Silva is not content to let Lev control the position.
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Lev tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Lev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lev throws a strike aimed at the side of Silva's head but Silva avoids it well.
Lev is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries to bench press Lev off him but Lev keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bel Lev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lev quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva stalling.
Lev wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.

Lev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lev actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Lev trying to control from the bottom.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lev tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

We're going to have a standup here because Igor Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lev counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Lev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lev is breathing heavily.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Lev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lev is one step ahead there.
Lev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva has his feet on Lev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Igor Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Igor Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Lev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lev is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Lev working to try and regain half guard.
Lev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Lev tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lev's half guard.
Silva stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lev actively working from the bottom here.

Lev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Lev is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Silva is tapping! Great win for Lev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bel Lev!