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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Necas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Ostermann (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.

Necas
vs
Ostermann

155 cm
20
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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, Jiri Necas!
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, Niklas Ostermann!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Necas clinches up against the cage.

Ostermann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Necas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ostermann is trying to defend but Necas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Necas lands a nice short elbow.
Ostermann wants to control but Necas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ostermann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ostermann.
Necas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostermann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ostermann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostermann keeping full guard, as Necas tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Necas distracts Ostermann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Necas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Necas wants to pass the guard but Ostermann is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Necas postures up.
Ostermann looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Necas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ostermann is looking for a sweep. Necas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Necas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Necas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

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.

Ostermann closes the distance and pushes Necas back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Ostermann.

Necas breaks from the clinch.
Ostermann stuffs the takedown attempt from Necas. Necas gets slowly back to his feet.
Necas misses with a series of wild punches.
Ostermann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Necas but Necas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Necas is looking to counter the offense by Ostermann and move into the clinch.
Ostermann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ostermann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Necas's half guard.
Necas is trying to stand back up but Ostermann is controlling him
Necas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ostermann distracts Necas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Necas keeping moving, preventing Ostermann from controlling successfully.
Ostermann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Necas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ostermann is aware though and is defending well.
Ostermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Necas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Necas striking off his back but it's not causing Ostermann any problems.
Ostermann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ostermann keeps the fight on the outside.
Ostermann avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab by Ostermann.

Necas clinches up against the cage.
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 Jiri Necas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ostermann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ostermann wants to clinch up but Necas keeps it at a distance.
Necas tries for a takedown but Ostermann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Necas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ostermann's waist but Ostermann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Necas off to one side.

Necas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ostermann's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ostermann holds on and takes a little breather.
Necas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Necas won't allow Ostermann to sweep him here.
Ostermann working a defensive guard here.
Necas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostermann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Necas is controlling him.
Ostermann being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Necas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ostermann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Necas circles away quickly and effectively.
Necas checks a leg kick.
Ostermann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Necas as he jumps to the side.

Necas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Necas lands a couple of digs.
Necas trying to control but Ostermann is working from the bottom.
Ostermann keeping full guard, as Necas tries to pass.
Necas stopping the sweep attempt from Ostermann.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostermann wants to stand but Necas is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Necas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Necas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ostermann wants to counter the offense by Necas and move into the clinch position.
Ostermann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Necas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Necas.
Ostermann closes the distance and clinches up with Necas, looking for a takedown. Ostermann pushes Necas against the cage but Necas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ostermann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Necas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Necas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jiri Necas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

Ostermann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ostermann is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Necas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ostermann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Necas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Necas trying to control from half guard but Ostermann is working away.
Ostermann looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Necas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Necas dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ostermann darts in looking for a takedown but Necas gets double underhooks and turns Ostermann into the cage.

Necas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ostermann controls Necas momentarily but Necas frees himself.
Ostermann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Necas's guard.

Ostermann wants to control from the top but Necas keeps moving.
Ostermann looking to sit in guard and control but Necas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Necas stopping the sweep attempt from Ostermann.
Necas scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostermann keeping full guard, as Necas tries to pass.
Ostermann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Necas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostermann 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.
Necas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ostermann is keeping the position for now.
Necas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Necas wants to control from the top but Ostermann keeps moving.

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

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.
Ostermann shoots for a takedown but Necas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jiri Necas is winning the standup battle so far.

Necas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ostermann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ostermann is looking for a sweep.

Necas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ostermann controls the position for a moment.
Necas working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostermann is looking for a sweep.
Necas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Necas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ostermann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Necas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Necas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ostermann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ostermann trying to control but Necas postures up.
Ostermann is positioning himself well to prevent Necas advancing to mount.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ostermann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Niklas Ostermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiri Necas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jiri Necas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niklas Ostermann.

Necas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Necas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Necas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Necas, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Necas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Hruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Magdeburg (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.

Hruska
vs
Magdeburg

177 cm
25
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Hruska!
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, Erik Magdeburg!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magdeburg has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hruska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magdeburg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magdeburg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hruska shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magdeburg sprawls well. Magdeburg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hruska gets slowly back to his feet.
Magdeburg unleashes a big counter combination but Hruska bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hruska fails with the takedown.
Hruska shoots in and drives through. Magdeburg sprawls well.
Magdeburg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hruska with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Hruska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magdeburg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hruska as he jumps to the side.

Hruska forces Magdeburg back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magdeburg tries to score a body lock takedown but Hruska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Hruska manages to break the clinch.
Hruska throws a series of punches but Magdeburg avoids them all with ease.
Magdeburg tries a quick counter leg kick but Hruska is wise to it.

Hruska forces Magdeburg back against the cage and clinches.
Magdeburg avoiding damage as Hruska throws knees to the body.
Hruska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magdeburg tries to score a body lock takedown but Hruska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hruska tries a body shot but Magdeburg blocks it.
Magdeburg is trying to force a seperation but Hruska has the dominant position.
Magdeburg is looking to break free of the clinch but Hruska has double underhooks.
Hruska is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magdeburg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magdeburg.

Magdeburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hruska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magdeburg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Magdeburg shoots in for a takedown but Hruska shows good takedown defense.
Magdeburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hruska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magdeburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hruska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hruska tries to counter by clinching up but Magdeburg breaks away and moves out of range.

Magdeburg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hruska's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Hruska manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magdeburg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hruska sprawls well. Hruska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magdeburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Hruska shoots in for a takedown but Magdeburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magdeburg wants to clinch up but Hruska keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Hruska was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magdeburg throws a one two combo.

Magdeburg gets tackled into the cage by Hruska. Hruska maintains the clinch.
Magdeburg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hruska gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Hruska jumps into guard, dragging Magdeburg to the mat.
Hruska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magdeburg is one step ahead there.
Hruska is pulling down on Magdeburg's head. It's preventing any offense from Magdeburg, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hruska is trying to control the position but Magdeburg postures up.
Magdeburg looking to pass the guard.
Hruska is controlling Magdeburg's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hruska scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hruska shoots for a takedown but Magdeburg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magdeburg throws a head kick that misses.
Hruska blocks a head kick by Magdeburg.

Magdeburg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magdeburg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hruska struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Magdeburg crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magdeburg stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Magdeburg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magdeburg misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hruska misses with a takedown

and Magdeburg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Hruska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magdeburg fails to pull guard.
Magdeburg is looking to take this one to the mat.

Hruska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magdeburg wants to clinch up but Hruska keeps it at a distance.
Hruska fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tomas Hruska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magdeburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hruska avoids the head kick by Magdeburg.
Magdeburg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hruska circles away.
Hruska half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hruska shoots in for a takedown but Magdeburg shows good takedown defense.
Magdeburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Hruska circles away.
Hruska fires out a quick counter leg kick but Magdeburg just manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magdeburg is looking to clinch.
Magdeburg tries for a takedown but Hruska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magdeburg is breathing heavily.
Hruska fails with a takedown attempt.
And Magdeburg tries to counter it with a takedown but Hruska pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hruska throws a body punch but Magdeburg moves out of range.
Hruska fails to land the takedown.
Hruska fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magdeburg tries to clinch there but Hruska circles away.
Hruska fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magdeburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Hruska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magdeburg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magdeburg shoots in but Hruska avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magdeburg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hruska as he jumps to the side.
Hruska's corner calls for a 1-2. Hruska obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Hruska clinches up against the cage.
Hruska tries to pull guard but Magdeburg won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hruska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hruska changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magdeburg tries to avoid it but Hruska manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magdeburg to the ground. Magdeburg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magdeburg throws a counter combo.

Hruska gets caught napping as Magdeburg dives in and scores a takedown. Hruska manages to retain guard.
Magdeburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hruska throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hruska keeping full guard, as Magdeburg tries to pass.
Hruska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magdeburg is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magdeburg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Magdeburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Magdeburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magdeburg tries to work over Hruska's front leg with a kick but Hruska checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hruska.
Hruska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magdeburg is looking to score with low kicks.
Hruska tries to counter by clinching up but Magdeburg breaks away and moves out of range.
Magdeburg throws a body kick that misses.
Magdeburg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hruska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magdeburg somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magdeburg tries for a takedown but Hruska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hruska seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hruska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hruska wants to clinch.
Tomas Hruska is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magdeburg shoots in looking for a takedown. Hruska tries to sprawl out of it but Magdeburg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hruska manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomas Hruska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Magdeburg.
Hruska stuffs the takedown attempt from Magdeburg. Magdeburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Hruska throws a quick counter head kick but Magdeburg was just out of range.
Magdeburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magdeburg looks to land a combination but Hruska avoids it well.

Hruska gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hruska prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hruska dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magdeburg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hruska smiles and moves away.
Hruska swats away the attempt to clinch by Magdeburg.
Hruska shoots in looking for a takedown but Magdeburg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hruska's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magdeburg tries for a takedown but Hruska circles away easily

and Hruska counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hruska tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magdeburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tomas Hruska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magdeburg stops a takedown attempt from Hruska.
Hruska tries a body shot but Magdeburg blocks it.

Hruska breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magdeburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hruska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magdeburg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hruska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magdeburg with the counter takedown but Hruska avoids it easily.
Hruska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hruska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magdeburg.
Magdeburg tries for a takedown but Hruska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magdeburg tries to clinch there but Hruska circles away.
Magdeburg leaves Hruska with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hruska moves out of range as Magdeburg throws a body kick.
Hruska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hruska circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hruska has Magdeburg up against the cage in a clinch.
Magdeburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hruska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magdeburg is trying to force a seperation but Hruska has the dominant position.
Hruska is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magdeburg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hruska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magdeburg is trying to break the clinch but Hruska has him pressed against the cage.
Magdeburg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hruska smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hruska looks to land a combination but Magdeburg avoids it well.
Magdeburg stuffs the takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hruska tries to clinch but Magdeburg moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Hruska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hruska 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Hruska!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Krimely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sante Trevisani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Krimely
vs
Trevisani

190 cm
25
242 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Krimely!
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, Sante Trevisani!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krimely prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trevisani tries to break the clinch but Krimely is controlling the position.
Krimely is trying to break the clinch but Trevisani is controlling him.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Trevisani enables Krimely to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trevisani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sante Trevisani!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Marston
vs
Moraes

187 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marston gets caught napping as Moraes dives in and scores a takedown. Marston manages to retain guard.
Marston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Marston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston has his hands on Moraes's head, controlling the position.

Moraes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston has control of Moraes's left arm, preventing Moraes from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moraes drops back looking for a leg! Marston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marston manages to kick Moraes off! Moraes jumps back into Marston's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Moraes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

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

Moraes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marston is looking for a sweep. Moraes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Moraes is trying to work for a kimura but Marston is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston is looking to get back to full guard here but Moraes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Marston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moraes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Moraes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marston wants to control but Moraes postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Moraes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marston tries to bench press Moraes off him but Moraes keeps the position.
Marston pushes Moraes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moraes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Moraes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Moraes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marston, who protects the arm well.
Marston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Moraes is working for a kimura but Marston is defending it quite comfortably.

Moraes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moraes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marston wants it to stay on the feet.
Marston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Moraes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marston avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moraes closes the distance and clinches up with Marston, looking for a takedown. Moraes pushes Marston against the cage but Marston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lucas Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Moraes.
Moraes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moraes thinking.
Marston thuds a left hand into Moraes's body.
Moraes is breathing heavily.

Marston sends Moraes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marston is motioning to the referee to let Moraes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Diego Moraes has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucas Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston lands a right hook to the body.
Moraes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moraes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Moraes is rocked!
Marston fakes the body blow, causing Moraes to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Moraes goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Marston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Searlas Saucier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Dias
vs
Saucier

200 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uriel Dias!
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, Searlas Saucier!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saucier has managed to clinch.

Saucier manages to break the clinch.

Saucier closes the distance and clinches.
Dias has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saucier leaning against his opponent.

Saucier drags the fight down to the ground.

Dias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Dias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Dias drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saucier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saucier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saucier!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saucier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saucier looks to land a strike but Dias avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Saucier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saucier looking to sit in guard and control but Dias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saucier is looking to stand up but Dias isn't so interested in that idea.
Saucier wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dias being controlled here momentarily.
Saucier is continuing to stall.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saucier tries to avoid it but Dias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saucier to the ground. Saucier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dias shoots in for a takedown but Saucier shows good takedown defense.
Saucier closes the distance and clinches up with Dias, looking for a takedown. Saucier pushes Dias against the cage but Dias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saucier or perhaps it was just good defense by Dias, which made it look bad.
Dias lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Saucier shoots in but Dias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uriel Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.
Saucier closes the distance and clinches up with Dias, looking for a takedown. Saucier pushes Dias against the cage but Dias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Saucier misses the target.

Saucier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saucier is trying to pull guard but Dias has him pressed against the cage.
Dias prevents the takedown attempt.
Dias has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saucier after a bit of a struggle.
Dias goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saucier prevents it.
Saucier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dias.
Dias is looking for a takedown.
Dias tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saucier controlling the action here for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saucier tries to work over Dias's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dias prevents a takedown attempt there.

Saucier jumps guard and drags Dias to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Saucier looking for a guillotine here but Dias defends easily.
Dias stopping the sweep attempt from Saucier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Dias is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Saucier working for a triangle but Dias defends it easily.

Saucier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dias is aware though and is defending well.
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.

Saucier is looking for a triangle but Dias pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dias drops back looking for a leg! Saucier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saucier manages to kick Dias off! Dias jumps back into Saucier's guard.
Saucier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saucier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dias is controlling him.

Dias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Saucier looking for a guillotine here but Dias defends easily.

That's two 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.

Dias is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Saucier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dias defends well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dias tries for a takedown but Saucier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Dias shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dias was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saucier bucks up and tries to throw Dias off but instead Dias has got his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saucier is really stuck here.

Saucier is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Dias has locked on a rear naked choke here! Saucier is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uriel Dias!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dzhambek Umkhayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dzhambek Umkhayev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dzhambek Umkhayev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Umkhayev
vs
Dias

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dzhambek Umkhayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrique Dias!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umkhayev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umkhayev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dias.

It looks like Dzhambek Umkhayev has been cut.
Dias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umkhayev counters with a series of strikes. Dias will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dias misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umkhayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dias moves away.

Umkhayev rushes Dias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Umkhayev tries to pull guard but Dias holds him up against the cage and eventually Umkhayev drops back down to his feet.
Dias has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dias stops a takedown attempt from Umkhayev.

Umkhayev manages to break the clinch.

Umkhayev forces Dias back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umkhayev digs a right hand into Dias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dias's gas tank.
Umkhayev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzhambek Umkhayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias tries to circle away but Umkhayev has him pinned against the cage.
Dias tries to break free but Umkhayev pushes him back against the cage.

Umkhayev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dias connects with a nice looking jab.
Henrique Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Umkhayev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Umkhayev appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Umkhayev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dias, pushing him back against the cage.
Dias wants to break free but Umkhayev has control.
Dias is trying to push Umkhayev away but Umkhayev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dias wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dias working hard to break the clinch.

Umkhayev decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umkhayev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Dias stands up and waves to Umkhayev to follow him.
Dias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

Umkhayev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Umkhayev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Umkhayev can't find room to land a body shot as Dias controls the action.
Dias is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Umkhayev prevents Dias from breaking the clinch.
Dias is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Umkhayev drags the fight down to the ground.

Dias gets to his feet - Umkhayev follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias misses with a wild combination.
Umkhayev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dias defends it nicely.
Dias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Umkhayev has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias is trying to break the clinch but Umkhayev has him pressed against the cage.
Umkhayev keeps control of Dias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Umkhayev is working for takedown but Dias is calmly controlling the position for now.

Dias breaks from the clinch.
Dias throws a series of punches but Umkhayev avoids them all with ease.
Umkhayev shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense.
Umkhayev closes the distance and clinches up with Dias, looking for a takedown. Umkhayev pushes Dias against the cage but Dias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Umkhayev misses with a wild body shot.
Umkhayev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Umkhayev moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umkhayev is trying to pull guard but Dias has him pressed against the cage.
Dias is trying to force a seperation but Umkhayev has the dominant position.
Dias has had enough of the clinch but Umkhayev keeps him there for the moment.

Dias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umkhayev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dias avoids it really well and circles away.
Henrique Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umkhayev shoots in and drives through. Dias sprawls well.
Dias lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Umkhayev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dias's efforts to push away.
Dias is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Umkhayev tries for a takedown but Dias manages to get underhooks.
Dias wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Umkhayev has him pressed against the cage.
Dias wants to get back to striking at distance but Umkhayev won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries to break free but Umkhayev pushes him back against the cage.
Dias wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dias wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dias wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dias is trying to break the clinch but Umkhayev has him pressed against the cage.
Umkhayev crunches a lovely knee into Dias's ribcage.
Umkhayev tries to pull guard but Dias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dias has had enough of the clinch but Umkhayev keeps him there for the moment.
Dias wants to break free but Umkhayev has control.
Dias has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dias is trying to break the clinch but Umkhayev has him pressed against the cage.
Umkhayev prevents Dias from breaking the clinch.
Umkhayev keeps control of Dias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Umkhayev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Umkhayev tries a knee to the head but Dias blocks it.
Dias is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dias wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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 Dzhambek Umkhayev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dzhambek Umkhayev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Umkhayev gets tackled into the cage by Dias. Dias maintains the clinch.
Umkhayev is trying to pull guard but Dias has him pressed against the cage.
Dias tries to break free but Umkhayev pushes him back against the cage.
Umkhayev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dias blocks it with crossed arms.
Dias has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dias is trying to break free.
A short right from Umkhayev.
Umkhayev leaning against his opponent.

Umkhayev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dias looks to land a combination. Umkhayev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Umkhayev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umkhayev wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umkhayev blocks a jab.
Umkhayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Umkhayev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dias has had enough of the clinch but Umkhayev keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias is trying to break free.
Umkhayev jumps guard but Dias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Dias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Umkhayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dias looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dias tries to clinch but Umkhayev is having none of it.
Umkhayev staying out of range there.
Umkhayev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dias swinging wildly here.
Umkhayev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umkhayev tries for a takedown but Dias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzhambek Umkhayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umkhayev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Umkhayev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Umkhayev is looking to counter punch.
Umkhayev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Dias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Umkhayev shoots in but no luck this time.
Umkhayev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dias swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umkhayev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Umkhayev shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Umkhayev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dias is trying to break the clinch but Umkhayev has him pressed against the cage.

Umkhayev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Umkhayev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dias but Dias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umkhayev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dias is able to avoid easily.
Some wild striking there from Dias.
Dias displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Umkhayev.
Dias leaves Umkhayev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Dias does no damage.
Dias has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dias bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Umkhayev's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dias misses with a few strikes there.
Dias lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Dias misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Dias. No joy for Umkhayev on that attempt.

Umkhayev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dias tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Umkhayev is in Dias's guard.
Umkhayev stops Dias from standing up.
Umkhayev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Umkhayev won't allow Dias to get back to his feet.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Dias manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Umkhayev is working for takedown but Dias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dias wants to get back to striking at distance but Umkhayev won't allow it.
Dias wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dias is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umkhayev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umkhayev struggles to land a body shot inside as Dias controls his hands.

Umkhayev manages to break the clinch.
Dias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Umkhayev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umkhayev.
Dias lands a head shot.
Umkhayev walks into a straight right hand from Dias.

Umkhayev pushes Dias up against the cage in a clinch.

Umkhayev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dias throws a series of strikes that have Umkhayev backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Dias. Those never looked like landing.
Umkhayev walks into a stiff left hand from Dias.
Umkhayev wants to clinch up but Dias keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Dias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dzhambek Umkhayev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Umkhayev moves away from the strike by Dias.
Dias throws a right and a left that Umkhayev avoids nicely.
Umkhayev tries to counter with a takedown but Dias is quick to defend against it.
Dias is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dias misses with a double jab.
Dias uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umkhayev dives in for a single leg takedown but Dias sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Umkhayev shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Umkhayev swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
A punch combination from Dias misses.
Umkhayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias scores with a jab.
Henrique Dias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Dias. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Umkhayev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dias.
Umkhayev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dias swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzhambek Umkhayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Dias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Umkhayev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dias moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umkhayev scores with the left hand. Dias knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Dias. No joy for Umkhayev on that attempt.
Dias stalks Umkhayev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Umkhayev's face. Umkhayev staggers backwards, shaken.
Dias misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Umkhayev or perhaps it was just good defense by Dias, which made it look bad.
Dias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Umkhayev.
Umkhayev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Umkhayev slips a jab and a cross from Dias.
Umkhayev tries to counter with a takedown but Dias is quick to defend against it.
Umkhayev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Dias's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Dias. Those never looked like landing.
Umkhayev tries to counter with a takedown but Dias is quick to defend against it.
Dias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias works over Umkhayev's head and body with a nice combination.
Dias stuffs the takedown.

Umkhayev has Dias up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Umkhayev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umkhayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dias was well out of range. Poor timing from Umkhayev.
Dias misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dias might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dias displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Umkhayev.
Umkhayev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umkhayev counters with a one-two to the body.
Dias tries to clinch up but Umkhayev circles away and keeps his distance.
Umkhayev with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umkhayev is defended easily by Dias.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umkhayev.
Dias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Umkhayev.
Umkhayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dias.

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

Dias manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Umkhayev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dias's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Umkhayev.
Umkhayev misses with a knee to the head.
Umkhayev scores with a shot to the side of Dias's head.
Dias wants to get back to striking at distance but Umkhayev won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umkhayev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Umkhayev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dias can't break the clinch.
Dias is trying to break free.
Dias is looking to break free of the clinch but Umkhayev has double underhooks.
Umkhayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dias prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umkhayev fails to pull guard.
Dias has had enough of the clinch but Umkhayev keeps him there for the moment.
Umkhayev tries to land knees in the clinch but Dias avoids the damage to the body.
Dias wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Umkhayev tries to pull guard but Dias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dias can't break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Dias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dias 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Dias!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaclav Korec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Dias could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vaclav Korec's chin.

Dias
vs
Korec

200 cm
24
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Dias!
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, Vaclav Korec!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dias fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Korec sprawls well initially but Dias persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dias controlling the action here.
Korec is trying to maintain the position but Dias is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Dias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Korec wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.
Dias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Korec looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korec can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dias missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korec wants to control but Dias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Korec lands with a few short shots to the body.
Dias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Korec wants to control but Dias is keeping busy.
Dias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Dias in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Korec tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dias!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Dias!

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 Klemens Czerwinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Depilacja Woskiem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Depilacja Woskiem is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Czerwinski
vs
Woskiem

160 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Machine Fight Gear

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, Klemens Czerwinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Depilacja Woskiem!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czerwinski looks for a takedown but Woskiem sprawls well.
Czerwinski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Woskiem is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Czerwinski clinches up with Woskiem and pushes him back against the cage.

Czerwinski manages to break the clinch.
Czerwinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Woskiem is just out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Czerwinski lands a takedown into guard.
Woskiem has Czerwinski pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Woskiem working for a triangle but Czerwinski defends it easily.
Woskiem pulls Czerwinski in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woskiem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Woskiem keeping moving, preventing Czerwinski from controlling successfully.
Woskiem working a defensive guard here.
Czerwinski sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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.
Woskiem has Czerwinski pulled in close to control his posture.
Czerwinski trying to control but Woskiem is working from the bottom.
Woskiem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Woskiem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Czerwinski misses its target.
Woskiem shoots in but Czerwinski avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Czerwinski instigates a clinch.
Woskiem tries to break free but Czerwinski pushes him back against the cage.

Czerwinski breaks from the clinch.
Czerwinski throws a poor cross that misses

and Woskiem counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Czerwinski pushes Woskiem off and gets back to his feet.
Czerwinski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woskiem pinned against the cage. Woskiem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klemens Czerwinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czerwinski fails to land the takedown.
Woskiem closes the distance and clinches up with Czerwinski, looking for a takedown. Woskiem pushes Czerwinski against the cage but Czerwinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Czerwinski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Woskiem tries for a takedown but Czerwinski circles away easily
and Woskiem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Czerwinski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Czerwinski wants to stand but Woskiem has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Czerwinski throwing strikes but missing.
Czerwinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Woskiem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Czerwinski closes the distance and pushes Woskiem back into the cage.

Czerwinski pulls guard.
Woskiem trying to control but Czerwinski is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Woskiem has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Woskiem throws a strike but Czerwinski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Czerwinski wants to control from the top but Woskiem keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czerwinski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Czerwinski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Czerwinski trying to control but Woskiem is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woskiem has a closed guard, preventing Czerwinski from standing up.
Czerwinski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woskiem is looking to clinch but Czerwinski is avoiding it.
Woskiem dodges the punch combination from Czerwinski.
Woskiem tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Woskiem wants to clinch.
Czerwinski is looking to clinch but Woskiem is avoiding it.

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.
Woskiem shoots in and drives through. Czerwinski sprawls well.
Czerwinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Woskiem.
Woskiem misses with a straight right.

Woskiem feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Czerwinski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Czerwinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woskiem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Czerwinski in his tracks.
Woskiem throws a lazy head kick
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body.
Woskiem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Czerwinski tries to counter with a takedown but Woskiem is quick to defend against it.
Czerwinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Woskiem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Czerwinski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Czerwinski showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woskiem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Czerwinski wants to control but Woskiem is keeping him busy.
Czerwinski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Woskiem's thigh. Woskiem counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Woskiem keeping moving, preventing Czerwinski from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woskiem controlling Czerwinski's posture.
Czerwinski wants to control from the top but Woskiem keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Woskiem misses with a takedown attempt

and Czerwinski counters by moving into the clinch.
Klemens Czerwinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Depilacja Woskiem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Czerwinski pulls guard successfully.
Woskiem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Woskiem throws a strike but Czerwinski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Woskiem moves in looking to clinch but Czerwinski pushes him off.

Czerwinski shoots in and gets a takedown into Woskiem's guard.
Czerwinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Woskiem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woskiem is adopting a defensive guard.
Czerwinski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Czerwinski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Czerwinski wants to control from the top but Woskiem keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woskiem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Czerwinski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Czerwinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woskiem can do to turn this around?
Czerwinski looks for a takedown but Woskiem sprawls well.
Klemens Czerwinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Czerwinski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woskiem is fending him off so far but Czerwinski persists. Nope, Woskiem circles away and we're back to standing.
Woskiem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Czerwinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Czerwinski shoots in looking for a takedown but Woskiem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Czerwinski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klemens Czerwinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Woskiem scores with a takedown into Czerwinski's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Czerwinski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Woskiem is looking to clinch but Czerwinski is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Czerwinski.
Czerwinski throws a sloppy head kick

and Woskiem counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Woskiem seems to be working for a kimura but Czerwinski defends the submission attempt.
Woskiem not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czerwinski taking some punishment here, with Woskiem in his half guard.

Woskiem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Czerwinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Czerwinski is looking to control Woskiem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Czerwinski avoid being mounted?

Woskiem is trying to work for a kimura but Czerwinski is defending well.

Woskiem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Woskiem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Czerwinski defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czerwinski wants to control but Woskiem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woskiem prevents Czerwinski from improving his position.
Czerwinski is working hard here to advance position.

Woskiem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czerwinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woskiem.

Woskiem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czerwinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woskiem.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Depilacja Woskiem.
Well Czerwinski 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klemens Czerwinski!
Our winner, Klemens Czerwinski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toussaint Beaudouin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedy Harris (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.

Beaudouin
vs
Harris

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
282 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toussaint Beaudouin!
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, Tedy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Beaudouin circles away.

Beaudouin closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Harris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beaudouin walks away with a smile on his face. Harris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beaudouin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beaudouin off to one side.
Beaudouin goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Beaudouin shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beaudouin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toussaint Beaudouin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaudouin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beaudouin off to one side.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beaudouin defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaudouin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
Beaudouin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harris is defended easily by Beaudouin.

Harris gets tackled into the cage by Beaudouin. Beaudouin maintains the clinch.

Beaudouin breaks from the clinch.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beaudouin's waist but Beaudouin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Beaudouin fails to land the takedown.

Beaudouin clinches up against the cage.
Beaudouin has Harris pressed against the cage.
Beaudouin missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Beaudouin has him pressed against the cage.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Beaudouin's takedown attempt.
Beaudouin looking to throw knees to the head but Harris is blocking nicely.
Beaudouin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Beaudouin gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.

Beaudouin successfully pulls guard.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris wants to get up but he can't break Beaudouin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Beaudouin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harris wants to stand and escape but instead Beaudouin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris is working an open guard so Beaudouin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Beaudouin. Beaudouin gets slowly back to his feet.
Beaudouin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beaudouin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harris counters with a body kick that stops Beaudouin in his tracks momentarily.
Harris throws a head kick but Beaudouin moves out of range.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beaudouin sprawls well. Beaudouin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Beaudouin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Beaudouin as Harris shoots in.
It looked like Beaudouin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harris wants to clinch but Beaudouin slips to the side
and Beaudouin counters with a series of strikes. Harris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beaudouin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
Beaudouin is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beaudouin or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harris throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beaudouin.
Harris leaves Beaudouin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Toussaint Beaudouin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Beaudouin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
Harris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Beaudouin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beaudouin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toussaint Beaudouin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beaudouin's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beaudouin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beaudouin pinned against the cage. Beaudouin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Beaudouin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Beaudouin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beaudouin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beaudouin pinned against the cage. Beaudouin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harris with a poor takedown

and Beaudouin moves into the clinch.
Harris wants to take the fight to the mat but Beaudouin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beaudouin leaning against his opponent.
Beaudouin leaning against his opponent.
Beaudouin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beaudouin to keep the fight standing.
Beaudouin goes for a takedown attempt but Harris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudouin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Beaudouin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beaudouin slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Beaudouin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beaudouin throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beaudouin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tedy Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beaudouin.
Harris feints the counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudouin dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Beaudouin's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris shoots in but Beaudouin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Beaudouin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beaudouin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A combination from Beaudouin does no damage.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Beaudouin circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Beaudouin blocks the leg kick.
Beaudouin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Harris tries to counter it with a takedown but Beaudouin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beaudouin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beaudouin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Beaudouin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Beaudouin leaves Harris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris shoots in and drives through. Beaudouin sprawls well.
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Beaudouin gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the cage.
Beaudouin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toussaint Beaudouin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harris shoots in but Beaudouin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Beaudouin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harris manages to circle out of the way.
Beaudouin goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
Harris is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Beaudouin circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Beaudouin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beaudouin paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Beaudouin darts in and clinches Harris up against the cage.

Beaudouin breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Beaudouin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Toussaint Beaudouin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beaudouin slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toussaint Beaudouin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tedy Harris.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beaudouin shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beaudouin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beaudouin stuffs the takedown.
Beaudouin misses with a head kick.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Beaudouin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Beaudouin sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beaudouin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Beaudouin shows good takedown defense.
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beaudouin.
Harris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harris is looking to clinch but Beaudouin is avoiding it.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beaudouin feinted with a counter takedown.
Beaudouin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Beaudouin as Harris shoots in.
Harris tries to clinch up but Beaudouin circles away and keeps his distance.

Beaudouin gets a clinch.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Beaudouin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Beaudouin manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beaudouin has his feet on Harris's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Beaudouin throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Beaudouin moves out of range of the body kick from Harris.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.

Beaudouin clinches with his opponent.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris jumps guard but Beaudouin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harris tries to pull guard but Beaudouin holds him up against the cage and eventually Harris drops back down to his feet.
Harris tries to pull guard but Beaudouin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Beaudouin has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudouin looking for a takedown.
Harris wants to break the clinch but can't.

Beaudouin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harris uses from the top position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Beaudouin keeps moving.
Beaudouin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beaudouin pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.

Harris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tedy Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toussaint Beaudouin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint Beaudouin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beaudouin 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toussaint Beaudouin!