QFC Tournament 136 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makhtiev Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Snatch (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.

Artur
vs
Snatch

185 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Makhtiev Artur!
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, Phil Snatch!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snatch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Artur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snatch as he avoids it easily.
Snatch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snatch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Artur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snatch missing with a left hand there. Artur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snatch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Artur's waist but Artur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snatch off to one side.
Snatch fails with a takedown attempt.
Makhtiev Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Snatch.
Snatch shoots in for a double leg but Artur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Artur ducks under a wild hook from Snatch.
Artur tries to clinch but Snatch moves out of range.
Artur slips under a jab.

Artur has managed to clinch.
Artur is trying to break the clinch but Snatch has him pressed against the cage.

Snatch breaks the clinch.
Artur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snatch swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snatch stuffs the takedown attempt from Artur. Artur gets slowly back to his feet.
Artur swats away the attempt to clinch by Snatch.
Snatch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Snatch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Artur was covering up waiting for the punch and Snatch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Artur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snatch is controlling him.
Snatch trying to control the position from guard on top but Artur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snatch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Artur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Artur has escaped and now he's on top!
Artur throwing strikes but missing.
Snatch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Artur would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snatch controls Artur momentarily but Artur frees himself.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Phil Snatch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Artur fails with a takedown attempt.
Snatch misses with a straight right.

Snatch clinches with his opponent.
Snatch tries to land knees in the clinch but Artur avoids the damage to the body.
Artur lands a body shot in the clinch.

Artur jumps guard.
Artur tries to strike from the bottom.
Snatch stopping the sweep attempt from Artur.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snatch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Snatch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Artur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Artur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Artur!
Snatch tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Artur presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Snatch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snatch wants to hold on but Artur pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Snatch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Artur.
Snatch stuffs the takedown.
Snatch swings widly with a right hand
enabling Artur to counter with a crisp jab.
Artur shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makhtiev Artur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snatch misses with a series of wild punches.
Snatch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Artur counters with a right hand to the body.
Artur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artur shoots in but Snatch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Artur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snatch fails with the takedown.
Artur tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur swats away the attempt to clinch by Snatch.
Artur is looking to clinch but Snatch is avoiding it.

Snatch closes the distance and pushes Artur back into the cage.
Artur lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Snatch prevents the takedown attempt.
Artur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snatch tries to land knees in the clinch but Artur avoids the damage to the body.

Snatch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Artur lands with a good body shot.

Snatch rushes Artur and presses him up against the cage.

Snatch breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur moves in looking to clinch but Snatch pushes him off.
Artur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snatch tries to clinch but Artur moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snatch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snatch throws a big shot that misses.
Snatch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snatch tries to clinch up.

Snatch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snatch lands a shoulder strike.

Snatch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Snatch closes the distance and pushes Artur back into the cage.

Snatch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phil Snatch seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snatch tries a head kick but it misses.
Artur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snatch.
Snatch is breathing heavily.
Artur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Artur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Artur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snatch avoids it really well and circles away.
Phil Snatch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snatch dodges the punch combination from Artur.
Snatch tries to clinch but Artur is having none of it.
Snatch doesn't manage to clinch there - Artur circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Artur gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Snatch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snatch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Artur avoids it really well and circles away.
Artur shoots in and drives through. Snatch sprawls well.
Makhtiev Artur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snatch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Artur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snatch closes the distance and clinches up with Artur, looking for a takedown. Snatch pushes Artur against the cage but Artur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Artur misses.
Artur stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Snatch 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!

Snatch doesn't manage to clinch there - Artur circles away.
Snatch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Artur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Artur is trying to pull guard but Snatch has him pressed against the cage.
Snatch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Snatch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Artur is defending well.

Snatch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Artur has managed to clinch.
Artur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snatch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Snatch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Artur is defending well.
Makhtiev Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Snatch.
Artur takes an elbow to the temple.
Snatch tries to pull guard but Artur won't allow it.
Snatch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Artur gets control of Snatch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Artur will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Artur is on top in guard.

Artur thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Artur looking to pass the guard.
Artur passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Artur seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur wants to pass to mount but Snatch is defending the position.
Artur trying to control from half guard but Snatch is working away.
Snatch missing with punches from the bottom.
Artur stops Snatch from getting back to his feet.
Snatch is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Artur prevents Snatch from improving his position.
Makhtiev Artur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Artur 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.
Artur wants to take a breather but Snatch is having none of it.
Snatch wants to control but Artur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snatch wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Makhtiev Artur.
Snatch throws a sloppy head kick and Artur moves out of range easily.
Artur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Artur circles away from the clinch attempt
and Artur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Artur feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Artur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snatch working a defensive guard here.
Snatch wants to stand up but Artur is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Artur engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makhtiev Artur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snatch 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Makhtiev Artur!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Makhtiev Artur!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Phil Snatch!

Makhtiev Artur wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Misuaksual Bonturua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musa Kesedzija (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.

Bonturua
vs
Kesedzija

188 cm
19
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misuaksual Bonturua!
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, Musa Kesedzija!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kesedzija looks for a takedown but Bonturua sprawls well.

Bonturua cracks Kesedzija with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kesedzija looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bonturua finish him?

It looks like Musa Kesedzija has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesedzija fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonturua.
Bonturua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kesedzija.
Bonturua throws a lazy uppercut

and Kesedzija counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Kesedzija pulls Bonturua into guard.
Bonturua wants to stand but Kesedzija has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kesedzija managing to control the position.
Bonturua preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonturua wanted to stand there but Kesedzija had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kesedzija closes the distance and clinches up with Bonturua, looking for a takedown. Kesedzija pushes Bonturua against the cage but Bonturua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Misuaksual Bonturua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musa Kesedzija.

Kesedzija forces Bonturua back against the cage and clinches.
Kesedzija is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bonturua can't find room to land a body shot as Kesedzija controls the action.

Kesedzija breaks from the clinch.
Bonturua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonturua wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonturua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kesedzija can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Bonturua.

Bonturua lands a big right hand that sends Kesedzija crashing to the mat! Bonturua stays standing though and waves Kesedzija back to his feet!
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!

Bonturua drops Kesedzija with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kesedzija looks back up at him and smiles so Bonturua waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Kesedzija is rocked!
Bonturua throws a jab when Kesedzija was well out of range.
Kesedzija is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonturua finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonturua misses with a looping right.
Misuaksual Bonturua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kesedzija walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kesedzija limp body while Bonturua jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Misuaksual Bonturua!
After winning the bout, Misuaksual Bonturua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Sakay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Pramuk (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.

Sakay
vs
Pramuk

174 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romeo Sakay!
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, Buakaw Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pramuk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakay defends it nicely.
Pramuk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pramuk scores with the left hand. Sakay knows he should have avoided that one.
Sakay swats away the attempt to clinch by Pramuk.
Pramuk walks into a left hand.
Pramuk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romeo Sakay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buakaw Pramuk.
Pramuk shoots in for a takedown but Sakay shows good takedown defense.
Pramuk darts in trying to clinch

and Sakay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sakay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sakay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pramuk throws out the jab.
Sakay misses with a takedown attempt - Pramuk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sakay misses with a takedown attempt - Pramuk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pramuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pramuk somewhat.

Sakay moves into the clinch.
Pramuk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sakay just stands there and leans against the cage.

Sakay jumps into guard, dragging Pramuk to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sakay wants to sweep here but Pramuk controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pramuk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sakay's guard.
Sakay doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pramuk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pramuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakay trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Buakaw Pramuk hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pramuk.
Sakay misses with a hook to the body
and Pramuk counters with a three punch combo that has Sakay backing up. Sakay nods at Pramuk to acknowledge the strikes.

Sakay gets a clinch.
Pramuk tries to score a body lock takedown but Sakay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pramuk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sakay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakay.
Pramuk stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakay. Sakay gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakay tries for a takedown but Pramuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakay leaves Pramuk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pramuk looks winded!
Pramuk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pramuk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sakay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Sakay pushes Pramuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pramuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sakay fails to pull guard.
Pramuk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Romeo Sakay will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sakay stuffs the takedown.
Sakay shoots in looking for a takedown but Pramuk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Romeo Sakay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pramuk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sakay closes the distance looking to clinch

and Pramuk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pramuk.
Sakay is trying to pull guard but Pramuk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pramuk is trying to break the clinch but Sakay is controlling him.
Sakay takes a shot to the head.
Pramuk prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Sakay. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pramuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sakay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pramuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Pramuk manages to break the clinch.
Romeo Sakay is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakay tries to clinch but Pramuk is having none of it.
Sakay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pramuk.
Pramuk avoids the head kick by Sakay.
Sakay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sakay wants it to stay on the feet.
Sakay thows a body shot but no joy.
Sakay shoots in for a takedown but Pramuk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pramuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakay avoids it really well and circles away.
Sakay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pramuk sprawls well. Pramuk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakay gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pramuk's waist but Pramuk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakay off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pramuk.
Pramuk shoots for a takedown but Sakay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sakay throws the kick towards the body but Pramuk avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pramuk shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakay tries to sprawl out of it but Pramuk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sakay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pramuk misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakay shoots in and drives through. Pramuk sprawls well.
Pramuk lands a jab-cross combination.
Pramuk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sakay.
Sakay tries to clinch there but Pramuk circles away.
Sakay stuffs the takedown attempt from Pramuk. Pramuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Pramuk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sakay is pressed up against the cage. Pramuk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sakay down to the mat. Sakay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pramuk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakay as he avoids it easily.

Sakay pushes Pramuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Pramuk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sakay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sakay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pramuk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pramuk stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pramuk breaks from the clinch.
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!
Sakay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pramuk as he avoids it easily.
Sakay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pramuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Buakaw Pramuk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pramuk shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pramuk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pramuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pramuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Sakay misses.
Sakay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pramuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pramuk defends it nicely.
Sakay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pramuk wants to clinch.
Sakay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pramuk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pramuk tries to clinch there but Sakay circles away.
Pramuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakay is defended easily by Pramuk.
Sakay is looking to clinch but Pramuk is avoiding it.
Pramuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakay.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Sakay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakay wants to clinch but Pramuk slips to the side
and Pramuk counters with a low kick, right behind Sakay 's knee.
Pramuk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakay leaves Pramuk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pramuk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakay but Sakay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sakay avoids the body shot from Pramuk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pramuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pramuk stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakay. Sakay gets slowly back to his feet.

Pramuk rushes Sakay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pramuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sakay can't get the takedown.
Pramuk prevents Sakay from breaking the clinch.

Pramuk breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pramuk is defended easily by Sakay.
Pramuk jabs at Sakay's body.
Pramuk throws a head kick but Sakay moves out of range.
Sakay shoots in but Pramuk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pramuk shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pramuk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pramuk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakay but Sakay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pramuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pramuk misses with a double jab
and Sakay counters with a nice kick to the body.

Sakay gets a clinch.
Pramuk tries to pull guard but Sakay holds him up against the cage and eventually Pramuk drops back down to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pramuk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pramuk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buakaw Pramuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pramuk 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Buakaw Pramuk!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Romeo Sakay!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Buakaw Pramuk!

Buakaw Pramuk wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hopinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billie Moore (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.

Hopinks
vs
Moore

191 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Hopinks!
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, Billie Moore!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hopinks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moore controls Hopinks momentarily but Hopinks frees himself.
Moore pulls Hopinks in close to his closed guard and prevents Hopinks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hopinks trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore looking for a sweep. Not yet Moore, not yet.
Moore controls Hopinks momentarily but Hopinks frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Billie Moore.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moore is defended easily by Hopinks.

Hopinks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moore struggling a bit here.
Moore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hopinks's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore pushes Hopinks off looking to stand but Hopinks dives back in and keeps control.
Hopinks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moore defending well though.

Moore makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopinks sprawls well. Hopinks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moore looks for a takedown but Hopinks sprawls well.
Jason Hopinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billie Moore.

Hopinks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hopinks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hopinks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Moore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hopinks asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Moore defending against the ground and pound.
Moore is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopinks happy to just control the position for now.
Hopinks working the ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore tries to bench press Hopinks off him but Hopinks keeps the position.
Moore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hopinks is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
Moore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hopinks wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopinks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopinks distracts Moore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hopinks is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
Hopinks wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopinks's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Moore has his feet on Hopinks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Hopinks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hopinks scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopinks trying to control the position but Moore is working away.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hopinks is not content to let Moore control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hopinks kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Billie Moore wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hopinks throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Hopinks throws a wild body kick that Moore sees coming a mile off.
Billie Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopinks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hopinks shoots in looking for a takedown but Moore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopinks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hopinks tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Hopinks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hopinks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopinks is breathing heavily.
Hopinks wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hopinks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Horrible takedown by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopinks which made him look bad.

Moore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hopinks is looking to stand up but Moore isn't so interested in that idea.
Moore trying to control but Hopinks is working from the bottom.
Hopinks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopinks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopinks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopinks controlling Moore's posture.
Moore wants to control from the top but Hopinks keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopinks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moore.
Hopinks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopinks, not yet.
Moore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopinks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hopinks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

It looks like Billie Moore has been cut.
Hopinks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopinks is one step ahead there.
Moore is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopinks is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hopinks wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Hopinks landing some decent shots from guard.
Hopinks throwing strikes but missing.

Moore pushes Hopinks off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Moore tries to clinch up.

Moore gets tackled into the cage by Hopinks. Hopinks maintains the clinch.

Hopinks pulls guard successfully.
Hopinks will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a big right hand that misses.
Moore landing with the ground and pound.
Moore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Hopinks.
Moore throwing strikes from guard but Hopinks blocks nicely.
Hopinks controlling Moore's posture.
Moore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moore postures up and lands a big shot to Hopinks's brow.
Hopinks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore stands up over Hopinks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hopinks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.
Moore lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore stops Hopinks from standing up.
Moore stands up over Hopinks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hopinks's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore won't allow Hopinks to sweep him here.
Moore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moore throwing strikes but missing.

Moore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hopinks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hopinks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hopinks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billie Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billie Moore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Moore tries to keep at a distance but Hopinks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopinks missing with knees to the body.
Moore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hopinks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopinks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Hopinks breaks from the clinch.
Hopinks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moore circles away.
Hopinks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopinks wants it to stay on the feet.
Jason Hopinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billie Moore.
Moore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hopinks counters with a single leg into guard. Moore didn't expect that.
Jason Hopinks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopinks trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Hopinks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopinks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hopinks tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore wants to sweep here but Hopinks controlling him for the moment.
Hopinks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore is pulling down on Hopinks's head to control his posture.

Billie Moore has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hopinks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hopinks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopinks wants it to stay on the feet.

Hopinks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hopinks pushes down on Moore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopinks is thwarting Moore's attempts to control the position.
Moore gets back to full guard.
Moore is trying to keep Hopinks in close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore is pulling down on Hopinks's head to control his posture.
Moore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopinks controls the pace.
Moore is trying to control the position but Hopinks postures up.

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

Hopinks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moore to the ground. Hopinks is now in Moore's guard.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hopinks trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Hopinks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopinks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopinks with a nice head shot there.
Moore wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopinks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moore controls Hopinks momentarily but Hopinks frees himself.
Hopinks trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore trying to control the position.
Hopinks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Hopinks from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hopinks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moore.
Moore dives in and grabs Hopinks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopinks pushes down on Moore's head and hops out.

Hopinks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopinks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hopinks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopinks controlling the pace.
Hopinks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopinks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopinks's back!
Hopinks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopinks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hopinks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopinks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Jason Hopinks!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Jason Hopinks!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Jason Hopinks!

Jason Hopinks wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keemiline Side (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Rasmussen (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.

Side
vs
Rasmussen

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keemiline Side!
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, Andreas Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Side looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rasmussen wants to stand but Side is controlling the position.
Side is looking to advance position but Rasmussen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rasmussen is looking to stand but Rasmussen has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Side has given up his back here.
Rasmussen is trying to stand.
Side looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Side is in bad spot here.
Side trying to control but not successfully.
Side tries to escape the position.
Side turns into Rasmussen and is now in his guard.
Rasmussen is looking to stand up but Side isn't so interested in that idea.
Side knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rasmussen on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rasmussen pushes Side off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Side feints and as Rasmussen raises his hands in defense, Side changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Side wants to pass the guard but Rasmussen is keeping the position.
Side is looking to pass into half guard but Rasmussen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rasmussen is in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rasmussen gets to his feet. Side looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Side shoots in for a takedown but Rasmussen shows good takedown defense.
Side keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Side counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Side drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rasmussen dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Side is breathing heavily.
Rasmussen is looking to stand up but Side won't let him.

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

Side is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rasmussen defends well.

Side working for submissions but it's allowed Rasmussen to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Side.

Rasmussen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Side to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasmussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Side swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rasmussen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Side.
Rasmussen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andreas Rasmussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasmussen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andreas Rasmussen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rasmussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Side swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rasmussen tries to close the distance and clinch but Side swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Side circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andreas Rasmussen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Side's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rasmussen fails with an attempt to clinch.

Side darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Keemiline Side overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rasmussen is looking to escape.

Side seems to be looking for submissions.
Rasmussen is trying to stand up here but Side is controlling him well.

Side is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rasmussen pushes Side off looking to stand but Side dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Side trying to control the action but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Side keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rasmussen is trying to stand.
Side not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Side wants to take a breather but Rasmussen is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Side is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rasmussen sees it coming and defends easily.

Side is looking for a kimura here.
Side wants to take a breather but Rasmussen is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Side is trying to work for a kimura but Rasmussen is defending well.

Side is working for a kimura here but Rasmussen manages to reverse the position and he's now in Side's guard.
Side has a closed guard, preventing Rasmussen from standing up.
Side trying to keep a closed guard but Rasmussen is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Side is proving hard to escape from.
Side is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Side has a closed guard, preventing Rasmussen from standing up.

Rasmussen stands and steps away. Side gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Side keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Side circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Rasmussen as Side shoots in.
Rasmussen doesn't manage to clinch there - Side circles away.
Rasmussen doesn't manage to clinch there - Side circles away.
Rasmussen throws a right and a left that Side avoids nicely.
Rasmussen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rasmussen tries to close the distance and clinch but Side swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Rasmussen rushes Side and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rasmussen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasmussen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Side breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasmussen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rasmussen doesn't manage to clinch there - Side circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andreas Rasmussen 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!

Rasmussen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Side gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rasmussen regains guard.
Side trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Side dives into side control.
Rasmussen parries the strikes from Side easily there. Side is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rasmussen to escape.
Side prevents Rasmussen from escaping the position.

Side tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Side has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Side is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rasmussen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen is trying to get back to his feet.

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

Side looking for a guillotine here but Rasmussen defends easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Side is working an open guard so Rasmussen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Keemiline Side is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasmussen moves in looking to clinch but Side pushes him off.
Rasmussen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Side paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rasmussen doesn't manage to clinch there - Side circles away.
Side shoots in for a takedown but Rasmussen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasmussen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Side keeps the fight on the outside.
Rasmussen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasmussen throws a series of punches but Side avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasmussen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Side moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rasmussen tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Side counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Side won't allow Rasmussen to get back to his feet.
Side is looking to work some ground and pound but Rasmussen has wrist control.
Side throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Side throws a big right hand that misses.
Side looking to pass the guard.
Side won't allow Rasmussen to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Side trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Side has gone for a leg lock! Rasmussen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Side's guard.

Side working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rasmussen has passed into half guard!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasmussen prevents Side from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keemiline Side showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rasmussen 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 Keemiline Side!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Andreas Rasmussen!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Keemiline Side!

Keemiline Side wins by split decision!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Hakkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Parker (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.

Hakkinen
vs
Parker

183 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toni Hakkinen!
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, Jason Parker!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hakkinen counters with a single leg into guard. Parker didn't expect that.
Parker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Parker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hakkinen is looking to improve his position.
Parker is looking to advance position but Hakkinen won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Parker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hakkinen's head.
Parker stalling.
Parker prevents Hakkinen from improving his position.
Parker works his way into full mount!
Parker controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Parker with good strikes from the mount here!
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hakkinen?
Parker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Parker is working for a guillotine from mount but Hakkinen frees his head quite easily.
Parker landing strikes from the mount and Hakkinen is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Parker controlling from the full mount.

Parker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Parker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hakkinen has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is landing with some decent strikes but Hakkinen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Parker looking to secure an arm triangle but Hakkinen defends it well.

Parker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hakkinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker counters with a nice body kick.
Hakkinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakkinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Parker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hakkinen but Hakkinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker shoots in but Hakkinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toni Hakkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Parker.

Parker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hakkinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hakkinen trying to remain calm as Parker controls from the top position.
Hakkinen is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Hakkinen but he's now mounted!
Parker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hakkinen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker controlling from mount.
Parker working Hakkinen over with strikes here.
Parker controlling his opponent.
Parker lands a nice shot to the head.

Parker working for a guillotine from mount but Hakkinen is in no mood to give up.
Parker controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parker working for a guillotine from mount but Hakkinen is in no mood to give up.
Parker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hakkinen is trying to reverse the position but instead Parker has taken his back - oops!

Parker is looking for the choke from the back position but Hakkinen is controlling his hands well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Parker gets his hands free as Hakkinen looks to control.
Hakkinen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Parker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hakkinen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hakkinen for a finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Parker 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! This is the final round!

Hakkinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Parker thumps Hakkinen with a low kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Parker.

Parker decides to stand back up. Parker steps back and let's Hakkinen get back to his feet.
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Hakkinen sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Parker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Parker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hakkinen!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Parker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parker is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Parker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Parker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Wes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Sonny (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.

Wes
vs
Sonny

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Wes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sonny tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wes smiles and moves away.
Sonny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Wes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sonny tries to buck Wes off but Wes is having none of it.
Wes landing strikes.

Wes stands up and beckons Sonny to his feet.

Wes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wes is trying to control the action in half guard but Sonny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sonny gets full guard.
Sonny is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sonny working a defensive guard here.
Sonny being controlled here, momentarily.
Sonny trying to keep a closed guard but Wes is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wes looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonny is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jaime Sonny has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Wes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Wes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sonny closes the distance and clinches up with Wes, looking for a takedown. Sonny pushes Wes against the cage but Wes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sean Wes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaime Sonny.
Sonny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wes shoots in for a takedown but Sonny shows good takedown defense.
Sonny fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sonny napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonny on the ground.
Sonny regains half guard.
Sonny is looking for a sweep. Wes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonny regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sonny wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sonny wants to get back to his feet but Wes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sonny is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wes trying to control but Sonny is working from the bottom.
Sonny is trying to control the position but Wes postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sean Wes.
Sonny tries for a takedown but Wes circles away easily
and Wes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Wes misses.
Wes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sonny on his heels. He'll look to pass Sonny's guard now, I'm sure.
Wes stops Sonny from standing up.

Sonny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonny.
Sonny misses with a body shot.
Sonny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wes pinned against the cage. Wes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sonny misses with a takedown attempt

and Wes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wes.
Sean Wes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaime Sonny.
Wes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Wes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Wes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sonny!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonny is looking to improve his position but Wes isn't that keen on the idea.
Sonny tries to lock up and control but Wes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sonny sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sonny is looking to improve his position.
Wes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sonny makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sonny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wes tries to stand but Sonny is controlling from the bottom.
Sonny keeping moving, preventing Wes from controlling successfully.
Wes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Wes wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Wes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sonny sprawls well initially but Wes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonny manages to get to full guard.
Wes pushing down on Sonny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sonny is looking to control Wes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sonny avoid being mounted?
Sonny is pressing down on Wes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Sonny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wes content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wes wants to control from the top but Sonny keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sonny is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wes wants to stand but Sonny is controlling the position.
Sonny throws an elbow that misses. Wes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonny's guard. Nice move by Wes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Wes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sonny shoots in for a double leg but Wes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sonny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wes circles away from the clinch attempt

and Wes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wes.
Wes sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sonny is on top in guard.
Sonny trying to control but Wes is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Wes gets a takedown into half guard.
Sonny trying to control but Wes postures up.
Well, if Wes 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonny flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sonny is pressing down on Wes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sonny is on top in guard.
Sonny wants to control from the top but Wes keeps moving.

Wes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sonny has picked Wes up and slammed him! Wes can't keep hold of the triangle and Sonny manages to pass to side control!
Wes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sean Wes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sonny decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wes to his feet.

Wes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sonny to the mat! Sonny manages to get full guard.
Sonny controls Wes momentarily but Wes frees himself.
Sonny manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wes is looking to improve his position but Sonny isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sonny can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wes is looking to escape.
Sonny content just to control the position here.
Wes reaches up to try and control the position but Sonny seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wes rolls and tries to escape and now Sonny has his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sonny has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Wes is in real trouble here. Sonny gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Wes is tapping out! Sonny wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaime Sonny!