MBF 007 Quessey vs. Mcracken PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Jr Dobzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Magdeburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Magdeburg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jr Dobzinski
vs
Magdeburg

188 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Jr Dobzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erik Magdeburg!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

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.
Dobzinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magdeburg avoids the head kick by Dobzinski.
Magdeburg throws a fast counter high kick but Dobzinski manages to duck under it in time.
Dobzinski throws a sloppy head kick and Magdeburg moves out of range easily.
Magdeburg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dobzinski misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobzinski throws a sloppy head kick and Magdeburg moves out of range easily.
Dobzinski throws a sloppy head kick and Magdeburg moves out of range easily.
Magdeburg throws a fast counter high kick but Dobzinski manages to duck under it in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dobzinski sets himself, and Magdeburg steps forward looking for the clinch! Dobzinski avoids it this time.
Dobzinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Dobzinski throws a head kick but Magdeburg moves out of range.
Dobzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobzinski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagdeburg.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dobzinski throws a sloppy head kick and Magdeburg moves out of range easily.
Magdeburg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dobzinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dobzinski.
Dobzinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magdeburg throws a big counter head kick but Dobzinski avoids it with no problem.
Dobzinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Dobzinski.
A head kick misses from Dobzinski.
Dobzinski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagdeburg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobzinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magdeburg blocks a head kick by Dobzinski.
Dobzinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Magdeburg throws a fast counter high kick but Dobzinski manages to duck under it in time.
Magdeburg avoids the head kick by Dobzinski.
Magdeburg shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dobzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobzinski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagdeburg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski throws a sloppy head kick and Magdeburg moves out of range easily.
Dobzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobzinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Dobzinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dobzinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magdeburg throws a fast counter high kick but Dobzinski manages to duck under it in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Jr Dobzinski 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.

Magdeburg blocks a head kick by Dobzinski.
Dobzinski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagdeburg.
Dobzinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magdeburg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dobzinski throws a lazy head kick

and Magdeburg moves into the clinch.

Dobzinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magdeburg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magdeburg blocks a head kick by Dobzinski.
Magdeburg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dobzinski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobzinski throws a sloppy head kick and Magdeburg moves out of range easily.
Dobzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magdeburg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Dobzinski.
Magdeburg tries to counter with a clinch but Dobzinski shakes him off and moves away.
Dobzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dobzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobzinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magdeburg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dobzinski.
Magdeburg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dobzinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dobzinski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagdeburg.
Dobzinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magdeburg can do to turn this around?
Magdeburg blocks a head kick by Dobzinski.
Magdeburg throws a fast counter high kick but Dobzinski manages to duck under it in time.
Magdeburg blocks a head kick by Dobzinski.
Magdeburg throws a big counter head kick but Dobzinski avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski misses with a head kick.
Magdeburg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dobzinski.
Dobzinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magdeburg throws a fast counter high kick but Dobzinski manages to duck under it in time.
Dobzinski throws a head kick that misses.
Magdeburg tries to counter with a clinch but Dobzinski shakes him off and moves away.
Dobzinski throws a head kick but Magdeburg moves out of range.
Dobzinski throws a sloppy head kick and Magdeburg moves out of range easily.
Dobzinski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagdeburg.

That's four 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.
A head kick misses from Dobzinski.
Magdeburg throws a fast counter high kick but Dobzinski manages to duck under it in time.
Dobzinski throws a sloppy head kick and Magdeburg moves out of range easily.
Magdeburg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dobzinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magdeburg throws a big counter head kick but Dobzinski avoids it with no problem.
Magdeburg avoids the head kick by Dobzinski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dobzinski throws a head kick that misses.
Marcelo Jr Dobzinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magdeburg avoids the head kick by Dobzinski.
Magdeburg wants to counter with a clinch but Dobzinski pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Jr Dobzinski dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dobzinski throws a sloppy head kick and Magdeburg moves out of range easily.
Magdeburg throws a big counter head kick but Dobzinski avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Dobzinski.
Magdeburg with the counter takedown but Dobzinski avoids it easily.
Dobzinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magdeburg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dobzinski throws a sloppy head kick and Magdeburg moves out of range easily.
Magdeburg throws a big counter head kick but Dobzinski avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobzinski throws a sloppy head kick and Magdeburg moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dobzinski sets himself, and Magdeburg steps forward looking for the clinch! Dobzinski avoids it this time.
Dobzinski throws a head kick that misses.
Magdeburg tries to counter with a clinch but Dobzinski shakes him off and moves away.
Dobzinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magdeburg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Magdeburg blocks a head kick by Dobzinski.
Magdeburg throws a big counter head kick but Dobzinski avoids it with no problem.
Dobzinski misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magdeburg blocks a head kick by Dobzinski.
Magdeburg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dobzinski throws a head kick that misses.
Magdeburg wants to counter with a clinch but Dobzinski pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dobzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobzinski throws a head kick but Magdeburg moves out of range.
Magdeburg blocks a head kick by Dobzinski.
Dobzinski sets himself, and Magdeburg steps forward looking for the clinch! Dobzinski avoids it this time.
Magdeburg avoids the head kick by Dobzinski.
Magdeburg throws a big counter head kick but Dobzinski avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dobzinski throws a sloppy head kick

and Magdeburg counters by clinching up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magdeburg.
Magdeburg slows down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magdeburg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four 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.
Magdeburg prevents Dobzinski from breaking the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dobzinski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magdeburg has him pressed against the cage.
Erik Magdeburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcelo Jr Dobzinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Jr Dobzinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dobzinski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Jr Dobzinski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
18%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Anos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicklas Porsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicklas Porsing will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dos Anos
vs
Porsing

175 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Dos Anos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicklas Porsing!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dos Anos.
Porsing avoids the body shot from Dos Anos.
Porsing tries to counter with a clinch but Dos Anos shakes him off and moves away.
Porsing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dos Anos swivels and escapes.
Porsing fails to land with a series of punches.

Dos Anos moves into the clinch.

Dos Anos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Anos lands with a kick to the temple. Porsing shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Porsing is rocked!
Porsing is looking to clinch.
Dos Anos scores with a kick to the body.
Dos Anos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dos Anos throws a leg kick

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

Dos Anos breaks from the clinch.
Dos Anos looks to score with a jab to the body but Porsing is just out of range.
Porsing tries to clinch there but Dos Anos circles away.
Dos Anos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Porsing tries for a takedown but Dos Anos circles away easily
and Dos Anos counters with a good low kick that Porsing was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anos takes a swing at Porsing's ribcage but misses.
Porsing shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Anos sprawls well. He's pushed Porsing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cain Dos Anos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicklas Porsing.
Porsing misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Anos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dos Anos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Dos Anos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Porsing!
Porsing can't do much from the bottom here.
Dos Anos is staying tight to Porsing's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dos Anos working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porsing tries to bench press Dos Anos off him but Dos Anos keeps the position.
Dos Anos wants to control but Porsing is keeping him busy.
Dos Anos working the body and head with strikes.
Dos Anos prevents Porsing from escaping the position.
Porsing is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dos Anos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dos Anos stalling.
Porsing wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Porsing keeps working.
Dos Anos prevents Porsing from standing back up.
Porsing punching from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Dos Anos misses its intended target.
Dos Anos lands a really nice looking cross but Porsing seems unphased.
Dos Anos scores with a hook to the body. Porsing takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Porsing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Anos throws a right and a left that both miss.

Dos Anos gets the takedown into side control.
Porsing is not content to let Dos Anos control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porsing is not content to let Dos Anos control the position.
Dos Anos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dos Anos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dos Anos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Porsing keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Dos Anos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dos Anos lands a nice hook to Porsing's body. Porsing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Dos Anos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Porsing tries to pull guard but Dos Anos holds him up against the cage and eventually Porsing drops back down to his feet.
Porsing trying to control the position but instead, Dos Anos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Porsing into the cage.
Porsing fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dos Anos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Anos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porsing can do to turn this around?
Dos Anos tried to score with a low kick but Porsing checks it.

Dos Anos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dos Anos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porsing is trying to maintain the position but Dos Anos is very close to passing his half guard.
Dos Anos is controlling the pace.
Porsing wants to get back to full guard.
Porsing is refusing to be controlled, as Dos Anos sits in half guard.
Porsing trying to hold on to Dos Anos's head to control him but Dos Anos postures up.
Porsing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Porsing.

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.
Porsing pulls Dos Anos in close to prevent any damage.

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

Dos Anos instigates a clinch.
Porsing trying to land knees to the body.
Dos Anos misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dos Anos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porsing trying to control the position but instead, Dos Anos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Porsing into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dos Anos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porsing backwards.
Dos Anos lands with a right to the head.

Dos Anos manages to break the clinch.
Porsing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dos Anos as Porsing shoots in.
Dos Anos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cain Dos Anos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicklas Porsing.
Porsing tries to clinch there but Dos Anos circles away.
Dos Anos cracks Porsing with an open hand slap.
Nice sprawl there from Dos Anos as Porsing shoots in.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Dos Anos! Porsing is out on his feet! Dos Anos rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Porsing is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Porsing is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Dos Anos!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emil Weber Meek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piero Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piero Ferrari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Weber Meek
vs
Ferrari

180 cm
18
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emil Weber Meek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piero Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber Meek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferrari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Weber Meek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferrari manages to avoid it.
Ferrari throws a big counter head kick but Weber Meek avoids it with no problem.

Weber Meek moves into the clinch.
Ferrari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weber Meek.
Weber Meek looking to throw knees to the head but Ferrari is blocking nicely.
A short right from Weber Meek on the inside.
Weber Meek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber Meek effectively controlling the action here.
Ferrari prevents a body shot from Weber Meek.
Weber Meek controlling the action here for a moment.
Weber Meek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Weber Meek breaks from the clinch.

Weber Meek forces Ferrari back against the cage and clinches.
Weber Meek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Weber Meek breaks the clinch.
Weber Meek throws a front kick aimed at Ferrari's knee but Ferrari avoids it well.
Weber Meek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Ferrari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Weber Meek drives through and clinches with Ferrari against the cage.
Weber Meek stalling the fight.

Weber Meek has clasped his hands together around Ferrari's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ferrari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Weber Meek's best efforts.
Weber Meek tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ferrari controls his leg.

Ferrari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferrari missing with punches from the bottom.
Ferrari has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sentinel Sparring . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is looking to control Weber Meek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferrari avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Weber Meek seems content to control.
Ferrari controlling the position for now.

Ferrari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferrari is looking for a sweep. Weber Meek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferrari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Weber Meek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Weber Meek's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber Meek trying to get back to his feet but Ferrari is in full control for now.

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

Weber Meek preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ferrari.

Ferrari sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Weber Meek taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Piero Ferrari!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Jr Rzasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipnchen Mueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jr Rzasa
vs
Mueller

225 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomasz Jr Rzasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philipnchen Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mueller tries to land a front kick but Rzasa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rzasa tries to counter by clinching up but Mueller breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rzasa.

Rzasa drives through with a takedown into Mueller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mueller is pulling down on Rzasa's head. It's preventing any offense from Rzasa, at least for the moment.
Mueller trying to keep a closed guard but Rzasa is proving a slippery customer.
Mueller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mueller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rzasa defends well.
Rzasa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller looking for a sweep. Not yet Mueller, not yet.
Rzasa wants to stand but Mueller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mueller wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rzasa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mueller's waist but Mueller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rzasa off to one side.
Mueller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rzasa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mueller avoids the head kick by Rzasa.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mueller!
Tomasz Jr Rzasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rzasa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rzasa stops Mueller from getting back to his feet.
Mueller misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller taking some punishment here, with Rzasa in his half guard.
Mueller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rzasa is working away from the top position though.
Mueller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mueller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rzasa is controlling him.
Mueller pulls Rzasa in close to prevent any damage.
Rzasa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mueller's guard.

Mueller is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rzasa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mueller's body to avoid the submission. Mueller has instead reached around Rzasa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mueller arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philipnchen Mueller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Marchionne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansi Pusilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ansi Pusilla will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Marchionne
vs
Pusilla

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Marchionne!
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, Ansi Pusilla!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pusilla shoots in but no luck this time.
Pusilla closes the distance looking to clinch

and Marchionne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pusilla's guard.
Pusilla is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marchionne dives into side control.
Marchionne just content to control the position.
Pusilla struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionne controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pusilla is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marchionne is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Marchionne controlling the position easily from mount.
Pusilla tries to improve his position but instead Marchionne has taken his back!
Marchionne keeps control of the position as Pusilla tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marchionne gets his hands free as Pusilla looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pusilla is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchionne controlling the position well here. Pusilla rolled but Marchionne kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Marchionne is hanging on to Pusilla's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marchionne just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pusilla trying to control the position but Marchionne manages to sink in the hooks.
Marchionne keeps control of the position easily here as Pusilla tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pusilla tries to escape but Marchionne has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Marchionne dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Marchionne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marchionne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Pusilla gets caught flat footed, as Marchionne shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pusilla wants to get back to his feet but Marchionne passes into half guard.
Marchionne stalling.
Pusilla tries to get to full guard but Marchionne has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchionne is thwarting Pusilla's attempts to control the position.
Marchionne slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pusilla wants to stand back up but Marchionne manages to pass into side control.
Pusilla seems a little lost for a moment, as Marchionne dominates the positioning.

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

Marchionne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pusilla sprawls well initially but Marchionne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pusilla wants to stand back up but Marchionne manages to pass into side control.
Marchionne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pusilla can do to turn this around?
Pusilla looks to move to half guard but instead Marchionne has passed into mount! Damn!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pusilla reaches up to try and control the position but Marchionne seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pusilla rolls and tries to escape and now Marchionne has his back!
Marchionne is not going to allow Pusilla to sit and survive in this position.
Marchionne biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Pusilla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchionne has the hooks in. Pusilla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Marchionne dominated that second round.
That's time! Marchionne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Marchionne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pusilla wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Marchionne manages to pass to side control.
Pusilla tries to kick Marchionne off in order to stand up. Marchionne Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pusilla throws a few strikes from the bottom but Marchionne takes advantage and mounts!
Pusilla tries to improve his position but instead Marchionne has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionne biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchionne keeps control of the position as Pusilla tries to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchionne not allowing Pusilla to control his hands.
Pusilla wants to escape the position.
Marchionne controlling the position well here. Pusilla rolled but Marchionne kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pusilla is trying to get back to his feet but Marchionne has full control of the position and if anything, Pusilla has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Marchionne controlling the position well here. Pusilla rolled but Marchionne kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pusilla tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchionne controls the position.
Pusilla is trying to get back to his feet but Marchionne has full control of the position and if anything, Pusilla has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Marchionne slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marchionne is not going to allow Pusilla to sit and survive in this position.
Marchionne has the hooks in. Pusilla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchionne is riding his opponent, not letting Pusilla buck him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Marchionne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marchionne, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Marchionne!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Rzasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toussaint Beaudouin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasz Rzasa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Toussaint Beaudouin's chin.

Rzasa
vs
Beaudouin

225 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomasz Rzasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toussaint Beaudouin!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rzasa throws the kick towards the body but Beaudouin avoids it.

Rzasa drives through and clinches with Beaudouin against the cage.
Beaudouin is looking to break free of the clinch but Rzasa has double underhooks.
Beaudouin is trying to break free.
Beaudouin misses with a hook to the ribs.

Rzasa manages to break the clinch.
Beaudouin shoots in for a takedown but Rzasa shows good takedown defense.
Rzasa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rzasa wants it to stay on the feet.
Beaudouin darts in looking for a takedown but Rzasa gets double underhooks and turns Beaudouin into the cage.
Tomasz Rzasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toussaint Beaudouin.
Beaudouin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rzasa circles away.

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

Rzasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Rzasa rushes Beaudouin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beaudouin fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Rzasa successfully pulls guard.
Beaudouin's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzasa is trying to control the position but Beaudouin postures up.
Beaudouin looking to pass the guard.
Rzasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beaudouin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rzasa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rzasa looking to control.
Rzasa has Beaudouin pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rzasa tries to clinch there but Beaudouin circles away.
Rzasa misses with a hook.

Rzasa moves into the clinch.
Beaudouin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rzasa is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stalling in the clinch from Rzasa.
Beaudouin taking a breather.
Beaudouin is trying to force a seperation but Rzasa has the dominant position.
Rzasa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rzasa landing knees to the head.

It looks like Toussaint Beaudouin has been cut.
Beaudouin is trying to break the clinch but Rzasa is controlling him.
Beaudouin wants to take the fight to the mat but Rzasa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Rzasa has Beaudouin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rzasa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beaudouin tumbling to the mat - Rzasa dives into Beaudouin's guard.

Beaudouin scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beaudouin clinches up with Rzasa and pushes him back against the cage.
Rzasa is trying to drag Beaudouin to the mat but Beaudouin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beaudouin being controlled against the cage.

Rzasa breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Rzasa misses
and Beaudouin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Rzasa rushes Beaudouin and presses him up against the cage.
Rzasa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beaudouin just stands there and leans against the cage.

Rzasa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rzasa stands and throws Beaudouin's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudouin throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Beaudouin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rzasa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beaudouin trying to control but Rzasa postures up.
Rzasa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beaudouin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beaudouin.
Beaudouin working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Rzasa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toussaint Beaudouin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Rzasa as Beaudouin shoots in.
Rzasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rzasa falls off balance throwing a combination

and Beaudouin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beaudouin.
Rzasa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beaudouin.
Rzasa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rzasa tries to get out of the position.
Rzasa has his hands on Beaudouin's head, controlling the position.
Beaudouin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rzasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rzasa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Beaudouin is defending well. Rzasa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Beaudouin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rzasa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomasz Rzasa!

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

Business
vs
Abdul

225 cm
23
300 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

190 cm
27
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

GREEN!160
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monkey Business!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohamed Abdul!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Business tries a head kick but it misses.

Business gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Business keeps control of Abdul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Abdul has eaten all the pies!
Abdul is trying to pull guard but Business has him pressed against the cage.

Business gets control of Abdul's arms and successfully pulls guard. Business will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Abdul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Business swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul trying to control the position from guard on top but Business is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Business trying to control the position.

Abdul is sitting in close to Business's body. Business has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Abdul is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Abdul is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Business.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Monkey Business!
After winning the bout, Monkey Business thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pillow Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Dobzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobzinski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Waters Of Nazareth - Justice. Pillow Hands had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hands
vs
Dobzinski

190 cm
29
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

188 cm
32
184 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pillow Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Dobzinski!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobzinski scores with a sloppy right hand. Hands should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Hands fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dobzinski sprawls well initially but Hands persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hands wants to free his trapped foot but Dobzinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hands throwing shots but Dobzinski is blocking nicely.
Hands tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dobzinski controls his leg.
Dobzinski is controlling Hands's trapped leg to prevent Hands from advancing to side control.

Hands is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hands is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dobzinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Dobzinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dobzinski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands wants to control from the top but Dobzinski keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dobzinski stuns Hands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hands tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dobzinski swivels and escapes.
Dobzinski throws a counter combo.
No luck for Hands with that takedown attempt.
Dobzinski feints the counter takedown.
Dobzinski connects with a solid leg kick.
Dobzinski throws a leg kick which misses Hands's front leg but catches the back leg as Hands tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Dobzinski. No joy for Hands on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pillow Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobzinski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hands or perhaps it was just good defense by Dobzinski, which made it look bad.
Dobzinski scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hands darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hands is stalling here. Dobzinski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hands seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dobzinski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hands is breathing heavily.
Hands is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hands controls the position for a moment.
A lull in the action here as Dobzinski stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands is looking to reverse the position.
Dobzinski slows the pace down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dobzinski working away.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dobzinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hands fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dobzinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Hands will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dobzinski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hands goes for a double leg but Dobzinski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dobzinski continues to drive forward.

Dobzinski closes the distance and clinches.
Dobzinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hands misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hands throws a punch but it's blocked by Dobzinski.
Hands tries to break free but Dobzinski pushes him back against the cage.
Hands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dobzinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hands is looking to break free of the clinch but Dobzinski has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hands tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dobzinski throws a right hand that Hands ducks under and follows up with a left that Hands also avoids with ease.
Dobzinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dobzinski tests Hands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dobzinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Hands gets tackled into the cage by Dobzinski. Dobzinski maintains the clinch.
Hands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dobzinski's elbow.
Dobzinski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dobzinski scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Pillow Hands has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hands.
Hands swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobzinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dobzinski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dobzinski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dobzinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Hands won't want to take too many of those.
Hands trying to control the position but instead, Dobzinski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hands into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzinski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dobzinski is leaning against Hands and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dobzinski controlling the action here for a moment.
Dobzinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dobzinski is working Hands over against the cage.
Dobzinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Dobzinski.
Dobzinski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hands's face.
Dobzinski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hands up against the cage.
Dobzinski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
Dobzinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dobzinski scores with a hook to the body.
Dobzinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Hands is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dobzinski.
Oh Hands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hands's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dobzinski pressing his opponent against the cage.

Dobzinski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hands wants to stand back up but Dobzinski manages to pass into side control.
Dobzinski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hands will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dobzinski working the head with strikes.
Dobzinski working the ground and pound.
Hands seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Dobzinski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dobzinski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hands prevents Dobzinski from moving into mount.
Dobzinski misses with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski controls the position.
Dobzinski tries to move to mount but Hands blocks the move with his legs.
Hands manages to get back to half guard.
Dobzinski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hands!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobzinski controlling his opponent.

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.
Hands is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dobzinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dobzinski cracks Hands with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dobzinski controlling the position easily from mount.
Hands is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Dobzinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pillow Hands's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dobzinski moves into the clinch.
Dobzinski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hands misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Dobzinski.
Good body shot from Hands.
Dobzinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hands looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dobzinski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Dobzinski.
Hands fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Dobzinski.
Hands tries a body shot but Dobzinski blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobzinski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hands swings wildly with an uppercut but Dobzinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hands misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dobzinski has clasped his hands together around Hands's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hands struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here as Dobzinski stalls from top position.
Hands is looking to get back to his feet here but Dobzinski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hands's back.
Dobzinski scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hands is looking for a way out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hands.
Dobzinski thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Dobzinski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hands is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hands wants to control his opponent's hands but Dobzinski gets his hands free.
Pillow Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dobzinski controls the position.
Hands tries to roll but Dobzinski sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Hands do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hands trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Dobzinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dobzinski 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Dobzinski!
A victorious Marcelo Dobzinski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Quessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcracken is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Onra - I Wanna Go Back. Phil Mcracken has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Quessey
vs
Mcracken

188 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

187 cm
38
187 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pierre Quessey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Mcracken!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quessey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mcracken tries to get to full guard but Quessey has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Quessey connects with a nice short shot to Mcracken's temple.
Mcracken tries to get to full guard but Quessey has control of the leg.
Quessey winds up and cracks Mcracken with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcracken missing with punches from the bottom.
Quessey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mcracken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quessey is pressing down on Mcracken's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcracken is holding on for now.
Quessey is trying to control. Mcracken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessey blocks the strikes from Mcracken.
Mcracken is staying active underneath Quessey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Quessey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcracken scores with a few weak punches.

Quessey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Quessey blocks the strikes from Mcracken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcracken.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Quessey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcracken throws a couple of heel strikes.
Quessey preventing the sweep.
Mcracken striking off his back but it's not causing Quessey any problems.
Mcracken thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Quessey stands up out of Mcracken's guard for a moment - Mcracken manages to land a nice upkick.
Mcracken throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Quessey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcracken will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Mcracken looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Quessey!
Quessey is looking to get back to his feet here but Mcracken is keeping cool and he's managed to take Quessey's back.
Quessey is breathing heavily.
Mcracken can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
Quessey has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Quessey right now.
Mcracken nearly escaped from the position there.
Quessey trying to control the hands but Mcracken breaks the grip.
We've been informed that Mcracken has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcracken slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mcracken not allowing Quessey to control his hands.
Mcracken trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Quessey doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcracken is not going to allow Quessey to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Quessey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Quessey moves to clinch but Mcracken breaks away

and Mcracken counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Quessey!
Quessey bucks up and tries to throw Mcracken off but instead Mcracken has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Despite having Quessey's back, Mcracken says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Quessey seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!

Mcracken gets caught flat footed, as Quessey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mcracken lands some strikes from the bottom.
Mcracken throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mcracken throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcracken keeping moving, preventing Quessey from controlling successfully.
Quessey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcracken on the ground.
Mcracken tries to strike from the bottom.
Mcracken lands some strikes from the bottom.
Mcracken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mcracken tries to stand but Quessey is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quessey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcracken is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Quessey.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quessey is looking to regain half guard here but Mcracken keeps moving and retains side control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pierre Quessey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mcracken shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Quessey tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mcracken manages to move to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quessey is working to get back to half guard.

Mcracken is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Mcracken shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mcracken decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Mcracken dives in and scores a takedown into Quessey's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quessey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcracken trying to stand up but can't free himself from Quessey's guard.
Mcracken stopping the sweep attempt from Quessey.

Mcracken gets to his feet - Quessey follows without any prompting.

Quessey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Quessey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcracken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcracken manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mcracken tries to stand and escape but Quessey is controlling the position.
Quessey tries to kick Mcracken off in order to stand up. Mcracken Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken tries to stand but Quessey is controlling his head.

Mcracken stands up.

Mcracken changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Quessey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Quessey tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mcracken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quessey tries to hold on but Mcracken pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Quessey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcracken steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Quessey.

Mcracken gets a double leg takedown into Quessey's guard.
Quessey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mcracken is now in half guard.
Quessey is looking to control Mcracken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Quessey avoid being mounted?
Mcracken wants to stand up but Quessey has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Quessey tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mcracken has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessey is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessey tries to hold on but Mcracken pushes him away.
Mcracken controlling the position easily from mount.
Quessey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Quessey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcracken controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quessey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Quessey wants to hold on but Mcracken pushes him away.
Mcracken is looking to stand but Quessey has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Quessey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcracken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcracken tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Quessey is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcracken has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcracken controlling from mount.
Mcracken wants to get back to his feet but Quessey is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcracken tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Mcracken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcracken 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

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