QFC Tournament 546 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Paterson
vs
Rios

182 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Paterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandro Rios!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Rios staying out of range there.
Rios is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sandro Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Rios.

It looks like Jim Paterson has been cut.
Paterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rios takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rios takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rios's head backwards.
Rios takes a swing at Paterson's ribcage but misses.
Paterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paterson lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rios moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paterson.
Paterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rios won't allow it.
Rios changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paterson.
Paterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rios.
Rios misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson throws a series of punches but Rios avoids them all with ease.
Jim Paterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paterson tests Rios's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Rios moves into the clinch.
Paterson is pressed up against the cage. Rios has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paterson down to the mat. Paterson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab from Paterson.
Rios works Paterson's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rios forces Paterson back against the cage and clinches.

Rios breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paterson connects with the punch.
Rios misses with a few strikes there.
Paterson looks to land a right hand but Rios moved out of range.

Rios darts in and clinches Paterson up against the cage.
Paterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rios.
Jim Paterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandro Rios.
Paterson being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Rios as the two fighters clinch.
Paterson stops a takedown attempt from Rios.
Rios is looking for a takedown.

Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rios throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Paterson.
Paterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paterson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Paterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Paterson's cut.
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.

Paterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rios fails to land with a series of punches.
Paterson is looking to counter punch.

Rios closes the distance and clinches.

Rios successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rios looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paterson passes into half guard.
Rios manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios managing to control the position.
Rios is looking to stand up but Paterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Paterson postures up.
Paterson wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving.

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.

Rios working for a triangle but Paterson defends it easily.
Rios wants to stand but Paterson is controlling the position.
Rios lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Paterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios throwing strikes but missing.
Paterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Rios tries to free his leg and advance position but Paterson is retaining full guard.
Paterson can't keep his opponent in guard - Rios advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rios passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Paterson!
Rios wants to control the pace but Paterson is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterson is looking to get to half guard.
Paterson is squirming around, avoiding Rios's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Rios has a good base and remains in mount.
Rios tries to control but Paterson wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandro Rios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Paterson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Paterson cracks Rios with an open hand slap.
Nice sprawl there from Paterson as Rios shoots in.
Rios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Rios gets a clinch.

Rios manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paterson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson lands a head shot.
Rios loads up on a big right hand but Paterson slips the punch.
Rios swings for the body but Paterson moves out of range.
Paterson is looking to counter punch.

Rios closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rios has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paterson after a bit of a struggle.
Jim Paterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandro Rios.

Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandro Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paterson swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios throws the left hand but Paterson avoids the punch easily.
Paterson is looking to counter punch.

Rios drives through and clinches with Paterson against the cage.

Rios pulls Paterson into guard.

Rios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paterson is aware though and is defending well.
Rios keeping full guard, as Paterson tries to pass.
Paterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rios on the ground.

Rios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paterson defends well.
Paterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson prevents Rios from getting back to his feet.
Rios is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Still in half guard, Rios seems content to control.
Paterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rios is trying to control the action in half guard but Paterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rios is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Paterson.
Rios sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paterson defending well though.
Paterson is staying active underneath Rios, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Paterson tries to roll over but Rios keeps him under control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rios throws a series of punches but Paterson moves out of range.
Paterson is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paterson jabs at Rios's body.
Rios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sandro Rios.
I think Rios 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Jim Paterson!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Jim Paterson!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Sandro Rios!

Jim Paterson wins by split decision!
The defeated Sandro Rios had this to say: 'Infelizmente não pode sair com essa vitória hoje, mais foi um aprendizado na minha carreira.'.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcio Freire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ferrari
vs
Freire

180 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enzo Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcio Freire!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ferrari instigates a clinch.
Freire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferrari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Freire managing to block the knees to the body from Ferrari.
Freire blocks the elbow strike.
Ferrari throws a punch but it's blocked by Freire.
Freire managing to block the knees to the body from Ferrari.
Ferrari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferrari trying to stall but Freire improves his position.
Freire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freire stalls.
Ferrari trying to land knees to the body.
Ferrari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Freire is keeping busy.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freire rushes Ferrari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Freire.

Freire jumps into guard, dragging Ferrari to the mat.
Freire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Freire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Freire stands up from half guard.

Freire has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Freire.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freire cracks Ferrari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Ferrari has Freire up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Ferrari on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Freire pulls guard effortlessly.
Freire looking for a sweep. Not yet Freire, not yet.
Freire managing to control the position.
Freire will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Freire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Freire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferrari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferrari being controlled here momentarily.
Freire working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Ferrari drives through and clinches with Freire against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Freire blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Freire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Freire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferrari misses with some punches.
Ferrari lands with a short shot to the head.
Freire is looking to take this one to the mat.
Enzo Ferrari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcio Freire.
Ferrari working aggressively here.
Ferrari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferrari.
Ferrari misses with a punch on the inside.
Freire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrari lands a nice knee to the body.

Freire gets control of Ferrari's arms and successfully pulls guard. Freire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Freire has control of Ferrari's left arm, preventing Ferrari from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcio Freire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Freire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferrari's head.
Ferrari tries to clinch up but Freire circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Freire moves out of range.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Freire moves away
and Freire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Freire closes the distance and clinches.
Ferrari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferrari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrari working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Freire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch but Freire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferrari wants to clinch but Freire slips to the side
and Ferrari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Freire drives through and clinches with Ferrari against the cage.
Ferrari has Freire pressed against the cage, preventing Freire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Freire pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Freire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferrari is aware though and is defending well.

Freire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Freire 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferrari is looking to stand up but Freire won't let him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Freire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferrari is looking to clinch but Freire is avoiding it.
Freire misses with a jab, cross combination.

Ferrari drives through and clinches with Freire against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Freire wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferrari won't allow it.
Ferrari is pushing Freire up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Freire is trying to pull guard but Ferrari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Freire pulls guard successfully.
Freire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is looking to stand up but Freire won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freire trying to control the position.
Freire throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Freire is working an open guard so Ferrari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Freire misses with the combination.

Ferrari clinches with his opponent.
Freire is trying to break the clinch but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire wants to break free but Ferrari has control.
A short right from Ferrari on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Freire.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferrari.
Freire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Enzo Ferrari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcio Freire.
Ferrari misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferrari looking to stall.
Freire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferrari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Freire up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferrari is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcio Freire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ferrari moves in looking to clinch but Freire pushes him off.

Freire has Ferrari up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferrari is looking to control Freire's arms but Freire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferrari has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enzo Ferrari.
Ferrari is looking to clinch.

Freire pushes Ferrari up against the cage in a clinch.
Freire can't get the takedown.
Ferrari misses with some punches.
Ferrari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freire is defending well for now.

Freire pulls guard successfully.
Freire throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Marcio Freire has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferrari wants to stand but Freire is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freire has his feet on Ferrari's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Ferrari moves into range and clinches up with Freire.
Freire lands a left hand.
Enzo Ferrari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferrari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferrari lands a right hand.

Freire pulls guard successfully.
Ferrari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freire on the ground.

Freire has his feet on Ferrari's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ferrari is looking to clinch but Freire is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferrari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freire defends well and Ferrari ends up having to push Freire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Freire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferrari lands a nice uppercut.
Ferrari misses with the head strike.
Ferrari scores with a shoulder strike.
Ferrari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferrari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ferrari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Freire is keeping busy.

Freire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freire fails with the takedown.
As Freire tries to get set, Ferrari tries to push him back and clinch up but Freire manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freire swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Freire instigates a clinch.

Freire successfully pulls guard.

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

Ferrari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Freire, up you get!
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Freire circles away.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferrari with a body shot.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Freire moves out of range.

Freire tries to keep at a distance but Ferrari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ferrari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freire is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Freire up against the cage.
Ferrari lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Freire fails to pull guard.
Enzo Ferrari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcio Freire.
Ferrari is looking to control Freire's arms but Freire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferrari has his back to the cage.

Freire decides to pull guard.
Ferrari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Freire's guard.

Ferrari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Enzo Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcio Freire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferrari is looking to clinch but Freire is avoiding it.
Freire takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcio Freire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Freire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Marcio Freire!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Marcio Freire!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Marcio Freire!

Marcio Freire wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Barao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Lokot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barao
vs
Lokot

187 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernando Barao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruslan Lokot!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barao instigates a clinch.
Lokot jumps guard but Barao stands there with Lokot around his waist. Lokot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barao lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lokot's brow.
Barao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lokot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lokot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barao up against the cage.
Lokot takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.
Lokot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lokot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lokot tries to break the clinch but Barao is controlling the position.
Lokot misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lokot tries to pull guard but Barao holds him up against the cage and eventually Lokot drops back down to his feet.
Fernando Barao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Lokot.
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.
Lokot jumps guard but Barao stands there with Lokot around his waist. Lokot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barao throws an elbow but it misses.
Barao lands an elbow inside.
Barao lands an elbow inside that Lokot shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barao.
Lokot is trying to maintain a safe position but Barao gets an underhook and turns Lokot into the cage.
Barao leaning against his opponent.
Barao has Lokot pushed against the cage.
Barao lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barao lands an elbow that stopped Lokot in his tracks for a moment.
Lokot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barao lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lokot drags the fight down to the ground.
Barao trying to control but Lokot is working from the bottom.
Lokot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lokot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barao sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokot is pulling down on Barao's head. It's preventing any offense from Barao, at least for the moment.
Lokot is trying to keep Barao in close.
Barao trying to control the position from guard on top but Lokot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lokot controlling Barao's posture.
Lokot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Barao closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lokot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Lokot is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barao can't fight it off and eventually Lokot manages to take the fight to the floor. Barao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barao clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lokot's brow.
Barao has Lokot pressed against the cage.
Lokot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barao fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Barao clinches with his opponent.
Barao lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barao leaning against his opponent.
Barao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernando Barao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Lokot.
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokot wants to stall.
Barao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lokot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lokot up against the cage.
Lokot blocks the elbow strike.
Barao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lokot up against the cage.
Barao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokot can do to turn this around?
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.
Barao lands a nice elbow.
Barao lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barao just leaning against Lokot, taking a breather.
Barao looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lokot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lokot takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lokot up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fernando Barao.
Lokot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lokot closes the distance and clinches up with Barao, looking for a takedown. Lokot pushes Barao against the cage but Barao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barao tries to counter by clinching up but Lokot breaks away and moves out of range.
Lokot is breathing heavily.

Barao clinches with his opponent.
Barao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barao throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao lands a nice elbow.
Barao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barao lands an elbow inside that Lokot shrugs off.
Lokot takes an elbow to the forehead.

Lokot has hold of one of Barao's legs. Barao is fighting the takedown attempt but Lokot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lokot is looking to work some ground and pound but Barao has wrist control.
Lokot postures up.
Lokot wants to control from the top but Barao keeps moving.
Lokot wants to get up but he can't break Barao's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barao is trying to keep Lokot in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lokot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barao avoids the head kick by Lokot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Barao instigates a clinch.
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.
Barao looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Barao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lokot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barao fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Barao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernando Barao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barao taking a breather.
Lokot dodges an elbow strike from Barao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barao throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barao.
Lokot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barao's elbow.
Lokot misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.
Barao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lokot's brow.
Barao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barao prevents Lokot from breaking the clinch.
Lokot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barao lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barao.
Barao lands an elbow inside that Lokot shrugs off.
Lokot takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barao.

Lokot is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokot avoids a wild elbow strike from Barao.
Lokot is still on wobbly legs! Can Barao finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barao throws an elbow that misses.
Lokot seems to have recovered his senses.
Lokot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fernando Barao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Lokot.

Barao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lokot, pushing him back against the cage.
Barao blocks a body shot from Lokot.
Lokot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lokot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barao has Lokot pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao lands an elbow inside.
Lokot jumps guard but Barao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lokot tries to pull guard but Barao holds him up against the cage and eventually Lokot drops back down to his feet.
Barao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lokot up against the cage.
Barao stalls.
Barao gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lokot is trying to break free.
Lokot takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao lands a damaging elbow.
Lokot takes an elbow to the temple.
Lokot takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokot tries to stall but Barao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lokot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Barao.
Barao lands a damaging elbow.
Barao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lokot up against the cage.
Barao lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Barao.
Lokot jumps guard but Barao stands there with Lokot around his waist. Lokot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barao lands an elbow inside.
Ruslan Lokot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Barao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barao, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Fernando Barao!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Fernando Barao!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Fernando Barao!

Fernando Barao wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maykan Jardim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Tumenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maykan Jardim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jardim
vs
Tumenov

183 cm
23
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maykan Jardim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Tumenov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tumenov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jardim to the mat! Jardim manages to get full guard.
Tumenov prevents Jardim from getting back to his feet.
Tumenov throwing strikes from guard but Jardim blocks nicely.
Jardim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tumenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jardim keeping full guard, as Tumenov tries to pass.
Jardim has momentary wrist control but Tumenov slips an elbow through the middle.
Tumenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jardim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tumenov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tumenov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumenov throwing strikes but missing.
Jardim wants to stand up but Tumenov is controlling him.
Tumenov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jardim wants to stand but Tumenov is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jardim pushes Tumenov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tumenov darts in looking for a takedown but Jardim gets double underhooks and turns Tumenov into the cage.
Jardim feinted with a counter takedown.

Tumenov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jardim napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jardim is looking for a sweep.
Jardim is trying to get back to his feet.
Tumenov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jardim takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jardim prevents Tumenov from improving position.
Tumenov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jardim is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tumenov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tumenov advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tumenov lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jardim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jardim just holding on.
Jardim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jardim tries to hold on but Tumenov postures up.
A nice elbow there by Tumenov.
Tumenov is landing with some decent strikes but Jardim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jardim is working to get back to half guard.
Tumenov looking to finish Jardim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jardim!
Tumenov landing strikes from the mount.
Tumenov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jardim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tumenov breaks from Jardim's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jardim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jardim tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardim working to try and regain half guard.
Tumenov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jardim looks a forlorn figure.

Jardim is rocked!
Tumenov lands a couple of good shots and Jardim has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Jardim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tumenov lands shots to the head and Jardim turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Tumenov!
The defeated Maykan Jardim had this to say: 'I SUCK!'.