QFC Tournament 436 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Isarno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sanchez
vs
Isarno

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Sanchez!
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, John Isarno!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Isarno moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.

Isarno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Isarno.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Isarno slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.

Isarno moves into the clinch.

Isarno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Isarno gets a clinch.

Isarno drags the fight down to the ground.

Isarno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Isarno trying to control the position.

Isarno manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Isarno working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Isarno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isarno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.

Isarno clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Isarno is controlling the position.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Isarno drags the fight down to the ground.
Isarno pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Isarno tries to strike from the bottom.

Sanchez stands up and waves to Isarno to follow him.
Isarno avoids the body shot from Sanchez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Isarno ducks under and follows up with a left that Isarno also avoids with ease.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isarno is looking to clinch.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Isarno tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Isarno circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Isarno fails with a takedown attempt.
Isarno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Isarno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Isarno.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Isarno with a series of wild strikes but Isarno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Isarno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Isarno dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Isarno's head and hops out.
Jesus Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Isarno.

Isarno rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Isarno manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Isarno lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Isarno coming out on top.

Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Isarno missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Isarno moves into the clinch.

Isarno breaks from the clinch.

Isarno moves into the clinch successfully.
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!

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

Isarno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Isarno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Isarno will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
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.

Isarno is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Isarno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Isarno with a flurry of punches that miss.

Isarno drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Isarno off! Isarno jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
Isarno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Isarno with a flurry of punches that miss.

Isarno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Isarno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Isarno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Isarno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Isarno is stalling in the full guard.
Isarno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isarno is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Isarno from controlling successfully.
Isarno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Isarno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Isarno pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Isarno is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
Isarno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Isarno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Isarno is looking to clinch.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Isarno is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Isarno avoids them all with ease.

Isarno clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Isarno is controlling him.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Isarno won't allow it.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Isarno has double underhooks.
Isarno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Isarno.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Isarno has him pinned against the cage.
Isarno lands with a right to the head.
Isarno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Isarno dips a shoulder and cracks Sanchez with a mighty uppercut! Sanchez falls back against the cage and Isarno unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sanchez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Isarno screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Isarno!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kuhan Bathmanaban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Garcio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Strange Behaviour kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bathmanaban
vs
Garcio

222 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kuhan Bathmanaban!
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, Felipe Garcio!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garcio tries to keep at a distance but Bathmanaban has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcio tries for a takedown. No joy.

Bathmanaban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bathmanaban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcio circles away quickly and effectively.

Garcio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcio lands in his opponent's guard.
Garcio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bathmanaban is trying to control Garcio's posture but Garcio avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Garcio has hold of Bathmanaban's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bathmanaban tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Garcio cranks the arm and Bathmanaban screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bathmanaban, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Felipe Garcio!
After winning the bout, Felipe Garcio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Oston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Magnus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus has chosen One More Night as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Oston
vs
Magnus

171 cm
24
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Oston!
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, Calvin Magnus!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Oston enables Magnus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magnus slips nicely into half guard.

Magnus is working for a submission of some sort.
Magnus tries to pass to full mount but Oston defends it.
Magnus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oston is pressing down on Magnus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magnus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magnus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magnus is looking to stand up but Oston won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oston has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Magnus doesn't defend quickly enough and Oston has managed to lock this one up! Can Magnus escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Oston on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Oston!
Calvin Magnus spoke after the fight, saying 'Nice fight '.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hiczkok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romelu Lukaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hiczkok
vs
Lukaku

177 cm
19
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukaku misses with the combination.
Lukaku doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hiczkok counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lukaku won't be happy with that.
Lukaku parries the strikes from Hiczkok easily there. Hiczkok is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lukaku to escape.

Hiczkok tries for a kimura but Lukaku is defending well.
Lukaku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hiczkok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hiczkok misses with the ground and pound.
Hiczkok misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hiczkok postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lukaku is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hiczkok misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiczkok throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hiczkok in side control, throwing shots but Lukaku defends.

Hiczkok has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hiczkok dodges the punch combination from Lukaku .
Lukaku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hiczkok paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lukaku forces Hiczkok back against the cage and clinches.
Lukaku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hiczkok tries for a takedown but Lukaku manages to get underhooks.
Lukaku wants to get back to striking at distance but Hiczkok won't allow it.
Lukaku prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiczkok wants to take the fight to the mat but Lukaku manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hiczkok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiczkok looking for a takedown.
Hiczkok is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lukaku is trying to break the clinch but Hiczkok has him pressed against the cage.
Hiczkok tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lukaku is pressed up against the cage. Hiczkok has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lukaku down to the mat. Lukaku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lukaku misses with the combination.
Lukaku throws a series of punches but Hiczkok moves out of range.
Lukaku tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukaku shoots for a takedown but Hiczkok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lukaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiczkok on the side of the head.
Hiczkok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lukaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Hiczkok's head.
Lukaku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lukaku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Lukaku does no damage.
Lukaku misses with a double jab

and Hiczkok counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lukaku looks winded!
Lukaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lukaku tries to roll over but Hiczkok keeps him under control.
Hiczkok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lukaku is refusing to be controlled, as Hiczkok sits in half guard.
Hiczkok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lukaku is not content to let Hiczkok control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tom Hiczkok just wasn't active enough.
Hiczkok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lukaku swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hiczkok fails with a takedown attempt.
Lukaku throws a nice looking combination but Hiczkok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Hiczkok gets tackled into the cage by Lukaku . Lukaku maintains the clinch.
Lukaku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hiczkok prevents Lukaku from breaking the clinch.
Hiczkok goes for a takedown attempt but Lukaku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lukaku throws a series of punches but Hiczkok avoids them all with ease.
Hiczkok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiczkok dives in and grabs Lukaku 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lukaku pushes down on Hiczkok's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hiczkok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukaku throws a series of punches but Hiczkok moves out of range.
Lukaku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiczkok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lukaku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiczkok, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hiczkok is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lukaku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hiczkok.
Hiczkok is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lukaku is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiczkok has Lukaku pressed against the cage, preventing Lukaku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hiczkok is working for takedown but Lukaku is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hiczkok changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lukaku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lukaku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lukaku fails to land with a series of punches.
Hiczkok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Lukaku clinches up with Hiczkok and pushes him back against the cage.
Lukaku can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukaku is looking to break free of the clinch but Hiczkok has double underhooks.
Lukaku is stalling here.
Hiczkok goes for a takedown attempt but Lukaku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lukaku has Hiczkok up against the cage in a clinch.
Lukaku is trying to force a seperation but Hiczkok has the dominant position.
Lukaku is looking to break free of the clinch but Hiczkok has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiczkok is looking for a takedown.
Hiczkok is trying to drag Lukaku to the mat but Lukaku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hiczkok is looking for a takedown.
Lukaku can't break the clinch.
Lukaku prevents the takedown attempt.
Hiczkok has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lukaku is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiczkok wants a takedown but no success here.
Hiczkok drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lukaku wants to break free but Hiczkok has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romelu Lukaku 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! This is the final round!

Lukaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Lukaku rushes Hiczkok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hiczkok can't get the takedown.
Lukaku has had enough of the clinch but Hiczkok keeps him there for the moment.
Lukaku prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lukaku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hiczkok has him pressed against the cage.
Hiczkok is trying to drag Lukaku to the mat but Lukaku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hiczkok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukaku prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiczkok goes for a takedown attempt but Lukaku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lukaku fails with a takedown attempt.
Lukaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lukaku feints a jab promting Hiczkok to slip. Lukaku then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hiczkok slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lukaku throws a series of punches but Hiczkok avoids them all with ease.
Romelu Lukaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Hiczkok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lukaku stops Hiczkok from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hiczkok decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lukaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lukaku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lukaku wants it to stay on the feet.
Lukaku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romelu Lukaku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lukaku shoots in looking for a takedown. Hiczkok tries to sprawl out of it but Lukaku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hiczkok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Lukaku scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukaku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hiczkok pinned against the cage. Hiczkok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lukaku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hiczkok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lukaku .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hiczkok.
Lukaku misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Lukaku , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiczkok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lukaku fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiczkok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hiczkok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lukaku but Lukaku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lukaku lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lukaku .
Nice sprawl there from Lukaku as Hiczkok shoots in.
Hiczkok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lukaku is fending him off so far but Hiczkok persists. Nope, Lukaku circles away and we're back to standing.
Lukaku lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hiczkok backs up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lukaku closes the distance and pushes Hiczkok back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiczkok has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lukaku after a bit of a struggle.
Hiczkok drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lukaku gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romelu Lukaku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lukaku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Romelu Lukaku !
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Romelu Lukaku !
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Romelu Lukaku !

Romelu Lukaku wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Go Mandzusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Junior
vs
Mandzusk

151 cm
24
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Junior!
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, Go Mandzusk!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandzusk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Junior shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mandzusk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Junior controlling from the top position.
Junior forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mandzusk's head.
Mandzusk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mandzusk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junior content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mario Junior.
Mandzusk misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Junior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mandzusk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Junior staying calm.

Junior has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandzusk manages to avoid it.
Mandzusk tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandzusk looks winded!
Mandzusk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandzusk throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mandzusk tries to sprawl but Junior drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Junior stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mandzusk to get to his feet.
Junior could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Junior looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Junior controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mandzusk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mario Junior just wasn't active enough.

Junior drives through and clinches with Mandzusk against the cage.
Junior prevents Mandzusk from breaking the clinch.

Junior decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior has Mandzusk pulled in close to control his posture.
Junior'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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Mario Junior wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Mandzusk tries to keep at a distance but Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.

Junior gets control of Mandzusk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Junior will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior keeps control of Mandzusk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Junior jumps into guard, dragging Mandzusk to the mat.
Junior is pulling down on Mandzusk's head. It's preventing any offense from Mandzusk, at least for the moment.
Junior wants to sweep here but Mandzusk controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mandzusk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandzusk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandzusk tries a head kick but it misses.

Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior working Mandzusk over with strikes.
Mandzusk is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Junior in particular looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Junior moves into full mount! Mandzusk won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Junior takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior scoring with strikes but Mandzusk is staying in there.
Junior controlling from mount.

Junior is standing up, even though he is in mount.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Junior makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandzusk can do to turn this around?
Junior cracks Mandzusk with a solid left hand.
Mario Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandzusk can't keep his opponent in guard - Junior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Junior gets a takedown into half guard.
Junior keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mandzusk taking some punishment here, with Junior in his half guard.
Junior looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mandzusk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mario Junior.
Mandzusk tries a head kick but it misses.

Junior drives through with a takedown into Mandzusk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Junior advances position into side control!
Junior working the ground and pound from side control.

Junior stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Junior looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mandzusk!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandzusk wants to get back to his feet but Junior is dominant here and he's now got Mandzusk's back!
What can Mandzusk do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Mandzusk is trying to defend against the choke here but Junior has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Junior Tightens the hold and Mandzusk taps out furiously! Junior displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mario Junior!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Moloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mitchell
vs
Moloney

168 cm
20
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Mitchell!
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, Sean Moloney!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell wants to clinch but Moloney slips to the side
and Moloney counters with a head kick.
Moloney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moloney keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Mitchell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mitchell.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moloney manages to avoid it.
Mitchell fails to land with a series of punches.
Moloney scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moloney manages to avoid it.
Moloney throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mitchell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mitchell duly obliges.
Moloney lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moloney. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Moloney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Moloney circles away and keeps his distance.
Justin Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moloney counters with a nice body kick.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Moloney moves out of range.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Moloney avoids them all with ease.
Mitchell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Moloney to counter with a crisp jab.
Moloney ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Mitchell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloney.
Moloney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Moloney is looking to slow Mitchell down with leg kicks.
Mitchell throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Moloney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moloney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mitchell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Moloney.
Moloney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moloney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mitchell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Moloney to counter with a crisp jab.
Moloney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Moloney.
Moloney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moloney feints a jab promting Mitchell to slip. Moloney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mitchell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moloney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moloney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchell.
Mitchell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moloney counters with a head kick.
Mitchell throws an off balance right hand
and Moloney counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Moloney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moloney can pounce on him.
Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moloney.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Moloney moves out of range.
Mitchell dodges the punch combination from Moloney.
Mitchell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moloney counters with a nice body kick.
Moloney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mitchell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sean Moloney will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moloney scores with a head kick. Mitchell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sean Moloney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moloney.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Moloney circles away easily
and Moloney counters with a stiff right hand.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moloney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moloney throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moloney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mitchell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moloney's head backwards.
Moloney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moloney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moloney with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Moloney is having none of it.
Mitchell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloney. Moloney obviously looking to wear him down.
Moloney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moloney throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mitchell darts in looking for a takedown but Moloney gets double underhooks and turns Mitchell into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moloney's elbow.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moloney to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Moloney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.
Moloney looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut
and Moloney counters with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moloney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
Moloney scores with a leg kick.
Moloney swinging wildly here.
Mitchell swings for the body but Moloney moves out of range.
Mitchell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moloney counters with an inside leg kick.
Mitchell closes the distance but Moloney moves to the side
and Moloney counters with a left to the body.
Moloney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Sean Moloney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moloney scores with a head kick. Mitchell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mitchell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitchell takes one on the button.
Moloney connects with a jab.
Mitchell wants to clinch up but Moloney keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moloney dodges the punch combination from Mitchell.
Moloney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moloney throws a front kick that sends Mitchell stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Moloney tenderised Mitchell's leg. Mitchell is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mitchell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moloney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell swings widly with a right hand
and Moloney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mitchell thinking.
Mitchell throws a right hand that misses
and Moloney counters with a nice body kick.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Moloney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mitchell is looking to clinch but Moloney is avoiding it.
Moloney scores with a head kick. Mitchell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mitchell misses with a lunging right hand
and Moloney counters with a nice body shot.
Moloney pushes Mitchell away with a front kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Moloney finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moloney throws a right and a left that Mitchell avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moloney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Moloney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Good exchange - Moloney coming out on top.
Moloney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitchell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moloney.
Moloney is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Moloney is having none of it.
Mitchell misses with a jab to the body
and Moloney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moloney scores with a shot to the body.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Moloney circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moloney makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moloney!
Moloney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab by Moloney.
Moloney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moloney connects with a high kick.
Moloney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moloney misses with a double jab.
Moloney scores with a head kick. Mitchell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moloney scores with a three punch combo!
Mitchell shoots for a double leg takedown but Moloney sprawls well. He's pushed Mitchell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mitchell throws a right hand that misses
and Moloney counters with an outside leg kick.
Moloney throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Moloney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mitchell. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Moloney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moloney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mitchell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moloney slips a jab from Mitchell.
Moloney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitchell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Moloney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mitchell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Moloney's shoulder, as Moloney tries to avoid the shot.
Justin Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moloney lands with a kick to the temple. Mitchell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moloney lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mitchell will feel that in the morning.
Moloney circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Mitchell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mitchell fails with the takedown
and Moloney counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moloney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moloney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell has a takedown stuffed.
Moloney lands a high kick!
Moloney lands a head kick. Mitchell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mitchell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moloney counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moloney shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mitchell eats them both and turns towards Moloney to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
Moloney lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moloney lands a high kick!
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moloney - that will leave a mark!
Mitchell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moloney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moloney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Moloney slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moloney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.

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

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

Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Sean Moloney!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Sean Moloney!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Sean Moloney!

Sean Moloney wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caio Cobrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ho Dino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cobrero
vs
Dino

168 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Cobrero!
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, ho Dino!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobrero misses with an uppercut. Dino saw that one coming.

Cobrero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dino avoiding damage.
Cobrero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dino.
Dino taking a breather.
Cobrero could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Cobrero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobrero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dino swivels and escapes.
Dino moves forwards but Cobrero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobrero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cobrero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dino sprawls well. Dino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cobrero gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobrero throws a half hearted mid kick.

Cobrero has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dino tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobrero can't break the clinch.

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

Cobrero shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cobrero showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, if Cobrero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cobrero gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dino thumps Cobrero with a low kick.
Dino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cobrero's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dino lands a leg kick that knocks Cobrero off balance momentarily.

Cobrero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dino to the mat! Dino manages to get full guard.
Dino trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Dino throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cobrero escapes and throws Dino's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cobrero lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cobrero controls the position from side control.
Cobrero works to advance to full mount. Dino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dino in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dino is squirming around, avoiding Cobrero's attempts to control the action.

Cobrero stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobrero is out of range.
Cobrero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobrero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Dino throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cobrero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dino is in Cobrero's guard.
Dino looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dino wants to get up but he can't break Cobrero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobrero controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cobrero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Cobrero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cobrero closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cobrero controls the position.
Dino gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dino gets back to half guard.
Cobrero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobrero.
Dino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cobrero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cobrero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Dino throws some strikes from the bottom but Cobrero isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Dino is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Cobrero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Cobrero!