MBF 028 Ostrowski vs.Kucharski PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Jr Dobzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Searlas Saucier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Jr Dobzinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Searlas Saucier's chin.

Jr Dobzinski
vs
Saucier

188 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Jr Dobzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Searlas Saucier!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Saucier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dobzinski tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Saucier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Saucier working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dobzinski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Saucier working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Saucier tries to get the hooks in deep but Dobzinski pushed the leg off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzinski trying to control the action but Saucier just sinks the hooks in.
Saucier tries to get the hooks in deep but Dobzinski pushed the leg off.
Dobzinski tries to escape the position.
Dobzinski has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Saucier.

Dobzinski is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

Saucier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dobzinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dobzinski tries to buck Saucier off but Saucier is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski can't do much from the bottom here.
Saucier trying to control the position but Dobzinski is working away.

Saucier has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Marcelo Jr Dobzinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Saucier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dobzinski trying to control the position.
Saucier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dobzinski controls Saucier momentarily but Saucier frees himself.

Saucier drops back looking for a leg! Dobzinski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dobzinski manages to kick Saucier off! Saucier jumps back into Dobzinski's guard.
Saucier slips nicely into half guard.
Saucier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

Dobzinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobzinski is looking to get back to full guard here but Saucier has managed to pass to side control instead.

Saucier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saucier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dobzinski wants to control but Saucier postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dobzinski tries to escape but Saucier is in control.

Saucier goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dobzinski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saucier but great work by Dobzinski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Searlas Saucier will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Saucier moves into the clinch.

Saucier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saucier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dobzinski attempts a counter takedown but Saucier avoids it well and moves away.
Searlas Saucier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Saucier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dobzinski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saucier is in Dobzinski's guard.
Dobzinski keeping moving, preventing Saucier from controlling successfully.
Saucier is standing up over Dobzinski. Dobzinski looks to escape but Saucier dives into side control.
Searlas Saucier 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.
Saucier advances nicely into full mount.

Saucier working for a submission but Dobzinski is keeping him at bay.
Saucier looking to control but Dobzinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzinski is looking to get to half guard.
Dobzinski wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Even with his hooks in, Saucier manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dobzinski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Saucier gets his way!
Dobzinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saucier on the ground.
Saucier wants to control but Dobzinski is keeping busy.

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.
Dobzinski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Saucier missing with strikes from the back.
Saucier trying to control momentarily.
Saucier throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Dobzinski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Saucier's arms.
Dobzinski tries to escape but Saucier has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dobzinski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski staying busy and making it hard for Saucier to control.

Saucier tightening his grip on Dobzinski, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Dobzinski right now.
Dobzinski trying to control the hands but Saucier breaks the grip.
Dobzinski tries to roll but Saucier sticks to his back.

Dobzinski fending off the submission attempt from Saucier.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Saucier's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

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.
Dobzinski is in bad spot here.
Saucier trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saucier not allowing Dobzinski to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Searlas Saucier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Saucier avoids the head kick by Dobzinski.
Dobzinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Dobzinski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saucier throws a half hearted mid kick.

Saucier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dobzinski napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Dobzinski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Saucier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saucier wants to control from the top but Dobzinski keeps moving.
Saucier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dobzinski trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saucier wants to control from the top but Dobzinski keeps moving.
Dobzinski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Saucier is now in half guard.
Dobzinski wants to get back to full guard.
Saucier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dobzinski defending well though.
Saucier prevents Dobzinski from improving his position.
Saucier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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.
Dobzinski wants to control but Saucier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saucier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dobzinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saucier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dobzinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dobzinski tries to get out of the position.
Dobzinski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Saucier scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Saucier has control of Dobzinski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dobzinski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dobzinski wants to hold on but Saucier pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski tries to improve his position but instead Saucier has taken his back!
Saucier has the hooks in. Dobzinski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dobzinski trying to control the hands but Saucier won't let him.
Dobzinski wants to get back to his feet.

Saucier is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dobzinski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

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.
Dobzinski staying busy and making it hard for Saucier to control.
Dobzinski is trying to break free.
Dobzinski just trying to survive but Saucier is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Dobzinski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Saucier's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saucier has the hooks in. Dobzinski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Searlas Saucier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kowalski
vs
Hagen

185 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Supreme Nutrition

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piotr Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kowalski has managed to clinch.
Hagen leaning against his opponent.
Hagen managing to block the knees to the body from Kowalski.
Hagen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kowalski is keeping busy.

Kowalski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hagen tries to kick Kowalski off in order to stand up. Kowalski Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kowalski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hagen's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagen taking a bit of punishment here - Kowalski scoring with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen is looking to get back to his feet here but Kowalski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hagen's back.
Kowalski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hagen's body.
Kowalski keeps control of the position as Hagen tries to break free.
Hagen trying to control the hands but Kowalski won't let him.
Hagen tries to roll but Kowalski sticks to his back.

That's two 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.
Hagen trying to control the hands but Kowalski breaks the grip.

Hagen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
What can Hagen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Kowalski tightening his grip on Hagen, looking for the choke.

Kowalski working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Hagen is doing well to defend. Kowalski seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Hagen is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Piotr Kowalski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Seppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viking Dalhberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Seppi
vs
Dalhberg

185 cm
26
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Seppi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viking Dalhberg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Seppi moves into the clinch.
Dalhberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seppi smiles and moves away.
A left and a right from Seppi both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Viking Dalhberg has been cut.
Adriano Seppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Seppi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seppi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dalhberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Seppi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dalhberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Seppi won't allow it.
Dalhberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adriano Seppi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viking Dalhberg.
Seppi gets through Dalhberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seppi gets through Dalhberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seppi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dalhberg backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalhberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Seppi won't want to take too many of those.
Dalhberg letting Seppi take a breather here.

Seppi breaks the clinch.
Dalhberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Dalhberg throws a fast counter high kick but Seppi manages to duck under it in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seppi clinches.
Seppi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Seppi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dalhberg up against the cage.
Seppi blocking some punches.
Seppi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dalhberg tries to pull guard but Seppi holds him up against the cage and eventually Dalhberg drops back down to his feet.
Seppi working aggressively here.

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

Oooh a lovely combination from Seppi sends Dalhberg down but not out. Seppi dives into side control looking to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Seppi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalhberg moves forwards but Seppi connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Dalhberg tries to keep at a distance but Seppi has taken the fight into the clinch.

Seppi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seppi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seppi lands a jab to the nose.
Seppi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dalhberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalhberg dodges the punch combination from Seppi.
Dalhberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seppi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalhberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seppi has Dalhberg up against the cage in a clinch.

Seppi breaks the clinch.
Seppi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalhberg moves away.
Dalhberg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Seppi swings for the body but Dalhberg moves out of range.
Seppi tries to clinch up but Dalhberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalhberg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Seppi closes the distance but Dalhberg moves to the side
and Dalhberg counters with a head kick.
Seppi wants to clinch.

Seppi rushes Dalhberg and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Seppi manages to break the clinch.
Seppi wants to clinch up but Dalhberg keeps it at a distance.
Dalhberg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Seppi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seppi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalhberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seppi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seppi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDalhberg.
Seppi throws a series of strikes that have Dalhberg backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalhberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dalhberg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Seppi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Seppi doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalhberg circles away.
Dalhberg shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Seppi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viking Dalhberg's cut.
That's time! Seppi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Seppi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seppi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dalhberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dalhberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Seppi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Seppi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dalhberg can't break the clinch.
Seppi throws a head punch that misses.
Seppi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dalhberg is trying to break the clinch but Seppi is controlling him.
Seppi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dalhberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Seppi gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Dalhberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppi looks to clinch
and Dalhberg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Seppi is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Seppi closes the distance and pushes Dalhberg back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dalhberg is trying to pull guard but Seppi has him pressed against the cage.
Dalhberg is trying to force a seperation but Seppi has the dominant position.
Seppi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dalhberg blocks it with crossed arms.

Seppi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seppi doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalhberg circles away.
Seppi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dalhberg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Seppi tries to clinch but Dalhberg is having none of it.
Dalhberg throws a big counter head kick but Seppi avoids it with no problem.

Seppi darts in and clinches Dalhberg up against the cage.
Dalhberg is trying to force a seperation but Seppi has the dominant position.

Seppi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Seppi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seppi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalhberg can do to turn this around?

Seppi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seppi lands with a nice combination. Dalhberg backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Seppi tries to close the distance and clinch but Dalhberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dalhberg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalhberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalhberg shapes to counter with a head kick.
Seppi tries to clinch there but Dalhberg circles away.
Dalhberg throws a fast counter high kick but Seppi manages to duck under it in time.
Seppi moves in looking to clinch but Dalhberg pushes him off.
Dalhberg throws a fast counter high kick but Seppi manages to duck under it in time.
Adriano Seppi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seppi moves in looking to clinch but Dalhberg pushes him off.
Seppi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalhberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seppi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dalhberg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Seppi drops Dalhberg with a right and a left! Seppi comes rushing in but Dalhberg regains his composure and manages to keep Seppi in guard.

Seppi stands and steps away. Dalhberg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Seppi wants to clinch but Dalhberg slips to the side
and Dalhberg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Seppi is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seppi drives through and clinches with Dalhberg against the cage.
Seppi is pressed up against the cage. Dalhberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seppi down to the mat. Seppi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adriano Seppi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viking Dalhberg.
Seppi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adriano Seppi is winning the standup battle so far.
Dalhberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Seppi.
Seppi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalhberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalhberg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Seppi wants to clinch.
Seppi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dalhberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Seppi looks for the body kick but Dalhberg saw that one coming.
Seppi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDalhberg.
Seppi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalhberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalhberg throws a big counter head kick but Seppi avoids it with no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppi misses with a wild combination.
Seppi misses with an uppercut
and Dalhberg counters with a head kick. That will keep Seppi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dalhberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Seppi as the two fighters clinch.
Seppi lands a nice uppercut.

Seppi breaks from the clinch.
Seppi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dalhberg at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seppi tries to clinch there but Dalhberg circles away.
Dalhberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seppi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dalhberg scrambles back to his feet.

Seppi darts in and clinches Dalhberg up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Seppi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viking Dalhberg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Seppi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seppi tries to clinch but Dalhberg moves out of range.
Dalhberg slips a jab and a cross from Seppi.
Seppi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seppi misses with a combination
and Dalhberg counters with a head kick. That will keep Seppi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Seppi moves into range and clinches up with Dalhberg.
Dalhberg is trying to drag Seppi to the mat but Seppi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppi has Dalhberg pressed against the cage.
Seppi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seppi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dalhberg blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppi has a couple of punches blocked by Dalhberg.

Dalhberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Seppi moves into the clinch.
Dalhberg blocks a body shot from Seppi.
Dalhberg jumps guard but Seppi stands there with Dalhberg around his waist. Dalhberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Seppi.
Dalhberg avoiding damage.
Dalhberg tries to pull guard but Seppi won't allow it.
Adriano Seppi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viking Dalhberg.

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

A jab-cross combination lands for Seppi and sends Dalhberg crashing to the mat! Seppi follows him down to the mat - Dalhberg regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Dalhberg is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalhberg tries to roll over but Seppi keeps him under control.
Dalhberg is still in real trouble! Can Seppi finish him?
Dalhberg wants to control but Seppi is keeping busy.
Dalhberg seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Seppi is going to stand back up.

Dalhberg has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Seppi is on him like a limpet, forcing Dalhberg back against the cage.
Dalhberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Seppi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seppi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalhberg backwards.
Dalhberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

Seppi clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Seppi.
Seppi lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalhberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Seppi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Oooh a lovely combination from Seppi sends Dalhberg down but not out. Seppi dives into side control looking to finish.

Seppi decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Seppi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seppi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seppi scores with a shot to the side of Dalhberg's head.
Dalhberg is looking to control Seppi's arms but Seppi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dalhberg has his back to the cage.

Seppi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seppi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seppi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dalhberg shapes to counter with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Seppi closes the distance and clinches.
Seppi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seppi slows down the pace here.
Dalhberg tries to pull guard but Seppi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seppi dodges an elbow strike from Dalhberg.
Seppi pushes Dalhberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adriano Seppi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seppi has Dalhberg pressed against the cage, preventing Dalhberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Seppi slowing the pace effectively.
Seppi lands with a light punch inside.

Seppi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viking Dalhberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seppi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalhberg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Seppi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seppi 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Hruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Quessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hruska
vs
Quessey

177 cm
26
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Hruska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pierre Quessey!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quessey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hruska tries for a takedown but Quessey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Quessey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hruska's half guard.

Quessey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hruska sees it coming and defends easily.
Quessey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Hruska looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hruska is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessey moves into full mount! Hruska won't be happy about that!
Quessey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessey tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Hruska is looking to improve his position but Quessey isn't that keen on the idea.
Quessey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hruska keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quessey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hruska is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hruska tries to lock up and control but Quessey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hruska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hruska tries to control the position but Quessey now has his back.
Quessey is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hruska up.
Quessey controlling from the back.
Quessey gets his hands free as Hruska looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quessey has the hooks in. Hruska is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Quessey passes his arm under Hruska's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hruska taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Quessey!
A pretty intense looking Pierre Quessey took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiri Necas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Shot
vs
Necas

162 cm
25
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

155 cm
21
141 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jiri Necas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Necas has his takedown stuffed
and Shot counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Shot finds it's way through Necas's defenses.
Shot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Necas's head backwards.
Shot lands with an overhand left.
Shot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shot throws a one two combo.
Shot dips to his left and cracks Necas with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Necas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sebastian Shot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Necas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shot counters with a right hand to the body.
Necas tries to clinch there but Shot circles away.
Shot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shot slaps away a takedown attempt from Necas, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Necas's head.
It looks like Shot has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shot connects with a nice looking jab.
Necas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shot is fending him off so far but Necas persists. Nope, Shot circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Shot misses the target.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Necas.
Necas tries to clinch up
and Necas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Shot gets a takedown into half guard.
Shot works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shot putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot prevents Necas from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Necas?
Shot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Necas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shot lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shot working Necas over with strikes here.
Necas is bucking up trying to escape but Shot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Necas is rocked!
Shot lands a big shot there that rocks Necas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Necas is still in real trouble! Can Shot finish him?
Shot cracks Necas with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Shot!
Sebastian Shot took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lorde - Tennis Court kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Le Banner
vs
Steamboat

190 cm
37
217 lbs
21 - 14 - 1

180 cm
28
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Le Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.
Banner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steamboat.

Banner closes the distance and pushes Steamboat back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Banner.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Steamboat jumps guard but Banner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jerome Le Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Banner.
Banner is pushing Steamboat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Banner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner stops a takedown attempt from Steamboat.
Banner tries a body shot but Steamboat blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Banner.
A short uppercut from Banner.
Steamboat's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steamboat's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Banner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banner lands a left hand.
Banner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Banner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banner presses Steamboat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steamboat looks winded!
Banner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner scores with a shoulder strike.
Banner lands a hook that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
A short right from Banner.
A right handed body shot lands from Banner.
Banner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Banner.
Banner presses Steamboat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Banner.
Banner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Banner.
A nice left hand lands by Banner.
Banner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banner lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Steamboat is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steamboat is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banner lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Steamboat to his knees! Banner keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Le Banner!
An out of breath Jerome Le Banner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ricky Steamboat spoke after the fight, saying 'Good win to for my opponent '.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Gaslight Anthem - Boxer. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Adams
vs
Hogg

207 cm
40
274 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

185 cm
25
260 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, JD Hogg!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hogg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hogg misses with a knee to the head.

Adams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hogg looking to pass the guard.
Adams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hogg controls the pace.

Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams keeping full guard, as Hogg tries to pass.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hogg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adams keeping full guard, as Hogg tries to pass.
Hogg content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams goes for a double leg but Hogg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hogg continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Hogg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hogg defends well and Adams ends up having to push Hogg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogg tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hogg avoids it really well and circles away.
Hogg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hogg clinches with his opponent.
Adams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hogg walks away with a smile on his face. Adams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hogg closes the distance and clinches.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Hogg.

It looks like Gregory Adams has been cut.
Hogg misses with a knee to the head.

Adams successfully pulls guard.
Hogg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hogg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hogg tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Hogg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Adams looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hogg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Hogg has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Adams wants to control but Hogg is keeping busy.
Adams is looking to improve his position.

Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Hogg tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it.
Hogg trying to advance position but Adams counters by regaining guard.

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.
Hogg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adams trying to control the position.

Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogg is aware though and is defending well.
Hogg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hogg's waist but Hogg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
As Adams backs off Hogg throws a huge counter combo but Adams manages to avoid it all.

Hogg rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.
Adams jumps guard but Hogg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A left hand lands to the body for Hogg.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Adams takes an elbow to the temple.
Hogg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hogg crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Hogg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JD Hogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Adams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hogg closes the distance and clinches.
Hogg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hogg lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hogg.

Gregory Adams's cut is getting worse.
Adams avoiding damage as Hogg throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hogg.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hogg.
Hogg lands an elbow inside.

Gregory Adams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hogg crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hogg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogg lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
Hogg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Hogg.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogg misses with a knee strike.
Adams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hogg lands a hook to the side of the head.

Jeez, Gregory Adams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hogg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hogg connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Adams goes down! Hogg jumps into full mount looking to finish!

Adams is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hogg is continuing to stall.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two 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.
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hogg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Hogg's attempts to control the action.
Hogg controlling the pace for now.
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to hold on but Hogg postures up.
Hogg looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg avoids the attempt from Adams to control.
Hogg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hogg wants to get back to his feet but Adams is holding on tight.
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hogg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hogg wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Adams can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JD Hogg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gregory Adams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hogg moves into the clinch successfully.
Hogg lands a nice elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gregory Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). JD Hogg!
Post fight, JD Hogg stared into the camera and said 'I appreciate the opportunity to prove to the fans that this worthless loser can't hold my jock and does not belong in the same cage with me.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tadeusz Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Kucharski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tadeusz Ostrowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ostrowski
vs
Kucharski

150 cm
31
145 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

177 cm
31
144 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadeusz Ostrowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michal Kucharski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Ostrowski with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Ostrowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Ostrowski darts in looking for a takedown but Kucharski gets double underhooks and turns Ostrowski into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadeusz Ostrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostrowski darts in looking for a takedown but Kucharski gets double underhooks and turns Ostrowski into the cage.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown but Kucharski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ostrowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kucharski is pressing down on Ostrowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski won't allow Kucharski to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Ostrowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kucharski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kucharski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kucharski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ostrowski's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kucharski's guard.

Kucharski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ostrowski manages to get himself to full guard.

Kucharski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kucharski throwing strikes but missing.

Ostrowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kucharski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ostrowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ostrowski trying to control the position.
Kucharski advances position into side control!
Ostrowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kucharski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ostrowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kucharski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ostrowski dodges the ground and pound from Kucharski.
Kucharski scoring with punches from side control.
Ostrowski is looking to regain half guard here but Kucharski keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ostrowski is looking to reverse the position.
Ostrowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kucharski throws an elbow but Ostrowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kucharski lands an elbow.
Ostrowski is trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostrowski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kucharski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kucharski is trying to get an arm triangle but Ostrowski is defending well.
Ostrowski tries to buck Kucharski off but Kucharski is having none of it.
Ostrowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kucharski's best efforts.

Kucharski is looking for submissions but instead, Ostrowski has regained full guard.
Kucharski wants to control from the top but Ostrowski keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kucharski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ostrowski's head.
Ostrowski controls Kucharski momentarily but Kucharski frees himself.
Kucharski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kucharski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kucharski stopping the sweep attempt from Ostrowski.
Kucharski content to stall in guard here.
Kucharski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kucharski trying to control but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
Kucharski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ostrowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ostrowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kucharski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski is working Ostrowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ostrowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kucharski preventing the sweep.
Kucharski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ostrowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kucharski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kucharski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kucharski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kucharski preventing the sweep.
Kucharski trying to control but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.

Ostrowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kucharski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ostrowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ostrowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kucharski avoids it really well and circles away.
Ostrowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ostrowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kucharski's waist but Kucharski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ostrowski off to one side.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadeusz Ostrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kucharski slaps away a takedown attempt from Ostrowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ostrowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ostrowski moves into the clinch.

Kucharski manages to pull guard.
Ostrowski preventing the sweep.
Ostrowski throws a big elbow that misses.

Kucharski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kucharski is retaining full guard.
Kucharski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michal Kucharski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ostrowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ostrowski is in close to Kucharski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ostrowski won't allow Kucharski to sweep him here.

Kucharski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ostrowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ostrowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ostrowski works over Kucharski with some ground and pound from guard.
Kucharski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ostrowski postures up in Kucharski's guard and throws a big left but Kucharski blocks it.
Kucharski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kucharski keeping moving, preventing Ostrowski from controlling successfully.
Kucharski wants to sweep here but Ostrowski controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski keeping full guard, as Ostrowski tries to pass.
Ostrowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ostrowski looking to pass the guard.
Kucharski controls Ostrowski momentarily but Ostrowski frees himself.
Ostrowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kucharski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kucharski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ostrowski is one step ahead there.
Ostrowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kucharski is on top in guard.

Kucharski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kucharski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ostrowski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kucharski scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostrowski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kucharski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ostrowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Kucharski.
Ostrowski is looking for a sweep. Kucharski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kucharski lands with a punch from half guard.
Kucharski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ostrowski gets back to full guard.
Ostrowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Kucharski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kucharski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ostrowski sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ostrowski is controlling Kucharski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ostrowski is looking for a sweep. Kucharski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kucharski slips a nice elbow through Ostrowski's hands, connecting with Ostrowski's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ostrowski is looking to improve his position.
Kucharski is keen to just control but Ostrowski is a slippery customer.
Ostrowski has hold of Kucharski's hands but Kucharski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ostrowski is pressing down on Kucharski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kucharski connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kucharski connects with a couple of short punches.

Ostrowski is rocked!
Kucharski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Ostrowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kucharski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ostrowski wants to sweep here but Kucharski controlling him for the moment.
Kucharski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Kucharski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kucharski stuffs the takedown.
Ostrowski seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadeusz Ostrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kucharski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ostrowski.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ostrowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ostrowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kucharski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kucharski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ostrowski somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ostrowski shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ostrowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Kucharski, which made it look bad.
Ostrowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ostrowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kucharski but Kucharski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tadeusz Ostrowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ostrowski tries to clinch but Kucharski is having none of it.
Ostrowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Ostrowski misses with a takedown
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Michal Kucharski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to clinch up
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Ostrowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ostrowski moves to clinch but Kucharski breaks away
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ostrowski is defended easily by Kucharski.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ostrowski with a poor takedown
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Ostrowski with that takedown attempt.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kucharski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to clinch but Kucharski is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Ostrowski fails with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ostrowski wants to clinch up but Kucharski keeps it at a distance.
Ostrowski tries to clinch but Kucharski moves away
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Ostrowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Kucharski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ostrowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Ostrowski has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Michal Kucharski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ostrowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Ostrowski tries to clinch up
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Ostrowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Ostrowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kucharski pinned against the cage. Kucharski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ostrowski shoots and misses
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ostrowski darts in trying to clinch
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ostrowski wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ostrowski tries to clinch up.
Ostrowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kucharski pinned against the cage. Kucharski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Ostrowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kucharski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ostrowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Ostrowski misses with a takedown
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadeusz Ostrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski throws a lazy right hand but Kucharski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kucharski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ostrowski shoots and misses
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ostrowski tries to clinch but Kucharski moves out of range.
Ostrowski moves in looking to clinch but Kucharski pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown but Kucharski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ostrowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ostrowski fails with the takedown
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ostrowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kucharski defends well and Ostrowski ends up having to push Kucharski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ostrowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ostrowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ostrowski shoots in and drives through. Kucharski sprawls well.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ostrowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ostrowski with a poor takedown
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Ostrowski tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Ostrowski tries to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown but Kucharski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostrowski shoots in but Kucharski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ostrowski is looking to clinch but Kucharski is avoiding it.

Ostrowski moves into the clinch.

Kucharski pulls guard.
Kucharski seems keen to control Ostrowski's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kucharski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ostrowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ostrowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kucharski wants to sweep here but Ostrowski controlling him for the moment.
Ostrowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kucharski is retaining full guard.
Ostrowski is working hard here to advance position.
Kucharski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ostrowski is one step ahead there.
Kucharski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

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.

Ostrowski drops back looking for a leg! Kucharski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kucharski manages to kick Ostrowski off! Ostrowski jumps back into Kucharski's guard.
Ostrowski trying to control but Kucharski is working from the bottom.
Tadeusz Ostrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kucharski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ostrowski throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kucharski is trying to control the position but Ostrowski postures up.
Kucharski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ostrowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ostrowski wants to improve his position but Kucharski is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Kucharski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kucharski 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 35:40
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 35:40
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 35:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Kucharski!
Michal Kucharski is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Michal Kucharski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.