 |
QFC Tournament 424 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Braxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salazar Romello (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.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Braxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salazar Romello!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braxton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Romello wants to control but Braxton postures up.
Braxton lands some shots froms side control.
Romello is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Braxton is controlling him well.
Braxton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Romello down.
Braxton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Romello is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Braxton!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and For The Tournament Thistimehesnotooold (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.
 |
|
 |
| 167 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, For The Tournament Thistimehesnotooold!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Thistimehesnotooold lands but Striker takes it in his stride.
Striker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thistimehesnotooold did well to prevent Striker getting side control.
Striker with the ground and pound but Thistimehesnotooold uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Striker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Striker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker advances to half guard.
Striker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Striker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Striker lands with some strikes.
Striker working the ground and pound effectively.
Striker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Thistimehesnotooold that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistimehesnotooold bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Striker has his foot on Thistimehesnotooold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thistimehesnotooold works his way back into a safe position though.
Thistimehesnotooold drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Striker dives on top into guard.
Striker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Striker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Striker throws a big right hand that misses.
Striker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Striker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thistimehesnotooold trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thistimehesnotooold looking for a guillotine here but Striker defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Striker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thistimehesnotooold's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Striker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Striker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Striker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Striker distracts Thistimehesnotooold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Striker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Striker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Striker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Striker is in close to Thistimehesnotooold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thistimehesnotooold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thistimehesnotooold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Striker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Striker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thistimehesnotooold is looking for a triangle but Striker pushes his legs off easily.
Striker postures up and lands a big shot to Thistimehesnotooold's brow.
Striker lands a couple of elbows.
Striker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Striker wants to control from the top but Thistimehesnotooold keeps moving.
Striker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thistimehesnotooold's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thistimehesnotooold dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thistimehesnotooold postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Striker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thistimehesnotooold, into his guard.
Striker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thistimehesnotooold's head.
Striker chips away with some ground and pound.
Striker lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Striker trying to control but Thistimehesnotooold is working from the bottom.
Striker landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Striker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thistimehesnotooold tries for a takedown but Striker circles away easily
and Striker counters by clinching up.
Striker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Striker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Striker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Striker tries to get out of the position.
Striker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thistimehesnotooold preventing the sweep.
Striker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thistimehesnotooold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Striker is keeping the position for now.
Striker is looking for a triangle but Thistimehesnotooold pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker keeping full guard, as Thistimehesnotooold tries to pass.
Striker working a defensive guard here.
Striker has his foot on Thistimehesnotooold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thistimehesnotooold works his way back into a safe position though.
Thistimehesnotooold throws an elbow that misses. Striker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thistimehesnotooold's guard. Nice move by Striker!
Striker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Striker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Striker is in close to Thistimehesnotooold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Striker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Striker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Striker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thistimehesnotooold wants to stand up but Striker is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thistimehesnotooold is wriggling around but Striker manages to pass to half guard.
Thistimehesnotooold taking some punishment here, with Striker in his half guard.
Striker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Striker lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker working Thistimehesnotooold over with strikes.
Thistimehesnotooold wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Striker.
Striker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Striker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thistimehesnotooold is looking to improve his position.
Striker is nestled in close to Thistimehesnotooold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thistimehesnotooold is refusing to be controlled, as Striker sits in half guard.
Thistimehesnotooold tries to kick Striker off but Striker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thistimehesnotooold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Striker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Striker drops an elbow to the side of Thistimehesnotooold's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thistimehesnotooold missing with punches from the bottom.
Thistimehesnotooold wants to improve his position but Striker is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Striker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Striker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Striker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thistimehesnotooold on his heels. He'll look to pass Thistimehesnotooold's guard now, I'm sure.
Striker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Striker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Striker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Striker lands a couple of digs.
Striker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thistimehesnotooold wants to stand up but Striker is controlling him.
Thistimehesnotooold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thistimehesnotooold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker landing some decent shots from guard.
Striker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thistimehesnotooold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thistimehesnotooold is on top in guard.
Thistimehesnotooold drops back, looking for a kneebar! Striker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Striker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Striker!
Striker landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thistimehesnotooold is looking for a sweep.
Striker landing a few strikes.
Striker landing a few strikes.
Thistimehesnotooold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dennis Striker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Striker is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Thistimehesnotooold on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Striker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Striker scoring with punches and elbows.
Thistimehesnotooold is working to avoid the ground and pound but Striker connects with a decent elbow.
Thistimehesnotooold takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thistimehesnotooold takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker wants to take a breather but Thistimehesnotooold manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Striker.
Thistimehesnotooold has momentary wrist control but Striker slips an elbow through the middle.
Striker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Striker is in close to Thistimehesnotooold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Striker postures up and lands a big shot to Thistimehesnotooold's brow.
Thistimehesnotooold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thistimehesnotooold is looking to pass Striker's guard but actually Striker recovers to full guard.
Thistimehesnotooold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Striker trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thistimehesnotooold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Striker is keeping the position for now.
Thistimehesnotooold being controlled here momentarily.
Dennis Striker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thistimehesnotooold won't allow Striker to sweep him here.
For The Tournament Thistimehesnotooold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thistimehesnotooold throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Striker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Striker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Dennis Striker!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Dennis Striker!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Dennis Striker!
Dennis Striker wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Dennis Striker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brad Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nacho Beristain (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.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
171 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brad Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nacho Beristain!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Beristain has wrist control.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hogan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Beristain has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hogan is looking to defend but Beristain has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hogan! Beristain pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hogan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nacho Beristain!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ale Jarod (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.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
172 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ale Jarod!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jarod throws a leg kick that misses.
Jarod misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Small or perhaps it was just good defense by Jarod which made him look bad.
Small tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jarod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Small somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small shoots in for a double leg but Jarod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Small tries a head kick but it misses.
Small throws a series of punches but Jarod moves out of range.
Jarod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Small paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Small circles away from the clinch attempt.
Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Small goes for a double leg but Jarod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarod continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarod manages to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Small postures up.
Small knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jarod on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Small postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Small has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jarod is proving hard to escape from.
Small wants to pass the guard but Jarod is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Small is in close to Jarod's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Small has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarod manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Small trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jarod has the hooks in. Small is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Small do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Small can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarod looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarod not allowing Small to control his hands.
Jarod trying to control momentarily.
Jarod is not going to allow Small to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Small has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jarod.
Jarod is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Small knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Small for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jarod is riding his opponent, not letting Small buck him off.
Small trying to control the position but Jarod manages to sink in the hooks.
Small is in bad spot here.
Small staying busy and making it hard for Jarod to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarod is riding his opponent, not letting Small buck him off.
Small looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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 Brandon Small will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jarod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Small but Small pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jarod shoots for a takedown but Small saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jarod has managed to clinch.
Jarod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Small avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brandon Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ale Jarod.
Jarod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Small has him pressed against the cage.
Small utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Small breaks from the clinch.
Small shoots in looking for a takedown but Jarod manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Small's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Small throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jarod tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Small is in Jarod's guard.
Small trying to control but Jarod is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Small 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brandon Small.
Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jarod gets tackled into the cage by Small. Small maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Small - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Small breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarod moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small misses with a head kick.
Jarod shoots for a double leg takedown but Small sprawls well. He's pushed Jarod's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Small gets a clinch.
Jarod tries to break the clinch but Small is controlling the position.
Small breaks from the clinch.
Jarod gets caught flat footed, as Small shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jarod keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jarod is breathing heavily.
Jarod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Small looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Small is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jarod is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brandon Small has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jarod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Small sprawls well. Small wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jarod gets slowly back to his feet.
Small chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jarod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Small sprawls well. Small wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jarod gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small throws a head kick that misses.
Jarod slips under a jab from Small.
Jarod gets caught napping as Small dives in and scores a takedown. Jarod manages to retain guard.
Small wants to stand but Jarod has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon Small overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Small controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Small with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Small dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Small.
Jarod is looking for a sweep.
Jarod is not content to let Small control the position.
Small advances to full mount.
Jarod tries to hold on but Small postures up.
Small wants to control but instead Jarod manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarod moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Small has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jarod is proving hard to escape from.
Small trying to control but Jarod is working from the bottom.
Jarod wants to stand and escape but Small is having none of it.
Small trying to move into half guard but instead Jarod has managed to sweep!
Small wants to stand but Jarod is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarod trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
Small looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jarod passes into half guard.
Small wants to control but Jarod is keeping busy.
Small is trying to get back to full guard.
Small on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Small tries to get out of the position.
Jarod controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Small sees it coming and defends easily.
Small looking for submissions off his back.
Jarod prevents Small from improving his position.
Jarod wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Small is looking to control Jarod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Small avoid being mounted?
Jarod wants to work for an arm triangle but Small is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Small showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Small 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Brandon Small!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Brandon Small!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Brandon Small!
Brandon Small wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
34% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shachruch Mavsisan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Steel (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.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
165 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Cuts easily |
|
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shachruch Mavsisan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colt Steel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mavsisan wants to clinch
and Steel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mavsisan!
Check out the look on Steel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Steel taking a breather here.
Steel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mavsisan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mavsisan tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Steel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mavsisan defending against the ground and pound.
Steel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mavsisan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Steel yanks on the arm and Mavsisan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Steel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colt Steel!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dane Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Listenor (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.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
21
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dane Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Listenor!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Listenor has closed the distance and engaged Donovan in a clinch.
Donovan has Listenor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Listenor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Donovan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Donovan is trying to pull guard but Listenor has him pressed against the cage.
Listenor tries a knee to the head but Donovan blocks it.
Listenor is trying to push Donovan away but Donovan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Listenor.
Donovan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Listenor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Listenor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Donovan moves into the clinch.
Listenor tries to land a knee to the head but Donovan blocks with his arms.
Listenor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Donovan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Listenor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Donovan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Listenor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Donovan is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Listenor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dane Donovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Listenor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donovan is breathing heavily.
Listenor darts in and clinches Donovan up against the cage.
Listenor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Listenor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Listenor looking to slow down the pace here.
Donovan tries to pull guard but Listenor won't allow it.
Listenor trying to control the position but instead, Donovan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Listenor into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Listenor.
Donovan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Listenor prevents it.
Listenor connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Listenor wants to break free but Donovan has control.
Donovan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Listenor after a bit of a struggle.
Donovan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Listenor smiles and moves away.
Listenor throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily.
Donovan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Listenor lands a big head kick that sends Donovan tumbling to the mat! Listenor takes a step backwards and waves Donovan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Donovan is rocked!
Listenor is looking to clinch but Donovan is avoiding it.
Oh Donovan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donovan goes for a double leg but Listenor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Listenor continues to drive forward.
Listenor landing knees to the head.
Listenor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Listenor throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Donovan is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mark Listenor!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ashot Karapenian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomed Guseinov (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.
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
168 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ashot Karapenian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magomed Guseinov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guseinov moves in looking to clinch but Karapenian pushes him off.
Guseinov tries to clinch up but Karapenian circles away and keeps his distance.
Guseinov pushes Karapenian up against the cage in a clinch.
Karapenian is trying to pull guard but Guseinov has him pressed against the cage.
Karapenian takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ashot Karapenian has been cut.
Karapenian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guseinov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karapenian tries to pull guard but Guseinov won't allow it.
Karapenian jumps guard but Guseinov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashot Karapenian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guseinov lands a damaging elbow.
Karapenian is trying to drag Guseinov to the mat but Guseinov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karapenian is trying to pull guard but Guseinov has him pressed against the cage.
Guseinov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ashot Karapenian's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guseinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karapenian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karapenian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guseinov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karapenian's defenses.
Ashot Karapenian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Guseinov lands an elbow that stopped Karapenian in his tracks for a moment.
Guseinov lands a nice elbow.
Karapenian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guseinov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guseinov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guseinov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karapenian's defenses.
Jeez, Ashot Karapenian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ashot Karapenian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Magomed Guseinov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cokorda Raka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gitmo Gamma (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.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cokorda Raka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gitmo Gamma!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamma tries to clinch
and Raka counters by clinching up.
Raka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gamma after a bit of a struggle.
Gamma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gamma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gamma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raka walks away with a smile on his face. Gamma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gamma closes the distance and clinches up with Raka, looking for a takedown. Gamma pushes Raka against the cage but Raka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gamma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raka as he avoids it easily.
Cokorda Raka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gitmo Gamma.
Raka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gamma shoots in but no luck this time.
Gamma looks to clinch
and Raka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gamma is trying to break free.
Raka jumps guard and drags Gamma to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gamma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gamma wants to control from the top but Raka keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raka will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Raka pulls Gamma in close to prevent any damage.
Raka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Raka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raka stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamma wants to improve his position but Raka is controlling well.
Gamma is looking to control Raka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gamma avoid being mounted?
Raka slows the pace down in half guard.
Raka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Cokorda Raka wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Raka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raka.
Raka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Gamma.
Gamma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gamma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raka goes for a double leg but Gamma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gamma continues to drive forward.
Raka wants a takedown but no success here.
Gamma is trying to pull guard but Raka has him pressed against the cage.
Raka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gamma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Raka jumps guard and drags Gamma to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamma has managed to get both his arms back between Raka's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamma throwing strikes from guard but Raka blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raka keeping moving, preventing Gamma from controlling successfully.
Gamma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gamma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raka pushes Gamma off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cokorda Raka dominated that round.
That's time! Raka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gamma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raka tries for a takedown but Gamma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gamma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raka as he avoids it easily.
Gamma goes for a double leg but Raka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raka continues to drive forward.
Gamma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gamma keeps control of Raka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gamma is trying to pull guard but Raka has him pressed against the cage.
Cokorda Raka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gitmo Gamma.
Raka controlling the action here for a moment.
Raka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gamma's efforts to push away.
Raka has clasped his hands together around Gamma's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gamma tries to improve position but can't.
Gamma is still trying to improve position.
Gamma struggling a bit here.
Gamma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gamma looking for a sweep but Raka has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gamma is trying to escape the mount.
Raka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Raka controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Raka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Raka wants to finish this one by submission but Gamma is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Raka.
Raka controlling the pace for now.
Raka lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamma looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Raka controls the action.
Raka is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Raka misses with punches from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raka controls the position.
Gamma is trying to remain composed but Raka is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cokorda Raka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Raka throws a head kick but Gamma moves out of range.
Raka darts in and clinches Gamma up against the cage.
Gamma trying to stall but Raka improves his position.
Raka has Gamma pressed against the cage, preventing Gamma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gamma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gamma jumps guard but Raka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gamma is trying to stall.
Gamma lands a body punch.
Raka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gamma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gamma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gamma there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raka circles away.
Cokorda Raka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gitmo Gamma.
Raka clinches up with Gamma and pushes him back against the cage.
Raka breaks the clinch.
Raka slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gamma avoids the head kick by Raka.
Gamma wants to clinch.
Raka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gamma tries to avoid it but Raka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gamma to the ground. Gamma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gamma shoots for a double leg takedown but Raka sprawls well. He's pushed Gamma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gamma throws a head kick but Raka moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raka dives in for a single leg takedown but Gamma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Raka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Raka tries to circle away but Gamma has him pinned against the cage.
Raka is looking to break free of the clinch but Gamma has double underhooks.
Gamma tries to stall but Raka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raka gets control of Gamma's arms and successfully pulls guard. Raka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cokorda Raka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gamma being controlled here momentarily.
Raka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gamma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gamma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma wants to control from the top but Raka keeps moving.
Raka scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Raka closes the distance and clinches up with Gamma, looking for a takedown. Raka pushes Gamma against the cage but Gamma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gamma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gamma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raka sprawls well. Raka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gamma gets slowly back to his feet.
Raka lands with a nice combination. Gamma backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamma tries to clinch up.
Gamma misses with a takedown attempt - Raka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gamma prevents Raka from breaking the clinch.
Gamma looking to stall.
Raka lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raka jumps guard and drags Gamma to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gamma wants to stand and escape but instead Raka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cokorda Raka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raka 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Cokorda Raka!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Cokorda Raka!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Cokorda Raka!
Cokorda Raka wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
