QFC Tournament 798 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tourney Fella (ranked 6481 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourney Mcgrabbins (ranked 5549 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tourney Fella has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tourney Fella seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Fella
vs
Mcgrabbins

173 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tourney Fella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tourney Mcgrabbins !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fella tries a low kick but Mcgrabbins avoids it.
Mcgrabbins is looking for the big counter here.
Mcgrabbins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fella manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgrabbins looks to land a left hand but Fella moved out of range nicely.
Mcgrabbins throws a jab when Fella was well out of range.
Fella ducks under a wild hook from Mcgrabbins .
Donk. Mcgrabbins catches Fella right on the button with a cross.
Mcgrabbins tries to clinch up.
A jab from Fella misses.
Mcgrabbins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mcgrabbins .

Fella drives through and clinches with Mcgrabbins against the cage.
Fella lands a body punch.
Fella takes a shot to the head.
Mcgrabbins tries to work over Fella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgrabbins swings wildly with an uppercut but Fella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fella throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Fella.
Fella misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgrabbins throws a head punch that misses.
Fella lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgrabbins backwards.
Fella lands a right hand.
Mcgrabbins misses with some punches.
Mcgrabbins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgrabbins scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fella has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgrabbins .
Fella lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fella fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fella.
Mcgrabbins has a couple of punches blocked by Fella.
Mcgrabbins 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fella scores with a hook to the body.
Fella misses with the head strike.
Fella throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcgrabbins looks winded!
Fella lands a shoulder strike.
Mcgrabbins throws a punch but it's blocked by Fella.
Fella lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Fella.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fella.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fella lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fella.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgrabbins 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fella fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Fella fails to land.
Fella lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcgrabbins .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgrabbins .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fella lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcgrabbins throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgrabbins throws a punch but it's blocked by Fella.
Fella scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fella throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Fella.
A head punch on the inside from Mcgrabbins fails to land.
Fella pushes Mcgrabbins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Fella.
Fella lands a body shot.
Mcgrabbins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fella lands with a right to the head.
Mcgrabbins working aggressively here.
Fella lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fella.
Fella lands a body punch.
Mcgrabbins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fella.
Fella lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgrabbins backwards.
Fella scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fella lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fella.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fella creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fella swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgrabbins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fella scores with a shot to the side of Mcgrabbins 's head.
Fella lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcgrabbins throws a punch but it's blocked by Fella.
Mcgrabbins is looking to control Fella's arms but Fella gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgrabbins has his back to the cage.
Fella lands with a right to the head.
Mcgrabbins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgrabbins trying to control the position but instead, Fella has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcgrabbins into the cage.
Fella misses with a punch on the inside.
Fella scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fella lands a body shot.
Mcgrabbins tries to break free but Fella pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgrabbins takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Fella.
Mcgrabbins blocking some punches.
Fella misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcgrabbins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcgrabbins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcgrabbins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fella.
Fella softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fella misses with some punches.
Mcgrabbins misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Fella.
Mcgrabbins working hard to break the clinch.
Fella lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fella makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fella fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fella.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgrabbins .
Mcgrabbins is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut lands for Fella. That snapped Mcgrabbins 's head back.
Mcgrabbins looks to throw the jab but Fella is out of range.
Fella fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fella misses with a wild body shot.
Fella scores with a nice head shot.

Fella clinches up against the cage.
Mcgrabbins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcgrabbins gets through Fella's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcgrabbins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mcgrabbins lands with a left to the head.
Mcgrabbins is trying to break the clinch but Fella is controlling him.
Mcgrabbins misses with a body punch.
Fella blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgrabbins throws a punch but it's blocked by Fella.
Fella has Mcgrabbins pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgrabbins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcgrabbins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fella blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fella pushes Mcgrabbins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fella working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrabbins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgrabbins lands a nice uppercut.
Fella has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgrabbins .
Mcgrabbins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Mcgrabbins misses with some punches.
Tourney Fella has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mcgrabbins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Fella throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgrabbins .
Fella tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcgrabbins misses with the head strike.
Mcgrabbins stalling against the cage.
Mcgrabbins is trying to push Fella away but Fella has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fella misses with some punches.
Fella gets through Mcgrabbins 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcgrabbins swings wildly with an uppercut but Fella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fella lands a body punch.
Fella lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Fella.
Fella blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrabbins blocks an uppercut.
Fella blocking some punches.
Mcgrabbins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgrabbins throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgrabbins stalls.
Fella lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgrabbins wants to get back to striking at distance but Fella won't allow it.
Fella swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgrabbins lands with a short shot to the head.
Fella lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgrabbins is looking to break free of the clinch but Fella has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fella.
Mcgrabbins scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgrabbins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fella softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Fella on the inside.
Mcgrabbins misses with some punches.
Fella digs a right hand underneath Mcgrabbins 's ribcage. Mcgrabbins let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fella misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgrabbins is trying to push Fella away but Fella has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcgrabbins throws a punch but it's blocked by Fella.
Mcgrabbins is trying to break free.
Fella has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgrabbins .
A shot in the inside from Fella.
Mcgrabbins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgrabbins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcgrabbins scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fella.
Fella misses with some punches.
Fella misses with the head strike.
Fella misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgrabbins misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcgrabbins blocks a body shot from Fella.
Fella misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgrabbins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgrabbins is looking to control Fella's arms but Fella gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgrabbins has his back to the cage.
Mcgrabbins lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fella lands a shoulder strike.
Fella swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fella blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgrabbins .
Fella working aggressively here.
Mcgrabbins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgrabbins can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgrabbins lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgrabbins scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcgrabbins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mcgrabbins .
Mcgrabbins blocking some punches.
Mcgrabbins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgrabbins throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgrabbins lands a hook that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Fella tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgrabbins 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fella takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tourney Mcgrabbins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mcgrabbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fella bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcgrabbins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fella.
Mcgrabbins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fellas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fella looks to throw the jab but Mcgrabbins is out of range.
Fella ducks under a wild hook from Mcgrabbins .
It looked like Fella was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcgrabbins .
Mcgrabbins thuds his right hand into Fella's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fella misses with a body shot.
Mcgrabbins misses with an uppercut.
Mcgrabbins misses with a hook. Fella ducked under it nicely.
Fella takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fella takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tourney Mcgrabbins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgrabbins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Mcgrabbins misses.
Fella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fella tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mcgrabbins manages to circle out of the way.
Mcgrabbins throws a shot from downtown. Fella moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgrabbins scores with a jab to the body.
Fella takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrabbins 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fella under the eye.
Mcgrabbins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcgrabbins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Fella gets a clinch.
Fella tries to work over Mcgrabbins 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fella working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgrabbins scores with a shot to the side of Fella's head.
Mcgrabbins wants to break free but Fella has control.
Fella lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fella lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fella lands with a left to the head.
Fella lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fella lands an uppercut.
Mcgrabbins misses with a punch on the inside.
Fella lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgrabbins misses with a punch to the body.
Fella working aggressively here.
Fella gets through Mcgrabbins 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fella swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgrabbins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tourney Mcgrabbins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fella.
Mcgrabbins lands a shot to the body.
Mcgrabbins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgrabbins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcgrabbins .
Mcgrabbins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcgrabbins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fella keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgrabbins 's efforts to push away.
Mcgrabbins misses with some punches.
Mcgrabbins trying to stall but Fella improves his position.
Fella swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgrabbins blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgrabbins .
Mcgrabbins is looking to break free of the clinch but Fella has double underhooks.
Mcgrabbins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcgrabbins working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrabbins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcgrabbins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fella.
Mcgrabbins lands a hook that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Mcgrabbins blocking some punches.
Mcgrabbins is looking to control Fella's arms but Fella gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgrabbins has his back to the cage.
Mcgrabbins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcgrabbins can't find room to land a body shot as Fella controls the action.
Fella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgrabbins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgrabbins .
Mcgrabbins lands a shoulder strike.
Fella working aggressively here.
A short right from Mcgrabbins .
Fella doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcgrabbins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcgrabbins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fella throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgrabbins .
Mcgrabbins is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Mcgrabbins .
Mcgrabbins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgrabbins lands a nice uppercut.
Mcgrabbins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Mcgrabbins .
Mcgrabbins tries to stall but Fella uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcgrabbins .
Fella blocking some punches.
Mcgrabbins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgrabbins .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcgrabbins .
Mcgrabbins is trying to maintain a safe position but Fella gets an underhook and turns Mcgrabbins into the cage.
Mcgrabbins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcgrabbins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fella.
Mcgrabbins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fella.
The referee calls for Mcgrabbins to work.

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

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

Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Tourney Mcgrabbins !
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Tourney Fella!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Tourney Fella!

Tourney Fella wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Silva (ranked 6306 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bbb Bbb (ranked 6285 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
Bbb

168 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bbb Bbb!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bbb drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bbb postures up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Bbb from controlling successfully.
Bbb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bbb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bbb trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Silva is looking for a triangle here but Bbb uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking for a sweep but Bbb has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bbb wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.

Bbb is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.

Bbb working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Bbb maintains control.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Bbb's attempts to control the action.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Bbb maintains control.

Bbb has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva wants to hold on but Bbb pushes him away.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Bbb is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bbb controlling his opponent.
Silva wants to hold on but Bbb pushes him away.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Bbb's attempts to control the action.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Bbb is having none of it.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Bbb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Bbb is keeping the position.
Bbb keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.

Bbb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bbb swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bbb is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Bbb looks winded!
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Bbb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bbb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bbb Bbb dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bbb.
Bbb tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silva thows a leg kick but Bbb checks it

and Bbb counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Bbb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva works his way into full mount!

Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Bbb defends it well.

Silva is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bbb to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bbb shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bbb sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bbb is not content to let Silva control the position.
Bbb tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.

Silva is working for a kimura but Bbb is defending it quite comfortably.
Bbb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva tries to escape but Bbb has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bbb 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silva staying busy and making it hard for Bbb to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bbb biding his time, controlling Silva.

Bbb tightening his grip on Silva, looking for the choke.
Bbb is breathing heavily.
Silva turns into Bbb and is now in his guard.

Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bbb can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bbb is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Bbb defends the submission attempt.
Silva works his way into full mount!
Bbb is looking to get to half guard.

Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Bbb defends it well.

Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Bbb is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bbb is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bbb is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva wants to take his opponent's back but Bbb doesn't allow it.

Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bbb has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bbb is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A low kick from Silva misses

and Bbb counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva trying to control the position here.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bbb passes into side control.
Bbb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bbb swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bbb's guard.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bbb gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bbb working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva won't allow Bbb to sweep him here.
Bbb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva trying to control but Bbb is working from the bottom.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bbb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Bbb.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control but Bbb is working from the bottom.
Bbb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bbb stacks Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bbb!
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Bbb keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bbb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Silva maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bbb could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silva has cracked it and Bbb is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mauricio Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Postans (ranked 6053 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Briggs (ranked 5987 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Briggs has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Postans
vs
Briggs

170 cm
22
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Graham Postans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Logan Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Postans pushes Briggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Postans avoiding damage.
Postans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Briggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Postans to keep the fight standing.
Postans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Postans pressing his opponent against the cage.
Postans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Postans.
Postans is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Postans stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Postans.
Briggs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Postans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Briggs scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Postans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Postans is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Briggs.
Graham Postans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Briggs.
Postans lands a jab to the nose.
Postans wants to clinch.
Graham Postans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Briggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Briggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Postans tries to close the distance and clinch but Briggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Postans avoids the head kick by Briggs.

Briggs gets tackled into the cage by Postans. Postans maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Postans after a bit of a struggle.
Postans is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Postans scores with a shot to the side of Briggs's head.
Postans content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Briggs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Postans effectively controlling the action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Postans.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Postans.

Postans has Briggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Postans displaying some good clinch control by pressing Briggs up against the cage.
Postans is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Postans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Postans prevents the takedown attempt.
Postans pressing his opponent against the cage.
Postans just leaning against Briggs, taking a breather.
Postans seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Postans.
Briggs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Postans avoids it really well and circles away.
Postans digs a good body shot into Briggs's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Postans closes the distance and clinches.
Briggs jumps guard but Postans stands there with Briggs around his waist. Briggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Postans is pushing Briggs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Postans leaning against his opponent.
Postans lands with a short shot to the head.
Postans stalls.
Briggs tries to pull guard but Postans holds him up against the cage and eventually Briggs drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Postans taking a breather.
Postans gets underhooks to prevent Briggs's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Postans dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Postans lands a nice shot to the body.
Postans throws a shot to the body.

Postans closes the distance and clinches.
Briggs is trying to pull guard but Postans has him pressed against the cage.
Postans has Briggs pressed against the cage.
Briggs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Postans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Postans just leaning against Briggs, taking a breather.
Graham Postans has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Briggs tries to score a body lock takedown but Postans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graham Postans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Briggs.
Postans pressing his opponent against the cage.
Postans is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Postans.
Postans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Briggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graham Postans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Postans wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Postans has closed the distance and engaged Briggs in a clinch.
A short right from Postans on the inside.
Postans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Postans.
Briggs is breathing heavily.
Postans stalls.
Postans will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Briggs up against the cage.
Postans gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Postans content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Postans has Briggs pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Postans.
Postans scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Postans clinches up with Briggs and pushes him back against the cage.
Briggs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Postans prevents it.
Postans leaning against his opponent.
Postans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Briggs can do to turn this around?
Postans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Postans dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Postans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Briggs or not.

Briggs jumps guard and drags Postans to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Postans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Briggs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Postans is aware though and is defending well.

Briggs has his foot on Postans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Postans works his way back into a safe position though.

Briggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Briggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Postans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Postans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Briggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Postans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Postans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Postans wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
Postans is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Briggs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Briggs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Briggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Postans 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Postans lands with a nice body punch.
Briggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Postans.
Briggs wants to counter the offense by Postans and move into the clinch position.
Postans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Postans tries to close the distance and clinch but Briggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Briggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Postans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Postans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Briggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Briggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Briggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Postans gets a clinch.
Postans is pressed up against the cage. Briggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Postans down to the mat. Postans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Postans tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Postans drops Briggs with a beautiful combination! Briggs stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Postans is looking for the KO!
Postans is looking to wear down Briggs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Postans is looking to clinch.
Briggs wants to counter the offense by Postans and move into the clinch position.
Briggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Briggs is rocked!

Postans darts in and clinches Briggs up against the cage.
Briggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Postans finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Postans is pressed up against the cage. Briggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Postans down to the mat. Postans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graham Postans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Briggs.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Postans engages and cracks Briggs with a massive lead left hook - Briggs tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Postans is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Graham Postans!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Gurd (ranked 6051 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Chandler (ranked 6449 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Gurd
vs
Chandler

170 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Gurd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler avoids the body shot from Gurd.
Gurd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gurd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurd is just out of range.
Gurd throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Chandler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gurd moves out of range of the strikes.
As Chandler tries to get set, Gurd tries to push him back and clinch up but Chandler manages to avoid the attempt.
Derek Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurd lands a jab.

Chandler closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Gurd avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Gurd.
A right hand to the body from Gurd.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Gurd.
Chandler lands a left hand.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.
Gurd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Gurd tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Gurd gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chandler works on Gurd's body with a couple of short punches.
Chandler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gurd backwards.
Gurd misses with some punches.
Gurd digs a right hand into Chandler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chandler's gas tank.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd throws a head punch that misses.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Gurd - that landed with a thud.
Chandler is working Gurd over against the cage.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Chandler tries to work over Gurd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Gurd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Gurd blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gurd lands a right hand.
Gurd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gurd gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Gurd misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gurd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chandler or not.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Chandler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chandler lands with a short shot to the head.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Gurd tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gurd.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Gurd.
Gurd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chandler lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gurd.
Gurd lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Chandler.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gurd's elbow.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurd lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Chandler.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Chandler digs a right hand underneath Gurd's ribcage. Gurd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Chandler tries a body shot but Gurd blocks it.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Gurd blocks an uppercut.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Gurd.
Chandler tries a body shot but Gurd blocks it.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Gurd blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gurd.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Gurd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Richard Gurd will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Chandler darts in and clinches Gurd up against the cage.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Richard Gurd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chandler digs a right hand underneath Gurd's ribcage. Gurd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chandler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Gurd blocking some punches.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Gurd blocks a body shot from Chandler.
A right hook to the body lands for Gurd.
Chandler tries a body shot but Gurd blocks it.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chandler.
Gurd lands a shoulder strike.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Gurd.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler takes a shot to the head.

Chandler is rocked!
Gurd tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Gurd finish him?
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Gurd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gurd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gurd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chandler presses Gurd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Chandler takes a shot to the head.
Chandler lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Gurd as the two fighters clinch.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Chandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Gurd uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gurd prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Gurd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gurd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gurd digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gurd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gurd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Nice body punch from Gurd - that landed with a thud.
Gurd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gurd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gurd lands an uppercut.
Gurd lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gurd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gurd lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Chandler to his knees! Gurd keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Gurd!