QFC Tournament 900 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quim Pinto (ranked 5294 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mancer (ranked 5292 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.

Pinto
vs
Mancer

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Pinto closes the distance and clinches.
Pinto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mancer goes for a takedown attempt but Pinto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mancer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pinto - the referee stops the clock and Mancer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pinto. Mancer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pinto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mancer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinto can pounce on him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto cracks Mancer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pinto scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Pinto finds it's target.
Mancer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pinto.

Pinto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mancer's guard.
Mancer keeping moving, preventing Pinto from controlling successfully.
Pinto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancer 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.
Pinto wants to stand but Mancer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mancer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mancer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mancer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mancer, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancer has control of Pinto's left arm, preventing Pinto from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mancer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinto catches Mancer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mancer wants to counter the offense by Pinto and move into the clinch position.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinto as he connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinto throws out a powerful jab.
Pinto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pinto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mancer's head.
Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pinto lunges at Mancer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mancer's hand.
Pinto throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Pinto lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinto clinches up with Mancer and pushes him back against the cage.

Mancer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pinto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mancer to the mat. Mancer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mancer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mancer keeping moving, preventing Pinto from controlling successfully.
Mancer is pulling down on Pinto's head to control his posture.
Mancer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinto's guard.

Pinto wants to stand up but Mancer is controlling him.
Mancer scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mancer can do to turn this around?
Mancer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mancer works over Pinto with some ground and pound from guard.
Mancer won't allow Pinto to get back to his feet.
Mancer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pinto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mancer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mancer feints the counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Pinto. Beautiful body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Pinto.
Pinto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mancer. That did some damage!
Pinto misses with a straight left.
Mancer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pinto lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto throws a hook but Mancer blocks it.
Pinto connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Pinto.
Pinto cracks Mancer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mancer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Quim Pinto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pinto shoots in and gets a takedown into Mancer's guard.
Mancer pulls Pinto in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mancer is on top in guard.

Mancer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto wants to stand but Mancer is controlling the position.
Mancer sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancer is continuing to stall.
Mancer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mancer content to stall in guard here.
Mancer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mancer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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.
Mancer working some strikes from top position.
Mancer cracks Pinto with a solid left hand.
Mancer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pinto is looking to stand up but Mancer isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mancer's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mancer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinto.
Quim Pinto is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto lands a head kick!
Quim Pinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinto cracks Mancer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mike Mancer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mancer moves forwards but Pinto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pinto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mancer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Pinto clinches.

Mancer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mancer lands a couple of elbows.
Mancer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mancer distracts Pinto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Mancer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mancer with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mancer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pinto has momentary wrist control but Mancer slips an elbow through the middle.
Mancer scoring with some ground and pound.
Quim Pinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mancer chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quim Pinto.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pinto, 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 for Quim Pinto!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Quim Pinto!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Quim Pinto!

Quim Pinto wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tickler (ranked 3313 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vodka Shots (ranked 5568 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.

Tickler
vs
Shots

180 cm
24
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Tickler!
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, Vodka Shots!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shots darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tickler is trying to get back to full guard.
Shots is keen to just control but Tickler is a slippery customer.
Shots uses his free foot to push down on Tickler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tickler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shots is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tickler is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tickler flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Shots anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tickler and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Shots slips an arm under Tickler chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Shots has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Shots is squeezing on Tickler like an anaconda would it's prey. Tickler fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vodka Shots!
Vodka Shots got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Lallukka (ranked 5367 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stark Ast (ranked 5142 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.

Lallukka
vs
Ast

176 cm
24
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lalli Lallukka!
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, Stark Ast!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ast wants to clinch up but Lallukka keeps it at a distance.
Ast shoots in for a takedown but Lallukka shows good takedown defense.
Ast steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lallukka. That one must have hurt.
Lallukka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ast fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lallukka sprawls well initially but Ast persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lallukka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ast.
Ast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Lallukka kicks Ast off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ast.
Ast avoids the head kick by Lallukka.
Ast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lallukka as he jumps to the side.
Lalli Lallukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stark Ast.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ast.
An inside leg kick lands from Lallukka.

Ast has managed to clinch.
Lallukka can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lallukka misses with a knee strike.
Lallukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lallukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lallukka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ast.

Lallukka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lallukka throws a head kick but Ast moves out of range.
Ast moves in looking to clinch but Lallukka pushes him off.
Ast dodges the punch combination from Lallukka.
Lallukka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lallukka thumps Ast with a low kick.
Lalli Lallukka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Lallukka.
Ast tries to clinch up but Lallukka circles away and keeps his distance.
Ast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lallukka is fending him off so far but Ast persists. Nope, Lallukka circles away and we're back to standing.
Lallukka throws a head kick that Ast semi-blocks.
Ast with a poor takedown
and Lallukka counters with a head kick. That will keep Ast thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lallukka counters with a body kick that stops Ast in his tracks momentarily.
Ast looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lallukka pushes Ast away with a front kick.
Lallukka swats away the attempt to clinch by Ast.
Ast avoids the head kick by Lallukka.
Lallukka delivers a nice body kick.
Lallukka misses with a body kick.
Lallukka lands with a thumping leg kick.

Ast pushes Lallukka up against the cage in a clinch.

Lallukka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lallukka.
Ast moves out of range of the body kick from Lallukka.
Lallukka leaves Ast with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lallukka scores with a nice body kick.
Lallukka leaves Ast with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ast shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lallukka sprawls well. Lallukka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ast gets slowly back to his feet.
Lallukka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lallukka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ast takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lallukka tries a head kick but it misses.
Ast looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ast shoots in looking for a takedown. Lallukka tries to sprawl out of it but Ast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lallukka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Lallukka.
Lallukka pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lallukka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ast, pushing him back against the cage.
Lallukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lallukka misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lallukka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Lallukka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lallukka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lallukka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lallukka.
Lallukka throws out a leg kick but Ast moves out of range and Lallukka only half commits.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lallukka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ast tries to clinch up.
Ast tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lallukka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ast somewhat.
Ast takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ast shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lallukka as he avoids it easily.
Ast fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lallukka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lallukka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lalli Lallukka is winning the standup battle so far.
Lallukka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lallukka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ast misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lalli Lallukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stark Ast.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lallukka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lallukka wants it to stay on the feet.
Ast is breathing heavily.
Ast misses with a wild combination.
Lallukka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Lallukka has closed the distance and engaged Ast in a clinch.
Lallukka misses with a knee strike.

Lallukka breaks the clinch.

Lallukka moves into the clinch successfully.
Lallukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ast jumps guard but Lallukka stands there with Ast around his waist. Ast gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ast tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lallukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

Ast drives through and clinches with Lallukka against the cage.
Lallukka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ast content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lallukka breaks from the clinch.
Ast tries to clinch up.
Lallukka is looking to counter punch.

Ast tries to keep at a distance but Lallukka has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lallukka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lallukka misses with a body kick.
Ast wants to counter with a clinch but Lallukka pushes him away.
Lallukka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ast can do to turn this around?
Lallukka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lallukka misses with a head kick.
Lallukka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ast has time to react.
Ast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lallukka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lallukka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ast avoids the head kick by Lallukka.
Lallukka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ast.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ast tries to close the distance and clinch but Lallukka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Lallukka was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lallukka lands with a slapping head kick.
Lallukka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ast manages to avoid it.
Lallukka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lallukka thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lallukka is looking to land body kicks.
Ast appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lallukka throws a sloppy head kick and Ast moves out of range easily.

Lallukka forces Ast back against the cage and clinches.

Ast breaks from the clinch.
Ast shoots in but no luck this time.
Lallukka looks to land a body kick but Ast moved away.
Ast darts in looking for a takedown but Lallukka gets double underhooks and turns Ast into the cage.
Lallukka throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ast looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lallukka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lallukka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Ast fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lallukka, pushing him back against the cage.

Ast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lallukka misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ast moves in looking to clinch but Lallukka pushes him off.
Lallukka throws a head kick that misses.
Ast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lallukka lands a high kick!
Lallukka tries a head kick but it misses.
Lallukka throws a head kick that misses.
Lallukka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lallukka throws the kick towards the body but Ast avoids it.
Ast moves away from the strike by Lallukka.
A head kick from Ast lands but Lallukka takes it in his stride.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Lalli Lallukka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ast closes the distance and clinches up with Lallukka, looking for a takedown. Ast pushes Lallukka against the cage but Lallukka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

It looks like Lalli Lallukka has been cut.
Ast shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lallukka pinned against the cage. Lallukka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A swing and a miss from Lallukka.
Ast is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lallukka throws a hook but Ast avoids it easily.
Stark Ast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Lallukka.
Lallukka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lallukka keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ast takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lallukka misses with a head kick.
Ast blocks a head kick by Lallukka.
Ast shoots in but no luck this time.
Lalli Lallukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stark Ast.
Ast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ast shoots in for a double leg but Lallukka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lallukka misses with a body kick.
Lallukka connects with a looping right hand.
Lallukka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ast moves out of range of the body kick.
Lallukka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lallukka lands with an uppercut that bounces Ast off the cage and back into range.
Lallukka lands a jab to the nose.
Lallukka misses with a head kick.
Ast blocks a head kick by Lallukka.
Ast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lallukka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ast tries to clinch but Lallukka moves out of range.
Lallukka throws a sloppy head kick and Ast moves out of range easily.

Lallukka rushes Ast and presses him up against the cage.
Lallukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lallukka connects with a knee to the head.

Lallukka breaks the clinch.
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!
Ast tries to clinch but Lallukka moves out of range.
Ast tries to close the distance and clinch but Lallukka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lallukka misses with a body shot.
Ast fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Ast misses.
Lallukka slips under a jab.
No luck for Ast with that takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ast crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lallukka - the referee stops the clock and Ast gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lallukka. Ast manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ast shoots in and drives through. Lallukka sprawls well.
Lallukka throws a sloppy head kick and Ast moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lallukka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ast takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lallukka lands with a kick to the temple. Ast shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lallukka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ast on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lallukka tries a head kick but it misses.
Lallukka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lallukka throws a lazy head kick

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

Ast manages to break the clinch.
Ast has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lallukka.
Lallukka looks to land a body kick but Ast moved away.
Lallukka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ast.
Ast throws a right hand that Lallukka ducks under and follows up with a left that Lallukka also avoids with ease.
Lallukka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lallukka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ast throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ast blocks a head kick by Lallukka.

Ast clinches up against the cage.
Ast prevents Lallukka from breaking the clinch.
Lallukka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ast lands a hook to the side of the head.

Lallukka manages to break the clinch.
Lallukka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Lallukka.

Ast clinches up against the cage.
Lallukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ast taking a breather.
Lallukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ast blocks it with crossed arms.
Stark Ast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalli Lallukka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ast lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lalli Lallukka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lallukka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Lalli Lallukka!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Lalli Lallukka!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Lalli Lallukka!

Lalli Lallukka wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Big Sweaty Nonce (ranked 5395 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebo Southwood (ranked 5552 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.

Sweaty Nonce
vs
Southwood

159 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Sweaty Nonce!
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, Lebo Southwood!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nonce is looking to clinch.

Southwood moves into range and clinches up with Nonce.
Nonce slows down the pace here.
Nonce tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Nonce turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Southwood struggling a bit here.
Southwood is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nonce's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Southwood is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nonce trying to control from half guard but Southwood is working away.
Southwood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Southwood.

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

Southwood landing some decent shots from guard.
Southwood landing with the ground and pound.
Nonce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Southwood on the ground.
Nonce has momentary wrist control but Southwood slips an elbow through the middle.
Southwood connects with a couple of short punches.

Nonce is rocked!
Nonce wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Southwood manages to pass to side control.
Oh Nonce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nonce wants to improve his position but Southwood is controlling well.
Southwood moves into full mount! Nonce won't be happy about that!
Oooh a big shot lands for Southwood! Nonce is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lebo Southwood!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince McMahon (ranked 5250 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Rogers (ranked 3350 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.

McMahon
vs
Rogers

155 cm
18
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vince McMahon!
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, Steven Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McMahon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but McMahon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rogers tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McMahon manages to move to mount!
McMahon controlling his opponent.
McMahon won't let Rogers get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McMahon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rogers is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Rogers regains half guard.

Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMahon pulls his head out easily.
Rogers scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McMahon manages to mount him!
Rogers is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McMahon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMahon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rogers to take his back!
McMahon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rogers is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McMahon controlling the position well here. Rogers rolled but McMahon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McMahon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rogers trying to get back to his feet but McMahon is in full control for now.

McMahon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

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.
Rogers tries to escape the position.
Rogers is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Rogers right now.
McMahon throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McMahon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rogers defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rogers turns into McMahon and is now in his guard.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMahon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Rogers 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.
Rogers trying to move into half guard but instead McMahon has managed to sweep!

McMahon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rogers is looking for a triangle but McMahon pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rogers working for submissions but it's allowed McMahon to get to half guard.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from McMahon.

Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McMahon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rogers is just riding it out for now. McMahon eventually gives up the hold.

Rogers looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but McMahon is controlling him well.

Rogers looking for subs from the bottom but McMahon mounts him!
McMahon content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince McMahon dominated that round.
That's time! McMahon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McMahon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and McMahon ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMahon.
Rogers fakes the leg kick and cracks McMahon in the body.
Rogers lands a high kick!

McMahon clinches.

McMahon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McMahon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but McMahon is retaining full guard.
Rogers wants to stand and escape but instead McMahon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Vince McMahon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McMahon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.

Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMahon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McMahon passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rogers defending well though.
Rogers is looking to get back to is feet but McMahon passes into side control.
McMahon controls the position from side control.
Rogers is trying to buck McMahon off.

McMahon decides to stand back up. McMahon steps back and let's Rogers get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
McMahon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rogers throws a head kick but McMahon moves out of range.
As Rogers backs away, McMahon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rogers throws a nice head kick!
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Rogers scores with a head kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McMahon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McMahon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rogers quickly recovers to half guard.
Rogers tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McMahon manages to move to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMahon looking to ground and pound but Rogers is blocking nicely.
McMahon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rogers because McMahon loaded up on that one.

McMahon working for a submission but Rogers is keeping him at bay.
McMahon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McMahon looking to ground and pound but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rogers working to try and regain half guard.
Rogers is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McMahon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

McMahon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McMahon lands in his opponent's guard.
McMahon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Rogers has his foot on McMahon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMahon works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMahon.
McMahon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

McMahon stands up from Rogers's guard - McMahon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rogers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rogers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses
and McMahon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steven Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Rogers slams his shin into McMahon's torso.
Rogers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Rogers gets tackled into the cage by McMahon. McMahon maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers tries to pull guard but McMahon won't allow it.

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

Rogers has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McMahon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

McMahon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rogers regains guard immediately.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but McMahon passes into half guard.

McMahon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Rogers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Rogers keeps McMahon at a distance using the push kick.
Rogers throws a head kick but McMahon moves out of range.
A head kick from Rogers lands but McMahon takes it in his stride.
Rogers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

McMahon has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers trying to control the position but instead, McMahon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rogers into the cage.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers avoids a wild elbow strike from McMahon.
McMahon slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McMahon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rogers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McMahon just stands there and leans against the cage.
McMahon working some nice short punches in the clinch.

McMahon gets control of Rogers's arms and successfully pulls guard. McMahon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McMahon is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMahon is on top in guard.

McMahon prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
McMahon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McMahon 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMahon looking to pass the guard.

Rogers has his foot on McMahon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMahon works his way back into a safe position though.
McMahon advances position into side control!
Rogers defending against the ground and pound.
Rogers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rogers regains half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but McMahon is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as McMahon sits in half guard.
McMahon prevents Rogers from improving his position.

Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McMahon prevents Rogers from standing back up.

McMahon is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers is trying to stand.
McMahon is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers is pressing down on McMahon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.

Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMahon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Rogers is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McMahon has his hands clasped together but Rogers extends and breaks McMahon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rogers.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Rogers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fighter Two (ranked 5505 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aito Iguchi (ranked 5375 p4p, 0 weight class). Iguchi has chosen Lady Baby-Nippon Manju as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Two
vs
Iguchi

180 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fighter Two!
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, Aito Iguchi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Iguchi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Two's guard.
Iguchi postures up and lands a big shot to Two's brow.
Iguchi is looking to stand up but Two won't let him.
Iguchi is standing up over Two. Two looks to escape but Iguchi dives into side control.
Two takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Two knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iguchi on the ground.
Iguchi scores with punches from side control.
Two is looking for a sweep.
Two struggling a bit here.
Iguchi landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two is not content to let Iguchi control the position.
Two is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Two's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iguchi landing strikes.

Iguchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Iguchi lands an elbow.
Iguchi cracks Two with a big right hand but Two just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Iguchi is putting a hurting on Two here, landing some big shots from side control.
Iguchi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Iguchi lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iguchi scoring with punches and elbows.
Two tries to improve position but can't.
Iguchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Iguchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Two knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iguchi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Two tries to escape but Iguchi is in control.
Iguchi working the body and head with strikes.
Iguchi scoring with punches from side control.
Iguchi working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iguchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Two knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iguchi wants to stand but Two has his arm trapped.
Iguchi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Two takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Iguchi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Two will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

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.
Iguchi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Iguchi wants to stand but Two has his arm trapped.
Two taking punishment in the form of punches.
Two takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Two is not content to let Iguchi control the position.
Two is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two wants to control but Iguchi postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Two with that takedown attempt.

Iguchi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Two pushes Iguchi off but Iguchi dives into side control.
Iguchi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Iguchi lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two is trying to control Iguchi's posture but Iguchi avoids it.
Check out the look on Iguchi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iguchi is chipping away with strikes.
Two is trying to get back to half guard.
Iguchi is looking to take a break and control but Two is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Iguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Iguchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iguchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iguchi lands a few punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Two tries to improve position but can't.
Iguchi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Two to see if he's OK.
Iguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Iguchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Two knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Two takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Iguchi working the ground and pound.
Aito Iguchi has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two is pushing Iguchi's head away, looking to escape. Iguchi manages to hold on to the position though.
Iguchi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Iguchi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Two is rocked!
Two on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Two is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iguchi is chipping away with strikes.
Iguchi lands a few punches from side control.
Iguchi lands a nice forearm strike.
Iguchi lands a decent elbow from side control.

Iguchi decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Iguchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Two blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Two being controlled against the cage.

Iguchi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iguchi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Iguchi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Two defends well.
Iguchi is breathing heavily.

Iguchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iguchi is keeping the position for now.
Iguchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Two controls Iguchi momentarily but Iguchi frees himself.
Two being controlled here, momentarily.
Iguchi pushing down on Two's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Two seems to have got his legs back now.
Iguchi winds up and cracks Two with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Iguchi trying to control the action but Two is working from the bottom.
Two keeping hold of Iguchi's head, controlling as best he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Aito Iguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Iguchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Two avoids it really well and circles away.

Iguchi moves into the clinch.
Iguchi tries to work over Two's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Two tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iguchi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Iguchi pulls guard effortlessly.
Two loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iguchi pulls Two in close to prevent any damage.
Iguchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iguchi wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Two manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iguchi manages to get himself to full guard.

Iguchi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Iguchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iguchi keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Iguchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Iguchi, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Iguchi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Two wants to control from the top but Iguchi keeps moving.
Two postures up.
Iguchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Two's guard.

Two wants to sweep but no luck.

Two throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iguchi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iguchi preventing the sweep.
Iguchi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Two wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iguchi wants to get up but he can't break Two's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Iguchi lands a couple of digs.
Iguchi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Iguchi scoring with some ground and pound.
Two is trying to keep Iguchi in close.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Iguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iguchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Two.
Two tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iguchi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Two somewhat.

Iguchi closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iguchi slows down the pace here.
Fighter Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aito Iguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Two misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aito Iguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Iguchi 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Aito Iguchi!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Aito Iguchi!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Aito Iguchi!

Aito Iguchi wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Aito Iguchi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anak Bapak (ranked 5593 p4p, 0 weight class) and Griggs Bigsby (ranked 5514 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.

Bapak
vs
Bigsby

175 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anak Bapak!
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, Griggs Bigsby!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bapak misses with a takedown
and Bigsby counters with a straight right hand.
Bapak misses with a takedown
and Bigsby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bapak with a poor takedown
and Bigsby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anak Bapak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Bigsby. Beautiful body shot.
Bigsby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bapak doesn't seem bothered though.
Bapak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bigsby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bapak somewhat.
Bapak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bigsby scores with a jab to the body.
Bapak darts in looking for a takedown but Bigsby gets double underhooks and turns Bapak into the cage.

Bigsby rushes Bapak and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigsby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bapak backwards.
Bigsby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bigsby works on Bapak's body with a couple of short punches.
Bigsby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bapak backwards.
Bapak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bigsby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bapak is breathing heavily.
Bigsby lands a shot to the body.
Bigsby digs a right hand underneath Bapak's ribcage. Bapak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bigsby.
Nice body punch from Bigsby - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bigsby.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bigsby.
Bigsby lands with a short shot to the head.
Bigsby slowing the pace effectively.
Bigsby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bapak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bigsby is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bigsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Bapak is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oh Bapak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Bigsby breaks the clinch.
Bigsby closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bapak! Bigsby dives in looking to finish! Bapak is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Griggs Bigsby!