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QFC Tournament 232 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tooz Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cisco Gomez (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Tooz Santana!
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, Cisco Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
Santana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Gomez both land. Nice combination.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tooz Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gomez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santana tightens his grip and picks Gomez up, before dumping him to the ground. Gomez manages to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santana defends well.
Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez wants to stand but Santana is controlling the position.
Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santana controlling from the top position.
Santana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gomez's guard.
Santana won't allow Gomez to get back to his feet.
Santana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomez on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez has an active guard here but Santana has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomez looks winded!
Santana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santana prevents Gomez from getting the reversal.
Santana is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Santana darts in and clinches Gomez up against the cage.
Santana tries to pull guard but Gomez holds him up against the cage and eventually Santana drops back down to his feet.
Santana tightens his grip and picks Gomez up, before dumping him to the ground. Gomez manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez actively working from the bottom here.
Santana wants to free his trapped foot but Gomez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santana is keen to just control but Gomez is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Santana prevents Gomez from standing back up.
Santana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santana stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Santana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet.
Santana is staying tight to Gomez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gomez stops Santana from passing to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Santana drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tooz Santana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomez is fending him off so far but Santana persists. Nope, Gomez circles away and we're back to standing.
Santana connects with the punch.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santana showed some decent athleticism there.
Gomez tries to kick Santana off but Santana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santana working over Gomez with some ground and pound. Gomez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gomez is refusing to be controlled, as Santana sits in half guard.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santana scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santana stands up from half guard.
Santana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santana tries a head kick but it misses.
Santana shoots in and drives through. Gomez sprawls well.
Some bone on bone action there as Santana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tooz Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Santana throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomez counters with a nice uppercut.
Santana shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Santana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomez feints a jab promting Santana to slip. Gomez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gomez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santana backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomez is fending him off so far but Santana persists. Nope, Gomez circles away and we're back to standing.
Tooz Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Santana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Santana clinches.
Santana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomez's efforts to push away.
Gomez tries to circle away but Santana has him pinned against the cage.
Santana tries to pull guard but Gomez holds him up against the cage and eventually Santana drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to circle away but Santana has him pinned against the cage.
Santana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santana prevents Gomez from breaking the clinch.
Gomez tries to break free but Santana pushes him back against the cage.
Gomez is trying to push Santana away but Santana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santana has Gomez pressed against the cage, preventing Gomez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gomez is trying to push Santana away but Santana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gomez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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 Tooz Santana will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
Santana tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Santana or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez which made him look bad.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
Santana throws a leg kick but Gomez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santana but Santana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
Santana misses with a wild body shot.
Santana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomez is fending him off so far but Santana persists. Nope, Gomez circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tooz Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santana shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Santana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Santana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tooz Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santana.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Santana shows good takedown defense.
Santana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a cross.
Gomez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horrible takedown by Santana or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez which made him look bad.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Santana.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but Santana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santana.
Gomez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gomez moves out of range of the leg kick from Santana.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Santana.
Santana shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Santana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Gomez scores with a four punch combination!
Gomez wants to slow Santana down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Santana or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez which made him look bad.
Gomez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santana is out of range and Gomez settles back down.
Santana tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Gomez misses.
Gomez works over Santana's head and body with a nice combination.
Gomez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Santana eats them both and turns towards Gomez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cisco Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Cisco Gomez!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Tooz Santana!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Tooz Santana!
Tooz Santana wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cris Siekansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Basch (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.
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Cris Siekansky!
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, Mirko Basch!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basch shoots in and gets a takedown into Siekansky's guard.
Basch wants to stand but Siekansky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Basch won't allow Siekansky to sweep him here.
Basch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Siekansky is trying to keep Basch in close.
Siekansky working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Basch has passed into half guard!
Basch stalling.
Basch trying to pass the guard but Siekansky defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siekansky looking for submissions off his back.
Basch is thwarting Siekansky's attempts to control the position.
Basch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Siekansky wants to control but Basch is keeping busy.
Basch trying to control the action but Siekansky is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Basch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Basch throws a jab but it's blocked by Siekansky.
Siekansky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Siekansky manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Basch with that takedown attempt.
Siekansky misses with a head kick.
Basch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basch stuffs the takedown attempt from Siekansky. Siekansky gets slowly back to his feet.
Basch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Siekansky's guard.
Basch trying to control the position from guard on top but Siekansky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basch stays in close to Siekansky's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mirko Basch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Siekansky delivers a nice body kick.
Basch is looking to clinch.
Basch throws a leg kick but Siekansky checks it.
Siekansky with a poor takedown
and Basch counters with a series of strikes. Siekansky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Siekansky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cris Siekansky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siekansky is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basch shoots in for a takedown but Siekansky shows good takedown defense.
Basch misses with a right hand
and Siekansky counters with a right hand to the body.
Basch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Siekansky's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Basch drops back looking for a leg! Siekansky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Siekansky manages to kick Basch off! Basch jumps back into Siekansky's guard.
Basch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Basch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Basch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Siekansky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Basch gets a clinch.
Basch is trying to pull guard but Siekansky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Siekansky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Siekansky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Basch smiles and moves away.
Siekansky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Basch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Basch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Siekansky did well to prevent Basch getting side control.
Siekansky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Basch on the ground.
Basch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Siekansky!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basch looking to control but Siekansky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Siekansky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Basch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Basch tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Basch controlling the pace for now.
Siekansky tries to reverse the position but Basch maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basch controlling the pace for now.
Basch avoids the attempt from Siekansky to control.
Basch looking to control but Siekansky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Basch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Siekansky wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siekansky can't escape the position.
Mirko Basch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basch lands a couple of good shots and Siekansky has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Basch looking to break Siekansky's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Siekansky remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Basch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siekansky is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Basch is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Siekansky has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Basch has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Siekansky taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Basch doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mirko Basch!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Fern (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Anthony Jordan!
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, Alberto Fern!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fern avoids the head kick by Jordan.
Horrible takedown by Jordan or perhaps it was just good defense by Fern which made him look bad.
Jordan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but Fern has him pressed against the cage.
Fern is looking to break free of the clinch but Jordan has double underhooks.
Fern wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.
Fern misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Fern throws a right hand that misses
and Jordan counters with a nice uppercut.
Fern lands a body shot.
Fern misses with a looping left.
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!
Fern thuds a left hand into Jordan's body.
Fern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fern punishes Jordan's body with a nice straight punch.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Fern throws a series of strikes that have Jordan backpedaling.
Fern with a jab.
Jordan is rocked!
Fern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fern shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jordan takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Fern sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jordan bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alberto Fern!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dario Brkic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Tse (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.
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Dario Brkic!
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, Kelvin Tse!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brkic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tse checks it well.
Brkic shoots in and bounces Tse off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brkic wants to pass the guard but Tse is keeping the position.
Tse wants to stand and escape but Brkic is having none of it.
Tse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brkic throwing strikes from guard but Tse blocks nicely.
Brkic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tse's head.
Tse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brkic's guard.
Brkic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tse is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brkic striking off his back but it's not causing Tse any problems.
Brkic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brkic working for a triangle but Tse defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brkic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tse is aware though and is defending well.
Brkic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tse defends it easily.
Brkic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brkic is breathing heavily.
Brkic has an active guard here but Tse has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brkic is trying to stand back up but Tse is controlling him
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brkic tries to roll over but Tse keeps him under control.
Tse trying to control the action but Brkic is working from the bottom.
Brkic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tse lands with a punch from half guard.
Tse controlling the action here.
Tse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tse lands a nice short elbow.
Tse stands up out of the half guard.
Tse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tse is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tse tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brkic.
Brkic is defending against the submission attempts here by Tse.
Tse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brkic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tse decides to return to a standing position.
Brkic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Brkic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tse sprawls well. Tse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brkic gets slowly back to his feet.
Tse stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tse shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tse decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kelvin Tse will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brkic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tse counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brkic pushes Tse off and gets back to his feet.
Brkic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dario Brkic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brkic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tse.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tse.
Kelvin Tse has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tse works to advance to full mount. Brkic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tse is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brkic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brkic shrugs it off.
Brkic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tse wants to stand up but Brkic is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tse is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tse trying to control but Brkic is working from the bottom.
Brkic can't keep his opponent in guard - Tse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brkic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tse pulls his head out easily.
Brkic pushes Tse off but Tse dives into side control.
Brkic tries to buck Tse off but Tse is having none of it.
Brkic is letting Tse control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brkic tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tse trying to control but Brkic is having none of it.
Brkic is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brkic is looking to escape.
Tse with a couple of short strikes.
Tse scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brkic?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tse lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brkic is looking to get to half guard.
Brkic is working hard here to advance position.
Tse controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Brkic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brkic is looking to get to half guard.
Tse working for a guillotine from mount but Brkic is in no mood to give up.
Tse trying to control but Brkic is having none of it.
Brkic is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tse wants to control the pace but Brkic is squirming around nicely.
Brkic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Tse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Brkic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tse.
Tse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brkic circles away.
Brkic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tse rushes Brkic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brkic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tse misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tse wants to get back to full guard.
Brkic wants to take a breather but Tse is having none of it.
Tse pushes Brkic off looking to stand but Brkic dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brkic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brkic seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brkic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tse wants to improve his position but Brkic is controlling well.
Brkic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tse keeps working.
Nice strikes from Brkic there.
Tse is holding on to half guard well.
Tse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brkic.
Tse controlling the position for now.
Tse is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brkic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brkic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brkic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brkic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brkic winds up and cracks Tse with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tse is trying to control but can't.
Brkic is working for a kimura but Tse is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brkic wants to work for an arm triangle but Tse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brkic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brkic.
Brkic throwing shots but Tse is blocking nicely.
Tse wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tse is looking to escape.
Brkic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tse regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brkic.
Brkic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brkic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brkic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tse!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brkic is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dario Brkic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tse 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Kelvin Tse!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Kelvin Tse!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Kelvin Tse!
Kelvin Tse wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Behrooz Shamsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gracie (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.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Behrooz Shamsi!
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, Roger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamsi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shamsi postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie 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.
Shamsi wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Shamsi keeps moving.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Shamsi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shamsi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shamsi looking to control.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Shamsi.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Behrooz Shamsi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Shamsi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shamsi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shamsi wants to control but Gracie postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Shamsi is keeping him busy.
Gracie slows the pace down.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
Shamsi is not content to let Gracie control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
Shamsi is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie wants to control but Shamsi is keeping him busy.
Shamsi tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie laying and praying for a moment but Shamsi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamsi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shamsi is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Shamsi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamsi is holding on for now.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Shamsi is having none of it.
Shamsi is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Shamsi is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Shamsi is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamsi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shamsi gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shamsi working a defensive guard here.
Shamsi looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Shamsi keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamsi keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Roger Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Shamsi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shamsi tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Shamsi is working away.
Shamsi is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Shamsi is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie cracks Shamsi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shamsi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shamsi wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control the action but Shamsi is working from the bottom.
Shamsi is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Roger Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Shamsi is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying tight to Shamsi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie is working Shamsi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie laying and praying for a moment but Shamsi takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Gracie 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamsi swivels and escapes.
Nice body punch from Shamsi.
Behrooz Shamsi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Shamsi's guard.
Gracie won't allow Shamsi to get back to his feet.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Shamsi keeps moving.
Shamsi wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Shamsi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Shamsi is defending well.
Shamsi is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Shamsi pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Shamsi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Shamsi defends it.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Shamsi's hands, connecting with Shamsi's forehead.
Gracie prevents Shamsi from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamsi is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie trying to control but Shamsi is having none of it.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamsi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shamsi is looking to escape.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount and Shamsi is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Shamsi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shamsi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie lands with some strikes.
Shamsi is rocked!
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Oh Shamsi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie breaks from Shamsi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Shamsi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gracie around the waist but Gracie pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gracie is the winner by TKO! Gracie jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alem Osmanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Storm (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.
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240 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Alem Osmanovic!
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, Mason Storm!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osmanovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Storm is looking to stand up but Osmanovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Osmanovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Osmanovic is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osmanovic tries to advance to mount but Storm denies him.
Osmanovic is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Storm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Storm flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Osmanovic tries to pass to full mount but Storm defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Storm wants to improve his position but Osmanovic is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Storm is staying active underneath Osmanovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Storm trying to control here.
Storm lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Storm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osmanovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Storm that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Storm flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Storm bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Storm chips away with some ground and pound.
Storm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Osmanovic trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Storm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Osmanovic's head.
Osmanovic wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment.
Storm scoring with some ground and pound.
Osmanovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Storm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Storm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Osmanovic is breathing heavily.
Storm stands and steps away. Osmanovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Osmanovic is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Storm closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osmanovic prevents Storm from breaking the clinch.
Osmanovic pulls guard successfully.
Storm stands up over Osmanovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Storm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Storm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Storm trying to control the action but Osmanovic is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
Osmanovic is trying to control but can't.
Storm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mason Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Storm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Storm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Storm slips a nice elbow through Osmanovic's hands, connecting with Osmanovic's forehead.
Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Osmanovic defends the submission attempt.
Storm is looking to advance position but Osmanovic won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Osmanovic is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm lands strikes from half guard.
Storm lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Osmanovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Storm distracts Osmanovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Storm landing some decent shots from guard.
Storm stands up over Osmanovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Osmanovic is looking to stand up but Storm isn't so interested in that idea.
Storm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm distracts Osmanovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Storm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Storm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Osmanovic's head.
Storm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Osmanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Osmanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Storm postures up and lands a big shot to Osmanovic's brow.
Storm works over Osmanovic with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Storm lands a couple of elbows.
Storm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Osmanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Storm gets to his feet - Osmanovic follows without any prompting.
Osmanovic shoots in and gets a takedown into Storm's guard.
Storm throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Osmanovic wants to stand but Storm is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm scores with a short punch from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm seems keen to control Osmanovic's posture.
Osmanovic trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm 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.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storm has his hands on Osmanovic's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mason Storm was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Osmanovic circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Osmanovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Osmanovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Osmanovic wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Storm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Storm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Osmanovic gets to mount! Storm was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Storm tries to hold on but Osmanovic postures up.
Osmanovic looking to finish with strikes here!
Osmanovic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Storm?
Storm tries to reverse the position but Osmanovic maintains control.
Storm sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osmanovic blocks the strikes from Storm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm wants to control but Osmanovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Storm desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osmanovic pulls his head out easily.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Storm manages to get to full guard.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Osmanovic from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osmanovic won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
Osmanovic wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alem Osmanovic.
Osmanovic tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Osmanovic pushes him off.
Osmanovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Storm trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Storm manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Osmanovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm with a couple of short strikes.
Storm in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Storm.
Storm is landing with some decent strikes but Osmanovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Osmanovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osmanovic is working hard here to advance position.
Storm putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Storm working the ground and pound effectively.
Storm landing punches.
Mason Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm landing strikes from the mount and Osmanovic is in trouble!
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!
Storm content just to control the position here.
Storm's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm lands a big shot there that rocks Osmanovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Mason Storm!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Mason Storm!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Mason Storm!
Mason Storm wins by unanimous decision!
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