QFC Tournament 506 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Brazol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen Inside the Fire as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brazol
vs
Gonzalez

150 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Adam Brazol!
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, Felipe Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gonzalez 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 Brazol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brazol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brazol is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gonzalez.

Gonzalez gets the takedown into side control.
Brazol can't do much from the bottom here.
Brazol is looking to regain half guard here but Gonzalez keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Gonzalez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gonzalez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brazol can't do much from the bottom here.
Brazol is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gonzalez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brazol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonzalez working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound but Brazol is defending the strikes.
Gonzalez tries to advance to mount but Brazol denies him.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Brazol is working from the bottom.
Brazol tries to control but Gonzalez manages to take his back.
Brazol trying to control the position but Gonzalez manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gonzalez controlling the position well here. Brazol rolled but Gonzalez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brazol trying to control the hands but Gonzalez won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow to the head.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gonzalez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brazol doesn't escape.
Brazol is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonzalez is not going to allow Brazol to sit and survive in this position.
Brazol is trying to get back to his feet but Gonzalez has full control of the position and if anything, Brazol has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gonzalez tries to get the hooks in deep but Brazol pushed the leg off.
Brazol covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez throwing sloppy strikes.
Gonzalez controlling well, preventing Brazol from escaping the position.
Gonzalez missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brazol wants to clinch.
Gonzalez feints the counter takedown.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Brazol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brazol wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.

Brazol gets caught napping as Gonzalez dives in and scores a takedown. Brazol manages to retain guard.
Brazol keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazol trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzalez is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Brazol is keeping the position.
Gonzalez keeps trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brazol keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.

Brazol gets tackled into the cage by Gonzalez. Gonzalez maintains the clinch.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brazol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brazol being controlled against the cage.
Brazol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brazol managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez.
Brazol throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gonzalez can't get the takedown.
Brazol throws an elbow that misses.
Brazol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gonzalez lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brazol's defenses.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brazol prevents it.
Brazol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Brazol wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Brazol.
Brazol tries to counter by clinching up but Gonzalez breaks away and moves out of range.

Brazol clinches with his opponent.
Gonzalez looking to throw knees to the head but Brazol is blocking nicely.

Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Brazol.

Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brazol has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to circle away but Brazol has him pinned against the cage.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazol throws an elbow that misses.
Brazol has Gonzalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brazol throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzalez as Brazol tries to tie him up.
Brazol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Gonzalez.
Brazol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gonzalez blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez is stalling here.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the side of Brazol's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brazol doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brazol.
Brazol avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Brazol is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Brazol wants to clinch.
Gonzalez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brazol pinned against the cage. Brazol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.

Brazol tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez tries to stall but Brazol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brazol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Brazol would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brazol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzalez blocks the elbow strike.
Brazol has Gonzalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brazol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brazol blocks it with crossed arms.
Brazol taking a breather.
Brazol managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brazol.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking to throw knees to the head but Brazol is blocking nicely.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Gonzalez.
Brazol throws an elbow that misses.
Brazol keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brazol stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to break free but Brazol pushes him back against the cage.
Brazol misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brazol throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Brazol has the dominant position.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brazol tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonzalez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brazol backwards.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Brazol manages to get underhooks.
Gonzalez dodges an elbow strike from Brazol.
Brazol prevents the takedown attempt.
Adam Brazol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez avoids a wild elbow strike from Brazol.
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brazol avoiding damage as Gonzalez throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brazol just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzalez's brow.
Brazol tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brazol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brazol blocks an elbow strike.
Felipe Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brazol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adam Brazol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez wants to break free but Brazol has control.

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

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

Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Felipe Gonzalez!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Felipe Gonzalez!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Felipe Gonzalez!

Felipe Gonzalez wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Felipe Gonzalez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rojo Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Brazol (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.

Barkley
vs
Brazol

150 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Rojo Barkley!
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, Jakub Brazol!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brazol's waist but Brazol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barkley off to one side.
Barkley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barkley shoots in for a double leg but Brazol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Brazol shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barkley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brazol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barkley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brazol working some strikes from top position.
Brazol lands a couple of elbows.

Brazol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barkley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brazol has managed to get both his arms back between Barkley's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barkley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brazol throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazol lands a couple of elbows.
Brazol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barkley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brazol cracks Barkley with a solid left hand.
Brazol cracks Barkley with a solid left hand.
Brazol gets to his feet and stands over Barkley, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Barkley felt that one! Brazol unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Barkley from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakub Brazol!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Selaraj Thangappan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Flunk (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.

Thangappan
vs
Flunk

169 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Selaraj Thangappan!
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, Flash Flunk!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thangappan takes the fight into the clinch.

Thangappan pulls guard.
Thangappan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flunk with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flunk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thangappan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flunk is one step ahead there.
Thangappan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flunk is looking to advance position but Thangappan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Thangappan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thangappan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Thangappan.
Flunk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Flash Flunk has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flunk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thangappan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flunk flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Flunk regains half guard.
Flunk is trying to get back to full guard.
Flunk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thangappan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Flunk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Flunk gets back to half guard.
Thangappan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flunk is trying to get back to full guard.
Flunk punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flunk tries to roll over but Thangappan keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Thangappan.
Flunk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thangappan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thangappan's back!
Flunk throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Even with his hooks in, Flunk manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thangappan avoids the strikes from Flunk.
Thangappan just trying to survive but Flunk is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Flunk throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Flunk missing with strikes.
Thangappan covering up well and avoiding damage.
Thangappan breaks Flunk's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thangappan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Flunk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Flunk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thangappan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thangappan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Flunk working for a triangle but Thangappan defends it easily.
Thangappan distracts Flunk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thangappan looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flunk striking off his back but it's not causing Thangappan any problems.
Thangappan postures up and lands a big shot to Flunk's brow.

Thangappan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thangappan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thangappan preventing the sweep.
Thangappan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flunk's head.
Flunk 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.
Thangappan landing with the ground and pound.

Thangappan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selaraj Thangappan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flash Flunk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Thangappan darts in and clinches Flunk up against the cage.
Thangappan stalling against the cage.
Flunk tries to break the clinch but Thangappan is controlling the position.
Thangappan stops a takedown attempt from Flunk.

Thangappan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Flunk regains guard immediately.
Thangappan postures up and lands a big shot to Flunk's brow.
Flunk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thangappan chips away with some ground and pound.
Thangappan scoring with punches to the head and body.

Flunk has his foot on Thangappan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thangappan works his way back into a safe position though.

Thangappan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flunk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thangappan has managed to get both his arms back between Flunk's legs - danger averted.
Thangappan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thangappan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flunk is keeping the position for now.
Selaraj Thangappan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flunk tries to strike from the bottom.
Thangappan postures up and lands a big shot to Flunk's brow.

Flunk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thangappan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flunk's head.
Thangappan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flunk can do to turn this around?

Flunk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thangappan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flunk is breathing heavily.

Flunk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thangappan won't allow Flunk to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thangappan working some strikes from top position.
Thangappan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flunk's head.
Thangappan tries to free his leg and advance position but Flunk is retaining full guard.
Thangappan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flunk on the ground.

Flunk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thangappan defends it easily.
Thangappan works over Flunk with some ground and pound from guard.
Thangappan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flunk's head.
Thangappan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Flunk is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thangappan frees his head nicely. Oh but Flunk has switched to an armbar! Thangappan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Flash Flunk!
The defeated Selaraj Thangappan had this to say: 'lawde ki ball refree,fickin mama chod judges'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henryk Szlangbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Canela (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.

Szlangbaum
vs
Canela

176 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Henryk Szlangbaum!
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, Gilbert Canela!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szlangbaum appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Canela misses the jab.
Canela shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Szlangbaum sprawls well. Szlangbaum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Canela gets slowly back to his feet.
Szlangbaum appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Canela misses with a combination

and Szlangbaum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Canela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Canela working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Szlangbaum gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Canela is trying to stand up here but Szlangbaum is controlling him well.
Szlangbaum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Canela defending well though.
Szlangbaum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Szlangbaum.
Szlangbaum controlling the pace.
Canela is trying to stand up here but Szlangbaum is controlling him well.
Canela blocking the ground and pound attempt from Szlangbaum.
Szlangbaum slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Canela manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Szlangbaum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Szlangbaum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szlangbaum won't allow Canela to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canela keeping moving, preventing Szlangbaum from controlling successfully.
Canela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Szlangbaum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Szlangbaum stays in close to Canela's body and controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Szlangbaum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canela.
Canela throws a one two combo.

Szlangbaum looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Canela!
The ground and pound from Szlangbaum seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Canela parries the strikes from Szlangbaum easily there. Szlangbaum is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Canela to escape.
Canela defending against the ground and pound.
Canela managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Szlangbaum.
Szlangbaum working the head and body with strikes.

It looks like Gilbert Canela has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlangbaum lands a nice forearm strike.
Szlangbaum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Canela managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Szlangbaum.
The ground and pound from Szlangbaum seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Szlangbaum tries to score with some ground and pound. Canela controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Szlangbaum tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Szlangbaum throws an elbow but Canela slips to the side and avoids it well.
Szlangbaum misses with the ground and pound.
Szlangbaum looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Canela is avoiding damage well.
Szlangbaum passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Canela!
Szlangbaum throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Szlangbaum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Szlangbaum misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Canela tries to lock up and control but Szlangbaum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szlangbaum throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Szlangbaum looking to control and managing it successfully.
Szlangbaum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Canela wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Szlangbaum.
Szlangbaum throwing strikes here but Canela is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szlangbaum misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Canela wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Szlangbaum.
Szlangbaum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Szlangbaum cracks Canela with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henryk Szlangbaum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Canela's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Szlangbaum fails to land the takedown.
Canela tries to clinch but Szlangbaum is having none of it.

Szlangbaum shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Canela's guard.
Szlangbaum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Szlangbaum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Canela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szlangbaum throwing strikes but missing.
Szlangbaum throws a big elbow that misses.
Szlangbaum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlangbaum throws a strike but Canela rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Szlangbaum managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szlangbaum keeping moving, preventing Canela from controlling successfully.
Szlangbaum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szlangbaum tries to get out of the position.
Szlangbaum has Canela pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Szlangbaum wants to sweep here but Canela controlling him for the moment.
Szlangbaum will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Szlangbaum trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Canela misses with a double jab.
Szlangbaum keeps the fight on the outside.
Henryk Szlangbaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Szlangbaum dives in and scores a takedown into Canela's guard.
Szlangbaum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szlangbaum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Szlangbaum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canela looking to control but Szlangbaum passes into half guard.
Szlangbaum takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Szlangbaum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szlangbaum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szlangbaum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Canela can do to turn this around?
Canela flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Canela strikes from the bottom but Szlangbaum uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Szlangbaum.
Szlangbaum tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Szlangbaum working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canela parries the strikes from Szlangbaum easily there. Szlangbaum is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Canela to escape.
Szlangbaum throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Canela tries to bench press Szlangbaum off him but Szlangbaum keeps the position.
Szlangbaum tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Szlangbaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canela keeps working.
Canela dodges the ground and pound from Szlangbaum.
Canela throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Canela avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Szlangbaum.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szlangbaum is looking to take a break and control but Canela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canela dodges the ground and pound from Szlangbaum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henryk Szlangbaum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Canela's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Szlangbaum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Canela scores with a jab to the jaw.
Canela throws a combination that misses

and Szlangbaum counters with a shoot takedown. Canela fights it but they end up in guard.
Szlangbaum is stalling in the full guard.
Canela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Szlangbaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Canela keeping moving, preventing Szlangbaum from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szlangbaum throwing strikes from guard but Canela blocks nicely.
Szlangbaum looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlangbaum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Szlangbaum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Canela isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Szlangbaum stacks Canela on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Szlangbaum!
Szlangbaum in side control, throwing shots but Canela defends.
Szlangbaum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Canela is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Szlangbaum working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Szlangbaum throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Canela tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canela avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Szlangbaum.
Szlangbaum wants to control but Canela is keeping him busy.
Canela throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Szlangbaum misses with the ground and pound.
Szlangbaum misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Szlangbaum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Canela looking for a sweep but Szlangbaum has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Canela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szlangbaum wants to control the pace but Canela is squirming around nicely.
Szlangbaum throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlangbaum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Canela is looking to escape.
Szlangbaum misses with a head shot.
Szlangbaum lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Szlangbaum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Canela because Szlangbaum loaded up on that one.
Szlangbaum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Canela because Szlangbaum loaded up on that one.
Szlangbaum controlling from the full mount.
Canela is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szlangbaum thowing shots but they're missing.
Szlangbaum thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Szlangbaum looking to ground and pound but Canela is blocking nicely.
Canela is in all sorts of trouble here.
Szlangbaum misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szlangbaum looking to ground and pound but Canela is blocking nicely.
Szlangbaum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gilbert Canela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henryk Szlangbaum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szlangbaum misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henryk Szlangbaum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szlangbaum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Henryk Szlangbaum!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Henryk Szlangbaum!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Henryk Szlangbaum!

Henryk Szlangbaum wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slim Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Brazol (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.

Punk
vs
Brazol

200 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Slim Punk!
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, Bartosz Brazol!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Punk.
Punk misses with a few strikes there.
Punk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Punk takes a swing at Brazol's ribcage but misses.
Punk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brazol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punk connects with a crisp jab.
Punk misses with a jab, cross combination.

Brazol gets a clinch.
Brazol pushes Punk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brazol manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brazol is leaning against Punk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brazol slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brazol.
Punk is trying to push Brazol away but Brazol has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brazol stalling the fight.
Brazol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brazol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brazol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Punk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartosz Brazol.
Punk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Brazol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brazol leaning against his opponent.
Brazol lands a shoulder strike.
Brazol stalling in the clinch.
Brazol leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brazol continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Brazol leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Brazol.
The crowd are getting on Brazol's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartosz Brazol.
Punk throws a series of punches but Brazol moves out of range.
Brazol throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Brazol drives through and clinches with Punk against the cage.
Brazol stalling.
Brazol is stalling here.
Brazol has Punk pushed against the cage.
A short right from Brazol.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazol prevents Punk from breaking the clinch.
Punk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Brazol on the inside.
Punk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Punk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brazol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brazol slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brazol moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Brazol.
Brazol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brazol prevents Punk from breaking the clinch.
Brazol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punk backwards.
Brazol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk letting Brazol take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brazol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartosz Brazol.

Brazol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Brazol.
Punk is trying to break the clinch but Brazol is controlling him.
Brazol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brazol is leaning against Punk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brazol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazol lands a nice uppercut.
Brazol lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brazol avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Brazol.
Brazol lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brazol.
Brazol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazol has Punk pushed against the cage.
Bartosz Brazol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brazol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brazol lands with a left to the head.
Brazol keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Punk's efforts to push away.
Brazol stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brazol digs a right hand into Punk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punk's gas tank.
Brazol stalling.
Brazol manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartosz Brazol.

Brazol darts in and clinches Punk up against the cage.
Brazol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punks head.
Brazol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brazol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brazol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brazol avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartosz Brazol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Brazol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Punk.
Punk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brazol slips a jab and a cross from Punk.

Brazol clinches with his opponent.
Brazol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Punk tries to circle away but Brazol has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Brazol.
Brazol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Punk or not.
Punk wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brazol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Brazol.
Punk tries to break the clinch but Brazol is controlling the position.
Brazol stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Brazol to work.
Brazol keeps control of Punk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brazol scores with a shot to the side of Punk's head.
Punk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brazol scores with a shoulder strike.
Brazol lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Brazol.
Brazol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brazol lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk is trying to force a seperation but Brazol has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Brazol.
Brazol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brazol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brazol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Punk or not.
Brazol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stalling in the clinch from Brazol.
Brazol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Punk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brazol has him pressed against the cage.
Brazol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brazol stalling the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brazol is working Punk over against the cage.
Slim Punk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brazol blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartosz Brazol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brazol 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Bartosz Brazol!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Bartosz Brazol!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Bartosz Brazol!

Bartosz Brazol wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fury
vs
Smith

180 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Frank Fury!
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, Jimbo Smith!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Fury holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Fury is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Fury really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.

Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fury looking for a sweep. Not yet Fury, not yet.
Fury controlling the position.
Fury continues to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fury controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Fury manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fury is controlling Smith's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fury bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.

Fury is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury landing some decent shots from guard.
Fury wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Fury scoring with some ground and pound.
Fury is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fury scoring with punches to the head and body.

Smith is rocked!
Fury is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Fury finish him?
Smith has momentary wrist control but Fury slips an elbow through the middle.
Fury scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fury wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Fury lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Fury will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smith 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.
Fury has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Fury bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.

Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Fury lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fury postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fury lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fury scoring with some ground and pound.
Fury content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Fury slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Fury in his half guard.
Frank Fury overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fury looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fury lands with a punch from half guard.
Fury lands a big elbow - Smith is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Fury!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Fury!
Frank Fury thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Brennan (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.

Tripper
vs
Brennan

178 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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 Tripper!
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, Chase Brennan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brennan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brennan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tripper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tripper wants to stand but Brennan is controlling the position.
Brennan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brennan stops Tripper from standing up.
Brennan looking to pass the guard.
Brennan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brennan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brennan postures up and lands a big shot to Tripper's brow.
Brennan works over Tripper with some ground and pound from guard.
Brennan prevents Tripper from getting back to his feet.
Tripper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan is in close to Tripper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brennan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brennan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brennan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brennan won't allow Tripper to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brennan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tripper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brennan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tripper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Brennan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tripper was covering up waiting for the punch and Brennan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brennan distracts Tripper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brennan prevents Tripper from getting back to his feet.
Tripper trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Brennan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brennan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tripper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brennan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brennan throws a big right hand that misses.
Tripper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tripper tries to get out of the position.
Tripper is looking to stand up but Brennan isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brennan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Brennan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tripper pushes Brennan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brennan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tripper gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tripper wants to get back to his feet.
Tripper is in a horrible position here. Brennan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tripper trying desperately to get to his feet.
Brennan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brennan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brennan looking to control but Tripper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripper tries to buck Brennan off but he can't manage it.
Brennan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brennan lands a nice shot to the head.
Tripper's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Brennan with a couple of short strikes.
Brennan with shots to the head and body - Tripper looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brennan lands a couple of good shots and Tripper has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Tripper is rocked!

Brennan is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Tripper with him. Tripper is trying to defend but Brennan has an arm under the chin now! Tripper grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chase Brennan!