MBF 011 Hands vs. Mcracken PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viking Dalhberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystaliczne Zloto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dalhberg
vs
Zloto

187 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viking Dalhberg!
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, Krystaliczne Zloto!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zloto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalhberg moves away.
Dalhberg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zloto throws the kick towards the body but Dalhberg avoids it.
Dalhberg thinks about countering with a head kick.

Zloto moves into range and clinches up with Dalhberg.
Zloto tries to stall but Dalhberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zloto is pressed up against the ropes. Dalhberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zloto down to the mat. Zloto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zloto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalhberg throws a counter high kick but Zloto was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zloto rushes Dalhberg and presses him up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zloto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalhberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zloto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zloto fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dalhberg as Zloto tries to tie him up.

Dalhberg jumps into guard, dragging Zloto to the mat.
Zloto wants to stand but Dalhberg is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zloto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dalhberg keeping moving, preventing Zloto from controlling successfully.
Dalhberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Dalhberg keeping moving, preventing Zloto from controlling successfully.
Zloto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalhberg is on top in guard.
Zloto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zloto is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zloto darts in looking for a takedown but Dalhberg gets double underhooks and turns Zloto into the ropes.
Dalhberg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Viking Dalhberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystaliczne Zloto.

Zloto has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalhberg has Zloto pressed against the ropes, preventing Zloto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dalhberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalhberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zloto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zloto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalhberg's waist but Dalhberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zloto off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Dalhberg. No joy for Zloto on that attempt.
Zloto tries to clinch up but Dalhberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Zloto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dalhberg thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zloto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dalhberg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zloto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zloto looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zloto dives in for a single leg takedown but Dalhberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
A head kick misses from Zloto.
Dalhberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Zloto.
Nice sprawl there from Dalhberg as Zloto shoots in.
Dalhberg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalhberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zloto.
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 Viking Dalhberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dalhberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dalhberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Zloto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalhberg circles away.

Zloto moves into range and clinches up with Dalhberg.
Zloto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Dalhberg manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Dalhberg working for a triangle but Zloto defends it easily.
Dalhberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zloto on the ground.
Zloto looking to sit in guard and control but Dalhberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalhberg looking to sit in guard and control but Zloto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zloto wants to control from the top but Dalhberg keeps moving.
Zloto tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalhberg is retaining full guard.
Dalhberg keeping moving, preventing Zloto from controlling successfully.
Zloto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Zloto tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dalhberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalhberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Zloto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zloto looks for a takedown but Dalhberg sprawls well.
Viking Dalhberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystaliczne Zloto.
Zloto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dalhberg looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zloto tries to close the distance and clinch but Dalhberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zloto has a takedown stuffed.
Dalhberg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zloto is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zloto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dalhberg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zloto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zloto tries to clinch up but Dalhberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Zloto shoots in but no luck this time.
Zloto wants to clinch.
Dalhberg thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zloto closes the distance and clinches up with Dalhberg, looking for a takedown. Zloto pushes Dalhberg against the ropes but Dalhberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zloto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDalhberg.
Viking Dalhberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zloto misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zloto throws a body kick that misses.
Dalhberg throws a quick counter head kick but Zloto was just out of range.
Viking Dalhberg is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dalhberg checks a leg kick.
Dalhberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dalhberg counters with a big head kick but Zloto shrugs it off.
Zloto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dalhberg counters with a big head kick but Zloto shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viking Dalhberg dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Zloto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dalhberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zloto darts in looking for a takedown but Dalhberg gets double underhooks and turns Zloto into the ropes.
Zloto has a takedown stuffed.
Dalhberg throws a counter high kick but Zloto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Viking Dalhberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystaliczne Zloto.
Zloto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dalhberg counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zloto misses with a double jab
and Dalhberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zloto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zloto tries to clinch there but Dalhberg circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalhberg avoids the head kick by Zloto.
Dalhberg thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dalhberg checks a leg kick.
Zloto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDalhberg.
Zloto tries to close the distance and clinch but Dalhberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krystaliczne Zloto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zloto tries to clinch but Dalhberg moves out of range.
Zloto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDalhberg.
Zloto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dalhberg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zloto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zloto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dalhberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalhberg checks a low kick from Zloto.
Dalhberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zloto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDalhberg.
Zloto looks to land a combination but Dalhberg avoids it well.
Zloto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDalhberg.
Dalhberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Zloto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dalhberg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dalhberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Dalhberg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zloto fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalhberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dalhberg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zloto wants to clinch up but Dalhberg keeps it at a distance.
Zloto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDalhberg.
Dalhberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zloto can do to turn this around?
Zloto tries to clinch but Dalhberg is having none of it.
Dalhberg throws a quick counter head kick but Zloto was just out of range.
Zloto throws the kick towards the body but Dalhberg avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Dalhberg as Zloto shoots in.
Dalhberg throws a counter high kick but Zloto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zloto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalhberg as he jumps to the side.
Dalhberg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zloto misses with a takedown
and Dalhberg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zloto is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zloto closes the distance but Dalhberg moves to the side
and Dalhberg counters with a big head kick but Zloto shrugs it off.
Dalhberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zloto.
Zloto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDalhberg.
Zloto shoots in and drives through. Dalhberg sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zloto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zloto tries to clinch but Dalhberg moves out of range.
Dalhberg throws a counter high kick but Zloto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Krystaliczne Zloto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Zloto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dalhberg throws a counter high kick but Zloto was just alert enough to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viking Dalhberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dalhberg, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viking Dalhberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Anos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicklas Porsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Dos Anos
vs
Porsing

175 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Dos Anos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicklas Porsing!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anos scores with a hook to the body. Porsing takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Porsing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dos Anos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Dos Anos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Dos Anos moves into the clinch.
Porsing prevents a body shot from Dos Anos.
A short uppercut from Dos Anos.
Porsing wants to take the fight to the mat but Dos Anos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Porsing jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dos Anos walks away with a smile on his face. Porsing gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Porsing fails to land the takedown.
Dos Anos is looking for a counter combo.
Cain Dos Anos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicklas Porsing.
Dos Anos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anos misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dos Anos instigates a clinch.
Porsing is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dos Anos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dos Anos misses with a hook to the ribs.

Dos Anos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Anos lands a leg kick that knocks Porsing off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anos connects with a leg kick. Porsing looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dos Anos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Porsing takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Porsing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Porsing goes for a double leg but Dos Anos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Dos Anos continues to drive forward.
Dos Anos tries a head kick but it misses.

Dos Anos moves into range and clinches up with Porsing.
Porsing is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Dos Anos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Porsing is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dos Anos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porsing backwards.

Dos Anos manages to break the clinch.
Dos Anos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porsing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dos Anos counters with a head kick. That will keep Porsing thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Porsing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Anos as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Dos Anos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Porsing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dos Anos closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Anos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dos Anos can't find room to land a body shot as Porsing controls the action.
Dos Anos tries to work over Porsing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Anos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dos Anos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Anos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Dos Anos tightens his grip and picks Porsing up, before dumping him to the ground. Porsing manages to land in guard.
Dos Anos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porsing's head.
Porsing tries to strike from the bottom.
Dos Anos wants to pass the guard but Porsing is keeping the position.
Dos Anos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Porsing on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos throws an elbow that misses. Porsing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dos Anos's guard. Nice move by Porsing!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Porsing won't allow Dos Anos to sweep him here.
Porsing is fighting to break Dos Anos's control of his arms but Dos Anos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dos Anos looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Porsing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Anos avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Anos misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Dos Anos pushes Porsing up against the ropes in a clinch.
Porsing has Dos Anos pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Dos Anos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dos Anos prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Anos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dos Anos presses Porsing against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Porsing changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dos Anos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Porsing looks winded!
Dos Anos misses with a few strikes there.
Porsing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Anos circles away.
Dos Anos feinted with a counter takedown.
Dos Anos throws a head kick that half lands.

Porsing is rocked!
Dos Anos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Anos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Porsing tries to clinch

and Dos Anos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Porsing!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Dos Anos dominated that 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.

Dos Anos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dos Anos lands in his opponent's guard.
Dos Anos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porsing can do to turn this around?
Dos Anos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Porsing 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.
Dos Anos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Porsing trying to control the position.
Porsing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Anos is looking to work some ground and pound but Porsing has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dos Anos trying to control but Porsing is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Porsing throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dos Anos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dos Anos loads up on a big right hand but Porsing slips the punch.
Porsing fails with a takedown attempt.
Porsing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Anos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Porsing takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Porsing gets tackled into the ropes by Dos Anos. Dos Anos maintains the clinch.
Porsing is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Porsing breaks the clinch.
Dos Anos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porsing was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anos.

Porsing gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dos Anos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dos Anos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dos Anos is looking to pass into half guard but Porsing pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Porsing is in guard.
Dos Anos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porsing is one step ahead there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos is looking to sweep but instead, Porsing has passed into half guard.
Dos Anos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Anos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dos Anos is trying to maintain the position but Porsing is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dos Anos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dos Anos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Porsing at a distance.
Dos Anos blocks a head kick by Porsing.
As Porsing backs away, Dos Anos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Porsing throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Porsing does no damage.
Porsing is breathing heavily.
Dos Anos slips a jab and a cross from Porsing.
Dos Anos stuns Porsing with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Porsing moves in looking to clinch but Dos Anos pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dos Anos.
Cain Dos Anos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dos Anos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Anos tries to score with some ground and pound. Porsing controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Porsing's face as Dos Anos controls the position.
Dos Anos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Porsing some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Dos Anos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dos Anos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dos Anos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Anos stuffs the takedown attempt from Porsing. Porsing gets slowly back to his feet.
Porsing shoots in and drives through. Dos Anos sprawls well.

Dos Anos 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.

Porsing working for a triangle but Dos Anos defends it easily.
Cain Dos Anos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porsing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anos wants to control from the top but Porsing keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porsing wants to get back to his feet but Dos Anos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Porsing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Porsing is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Porsing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Anos defends well.
Porsing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dos Anos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Porsing keeping moving, preventing Dos Anos from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Porsing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Anos controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dos Anos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dos Anos is looking to take a break and control but Porsing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Anos drops an elbow to the side of Porsing's head.
Dos Anos is trying to control. Porsing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dos Anos thows a huge punch but Porsing dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Porsing taking some punishment here, with Dos Anos in his half guard.
Porsing avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Anos.
Still in half guard, Dos Anos seems content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dos Anos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dos Anos misses with a low kick.
Porsing fails to land the takedown.
Cain Dos Anos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicklas Porsing.
Dos Anos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porsing blocks the body kick.
Dos Anos lands a nice shot to the body.

Dos Anos drives through with a takedown into Porsing's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos postures up.
Dos Anos wants to control from the top but Porsing keeps moving.
Dos Anos tries to free his leg and advance position but Porsing is retaining full guard.
Dos Anos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Porsing keeping moving, preventing Dos Anos from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Anos tries to free his leg and advance position but Porsing is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Dos Anos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dos Anos 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Dos Anos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Kawa Czy Herbata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opel Astra (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.

Kawa Czy Herbata
vs
Astra

210 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mariusz Kawa Czy Herbata !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Opel Astra!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawa Czy Herbata darts in trying to clinch
and Astra counters with a nice body shot.
Kawa Czy Herbata wants to clinch but Astra slips to the side
and Astra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kawa Czy Herbata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Astra counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Astra postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kawa Czy Herbata to stand up.
Kawa Czy Herbata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Astra counters with a left right combination that sends Kawa Czy Herbata crashing to the mat - Astra wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Kawa Czy Herbata out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Opel Astra!
Opel Astra is the new heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Rzasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Marchionne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasz Rzasa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rzasa
vs
Marchionne

225 cm
25
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomasz Rzasa!
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, Sergio Marchionne!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchionne slips under a jab from Rzasa.

Rzasa forces Marchionne back against the ropes and clinches.
Rzasa is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Rzasa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rzasa jabs at Marchionne's body.
Rzasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marchionne or perhaps it was just good defense by Rzasa, which made it look bad.
A punch combination from Rzasa misses.

Marchionne tries to keep at a distance but Rzasa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marchionne gets underhooks to prevent Rzasa's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rzasa pulls Marchionne into guard.

Rzasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rzasa wants to stand up but Marchionne is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marchionne is one step ahead there.
Rzasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rzasa 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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rzasa darts in and clinches Marchionne up against the ropes.
Rzasa struggles to land a body shot inside as Marchionne controls his hands.
Rzasa prevents the takedown attempt.

Marchionne gets control of Rzasa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marchionne will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rzasa controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa trying to control but Marchionne is working from the bottom.
Rzasa looking to pass the guard.
Rzasa trying to control but Marchionne is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rzasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marchionne swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rzasa throws a body kick that misses

and Marchionne counters with a single leg into guard. Rzasa didn't expect that.
Rzasa wants to sweep here but Marchionne controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rzasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marchionne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rzasa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rzasa tries to get out of the position.
Rzasa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Rzasa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rzasa wants to slow Marchionne down by chopping away at his legs.
Rzasa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marchionne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marchionne.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rzasa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marchionne avoids the head kick by Rzasa.
And Marchionne tries to counter it with a takedown but Rzasa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marchionne keeps the fight on the outside.
Marchionne shoots for a takedown but Rzasa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Marchionne tries to get set, Rzasa tries to push him back and clinch up but Marchionne manages to avoid the attempt.

Rzasa darts in and clinches Marchionne up against the ropes.
Marchionne is trying to drag Rzasa to the mat but Rzasa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tomasz Rzasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Marchionne.
Rzasa can't find room to land a body shot as Marchionne controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marchionne jumps into guard, dragging Rzasa to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marchionne is breathing heavily.
Rzasa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marchionne is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzasa lands a couple of digs.
Rzasa tries to stand but Marchionne is controlling from the bottom.
Rzasa trying to control but Marchionne is working from the bottom.
Rzasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marchionne is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rzasa tries to stand but Marchionne is controlling from the bottom.
Rzasa trying to control but Marchionne is working from the bottom.
Rzasa wants to pass the guard but Marchionne is keeping the position.
Rzasa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marchionne is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rzasa throws a big right hand that misses.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rzasa gets caught napping as Marchionne dives in and scores a takedown. Rzasa manages to retain guard.
Rzasa wants to improve his position but instead Marchionne has moved into half guard.
Rzasa gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rzasa is on top in guard.
Rzasa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rzasa passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marchionne managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rzasa.
Rzasa tries to score with some ground and pound. Marchionne controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rzasa wants to stand but Marchionne is controlling his arm.
Marchionne is letting Rzasa control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rzasa wants to control but Marchionne is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tomasz Rzasa will probably get the nod.
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!

Rzasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Marchionne gets tackled into the ropes by Rzasa. Rzasa maintains the clinch.
Marchionne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rzasa just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Marchionne's coach down at Sentinel Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marchionne's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marchionne gets underhooks to prevent Rzasa's takedown attempt.
Marchionne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rzasa prevents it.
Rzasa stalling against the ropes.
Marchionne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Rzasa to keep the fight standing.
Tomasz Rzasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Marchionne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rzasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rzasa stuffs the takedown.
Marchionne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Rzasa closes the distance and pushes Marchionne back into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marchionne as Rzasa tries to tie him up.
Marchionne fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Marchionne manages to pull guard.
Rzasa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marchionne is proving hard to escape from.
Rzasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marchionne can do to turn this around?
Marchionne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rzasa controls the pace.
Rzasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchionne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchionne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.
Marchionne keeping moving, preventing Rzasa from controlling successfully.
Rzasa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rzasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marchionne swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tomasz Rzasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marchionne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rzasa's waist but Rzasa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marchionne off to one side.
Marchionne shoots in but no luck this time.
Rzasa attempts a counter takedown but Marchionne avoids it well and moves away.

Rzasa moves into range and clinches up with Marchionne.
Rzasa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Rzasa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rzasa manages to end up in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchionne is looking for a sweep.
Rzasa wants to control but Marchionne is keeping him busy.

Rzasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marchionne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rzasa is looking to take a break and control but Marchionne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marchionne dodges the ground and pound from Rzasa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marchionne is not content to let Rzasa control the position.
Rzasa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rzasa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rzasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rzasa tries to clinch but Marchionne is having none of it.

Marchionne tries to keep at a distance but Rzasa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sergio Marchionne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomasz Rzasa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marchionne tries to pull guard but Rzasa holds him up against the ropes and eventually Marchionne drops back down to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Rzasa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rzasa, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Rzasa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipnchen Mueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monkey Business has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Business
vs
Mueller

225 cm
24
300 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

200 cm
25
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

GREEN!160

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monkey Business!
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, Philipnchen Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Business drops Mueller with a nice combination! Business dives into Mueller's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Philipnchen Mueller has been cut.
Business tries to free his leg and advance position but Mueller is retaining full guard.
Business throws a big right hand that misses.
Business slips nicely into half guard.
Business will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Business looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mueller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Business has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mueller is looking to escape.
Business is keen to just control but Mueller is a slippery customer.
Mueller trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mueller is refusing to be controlled, as Business sits in half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Business gets the takedown into side control.

Business is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mueller has escaped the position, nice work there.

Business working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mueller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Business thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mueller keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Mueller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Business cracks Mueller with a big right hand but Mueller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Business looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.
Mueller is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business just content to control the position.

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

Business wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mueller, who protects the arm well.
Business working the body and head with strikes.

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

Business is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mueller looks calm but he's in trouble here. Business gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mueller is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Business lets go of the hold and Mueller can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monkey Business!
During a confident post fight interview, Monkey Business thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.