QFC Tournament 506 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fillipe Matheus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by Inside the Fire. Felipe Gonzalez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gonzalez
vs
Matheus

165 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fillipe Matheus!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez connects with a solid leg kick.
Gonzalez throws the kick towards the body but Matheus avoids it.
Matheus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Felipe Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that Matheus semi-blocks.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Matheus moves out of range easily.

Gonzalez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matheus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gonzalez controls the position from side control.
Matheus can't do much from the bottom here.
Gonzalez controls the position.
Gonzalez in side control, throwing shots but Matheus defends.
Matheus throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Matheus is trying to control Gonzalez's posture but Gonzalez avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matheus is looking for a sweep.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but Matheus is working away.

Gonzalez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matheus to his feet.
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matheus.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzalez as Matheus shoots in.
Matheus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Matheus moved out of range.
Matheus misses with a wild body shot.
Matheus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matheus avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Matheus misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Felipe Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fillipe Matheus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matheus wants to clinch.

Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Matheus.

Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matheus darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Matheus into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matheus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matheus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Matheus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matheus looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matheus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Matheus.
Matheus avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Matheus throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Gonzalez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzalez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matheus manages to avoid it.

Gonzalez has managed to clinch.
Matheus is looking to control Gonzalez's arms but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matheus has his back to the cage.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matheus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matheus darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Matheus into the cage.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Gonzalez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matheus defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gonzalez is looking to advance position but Matheus won't allow it.
Gonzalez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Matheus to regain full guard.
Gonzalez trying to control but Matheus is working from the bottom.
Matheus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Matheus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Gonzalez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Matheus wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.

Gonzalez feints and as Matheus raises his hands in defense, Gonzalez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Matheus keeps moving.
Gonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzalez content to stall in guard here.
Matheus keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing.

Gonzalez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matheus, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matheus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzalez is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gonzalez.
Matheus blocks a leg kick.
Matheus wants to clinch.
Gonzalez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matheus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonzalez taking a breather.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matheus prevents it.

Gonzalez has hold of one of Matheus's legs. Matheus is fighting the takedown attempt but Gonzalez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matheus working a defensive guard here.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Matheus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Matheus is retaining full guard.
Matheus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matheus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Matheus looking to control.
Gonzalez stays in close to Matheus's body and controls the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez leaves Matheus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonzalez tries to counter by clinching up but Matheus breaks away and moves out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Matheus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Matheus.
Gonzalez throws a shot to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matheus.
Matheus wants to counter the offense by Gonzalez and move into the clinch position.
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matheus.
Gonzalez is looking to wear down Matheus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez lands a head shot.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matheus can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Matheus's head but Matheus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matheus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Matheus is out of range.
Matheus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
Felipe Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fillipe Matheus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matheus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matheus moves out of range of the leg kick from Gonzalez.
Matheus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matheus avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Matheus throws the kick towards the body but Gonzalez avoids it.
Gonzalez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matheus just manages to avoid it.

Gonzalez has Matheus up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the side of Matheus's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matheus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzalez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Matheus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matheus tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzalez wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Gonzalez dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Matheus shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well. He's pushed Matheus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matheus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Felipe Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Matheus avoids it well.
Matheus shoots in and drives through. Gonzalez sprawls well.

Gonzalez pushes Matheus up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzalez managing to block the knees to the body from Matheus.
Gonzalez just leaning against Matheus, taking a breather.

Matheus breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Matheus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matheus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Gonzalez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matheus sprawls and moves away.
Felipe Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fillipe Matheus.
Matheus moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
Matheus slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matheus tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez throws a push kick but Matheus slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzalez. That snapped Matheus's head back.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Matheus enables Gonzalez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matheus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matheus wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzalez stands and throws Matheus's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matheus dodges the ground and pound from Gonzalez.
Matheus tries to bench press Gonzalez off him but Gonzalez keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Gonzalez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Matheus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzalez tries to advance to mount but Matheus denies him.
You can see the frustration on Matheus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Matheus gets back to half guard.
Gonzalez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gonzalez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matheus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matheus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Matheus persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matheus tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Matheus gets tackled into the cage by Gonzalez. Gonzalez maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez controlling the action here for a moment.
Gonzalez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Felipe Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Matheus manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matheus is just out of range.
Matheus throws out a counter right but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
Matheus wants to clinch.
Fillipe Matheus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matheus throws a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Felipe Gonzalez!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Felipe Gonzalez!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Felipe Gonzalez!

Felipe Gonzalez wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Felipe Gonzalez 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Flash Flunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Brazol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flash Flunk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Flunk
vs
Brazol

180 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flash Flunk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jakub Brazol!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brazol pushes Flunk up against the cage in a clinch.
Flunk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brazol avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flunk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Brazol is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Flunk can't fight it off and eventually Brazol manages to take the fight to the floor. Flunk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brazol postures up and lands a big shot to Flunk's brow.
Brazol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flunk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brazol's guard.

Flunk throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flunk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brazol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brazol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flunk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazol wants to get back to his feet but Flunk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flunk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brazol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flunk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flunk is looking to work some ground and pound but Brazol has wrist control.
Flunk postures up in Brazol's guard and throws a big left but Brazol blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flunk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flunk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flunk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brazol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Brazol shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Flunk looking for submissions off his back.
Brazol working over Flunk with some ground and pound. Flunk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flunk wants to get back to full guard.
Flunk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brazol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brazol drops an elbow to the side of Flunk's head.
Flunk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brazol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brazol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brazol slips a nice elbow through Flunk's hands, connecting with Flunk's forehead.
Brazol working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brazol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brazol connects with a nice short shot to Flunk's temple.
Flunk gets full guard.
Brazol won't allow Flunk to sweep him here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brazol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flunk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Brazol wants to stand and escape but Flunk is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flunk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flunk stops Brazol from standing up.
Flunk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flunk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flunk throwing strikes but missing.
Flunk is looking to work some ground and pound but Brazol has wrist control.
Flunk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flunk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flunk throwing strikes but missing.
Brazol is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flunk is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brazol takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brazol clinches up against the cage.

Brazol has picked Flunk up - he's going for a ride! Brazol dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brazol is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flunk 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.

Flunk actively working from the bottom here.
Brazol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brazol lands a nice short elbow.
Flunk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brazol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flunk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brazol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brazol lands with a punch from half guard.
Flunk wants to get back to full guard.

Flunk actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazol slips a nice elbow through Flunk's hands, connecting with Flunk's forehead.
Brazol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Flunk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazol lands strikes from half guard.
Brazol working Flunk over with strikes.
Brazol working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Flunk tries to get to full guard but Brazol has control of the leg.
Brazol takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Flunk is rocked!
Flunk taking some punishment here, with Brazol in his half guard.
Oh Flunk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flunk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flunk flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brazol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brazol scores with a big shot! Flunk's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Flunk! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, 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
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bartosz Brazol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henryk Szlangbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartosz Brazol has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Brazol
vs
Szlangbaum

225 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bartosz Brazol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henryk Szlangbaum!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szlangbaum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Szlangbaum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szlangbaum tries for a takedown but Brazol circles away easily
and Brazol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henryk Szlangbaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szlangbaum has his takedown stuffed
letting Brazol counter with a right hand.
Bartosz Brazol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henryk Szlangbaum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szlangbaum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brazol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brazol, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlangbaum throws a head kick that misses
and Brazol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szlangbaum thinking.
Brazol cracks Szlangbaum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Szlangbaum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brazol defends well and Szlangbaum ends up having to push Brazol into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Brazol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Szlangbaum decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Szlangbaum is looking to advance position but Brazol won't allow it.
Szlangbaum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szlangbaum is trying to control. Brazol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brazol knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Szlangbaum on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szlangbaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szlangbaum wants to take a breather but Brazol is having none of it.
Szlangbaum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brazol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Szlangbaum.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Szlangbaum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Szlangbaum throwing shots but Brazol is blocking nicely.
Szlangbaum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Szlangbaum works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brazol holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Szlangbaum tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlangbaum unloads with some shots from mount but Brazol bucks and avoids them well.
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 thowing shots but they're missing.
Szlangbaum thowing shots but they're missing.
Brazol is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Szlangbaum sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szlangbaum punching from mount but Brazol doing a good job of avoiding damage.
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.
Szlangbaum punching from mount but Brazol doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brazol avoids a series of strikes thrown by Szlangbaum.
Brazol is breathing heavily.
Szlangbaum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Szlangbaum misses with a head shot.
Szlangbaum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brazol because Szlangbaum loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szlangbaum misses with a head shot.
Szlangbaum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brazol is looking to escape.
Szlangbaum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brazol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Szlangbaum has a takedown stuffed.
Brazol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Szlangbaum throws a head kick that misses
and Brazol counters with a left and a right that stings Szlangbaum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szlangbaum goes for a double leg but Brazol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brazol continues to drive forward.
Bartosz Brazol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henryk Szlangbaum.
Szlangbaum dodges the punch combination from Brazol.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szlangbaum.
Brazol throwing a counter right hand but Szlangbaum manages to avoid it.
Brazol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szlangbaum is looking for the big counter here.
Szlangbaum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brazol tries to avoid it but Szlangbaum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brazol to the ground. Brazol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brazol misses with a two punch combination.
And Szlangbaum tries to counter it with a takedown but Brazol pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Szlangbaum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brazol did well to prevent Szlangbaum getting side control.
Brazol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Szlangbaum.
Brazol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Szlangbaum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brazol 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 thows a huge punch but Brazol dodges it nicely.
Henryk Szlangbaum has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlangbaum trying to control from half guard but Brazol is working away.
Brazol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Szlangbaum.
Szlangbaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szlangbaum thows a huge punch but Brazol dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Szlangbaum is trying to control the action in half guard but Brazol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Szlangbaum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brazol was covering up waiting for the punch and Szlangbaum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Szlangbaum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szlangbaum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szlangbaum is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Szlangbaum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brazol keeping moving, preventing Szlangbaum from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szlangbaum sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Szlangbaum is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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 Bartosz Brazol will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brazol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Szlangbaum misses with a takedown attempt
and Szlangbaum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brazol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brazol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Szlangbaum's head.

Szlangbaum throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brazol tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Szlangbaum is in Brazol's guard.
Szlangbaum throwing strikes from guard but Brazol blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szlangbaum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Szlangbaum trying to control but Brazol is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlangbaum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brazol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brazol tries to get out of the position.
Brazol wants to get back to his feet but Szlangbaum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Szlangbaum throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Szlangbaum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Szlangbaum throws a head kick but Brazol moves out of range.
Brazol throwing a counter right hand but Szlangbaum manages to avoid it.
Szlangbaum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Szlangbaum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brazol sprawls well. Brazol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Szlangbaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Brazol appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bartosz Brazol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henryk Szlangbaum.
Szlangbaum darts in looking for a takedown but Brazol gets double underhooks and turns Szlangbaum into the cage.
It looked like Brazol was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlangbaum thows a huge punch but Brazol dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Szlangbaum seems content to control.
Brazol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Szlangbaum wants to control but Brazol is keeping him busy.
Szlangbaum is taking a breather. Brazol says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Szlangbaum is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szlangbaum punching from mount but Brazol doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szlangbaum throws some wild stikes that Brazol manages to avoid easily.
Szlangbaum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Szlangbaum punching from mount but Brazol doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Szlangbaum looking to finish with strikes here!
Szlangbaum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brazol because Szlangbaum loaded up on that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Szlangbaum there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Szlangbaum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bartosz Brazol 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 head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henryk Szlangbaum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Szlangbaum 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Henryk Szlangbaum!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Henryk Szlangbaum!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Henryk Szlangbaum!

Henryk Szlangbaum wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chase Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Brennan
vs
Fury

165 cm
23
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chase Brennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Fury!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fury shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brennan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Brennan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brennan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brennan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brennan can't keep his opponent in guard - Fury advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brennan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fury.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fury lands with a punch from half guard.
Fury sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brennan defending well though.
Brennan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fury scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan is refusing to be controlled, as Fury sits in half guard.
Fury winds up and cracks Brennan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fury not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fury lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fury thows a huge punch but Brennan dodges it nicely.
Fury has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fury drops an elbow to the side of Brennan's head.
Fury looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fury working Brennan over with strikes.
Fury looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brennan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fury controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brennan is trying to get back to full guard.
Fury missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fury drops an elbow to the side of Brennan's head.
Fury lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fury missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fury is keen to just control but Brennan is a slippery customer.
Fury is nestled in close to Brennan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fury seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brennan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brennan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fury scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brennan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fury scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brennan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fury.
Brennan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fury scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brennan is breathing heavily.
Fury takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fury slips a nice elbow through Brennan's hands, connecting with Brennan's forehead.
Fury missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brennan has hold of Fury's hands but Fury slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brennan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fury.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brennan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fury lands strikes from half guard.
Fury lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fury working over Brennan with some ground and pound. Brennan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brennan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fury with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fury takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fury lands with a punch from half guard.
Fury slips a nice elbow through Brennan's hands, connecting with Brennan's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fury shoots in for a takedown but Brennan shows good takedown defense.

Fury feints and as Brennan raises his hands in defense, Fury changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fury throws a big elbow that misses.
Fury controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fury lands a couple of elbows.
Fury advances position into side control!
Fury misses with the ground and pound.
Brennan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brennan tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brennan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fury on the ground.
Fury working the ground and pound but Brennan is defending the strikes.
Fury scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brennan to see if he's OK.
Brennan taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brennan keeps working.
Fury looks up at the clock and then as Brennan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fury smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fury lands a few punches from side control.
Fury in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fury scoring with punches and elbows.
Fury lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brennan down.
Fury working the ground and pound.
Fury landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fury lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fury grinds an elbow into Brennan's temple.
Fury is chipping away with strikes.
Brennan is looking to reverse the position.
Brennan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fury grinds an elbow into Brennan's temple.
Brennan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fury connects with a decent elbow.
Fury works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury trying to control the position but Brennan is working away.
Fury working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is putting a hurting on Brennan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brennan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fury is chipping away with strikes.
Fury grinds an elbow into Brennan's temple.
Fury landing strikes.
Fury scoring with punches and elbows.
Fury working the head with strikes.
Fury working the ground and pound.
Fury is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fury in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fury works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Brennan is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brennan to see if he's OK.
Oh Brennan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fury working the ground and pound.
Fury scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brennan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brennan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brennan is not content to let Fury control the position.
Fury working the head with strikes.
Fury taking a breather here.
Brennan seems to have got his legs back now.
Fury works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Fury 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. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fury is defended easily by Brennan.
Brennan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fury.

Fury decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brennan gets back to full guard.
Brennan trying to keep a closed guard but Fury is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Fury has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fury landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fury lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fury distracts Brennan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fury stops Brennan from standing up.
Fury forces his way into half guard.
Fury scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brennan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fury missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fury takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fury scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brennan taking some punishment here, with Fury in his half guard.
Fury seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brennan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fury scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fury takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brennan has hold of Fury's hands but Fury slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fury drops an elbow to the side of Brennan's head.
Brennan is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan taking some punishment here, with Fury in his half guard.
Fury lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fury working the head and body with strikes.
Chase Brennan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fury wants to control but Brennan is keeping him busy.
Fury slips a nice elbow through Brennan's hands, connecting with Brennan's forehead.
Brennan is refusing to be controlled, as Fury sits in half guard.
Fury passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury landing strikes from the mount and Brennan is in trouble!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Fury! Brennan is hurt baaadly! Fury is firing away with more strikes - Brennan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Fury!
After winning the bout, Frank Fury thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.