QFC Tournament 148 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Dela Cruz
vs
Silva

180 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Dela Cruz!
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, Rudolph Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dela Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Dela Cruz is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Dela Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dela Cruz avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Dela Cruz improves position.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dela Cruz avoids it.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dela Cruz avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Dela Cruz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Dela Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
Dela Cruz is trying to break free.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dela Cruz stalling.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dela Cruz is defending well for now.
Dela Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Dela Cruz jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dela Cruz, up you get!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dela Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva wants to clinch but Dela Cruz slips to the side

and Dela Cruz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dela Cruz.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva avoiding damage as Dela Cruz throws knees to the body.
Dela Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dela Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva tries to stall but Dela Cruz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Dela Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva keeps control of Dela Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Dela Cruz gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Dela Cruz looking for a takedown.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dela Cruz avoids it.
Silva keeps control of Dela Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dela Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dela Cruz working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Dela Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dela Cruz tries to clinch up.
Dela Cruz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Dela Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rudolph Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva darts in trying to clinch

and Dela Cruz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dela Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva tries to stall but Dela Cruz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
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 Shane Dela Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dela Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.

Dela Cruz clinches.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dela Cruz's efforts to push away.
Dela Cruz jumps guard but Silva stands there with Dela Cruz around his waist. Dela Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dela Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Dela Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Dela Cruz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dela Cruz slowing the pace effectively.
Shane Dela Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dela Cruz tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Silva to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Dela Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dela Cruz is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dela Cruz stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz misses with a body punch.

Dela Cruz pulls guard successfully.

Dela Cruz is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Dela Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva is looking to control Dela Cruz's arms but Dela Cruz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Dela Cruz blocks it.
Dela Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dela Cruz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Dela Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva tries to stall but Dela Cruz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dela Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Dela Cruz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dela Cruz rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Dela Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dela Cruz'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.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dela Cruz for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Dela Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Dela Cruz avoiding damage.
Dela Cruz working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dela Cruz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dela Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Dela Cruz pulls guard successfully.

Silva gets to his feet. Dela Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Dela Cruz circles away.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Dela Cruz pushes him off.

Dela Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dela Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dela Cruz can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dela Cruz.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva avoiding damage as Dela Cruz throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dela Cruz avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dela Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Dela Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dela Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva tries to clinch up
and Dela Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Dela Cruz, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Dela Cruz against the cage but Dela Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dela Cruz throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz avoids them all with ease.

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 Shane Dela Cruz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dela Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Rudolph Silva!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Shane Dela Cruz!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Shane Dela Cruz!

Shane Dela Cruz wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Smith (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.

Tyson
vs
Smith

182 cm
23
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Tyson!
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, Garry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith checks a low kick from Tyson.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Tyson has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Tyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson but Tyson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyson to the mat! Tyson manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tyson wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tyson there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tyson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tyson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Smith anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tyson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Smith slips an arm under Tyson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Smith has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Smith is squeezing on Tyson like an anaconda would it's prey. Tyson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Garry Smith!
Garry Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wiro Saksono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holiday has chosen Hammer Dance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Saksono
vs
Holiday

177 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wiro Saksono!
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, Ricky Holiday!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holiday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saksono circles away.
Holiday tries for a takedown but Saksono circles away easily

and Saksono counters with a shoot takedown. Holiday fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Saksono stands up from Holiday's guard - Saksono perhaps looking for a knockout.

Saksono drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Saksono decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fighters circling - Saksono throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saksono misses with a head kick.
Saksono has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saksono there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ricky Holiday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holiday looks for a takedown but Saksono sprawls well.
Wiro Saksono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Holiday.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday closes the distance and clinches up with Saksono, looking for a takedown. Holiday pushes Saksono against the cage but Saksono circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saksono misses with an uppercut
and Holiday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Holiday gets caught flat footed, as Saksono shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Holiday keeping moving, preventing Saksono from controlling successfully.
Holiday looking to control.

Saksono stands and steps away. Holiday gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Holiday looks winded!
Saksono throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holiday.
Holiday tries to work over Saksono's front leg with a kick but Saksono checks it.
Holiday throws a sloppy head kick and Saksono moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holiday doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Saksono decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holiday's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saksono trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom.
Saksono trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holiday trying to control the position.
Saksono chips away with some ground and pound.

Saksono stands up and waves to Holiday to follow him.
A head kick misses from Saksono.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saksono closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holiday to the mat! Holiday manages to get full guard.

Saksono gets to his feet - Holiday follows without any prompting.
Holiday tries to close the distance and clinch but Saksono swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saksono pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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

Holiday kicks off Saksono and gets to his feet.
Holiday scores with a shot to the body.
Holiday gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saksono counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Saksono throws a head kick but Holiday moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saksono swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holiday counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holiday looks to clinch

and Saksono counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Saksono decides to return to a standing position.
A head kick misses from Saksono.
Saksono circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holiday darts in trying to clinch
and Saksono counters with a big head kick but Holiday shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holiday tries to clinch but Saksono is having none of it.

Saksono throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holiday tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saksono is in Holiday's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiro Saksono dominated that round.
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.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holiday is defended easily by Saksono.
Holiday has his takedown stuffed

and Saksono counters with a single leg into guard. Holiday didn't expect that.

Saksono stands up from Holiday's guard - Saksono perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holiday throws a head kick that misses

and Saksono counters with a single leg into guard. Holiday didn't expect that.
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!
Saksono trying to control the position from guard on top but Holiday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Saksono stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Saksono scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Saksono decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Saksono is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holiday can do to turn this around?
Saksono misses with a right hand
and Holiday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saksono stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holiday tries for a takedown but Saksono circles away easily

and Saksono counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wiro Saksono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Holiday.

Holiday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saksono is aware though and is defending well.
Holiday tries to strike from the bottom.

Saksono stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Holiday throws a series of punches but Saksono moves out of range.
Holiday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saksono misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holiday.
Saksono throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holiday tries to clinch but Saksono is having none of it.
Saksono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saksono stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saksono wants it to stay on the feet.

Saksono shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saksono seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holiday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday trying to hold on to Saksono's head to control him but Saksono postures up.
Saksono prevents Holiday from improving his position.
Holiday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saksono.
Holiday wants to get back to full guard.
Holiday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saksono thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holiday's head.
Holiday trying to control but Saksono postures up.
Saksono is trying to control the action in half guard but Holiday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saksono escapes and gets back to his feet.
Holiday darts in trying to clinch
and Saksono counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Holiday throws a series of strikes that have Saksono backpedaling.
Saksono swings for the body but Holiday moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Saksono closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holiday quickly recovers to half guard.

Saksono gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holiday shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiro Saksono dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Saksono throws a big shot that misses.
Saksono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holiday.
Saksono takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saksono - that will leave a mark!
Holiday misses with a takedown

and Saksono counters with a single leg into guard. Holiday didn't expect that.
Holiday being controlled here, momentarily.
Saksono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday keeping moving, preventing Saksono from controlling successfully.
Saksono chips away with some ground and pound.
Holiday trying to keep a closed guard but Saksono is proving a slippery customer.

Saksono stands up from Holiday's guard - Saksono perhaps looking for a knockout.
Saksono connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saksono stuffs the takedown.
Wiro Saksono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Holiday.

Saksono drives through with a takedown into Holiday's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saksono is looking to work some ground and pound but Holiday has wrist control.
Holiday wants to sweep here but Saksono controlling him for the moment.

Saksono stands and steps away. Holiday gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saksono avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saksono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saksono throws a sloppy head kick and Holiday moves out of range easily.
Saksono goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Saksono manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ricky Holiday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holiday shoots in looking for a takedown but Saksono manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holiday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saksono slaps away a takedown attempt from Holiday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saksono lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holiday circles away quickly and effectively.
Holiday avoids the head kick by Saksono.
Holiday avoids the head kick by Saksono.
Holiday tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Saksono counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saksono lands a nice short elbow.
Holiday wants to control but Saksono is keeping busy.

Saksono stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Holiday to get to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saksono throws a sloppy head kick and Holiday moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Holiday or perhaps it was just good defense by Saksono which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saksono throws a head kick that misses.
Ricky Holiday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiro Saksono is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Saksono shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wiro Saksono showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saksono 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Wiro Saksono!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Wiro Saksono!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Wiro Saksono!

Wiro Saksono wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Branko Butic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rommel Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butic comes to the cage accompanied by Groove Addicts- Wages of Sin. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Butic
vs
Tan

176 cm
18
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Branko Butic!
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, Rommel Tan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butic moves out of range of the leg kick from Tan.

Butic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Tan stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Butic has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Tan manages to get his head free but now Butic has transitioned to an armbar! Tan grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Butic! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Branko Butic!
In his post fight interview, Branko Butic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xhorez Psylo (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.

Silva
vs
Psylo

177 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santiago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xhorez Psylo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Psylo fails with a takedown attempt.
Psylo fails with the takedown.
Xhorez Psylo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Psylo circles away.
Psylo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Psylo shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Psylo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Psylo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Psylo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Psylo has taken the fight to the clinch.

Silva jumps guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva controls Psylo momentarily but Psylo frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Psylo stands up from Silva's guard - Psylo perhaps looking for a knockout.

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

Psylo is working for a submission of some sort.

Psylo is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Silva gets full guard.

Psylo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Psylo fails with a takedown attempt.
Psylo looks winded!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psylo dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Psylo's head and hops out.
Silva wants to clinch.
Psylo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Psylo somewhat.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Psylo is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Psylo circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Psylo is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Psylo circles away and we're back to standing.

Silva feints and as Psylo raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva stops Psylo from standing up.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Psylo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Psylo looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.

Psylo actively working from the bottom here.

Psylo looking for submissions off his back.

Psylo looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Psylo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Psylo pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Psylo sneaks back into half guard.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Psylo is working away.

Psylo looking for submissions off his back.

Psylo has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Psylo dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Psylo's head and hops out.
Silva tries to clinch up but Psylo circles away and keeps his distance.
Psylo is breathing heavily.

Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Psylo to the ground. Silva is now in Psylo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Psylo is working from the bottom.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Psylo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Psylo's legs - danger averted.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Psylo is retaining full guard.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Psylo blocks nicely.
Silva won't allow Psylo to get back to his feet.

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

Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva gets to his feet - Psylo follows without any prompting.

Silva scores with a takedown into Psylo's guard.

Psylo looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Psylo defend it? Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Psylo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Silva!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Rose (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.

White
vs
Rose

182 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rose instigates a clinch.

Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rose avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Rose with that takedown attempt.
Rose tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Rose misses with a few strikes there.
Rose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.
White looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
Rose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Rose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nick White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Rose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose blocks a head kick by White.
White avoids a kick to the body.
White tries to clinch there but Rose circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rose blocks a head kick by White.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Rose tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Rose rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Rose drags the fight down to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Rose is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Rose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard.

White has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rose is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for White.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
White being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Rose stands up.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rose pinned against the cage. Rose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White is breathing heavily.

Rose has White up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White missing with knees to the body.

Rose manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by White.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Rose tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rose as he avoids it easily.

Rose moves into the clinch successfully.

White successfully pulls guard.
Rose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
White wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rose is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rose has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
White avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rose.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose throws some wild stikes that White manages to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose controlling the pace for now.

Rose is going oldschool here, as he tries to force White to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so White shrugs it off.
Rose controlling the position easily from mount.
White blocking the ground and pound.

Rose with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rose controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose looking to finish with strikes here!

Rose is standing up, even though he is in mount.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rose.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Rose on that attempt.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rose closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rose manages to pull guard.

Rose looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
Rose seems keen to control White's posture.

Rose kicks White off and gets to his feet.
Rose misses with a wild combination.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick White. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose takes one on the chin but seems OK.

White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the cage.
Rose tries for a takedown. No joy.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rose.

Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose tries a head kick but it misses.
Rose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rose misses with a head kick.
White throws out a powerful jab.
White throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.

White tries to keep at a distance but Rose has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.

Rose has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics White uses from the top position.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Rose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
White is trying to hold Rose in close to prevent damage but Rose has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose moves nicely into side control.
Rose advances to mount.
Rose throws some wild stikes that White manages to avoid easily.
Rose looking to ground and pound but White is blocking nicely.
Rose takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Rose is riding his opponent, not letting White buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

White defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rose's arms.
Rose biding his time, controlling White.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to escape the position.
Dante Rose has got the better of the ground game so far.
White holding both Rose 's hands and preventing any damage.
Rose biding his time, looking for the opening.
White wants to get back to his feet.

Rose patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rose really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White covering up well and avoiding damage.

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

Rose tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke.

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

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

Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Dante Rose!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Dante Rose!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Dante Rose!

Dante Rose wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Mcbride (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.

Eduardo
vs
Mcbride

182 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Eduardo!
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, Simon Mcbride!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eduardo scores with a push kick.

Mcbride fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Eduardo sprawls well initially but Mcbride persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcbride throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Mcbride wants to work for an arm triangle but Eduardo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Eduardo actively working from the bottom here.

Mcbride is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eduardo sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcbride trying to mount his opponent but Eduardo defends it.
Eduardo is trying to maintain the position but Mcbride is very close to passing his half guard.
Eduardo is not content to let Mcbride control the position.
Mcbride works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo tries to hold on but Mcbride postures up.
Mcbride wants to control the pace but Eduardo is squirming around nicely.

Mcbride is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Eduardo is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Eduardo flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mcbride anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Eduardo and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mcbride slips an arm under Eduardo chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mcbride has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mcbride is squeezing on Eduardo like an anaconda would it's prey. Eduardo fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Mcbride!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Viper Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrad Ratliff (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.

Viper Fist
vs
Ratliff

184 cm
23
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Viper Fist!
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, Conrad Ratliff!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viper Fist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viper Fist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ratliff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Viper Fist checks it well.
Viper Fist misses with a takedown attempt

and Ratliff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Still in half guard, Ratliff seems content to control.
Ratliff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viper Fist is not content to let Ratliff control the position.
Ratliff not doing much here.
Ratliff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viper Fist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Conrad Ratliff.
Viper Fist shoots in but Ratliff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Viper Fist. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ratliff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Ratliff swings around for an armbar but Viper Fist sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ratliff's guard.
Viper Fist looking to sit in guard and control but Ratliff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Viper Fist is trying to control the position but Ratliff postures up.
Viper Fist wants to sweep but no luck.
Ratliff tries to free his leg and advance position but Viper Fist is retaining full guard.
Viper Fist keeping moving, preventing Ratliff from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratliff stopping the sweep attempt from Viper Fist.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Ratliff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Viper Fist manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ratliff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Viper Fist is proving hard to escape from.
Ratliff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ratliff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratliff passes Viper Fist's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ratliff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viper Fist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ratliff tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Viper Fist.
Ratliff looks winded!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ratliff in particular looking to stall.
Viper Fist trying to hold on to Ratliff's head to control him but Ratliff postures up.

Ratliff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viper Fist has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratliff is pressing down on Viper Fist's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viper Fist is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratliff stops Viper Fist from getting back to his feet.
Ratliff seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ratliff stops Viper Fist from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Ratliff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ratliff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ratliff lands in his opponent's guard.
Ratliff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Viper Fist wants to control but Ratliff passes easily into half guard.
Ratliff is pressing down on Viper Fist's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viper Fist is holding on for now.
Ratliff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Viper Fist wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratliff frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ratliff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ratliff trying to control but Viper Fist is having none of it.
Ratliff lands a big elbow.

Ratliff looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ratliff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viper Fist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ratliff is landing with some decent strikes but Viper Fist is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viper Fist taking shots to the head.
Viper Fist in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viper Fist tries to lock up and control but Ratliff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ratliff wants to control the pace but Viper Fist is squirming around nicely.
Viper Fist working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ratliff is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Viper Fist shoots for a double leg takedown but Ratliff sprawls well. He's pushed Viper Fist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Ratliff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Ratliff decides to stand up, so the ref orders Viper Fist to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Viper Fist gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ratliff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ratliff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conrad Ratliff has got the better of the ground game so far.

Viper Fist is looking for a triangle but Ratliff pushes his legs off easily.
Ratliff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ratliff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Viper Fist enables Ratliff to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Viper Fist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ratliff trying to control but Viper Fist is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viper Fist is trying to keep Ratliff in close.
Ratliff trying to control but Viper Fist is working from the bottom.
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.

Conrad Ratliff 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ratliff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viper Fist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ratliff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ratliff wants to control but Viper Fist is keeping him busy.
Ratliff tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viper Fist is looking to regain half guard here but Ratliff keeps moving and retains side control.
Ratliff working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratliff misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Viper Fist is looking to regain half guard here but Ratliff keeps moving and retains side control.
Ratliff is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ratliff lands some shots froms side control.
Ratliff controlling from side mount.
Ratliff avoids the strikes from the bottom by Viper Fist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viper Fist wants to get back to his feet.

Ratliff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viper Fist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Ratliff has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ratliff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viper Fist lands a body shot.
Viper Fist tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ratliff moves into the clinch.
Ratliff lands a body punch in the clinch.

Ratliff manages to pull guard.
Viper Fist tries to stand but Ratliff is controlling from the bottom.
Ratliff wants to hit a switch here but Viper Fist passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ratliff there!
Ratliff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viper Fist throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ratliff because Viper Fist loaded up on that one.
Viper Fist wants to control the pace but Ratliff is squirming around nicely.
Ratliff really wants to buck Viper Fist off and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ratliff regains half guard.
Ratliff wants to control but Viper Fist is keeping busy.

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

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

Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Conrad Ratliff!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Conrad Ratliff!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Conrad Ratliff!

Conrad Ratliff wins by unanimous decision!