QFC Tournament 344 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolf Lanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pollboss Drdre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lanc
vs
Drdre

222 cm
21
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dolf Lanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pollboss Drdre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanc staying out of range there.
Drdre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Pollboss Drdre has been cut.
Lanc fails to land the takedown.
Lanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drdre.
Lanc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drdre.
Drdre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drdre should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lanc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drdre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lanc.
Drdre leaves Lanc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolf Lanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Drdre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Drdre in side control, throwing shots but Lanc defends.
Lanc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drdre on the ground.
Drdre trying to control the action but Lanc is working from the bottom.
Drdre happy to just control the position for now.
Lanc is trying to get back to half guard.
Drdre just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lanc misses with a strike from the bottom.
Lanc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drdre trying to control the action but Lanc is working from the bottom.
Drdre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lanc's legs.
Lanc tries to buck Drdre off but Drdre is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drdre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lanc is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drdre cracks Lanc with a big right hand but Lanc just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lanc prevents Drdre from improving position.
Drdre scores with punches from side control.
Drdre advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drdre controlling the position easily from mount.
Lanc is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanc holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drdre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Drdre tries to control but Lanc wriggling away.

Drdre is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lanc to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lanc shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lanc is looking to improve his position but Drdre isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollboss Drdre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pollboss Drdre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Drdre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drdre looks to score with a jab to the body but Lanc is just out of range.
Lanc with a poor takedown

and Drdre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lanc's guard.
Drdre advances to half guard.
Lanc tries to kick Drdre off in order to stand up. Drdre Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lanc is not content to let Drdre control the position.
Drdre working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drdre is looking to take a break and control but Lanc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Drdre gets to mount! Lanc was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lanc wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Drdre.
Lanc wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Drdre is landing with strikes from the back.
Lanc looking very determined here, making life difficult for Drdre.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drdre throwing sloppy strikes.
Drdre just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Drdre has Lanc flattened out and is raining down punches.
Drdre controls the position.

Drdre has got one arm under Lanc's chin. This could be trouble... Lanc trying to control the other hand but Drdre gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lanc has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pollboss Drdre!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

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

Badgko
vs
Pele

155 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronaldo Badgko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pele Pele!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badgko throws a right and a left that both miss.

Badgko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pele sprawls well initially but Badgko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Badgko moves into full mount! Pele won't be happy about that!
Badgko scoring with strikes but Pele is staying in there.
Badgko controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Badgko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pele tries to hold on but Badgko pushes him away.
Badgko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pele is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badgko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Badgko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pele is surviving well by controlling Badgko's body position as best he can.
Badgko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Pele defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Badgko.
Badgko controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Badgko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badgko controlling from the full mount.
Badgko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pele hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Badgko working for a guillotine from mount but Pele is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Badgko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Badgko with the ground and pound from mount.
Badgko content just to control the position here.
Badgko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badgko controlling from mount.
Badgko with shots to the head and body - Pele looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pele is looking to improve his position but Badgko isn't that keen on the idea.
Pele looks winded!

Badgko gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badgko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pele circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Badgko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pele napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Badgko controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Badgko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Badgko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Badgko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Badgko swats away the attempt to clinch by Pele.
Badgko tries for a takedown but Pele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Badgko shoots in for a takedown but Pele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Badgko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Badgko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Badgko clinches up with Pele and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pele is working for takedown but Badgko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pele is trying to pull guard but Badgko has him pressed against the cage.

Badgko gets control of Pele's arms and successfully pulls guard. Badgko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ronaldo Badgko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pele wants to control from the top but Badgko keeps moving.
Pele is breathing heavily.
Badgko has his hands on Pele's head, controlling the position.

Badgko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Badgko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pele avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Badgko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pele tries to clinch but Badgko is having none of it.
Pele lands a body shot.
Pele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Badgko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Badgko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Badgko somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Badgko. No joy for Pele on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Badgko does no damage.
Pele goes for a double leg but Badgko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Badgko continues to drive forward.

Badgko breaks from the clinch.

Badgko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pele's guard.
Badgko throws a big right hand that misses.
Pele looking for a sweep. Not yet Pele, not yet.
Badgko passes into half guard.

Pele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Badgko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pele is defending against the submission attempts here by Badgko.
Badgko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pele with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pele is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pele has hold of Badgko's hands but Badgko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Badgko is thwarting Pele's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Badgko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Badgko instigates a clinch.
Badgko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Badgko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Badgko fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Badgko closes the distance and clinches.
Pele letting Badgko take a breather here.
Badgko is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badgko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pele.
Pele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Badgko is keeping busy.
Pele wants to break free but Badgko has control.
Pele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Badgko is pushing Pele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Badgko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pele prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Badgko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pele tries to pull guard but Badgko won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pele is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pele is trying to pull guard but Badgko has him pressed against the cage.
Badgko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pele prevents it.
Badgko stops a takedown attempt from Pele.
Pele tries to break free but Badgko pushes him back against the cage.

Badgko jumps guard and drags Pele to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pele trying to control the position from guard on top but Badgko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pele lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pele tries to stand but Badgko is controlling from the bottom.
Badgko keeping moving, preventing Pele from controlling successfully.
Badgko is adopting a defensive guard.

Pele has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Badgko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pele is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Badgko pulls down on the head and he's put Pele to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronaldo Badgko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Segio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love Prada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pettis
vs
Prada

205 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Segio Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Love Prada!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prada throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis throws a head kick but Prada moves out of range.
Prada shoots in for a double leg but Pettis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Prada! Pettis is out on his feet! Prada rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pettis is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pettis is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Love Prada!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranmbon Nyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlady Vlado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nyne
vs
Vlado

195 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

222 cm
25
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ranmbon Nyne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vlady Vlado!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlado fails with an attempt to clinch.

Nyne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vlado tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Vlado is trying to buck Nyne off.

Nyne decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vlado to his feet.

Nyne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vlado's guard.

Nyne has gone for a leg lock! Vlado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nyne's guard.
Vlado trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Vlado postures up in Nyne's guard and throws a big left but Nyne blocks it.
Vlado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlado pushing down on Nyne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vlado keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vlado is trying to control. Nyne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nyne missing with punches from the bottom.
Nyne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nyne tries to get to full guard but Vlado has control of the leg.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Vlady Vlado hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Nyne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vlado did well to prevent Nyne getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlado flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vlado wants to control but Nyne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlado manages to get to full guard.
Nyne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vlado lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nyne!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyne is squirming around, avoiding Vlado's attempts to control the action.
Nyne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vlado on the ground.
Nyne wants to hold on but Vlado pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlado looking to control but Nyne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nyne is desperately trying to improve his position but Vlado has a good base and remains in mount.
Nyne tries to hold on but Vlado postures up.
Nyne is working to get back to half guard.
Nyne is breathing heavily.
Nyne manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vlado trying to control from half guard but Nyne is working away.
Vlado is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nyne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vlado is working away from the top position though.

Vlado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nyne sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyne wants to get back to full guard.
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 Ranmbon Nyne will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nyne tries for a takedown but Vlado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vlado wants to clinch up but Nyne keeps it at a distance.

Vlado has closed the distance and engaged Nyne in a clinch.

Nyne has clasped his hands together around Vlado's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Vlado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vlado is looking for a sweep.
Nyne scoring with punches and elbows.
Vlado tries to improve position but can't.
Vlado manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vlado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nyne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nyne's back!
Will Vlado go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vlado working for a choke but Nyne is defending well.

Vlado working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Nyne is doing well to defend. Vlado seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Nyne is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vlady Vlado!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Ferdinant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poorian Hamid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdinant kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Script feat Will.I.Am-Hall of fame. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ferdinant
vs
Hamid

190 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stefan Ferdinant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Poorian Hamid!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamid circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hamid counters with a series of strikes. Ferdinant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferdinant tries to clinch

and Hamid counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Ferdinant's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Hamid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferdinant tries to clinch up

and Hamid moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hamid breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hamid. No joy for Ferdinant on that attempt.
Ferdinant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Ferdinant or perhaps it was just good defense by Hamid which made him look bad.
Ferdinant really is a fat lump.
Hamid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferdinant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Ferdinant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamid dives in and grabs Ferdinant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferdinant pushes down on Hamid's head and hops out.
Hamid has a takedown stuffed.
Hamid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferdinant doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamid circles away.
Ferdinant tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hamid counters with a shoot takedown. Ferdinant fights it but they end up in guard.
Hamid stopping the sweep attempt from Ferdinant.
Hamid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferdinant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferdinant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hamid is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Stefan Ferdinant wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hamid misses with a two punch combination.
Hamid swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferdinant.
Ferdinant shoots for a takedown but Hamid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by Ferdinant or perhaps it was just good defense by Hamid which made him look bad.

Hamid clinches up against the cage.

Hamid pulls guard successfully.
Ferdinant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferdinant preventing the sweep.
Hamid keeping moving, preventing Ferdinant from controlling successfully.

Hamid is looking for a triangle but Ferdinant pushes his legs off easily.
Hamid looks winded!
Ferdinant trying to control but Hamid is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ferdinant postures up in Hamid's guard and throws a big left but Hamid blocks it.
Hamid keeping moving, preventing Ferdinant from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stefan Ferdinant wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ferdinant tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hamid holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hamid prevents a takedown attempt there.

Hamid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Hamid pushes Ferdinant up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferdinant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferdinant throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamid.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamid prevents Ferdinant from breaking the clinch.
Hamid avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferdinant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferdinant is trying to pull guard but Hamid has him pressed against the cage.
Hamid scores with a hook to the body.
Ferdinant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hamid is keeping busy.
Hamid has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferdinant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hamid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamid prevents Ferdinant from breaking the clinch.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferdinant has had enough of the clinch but Hamid keeps him there for the moment.
Ferdinant wants a takedown.
Hamid cracks Ferdinant with a nice body shot.

Hamid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hamid shoots in but Ferdinant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hamid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferdinant tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hamid counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hamid.

Hamid gets control of Ferdinant's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hamid will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferdinant stands and throws Hamid's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ferdinant working away.
Ferdinant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamid keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Hamid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hamid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferdinant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferdinant wants to stand but Hamid has his arm trapped.
Hamid is not content to let Ferdinant control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ferdinant taking a break here but Hamid is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ferdinant tries to stand and escape but Hamid is controlling the position.
Ferdinant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hamid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferdinant pulls his head out easily.
Ferdinant wants to take a breather but Hamid is having none of it.

We're going to have a standup here because Stefan Ferdinant wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hamid shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferdinant pinned against the cage. Ferdinant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hamid is breathing heavily.
Ferdinant throws a head kick but Hamid moves out of range.
Hamid shoots in for a takedown but Ferdinant shows good takedown defense.
Stefan Ferdinant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poorian Hamid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamid stuffs the takedown.
Ferdinant throws a body kick that misses.
Ferdinant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferdinant tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefan Ferdinant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferdinant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferdinant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hamid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferdinant doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamid circles away.
Ferdinant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferdinant shoots in for a takedown but Hamid shows good takedown defense.
Hamid throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferdinant misses with a low kick.
Ferdinant tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hamid holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferdinant tries to pull guard but Hamid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ferdinant taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamid has Ferdinant pressed against the cage.

Hamid breaks the clinch.

Hamid has Ferdinant up against the cage in a clinch.

Hamid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Ferdinant blocks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ferdinant as Hamid shoots in.
Hamid blocks a head kick by Ferdinant.
Ferdinant tries to clinch up

and Hamid counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamid.
Hamid is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hamid postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamid prevents Ferdinant from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Hamid clinches with his opponent.
Ferdinant is trying to pull guard but Hamid has him pressed against the cage.
Ferdinant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferdinant is trying to break free.

Hamid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hamid closes the distance and clinches.
Hamid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferdinant's efforts to push away.
Ferdinant looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Poorian Hamid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hamid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferdinant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferdinant tries to clinch
and Hamid counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Stefan Ferdinant has been cut.
Ferdinant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferdinant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hamid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hamid misses with a head kick.
Hamid slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferdinant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferdinant dives in for a single leg takedown but Hamid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Hamid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferdinant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamid.
Ferdinant doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamid circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferdinant closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hamid moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinant is pressed up against the cage. Hamid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferdinant down to the mat. Ferdinant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferdinant shoots in for a takedown but Hamid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Ferdinant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferdinant is fending him off so far but Hamid persists. Nope, Ferdinant circles away and we're back to standing.

Hamid has managed to clinch.
Hamid digs a right hand into Ferdinant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferdinant's gas tank.
Ferdinant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamid just stands there and leans against the cage.

Hamid decides to pull guard.
Poorian Hamid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferdinant tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamid is retaining full guard.
Hamid pulls Ferdinant in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferdinant from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamid is on top in guard.
Hamid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamid is fighting to break Ferdinant's control of his arms but Ferdinant is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferdinant looks to land a body kick but Hamid moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferdinant throws a push kick but Hamid slaps the foot to one side.
Hamid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferdinant is looking to clinch.
Ferdinant is looking to clinch.
Ferdinant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferdinant moves to clinch but Hamid breaks away

and Hamid counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferdinant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferdinant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinant tries to pull guard but Hamid holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferdinant drops back down to his feet.

Hamid pulls guard effortlessly.
Hamid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferdinant trying to control but Hamid is working from the bottom.
Ferdinant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamid keeping full guard, as Ferdinant tries to pass.
Hamid managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferdinant tries for a takedown but Hamid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamid darts in looking for a takedown but Ferdinant gets double underhooks and turns Hamid into the cage.
Ferdinant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamid has him pressed against the cage.
Ferdinant is trying to pull guard but Hamid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferdinant tries to break the clinch but Hamid is controlling the position.
Ferdinant tries to pull guard but Hamid won't allow it.
Ferdinant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamid has him pressed against the cage.

Hamid jumps into guard, dragging Ferdinant to the mat.
Hamid is controlling Ferdinant's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferdinant trying to control but Hamid is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poorian Hamid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hamid 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Poorian Hamid!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Poorian Hamid!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Poorian Hamid!

Poorian Hamid wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Poorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rrrrr Cccc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Poorian
vs
Cccc

185 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hamid Poorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rrrrr Cccc!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poorian rushes Cccc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Poorian drags the fight down to the ground.
Poorian controlling Cccc's posture.

Poorian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cccc defends it easily.

Poorian has his foot on Cccc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cccc works his way back into a safe position though.
Poorian really is a fat lump.

Poorian working for a triangle but Cccc defends it easily.

Cccc throws a sloppy strike and Poorian has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Cccc is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Poorian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamid Poorian!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drmitrij Medvedj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jazuda Urma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Medvedj
vs
Urma

200 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
22
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drmitrij Medvedj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jazuda Urma!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urma tries to clinch but Medvedj is having none of it.
Urma tries to clinch up.
Urma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Medvedj shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Medvedj not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Medvedj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Urma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Medvedj passes into side control, despite Urma's attempt to control the position.
Urma is not content to let Medvedj control the position.
Medvedj will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Medvedj scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedj working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Urma is looking to reverse the position.
Urma is letting Medvedj control him for a moment.
Urma is looking to regain half guard here but Medvedj keeps moving and retains side control.

Medvedj tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Medvedj has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Medvedj is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Urma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Urma is trying to improve his position.
Medvedj trying to control the action but Urma is working from the bottom.
Medvedj wants to stand but Urma is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedj lands a few punches from side control.
Medvedj wants to stand but Urma is controlling his arm.
Urma is trying to improve his position.
Medvedj is putting a hurting on Urma here, landing some big shots from side control.
Urma is looking to reverse the position.
Urma tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Medvedj presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Medvedj is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Urma can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Urma regains half guard.
Urma trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedj tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Medvedj controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Medvedj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Medvedj keeps the fight on the outside.
Urma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Medvedj closes the distance and clinches.
Medvedj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urma's elbow.

Medvedj ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Medvedj no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Urma should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Medvedj keeping moving, preventing Urma from controlling successfully.
Drmitrij Medvedj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medvedj has control of Urma's left arm, preventing Urma from doing any damage.
Urma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Urma tries to stand but Medvedj is controlling from the bottom.
Medvedj trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Medvedj shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Urma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Medvedj's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Medvedj is fighting to break Urma's control of his arms but Urma is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Drmitrij Medvedj.
Medvedj misses with a few strikes there.
Medvedj displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Urma.
Medvedj fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Urma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drmitrij Medvedj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jazuda Urma.
Medvedj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urma darts in looking for a takedown but Medvedj gets double underhooks and turns Urma into the cage.
Urma is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Medvedj up against the cage.
Medvedj tries to pull guard but Urma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Medvedj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Urma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Urma wants to break free but Medvedj has control.
Urma can't get the takedown.
Medvedj can't find room to land a body shot as Urma controls the action.
Urma missing with knees to the body.
Urma tries to pull guard but Medvedj holds him up against the cage and eventually Urma drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Medvedj manages to break the clinch.

Medvedj shoots in and gets a takedown into Urma's guard.
Medvedj trying to control but Urma is working from the bottom.

Urma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Medvedj doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Medvedj manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Medvedj controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drmitrij Medvedj 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. This is the final round!

Urma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urma throws a head kick but Medvedj moves out of range.
Medvedj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drmitrij Medvedj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medvedj misses with a head kick.
Medvedj tries to clinch but Urma moves out of range.
Medvedj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urma tries to avoid it but Medvedj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urma to the ground. Urma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Medvedj rushes Urma and presses him up against the cage.
Urma trying to land knees to the body.

Medvedj jumps guard.
Urma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Urma.
Medvedj 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.
Urma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medvedj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Urma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jazuda Urma wasn't active enough on the ground.
Urma shoots in but Medvedj avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Medvedj closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Medvedj lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urma working a defensive guard but Medvedj passes into half guard.
Urma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urma wants to improve his position but Medvedj is controlling well.

Medvedj trying to work for an americana but Urma has managed to regain full guard.
Medvedj tries to free his leg and advance position but Urma is retaining full guard.
Medvedj looking to sit in guard and control but Urma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Urma.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Urma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Medvedj pulls Urma in close to prevent any damage.

Medvedj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Medvedj pulls Urma in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Medvedj manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Medvedj is standing up over Urma. Urma looks to escape but Medvedj dives into side control.
Medvedj moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Urma taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drmitrij Medvedj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Medvedj has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Drmitrij Medvedj!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Drmitrij Medvedj!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Drmitrij Medvedj!

Drmitrij Medvedj wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Alcantara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silva
vs
Alcantara

205 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexandre Alcantara!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alcantara tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

It looks like Alexandre Alcantara has been cut.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.

Alcantara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Alcantara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alcantara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alcantara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alcantara looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Alcantara.
Nice body punch from Silva.

Alcantara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Alcantara is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alcantara to his knees! Silva keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderlei Silva!