QFC Tournament 888 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Jackman (ranked 3292 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk Paprynski (ranked 3387 p4p, 0 weight class). Patryk Paprynski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jackman
vs
Paprynski

150 cm
24
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Logan Jackman!
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, Patryk Paprynski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paprynski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackman closes the distance but Paprynski moves to the side
and Paprynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paprynski as he avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Paprynski scores with a four punch combination!
Paprynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackman circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Paprynski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackman closes the distance and clinches up with Paprynski, looking for a takedown. Jackman pushes Paprynski against the cage but Paprynski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackman shoots and misses
and Paprynski counters with a left and a right that stings Jackman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Jackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paprynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Paprynski catches Jackman right on the button with a cross.
Jackman wants to clinch
and Paprynski counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman tries for a takedown but Paprynski circles away easily
and Paprynski counters with a straight right hand.
Paprynski lands a jab.
Jackman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paprynski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackman tries to clinch
and Jackman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paprynski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paprynski lands with a right hand.
A left and a right from Paprynski both land. Nice combination.
Jackman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Patryk Paprynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackman closes the distance but Paprynski moves to the side
and Jackman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paprynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paprynski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackman.
Paprynski looks to land a combination. Jackman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Paprynski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackman shoots in and drives through. Paprynski sprawls well.
A right-left combo lands from Paprynski.
Jackman misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paprynski pinned against the cage. Paprynski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paprynski scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackman.
Paprynski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paprynski keeps working.
Jackman tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paprynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paprynski is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Paprynski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Jackman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Paprynski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patryk Paprynski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Paprynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackman.

Jackman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paprynski did well to prevent Jackman getting side control.
Jackman wants to pass the guard but Paprynski is defending well.
Paprynski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Paprynski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Jackman decides to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprynski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paprynski wants it to stay on the feet.
Paprynski tests Jackman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paprynski with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paprynski counters with a series of strikes. Jackman will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy left from Paprynski finds it's target.
Jackman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paprynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paprynski fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paprynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paprynski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Paprynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paprynski dips to his left and cracks Jackman with an uppercut!
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!
Paprynski checks a leg kick.
Jackman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paprynski counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Jackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paprynski thuds his right hand into Jackman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paprynski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jackmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paprynski counters with a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Paprynski.
Paprynski lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackman's head.
Paprynski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paprynski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Paprynski throws a one two combo.
Jackman is looking to clinch but Paprynski is avoiding it.
Paprynski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackman back to the cage. Paprynski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Paprynski lands a jab-cross combination.
Paprynski sizes up Jackman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman tries to clinch up
enabling Paprynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paprynski sprawls well. Paprynski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackman gets slowly back to his feet.
Paprynski lands a jab to the nose.
Jackman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paprynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackman misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Paprynski to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman darts in looking for a takedown but Paprynski gets double underhooks and turns Jackman into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paprynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paprynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paprynski connects with a crisp jab.
Paprynski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paprynski misses with a wild combination.
Paprynski slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paprynski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackman eats them both and turns towards Paprynski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paprynski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackman's head backwards.

Jackman rushes Paprynski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackman is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patryk Paprynski 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!

Jackman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paprynski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackman tries for a takedown but Paprynski circles away easily
and Paprynski counters with a straight right hand.
Jackman throws a leg kick
letting Paprynski counter with a right hand.
Patryk Paprynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paprynski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackman back to the cage. Paprynski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackman slips a jab and a cross from Paprynski.
Paprynski swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackman.
Jackman with a poor takedown
and Paprynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Paprynski.
Paprynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Paprynski looks to land a combination. Jackman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paprynski counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Paprynski. Those never looked like landing.
Jackman is looking to counter the offense by Paprynski and move into the clinch.
Jackman misses with a leg kick
enabling Paprynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Paprynski scores with a nice strike.
Paprynski throws a one two combo.
Paprynski tries to bum rush Jackman with a series of wild strikes but Jackman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackman swinging wildly here.
Jackman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paprynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackman's head.

Jackman darts in and clinches Paprynski up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Jackman manages to break the clinch.
Jackman with a poor takedown
letting Paprynski counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Jackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paprynski stalks Jackman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackman's face. Jackman staggers backwards, shaken.
Paprynski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackman on the side of the head.
Paprynski scores with a nice right hand.
Jackman looks to clinch
and Paprynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paprynski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paprynski throws a series of strikes that have Jackman backpedaling.
Jackman misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paprynski cracks Jackman with an open hand slap.
Jackman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackman.
Paprynski lands with a cross.
Paprynski lands a lovely overhand right.
Paprynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackman circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paprynski manages to circle out of the way.
Jackman tries to clinch
letting Paprynski counter with a right hand.
Paprynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paprynski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Jackman misses with a takedown attempt
and Paprynski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paprynski misses with a two punch combination.
Paprynski fails to land with a series of punches.
Paprynski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackman misses with a takedown attempt
and Paprynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paprynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paprynski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paprynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackman shoots and misses
and Paprynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Logan Jackman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paprynski works over Jackman's head and body with a nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patryk Paprynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paprynski 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Patryk Paprynski!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Patryk Paprynski!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Patryk Paprynski!

Patryk Paprynski wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Kawulski (ranked 3289 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davey Finnson (ranked 3291 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kawulski
vs
Finnson

190 cm
24
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Kawulski!
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, Davey Finnson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawulski blocks a head kick by Finnson.

Finnson clinches.

Finnson jumps guard and drags Kawulski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Kawulski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finnson is on top in guard.

Finnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finnson tries to stand but Kawulski is controlling from the bottom.
Kawulski keeping full guard, as Finnson tries to pass.
Finnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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.
Kawulski is trying to keep Finnson in close.

Finnson stands up and waves to Kawulski to follow him.

Finnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Finnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kawulski is trying to control Finnson's posture but Finnson avoids it.
Kawulski is looking to regain half guard here but Finnson keeps moving and retains side control.

Finnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kawulski to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Finnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Finnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Kawulski is looking to stand back up but Finnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kawulski.

Finnson trying to control the pace.
Kawulski is looking to control Finnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kawulski avoid being mounted?
Kawulski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Finnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finnson.

Finnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kawulski to stand up.
Kawulski misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnson! But no joy.
Kawulski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawulski checks a low kick from Finnson.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kawulski shoots in for a double leg but Finnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Kawulski gets tackled into the cage by Finnson. Finnson maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Finnson breaks the clinch.
Kawulski shoots in for a takedown but Finnson shows good takedown defense.
Kawulski fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davey Finnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Finnson moves into the clinch.
Finnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawulski wants to break free but Finnson has control.

Finnson pulls Kawulski into guard.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finnson pulls Kawulski in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawulski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnson pulls Kawulski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kawulski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Finnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Kawulski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kawulski has managed to get both his arms back between Finnson's legs - danger averted.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kawulski tries for a takedown but Finnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kawulski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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.

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

Finnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Finnson is thwarting Kawulski's attempts to control the position.
Finnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Finnson is looking for a kimura but Kawulski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finnson to get the leverage.
Kawulski is trying to stand up here but Finnson is controlling him well.
Finnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kawulski is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kawulski defending well though.
Davey Finnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kawulski wants to improve his position but Finnson is controlling well.
Finnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kawulski throws a series of punches but Finnson avoids them all with ease.
Kawulski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Finnson shapes to counter with a head kick.

Finnson moves into the clinch.
Kawulski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski tries to break the clinch but Finnson is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Finnson.

Finnson pulls guard effortlessly.

Finnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawulski prevents Finnson from getting back to his feet.

Finnson looking for a guillotine here but Kawulski defends easily.
Kawulski throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davey Finnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kawulski misses with a takedown attempt

and Finnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Finnson.
Finnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawulski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Finnson after a bit of a struggle.

Finnson pulls guard.
Finnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Finnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawulski won't allow Finnson to sweep him here.
Kawulski wants to pass the guard but Finnson is keeping the position.
Finnson keeping moving, preventing Kawulski from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finnson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawulski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finnson throws a counter combo.

Finnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kawulski is trying to defend but Finnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kawulski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Finnson stops Kawulski from getting back to his feet.
Finnson trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski wants to control the action here but instead Finnson manages to pass to full mount!
Finnson landing punches.

Finnson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Finnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Finnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finnson seems keen to control Kawulski's posture.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kawulski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kawulski looking to sit in guard and control but Finnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finnson wants to stand but Kawulski is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davey Finnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finnson 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Davey Finnson!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Davey Finnson!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Davey Finnson!

Davey Finnson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hardy (ranked 3290 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Jankowski (ranked 5038 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hardy
vs
Jankowski

179 cm
24
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Hardy!
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, Damian Jankowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jankowski drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jankowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jankowski.
Jankowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardy being controlled against the cage.
Hardy jumps guard but Jankowski stands there with Hardy around his waist. Hardy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Michael Hardy has been cut.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Jankowski has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jankowski avoiding damage.
Jankowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hardy up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Jankowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardy drops back down to his feet.
Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jankowski prevents it.
Jankowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy has Jankowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jankowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jankowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Jankowski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jankowski lands a damaging elbow.
Jankowski'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.
Hardy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jankowski.
Jankowski works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.
Jankowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jankowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jankowski.
Jankowski lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Jankowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jankowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jankowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jankowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jankowski scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jankowski.

Hardy is rocked!
Jankowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jankowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jankowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Jankowski.
Jankowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jankowski controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Jankowski.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jankowski'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.
Jankowski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Jankowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy seems to have got his legs back now.
Jankowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy wants a takedown.
Jankowski stalling the fight.
Hardy fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is working for takedown but Jankowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Jankowski on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jankowski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankowski.
Jankowski lands a shot to the body.
Jankowski scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Jankowski lands with a light punch inside.
Jankowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
Jankowski lands an uppercut.
Jankowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Jankowski gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankowski dips a shoulder and cracks Hardy with a mighty uppercut! Hardy falls back against the cage and Jankowski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hardy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jankowski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Jankowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andres Silva (ranked 4942 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chukwe Buckwe (ranked 3390 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Silva
vs
Buckwe

185 cm
24
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andres 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, Chukwe Buckwe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Chukwe Buckwe has been cut.
Buckwe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Buckwe tumbling to the canvas! Silva pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Buckwe was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andres Silva!