QFC Tournament 380 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Blaauwendraat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Truth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blaauwendraat
vs
Truth

180 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arjen Blaauwendraat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Truth!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaauwendraat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Truth fails with a takedown attempt.

Blaauwendraat shoots in and gets a takedown into Truth's guard.
Blaauwendraat tries to free his leg and advance position but Truth is retaining full guard.
Blaauwendraat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Truth wants to get back to his feet but Blaauwendraat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blaauwendraat controlling from the top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Arjen Blaauwendraat wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Truth falls off balance throwing a combination

and Blaauwendraat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blaauwendraat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Blaauwendraat looking to score a takedown here. Truth is defending well but Blaauwendraat drives through and ends up in Truth's guard.
Blaauwendraat stands up over Truth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blaauwendraat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Truth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Truth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Truth wants to stand and escape but Blaauwendraat is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaauwendraat stands up over Truth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Blaauwendraat stands up and waves to Truth to follow him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Truth.
Truth looks winded!

Blaauwendraat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blaauwendraat showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaauwendraat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blaauwendraat decides to return to a standing position.

Blaauwendraat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Truth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blaauwendraat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Blaauwendraat seems to be working for a kimura but Truth defends the submission attempt.
Blaauwendraat frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Truth is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaauwendraat with shots to the head and body - Truth looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blaauwendraat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjen Blaauwendraat 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.

Blaauwendraat lands with a kick to the ribs.

Blaauwendraat moves into the clinch.

Blaauwendraat lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blaauwendraat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Truth!
Truth reaches up to try and control the position but Blaauwendraat seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Truth rolls and tries to escape and now Blaauwendraat has his back!

Blaauwendraat patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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!
Truth controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaauwendraat lands strikes to the head.
Truth looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Blaauwendraat keeps control of the position easily here as Truth tries to buck him off.

Truth won't enjoy being in this position. Blaauwendraat looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Truth is tapping - it's over boys! Blaauwendraat picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arjen Blaauwendraat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Sansing (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.

Morris
vs
Sansing

174 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Morris!
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, Alan Sansing!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sansing's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sansing tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
Morris trying to control from Sansing's half guard. Sansing has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sansing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morris won't allow Sansing to sweep him here.
Morris trying to control but Sansing is working from the bottom.

Sansing working for a triangle but Morris defends it easily.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
Morris stopping the sweep attempt from Sansing.
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.
Morris trying to control but Sansing is working from the bottom.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.

Sansing has his foot on Morris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morris works his way back into a safe position though.
Sansing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Morris wants to control from the top but Sansing keeps moving.
Sansing looking for a sweep. Not yet Sansing, not yet.

Sansing throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morris is looking to pass into half guard but Sansing pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sansing is in guard.
Sansing throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sansing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sansing has managed to get both his arms back between Morris's legs - danger averted.
Sansing pushes down on Morris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sansing is working away from the top position though.
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!
Sansing frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sansing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morris is looking to escape.
Morris gets back to half guard.
Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morris has hold of Sansing's hands but Sansing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansing scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morris gets full guard.
Morris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sansing landing some decent shots from guard.
Morris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sansing trying to control from the bottom.
Morris tries to pass to full mount but Sansing defends it.
Morris prevents Sansing from improving his position.
Morris is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Sansing had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morris defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Sansing is retaining full guard.
Sansing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris wants to control from the top but Sansing keeps moving.
Morris slips nicely into half guard.
Sansing is staying active underneath Morris, 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sansing keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Sansing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morris pulls his head out easily.
Sansing regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alan Sansing will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Morris moves in looking to clinch but Sansing pushes him off.
Sansing throws a push kick but Morris slaps the foot to one side.

Morris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sansing on his heels. He'll look to pass Sansing's guard now, I'm sure.
Sansing can't keep his opponent in guard - Morris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sansing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Sansing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris passes Sansing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morris is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sansing!
Sansing is working to get back to half guard.
Morris scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sansing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morris thowing shots but they're missing.
BOOM! Morris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sansing keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sansing wants to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
Morris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morris tries to control but Sansing wriggling away.
Morris raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sansing is working to get back to half guard.
Morris wants to control the pace but Sansing is squirming around nicely.
Sansing gets back to 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!
Morris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sansing is breathing heavily.
Sansing avoids a series of strikes thrown by Morris.
Sansing manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sansing defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansing wants to get back to full guard.

Morris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sansing is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morris's back!
Sansing is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
You can see the frustration on Morris's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Morris prevents Sansing from getting a body triangle.
Morris manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sansing's guard. Nice work there by Morris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris landing some decent shots from guard.
Morris passes Sansing's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Sansing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morris pulls his head out easily.
Sansing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sansing is staying active underneath Morris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris trying to pass the guard but Sansing defending well.
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!
Sansing wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Morris dominated that second round.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Morris doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sansing counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Morris's guard now.
Morris wants to hit a switch here but Sansing passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morris there!
Morris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sansing working Morris over with strikes here.
Morris is squirming around, avoiding Sansing's attempts to control the action.
Morris can't escape the position.
Sansing scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Morris taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansing breaks from Morris's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Morris is rocked!
Morris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sansing is landing with some decent strikes but Morris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Morris is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sansing is landing with some decent strikes but Morris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sansing wants to control the pace but Morris is squirming around nicely.
Sansing dominating with strikes here.
Sansing prevents Morris from getting the reversal.
Morris seems to have got his legs back now.
Alan Sansing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sansing landing strikes from the mount and Morris is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris tries to hold on but Sansing postures up.
Morris is looking to improve his position but Sansing isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sansing scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sansing tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morris is trying to escape the mount.
Sansing is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morris can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Sansing looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sansing lands a big elbow.
Morris tries to reverse the position but Sansing maintains control.
Morris tries to hold on but Sansing pushes him away.
Sansing punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sansing with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansing looking to finish Morris with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morris!
Morris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sansing wants to control the pace but Morris is squirming around nicely.
Sansing tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sansing wants to control the pace but Morris is squirming around nicely.
Morris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sansing trying to control but Morris is having none of it.
Sansing lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sansing lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sansing postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morris looks a forlorn figure.
Sansing trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Sansing connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sansing looking to finish Morris with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morris!
Morris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sansing lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sansing landing shots from mount.

Sansing jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morris manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Morris taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Sansing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sansing 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Alan Sansing!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Alan Sansing!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Alan Sansing!

Alan Sansing wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Alan Sansing misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deatrice Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Adam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Adam
vs
Hughes

151 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deatrice Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Adam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hughes circles away.

Hughes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adam on his heels. He'll look to pass Adam's guard now, I'm sure.
Adam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now.
Adam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
Adam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes is trying to keep Adam in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam is looking to work some ground and pound but Hughes has wrist control.
Adam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Hughes trying to remain calm as Adam controls from the top position.
Hughes struggling a bit here.
Hughes is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

Adam tries for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Adam has control of an arm but Hughes manages to advance to Adam's back!
Adam trying to control the position but Hughes manages to sink in the hooks.

Hughes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Hughes working for a choke but Adam reverses nicely into Hughes 's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adam postures up.
Hughes is striking off his back. Adam thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Hughes is looking to control Adam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hughes avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adam in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Adam just wasn't active enough.
Adam fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adam tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Adam tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Adam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adam could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Adam has a takedown stuffed.
Adam throws a leg kick but Hughes checks it.
Hughes checks the leg kick.
Hughes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adam defends well and Hughes ends up having to push Adam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adam tries to break the clinch but Hughes is controlling the position.
Adam has had enough of the clinch but Hughes keeps him there for the moment.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adam avoids it.

Adam manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hughes working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adam connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Adam content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
Hughes keeps trying to improve his position.
Adam content just to control the position here.
Hughes reaches up to try and control the position but Adam seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hughes rolls and tries to escape and now Adam has his back!

Adam is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hughes tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam controls the action.
Adam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jack Adam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adam as he avoids it easily.
Jack Adam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deatrice Hughes.
Adam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice leg kick.
Jack Adam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Hughes misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Adam dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Adam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adam wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
Hughes tries to clinch but Adam moves away
and Adam counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adam is looking to clinch.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hughes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes tries to clinch but Adam moves out of range.

Hughes shoots in and bounces Adam off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wanted to stand there but Adam had control of the position.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
Adam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Adam wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hughes stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Adam gets caught flat footed, as Hughes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Adam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.

Adam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.

Adam pushes Hughes off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adam.
Adam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Adam closes the distance and clinches.
Adam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deatrice Hughes.
Well Adam 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Jack Adam!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Jack Adam!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Jack Adam!

Jack Adam wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ippoo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlin jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Makunouchi
vs
jr

164 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ippoo Makunouchi!
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, Orlin jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunouchi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and jr counters with a leg kick.

jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, jr seems content to control.
Let's hope that jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
jr is nestled in close to Makunouchi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
jr stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Orlin jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Makunouchi tries to close the distance and clinch but jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makunouchi shoots and misses

and jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by jr.
Makunouchi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
jr controlling from the top position.
jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
jr moves into full mount!
jr lands a big shot there that rocks Makunouchi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Makunouchi is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. jr locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Makunouchi is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orlin jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Sturridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hairy Poter (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.

Sturridge
vs
Poter

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Sturridge!
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, Hairy Poter!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sturridge in his tracks.
A punch combination from Sturridge misses.
A swing and a miss from Sturridge.
Poter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poter keeps the fight on the outside.
Poter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturridge.
Poter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturridge wants to clinch but Poter slips to the side
and Poter counters with a one-two to the body.
Sturridge scores with a nice right hand.

Sturridge closes the distance and pushes Poter back into the cage.
Poter gets underhooks to prevent Sturridge's takedown attempt.
Poter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturridge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poter pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Poter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturridge throws a lazy uppercut
and Poter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Sturridge clinches.
Sturridge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poter pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Sturridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturridge looks to land a combination but Poter avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sturridge sprawling to the canvas! Sturridge rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Poter finish him?!

Sturridge is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poter cracks Sturridge with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hairy Poter!
Steven Sturridge was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey hats off to Harry i really think he has what it takes to go all the way. Good luck Harry! I hope i can get a rematch with you one day. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Manstop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lil Wayne told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Manstop
vs
Wayne

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kofi Manstop!
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, Lil Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manstop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wayne swivels and escapes.
Manstop shoots in looking for a takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl out of it but Manstop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wayne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt - Manstop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wayne fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Manstop as Wayne shoots in.
Kofi Manstop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Wayne.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manstop.
Manstop tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Wayne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Wayne manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wayne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Wayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manstop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne wants to sweep but no luck.
Wayne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manstop manages to get himself to full guard.
Wayne controlling from the top position.
It looks like Wayne might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lil Wayne wasn't active enough on the ground.
Manstop lands a right hook to the body.
Wayne shoots in for a double leg but Manstop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manstop has time to react.
Wayne looks winded!
Manstop tries a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne shoots in but Manstop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manstop lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wayne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wayne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wayne wants to clinch up but Manstop keeps it at a distance.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Manstop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manstop tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt.
Manstop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wayne as he avoids it easily.
Manstop tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Manstop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manstop sprawls well. Manstop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.
Manstop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manstop tries to clinch there but Wayne circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manstop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manstop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manstop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses.

Manstop instigates a clinch.
Wayne avoiding damage as Manstop throws knees to the body.
Wayne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manstop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Manstop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manstop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wayne pinned against the cage. Wayne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Manstop or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayne which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lil Wayne will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Manstop doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Wayne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manstop defends well and Wayne ends up having to push Manstop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Wayne breaks the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wayne.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manstop has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Manstop.
Wayne stuffs the takedown attempt from Manstop. Manstop gets slowly back to his feet.
Manstop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manstop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wayne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kofi Manstop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne is looking to clinch.
Wayne displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manstop as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Manstop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt.

Manstop gets a clinch.

Manstop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manstop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manstop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manstop instigates a clinch.
Wayne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manstop is working for takedown but Wayne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wayne managing to block the knees to the body from Manstop.
Manstop wants a takedown.

Wayne jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Manstop from controlling successfully.
Manstop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wayne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wayne looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to control but Manstop passes easily into half guard.
Manstop wants to take a breather but Wayne is having none of it.

Manstop stands up from half guard.
Manstop doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wayne dodges the punch combination from Manstop.
Manstop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manstop shoots in but no luck this time.
Manstop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wayne but Wayne pushes him off and we're back to square one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wayne wants to take the fight to the mat but Manstop manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wayne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manstop just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Manstop forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manstop is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wayne wants a takedown.
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 Kofi Manstop will probably get the nod.
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!

Manstop throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
Manstop fails with a takedown attempt.
Manstop misses with a head kick.
Manstop shoots in looking for a takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl out of it but Manstop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wayne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manstop throws a push kick but Wayne slaps the foot to one side.
Manstop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wayne pinned against the cage. Wayne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kofi Manstop. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wayne darts in and clinches Manstop up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manstop sprawls well. Manstop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne closes the distance and clinches up with Manstop, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes Manstop against the cage but Manstop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Manstop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manstop.
Wayne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manstop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kofi Manstop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manstop is looking to clinch but Wayne is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manstop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manstop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wayne leaves Manstop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manstop moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wayne.
Wayne shoots in for a double leg but Manstop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manstop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wayne swivels and escapes.
Manstop throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manstop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wayne circles away quickly and effectively.
Wayne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manstop.
Wayne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wayne stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Wayne as Manstop shoots in.
Wayne closes the distance and clinches up with Manstop, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes Manstop against the cage but Manstop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Wayne takes the fight into the clinch.
Manstop swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Manstop pulls Wayne into guard.

Wayne stands and steps away. Manstop gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manstop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wayne sprawls well. Wayne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manstop gets slowly back to his feet.

Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Manstop.
Wayne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manstop walks away with a smile on his face. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manstop dives in for a single leg takedown but Wayne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wayne fails to pull 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!

Wayne successfully pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Manstop is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wayne pulls Manstop in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lil Wayne.
I think Wayne 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Lil Wayne!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Kofi Manstop!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Kofi Manstop!

Kofi Manstop wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brayan Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Angle (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.

Fernandez
vs
Angle

184 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brayan Fernandez!
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, Kurt Angle!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Angle defends well and Fernandez ends up having to push Angle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Angle is looking to take this one to the mat.

Angle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fernandez can't fight it off and eventually Angle manages to take the fight to the floor. Fernandez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Angle throwing strikes from guard but Fernandez blocks nicely.

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

Fernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angle defends well.
Angle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Angle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Angle prevents Fernandez from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle connects with a couple of short punches.
Angle trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angle.
Fernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angle is one step ahead there.
Fernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angle throwing strikes but missing.
Angle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Fernandez is rocked!
Angle is working Fernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Fernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Angle works over Fernandez with some ground and pound from guard.
Angle postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Fernandez covers up, he's hurt! Angle keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Angle and the ref steps in to end the fight! Angle can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Angle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwingh Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darwingh Aquino's chin.

Brown
vs
Aquino

160 cm
25
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darwingh Aquino!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquino ducks under a wild hook from Brown.

Aquino scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aquino is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aquino fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown regains half guard.
Aquino tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brown controls his leg.
Aquino wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown is pressing down on Aquino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aquino is one step ahead there.
Aquino postures up.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Aquino from controlling successfully.
Aquino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown cracks Aquino with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aquino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Brown has isolated one of Aquino's arms. Aquino looking to fight him off but Brown twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Brown!
A very excited looking Charlie Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.