QFC Tournament 786 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tan Han Tuong (ranked 7177 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Bostrom (ranked 6694 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.

Han Tuong
vs
Bostrom

174 cm
18
271 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
237 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Tan Han Tuong!
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, Derek Bostrom!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bostrom's hands.

It looks like Derek Bostrom has been cut.
Bostrom ducks under a wild hook from Tuong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuong. Bostrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tuong just misses with a punch to the body.

Tuong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Tuong.
Bostrom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tuong scores with a shot to the side of Bostrom's head.
Bostrom misses with a short punch on the inside.

Tuong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tuong misses with an uppercut.
Bostrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuong.
Tuong misses with an uppercut. Bostrom saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Bostrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bostrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Tuong lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bostrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bostrom blocks a head kick by Tuong.
Bostrom staying out of range there.
Bostrom wants to counter with a clinch but Tuong pushes him away.
Tan Han Tuong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tuong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bostrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Bostrom misses the shot to the body.
Bostrom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bostrom ducks under a wild hook from Tuong.
Bostrom with a nice cross.
Tuong misses with a double jab.
Tuong cracks Bostrom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That has opened up Derek Bostrom's cut even more.

Bostrom pushes Tuong up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuong.
Tuong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tuong lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bostrom.
Tuong misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Tuong prevents a body shot from Bostrom.
Tuong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tuong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bostrom.
Bostrom looks winded!
Nice body punch from Tuong.
Bostrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuong misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tuong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bostrom misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tuong misses the target.
Nice body punch from Bostrom.
Tuong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Tuong lands a big right hand that sends Bostrom crashing to the mat! Tuong stays standing though and waves Bostrom back to his feet!

Bostrom is rocked!

The cut above Derek Bostrom's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bostrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bostrom is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuong finish him?
Tuong throws a hook but Bostrom avoids it easily.
Bostrom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tuong rather than just go for the knockout.
Bostrom throws a body shot but no joy.
and Tuong counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bostrom! He's just covering up as Tuong starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Han Tuong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Parruttaja (ranked 6915 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourney Loser (ranked 6693 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.

Parruttaja
vs
Loser

200 cm
18
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Pasi Parruttaja!
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, Tourney Loser!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parruttaja misses with a two punch combination.

Parruttaja gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Loser lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Loser.
Loser lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loser lands a body shot.
Loser lands a hook to the side of the head.

Loser drops Parruttaja onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Parruttaja is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Parruttaja is rocked!

It looks like Pasi Parruttaja has been cut.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Loser.
Oh Parruttaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parruttaja is breathing heavily.
Loser keeps control of Parruttaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loser pushes Parruttaja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parruttaja seems to have got his legs back now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loser creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loser lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Parruttaja to his knees! Loser keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourney Loser!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Goldenberg (ranked 7029 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piero Stevens (ranked 6672 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.

Goldenberg
vs
Stevens

190 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Ernest Goldenberg!
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, Piero Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goldenberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Goldenberg wants to stand up but Stevens has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stevens wants to improve his position but Goldenberg is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries to roll over but Goldenberg keeps him under control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stevens wants to control but Goldenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stevens throws out a loose jab but Goldenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens looks to throw the jab but Goldenberg is out of range.
Goldenberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goldenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevens sprawls well. He's pushed Goldenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Ernest Goldenberg has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Stevens as Goldenberg shoots in.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Goldenberg slips a jab from Stevens.
Goldenberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevens avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Goldenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldenberg slips a jab from Stevens.
Goldenberg throwing a counter right hand but Stevens manages to avoid it.
Goldenberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevens avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Goldenberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goldenberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldenberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Goldenberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stevens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens misses with an uppercut.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldenberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevens lands a two punch combo.
Piero Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldenberg.
Stevens thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a one two combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goldenberg.
Goldenberg is breathing heavily.
Goldenberg dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
A combination from Stevens does no damage.
Stevens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldenberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldenberg moves away.
Goldenberg slips a jab from Stevens.
Goldenberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevens pinned against the cage. Stevens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stevens misses.
Stevens scores with a body shot.
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.

Goldenberg gets a takedown into half guard.

Stevens has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Goldenberg is on him like a limpet, forcing Stevens back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens can't break the clinch.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldenberg.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piero Stevens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Goldenberg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stevens connects with a single shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Stevens as Goldenberg shoots in.
Goldenberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Piero Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goldenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldenberg shoots for a takedown but Stevens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Goldenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Goldenberg avoids them all with ease.
Goldenberg throwing a counter right hand but Stevens manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Stevens.
Stevens scores with a nice strike.

Ernest Goldenberg's cut is getting worse.
Goldenberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldenberg darts in looking for a takedown but Stevens gets double underhooks and turns Goldenberg into the cage.
Stevens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens misses with a two punch combination.

Stevens lands a left and a right that send Goldenberg crashing to the mat, dazed. Stevens thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Goldenberg is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevens throws out the jab.
Goldenberg is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Stevens just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Goldenberg has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Piero Stevens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between No Not (ranked 6695 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Smith (ranked 6460 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.

Not
vs
Smith

188 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, No Not!
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, Jake Smith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Not misses with a hook.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Not's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Not.
Smith lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Not throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Not tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Not takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Not is looking to clinch.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Not misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Not misses the shot to the body.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Not misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Not takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Not is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like No Not has been cut.
Smith clobbers Not with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Smith lands a big right hand that sends Not crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Not back to his feet!

Not is rocked!
Not takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Not drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Smith swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Not's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Tsoi (ranked 6926 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Linkletter (ranked 6927 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.

Tsoi
vs
Linkletter

196 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

202 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Victor Tsoi!
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, Richard Linkletter!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Richard Linkletter has been cut.
Tsoi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Linkletter as he avoids it easily.

Tsoi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Linkletter wants to stand but Tsoi is controlling the position.
Linkletter managing to control the position.
Linkletter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsoi's guard.

Tsoi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tsoi wants to stand up but Linkletter is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linkletter trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi wants to get back to his feet but Linkletter passes into half guard.
Tsoi trying to control but Linkletter postures up.
Linkletter lands with a punch from half guard.
Linkletter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsoi keeps working.
Linkletter tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Linkletter is nestled in close to Tsoi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

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.
Tsoi wants to get back to his feet.

Linkletter is trying to work for a kimura but Tsoi is defending well.
Tsoi pushes Linkletter off looking to stand but Linkletter dives back in and keeps control.
Linkletter passes to side control.
Tsoi is not content to let Linkletter control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsoi regains half guard.
Tsoi tries to get to full guard but Linkletter has control of the leg.
Linkletter is taking a breather. Tsoi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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

Linkletter gets the takedown into side control.

Linkletter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Linkletter has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi working to try and regain half guard.
Tsoi tries to lock up and control but Linkletter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linkletter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Linkletter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Linkletter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Linkletter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Linkletter misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi shoots in for a double leg but Linkletter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Linkletter tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsoi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsoi tries to clinch up.
Tsoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsoi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Linkletter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tsoi sprawls well. Tsoi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Linkletter gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Tsoi as Linkletter shoots in.
Tsoi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Linkletter counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsoi feints and as Linkletter raises his hands in defense, Tsoi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Linkletter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tsoi shoots in but no luck this time.
Linkletter throws a fast counter high kick but Tsoi manages to duck under it in time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Linkletter throws a low kick but Tsoi avoids it.
Linkletter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Linkletter looks for a takedown but Tsoi sprawls well.
Victor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Linkletter.

Linkletter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tsoi to the ground. Linkletter is now in Tsoi's guard.
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!
Linkletter wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
Linkletter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Linkletter wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
Tsoi trying to control the position.
Linkletter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Linkletter wants to pass the guard but Tsoi is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Tsoi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Linkletter is aware though and is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Linkletter has closed the distance and engaged Tsoi in a clinch.
Linkletter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Linkletter tries to pull guard but Tsoi won't allow it.
Linkletter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Linkletter.
Linkletter is working for takedown but Tsoi is calmly controlling the position for now.

Tsoi pulls Linkletter into guard.
Linkletter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linkletter throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tsoi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Linkletter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Linkletter trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Linkletter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Linkletter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Linkletter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tsoi sprawls well. Tsoi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Linkletter gets slowly back to his feet.
Linkletter shoots in for a takedown but Tsoi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Linkletter throws a chopping leg kick but Tsoi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Linkletter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsoi defends well and Linkletter ends up having to push Tsoi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsoi misses the target.
Victor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Linkletter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsoi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkletter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsoi.
Tsoi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Linkletter avoids the head kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi sets himself, and Linkletter steps forward looking for the clinch! Tsoi avoids it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Linkletter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsoi defends it nicely.
Tsoi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsoi moves into the clinch.

Linkletter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tsoi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Linkletter not allowing Tsoi to control his hands.
Linkletter has the hooks in. Tsoi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi is working hard here to advance position.

Linkletter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tsoi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Linkletter.

Tsoi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tsoi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi staying busy and making it hard for Linkletter to control.
Linkletter has the hooks in. Tsoi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Tsoi showing good submission defense here.
Tsoi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi tries to break free.
Linkletter is punishing Tsoi with strikes - can he finish him?!
Linkletter biding his time, controlling Tsoi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Linkletter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Linkletter.
I've got Linkletter 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Richard Linkletter!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Richard Linkletter!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Richard Linkletter!

Richard Linkletter wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Alves (ranked 7427 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pimpin Aint Easy (ranked 7335 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.

Alves
vs
Aint Easy

186 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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 Alves!
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, Pimpin Aint Easy!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aint Easy closes the distance and clinches.
Aint Easy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aint Easy lands an uppercut.
Aint Easy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aint Easy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves tries to circle away but Aint Easy has him pinned against the cage.
Alves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aint Easy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aint Easy can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
A short right from Aint Easy on the inside.
Aint Easy misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aint Easy.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Aint Easy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alves.
Aint Easy lands with a right to the head.

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

Aint Easy clinches up with Alves and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aint Easy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aint Easy lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands with a right to the head.
Alves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Aint Easy.
Aint Easy cracks Alves with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Aint Easy.
A left hand lands to the body for Aint Easy.
Aint Easy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Aint Easy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aint Easy lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aint Easy.
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!
Aint Easy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aint Easy pushes Alves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aint Easy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Aint Easy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
A shot in the inside from Aint Easy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aint Easy.
A short right from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands an uppercut.
Aint Easy lands with a right to the head.
Aint Easy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aint Easy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aint Easy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Aint Easy - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands a shot to the body.
Alves takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Aint Easy on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy digs a right hand into Alves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alves's gas tank.
Aint Easy gets through Alves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aint Easy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aint Easy scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aint Easy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aint Easy lands a nice uppercut.
Aint Easy lands with a light punch inside.
Aint Easy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands a hook to the side of the head.

Alves is rocked!
Aint Easy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aint Easy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aint Easy lands an uppercut.
Aint Easy works on Alves's body with a couple of short punches.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aint Easy.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Aint Easy.
A right hook to the body lands for Aint Easy.
Good body shot from Aint Easy.
A short body shot lands from Aint Easy as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alves or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aint Easy lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aint Easy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aint Easy lands a shoulder strike.
Aint Easy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvess head.
Aint Easy digs a right hand into Alves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alves's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aint Easy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aint Easy lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Aint Easy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Aint Easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pimpin Aint Easy 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.

Aint Easy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aint Easy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aint Easy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aint Easy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aint Easy lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Aint Easy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aint Easy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aint Easy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aint Easy lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aint Easy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Aint Easy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvess head.
Aint Easy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alves.
Aint Easy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aint Easy.
Alves takes a shot to the head.
Aint Easy lands with a light punch inside.
Aint Easy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Alves with a big uppercut! Alves tries to clinch up but Aint Easy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Alves to the mat! Alves covers up and Aint Easy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pimpin Aint Easy!
Pimpin Aint Easy thanked the fans post fight for their support.