QFC Tournament 636 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Stark (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.

Valentine
vs
Stark

200 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Valentine!
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, Michal Stark!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Stark.

Valentine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stark was covering up waiting for the punch and Valentine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stark is wriggling around but Valentine manages to pass to half guard.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valentine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Valentine prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark has hold of Valentine's hands but Valentine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Valentine is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is not content to let Valentine control the position.
Stark has hold of Valentine's hands but Valentine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Valentine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stark tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Valentine manages to move to mount!
Valentine avoids the attempt from Stark to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Valentine's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Valentine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mozer Coimbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Arfadzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arfadzan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pride. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Coimbra
vs
Arfadzan

200 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mozer Coimbra!
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, Antonio Arfadzan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arfadzan blocks a head kick by Coimbra.
Coimbra misses with a head kick.
Arfadzan thinks about the counter body kick.
Arfadzan avoids the head kick by Coimbra.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arfadzan is defended easily by Coimbra.
Coimbra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Coimbra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arfadzan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Coimbra manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coimbra controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coimbra trying to control but Arfadzan is having none of it.
Coimbra thowing shots but they're missing.
Coimbra misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arfadzan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Coimbra.
Arfadzan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Coimbra.
Arfadzan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Coimbra controlling from mount.
Coimbra avoids the attempt from Arfadzan to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra trying to control but Arfadzan is having none of it.
Arfadzan is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arfadzan tries to hold on but Coimbra postures up.
Coimbra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Coimbra looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arfadzan tries to hold on but Coimbra pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mozer Coimbra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Coimbra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Coimbra decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Coimbra misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Arfadzan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coimbra keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arfadzan.
No luck for Arfadzan with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Coimbra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arfadzan's guard.

Arfadzan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Coimbra presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Coimbra manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arfadzan shoots in looking for a takedown. Coimbra tries to sprawl out of it but Arfadzan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coimbra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mozer Coimbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Arfadzan.

Coimbra moves into the clinch.
Coimbra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arfadzan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coimbra after a bit of a struggle.

Coimbra jumps guard.
Coimbra is looking to stand up but Arfadzan isn't so interested in that idea.

Coimbra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arfadzan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra wants to get back to his feet but Arfadzan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arfadzan advances to half guard.
Arfadzan is pressing down on Coimbra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coimbra is holding on for now.
Arfadzan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coimbra keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arfadzan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Coimbra gets back to full guard.
Coimbra is looking to stand up but Arfadzan isn't so interested in that idea.
Arfadzan wants to control from the top but Coimbra keeps moving.
Coimbra throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coimbra 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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Coimbra moves into the clinch.

Coimbra decides to pull guard.
Coimbra keeping moving, preventing Arfadzan from controlling successfully.
Arfadzan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coimbra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arfadzan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arfadzan preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mozer Coimbra dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Arfadzan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coimbra.
Coimbra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coimbra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arfadzan can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Coimbra misses

and Arfadzan counters with a crisp one two that drops Coimbra! Arfadzan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Coimbra to his feet! Coimbra is in big trouble!
Coimbra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arfadzan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Coimbra. No joy for Arfadzan on that attempt.

Arfadzan moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arfadzan has Coimbra pressed against the cage.
Arfadzan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coimbra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coimbra landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Coimbra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coimbra wants to clinch.
Arfadzan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Coimbra throws a head kick that misses
and Arfadzan counters with a low kick, right behind Coimbra 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arfadzan avoids the head kick by Coimbra.
Coimbra throws a sloppy head kick
and Arfadzan counters with a right hand to the body.

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

Coimbra decides to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arfadzan advances position into side control!
Arfadzan wants to control but Coimbra is keeping him busy.
Arfadzan just content to control the position.

Arfadzan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coimbra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arfadzan is trying to get an arm triangle but Coimbra is defending well.
Coimbra gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arfadzan in particular looking to stall.
Arfadzan not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Coimbra tries to kick Arfadzan off but Arfadzan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arfadzan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coimbra knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coimbra is looking to escape.

Arfadzan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coimbra sees it coming and defends easily.
Arfadzan content to control rather than advance.

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

Coimbra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Arfadzan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Arfadzan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coimbra 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Mozer Coimbra!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Mozer Coimbra!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Mozer Coimbra!

Mozer Coimbra wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coty Hall (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.

Diaz
vs
Hall

200 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Diaz!
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, Coty Hall!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz closes the distance but Hall moves to the side

and Hall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Hall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Diaz pushes Hall off but Hall dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Diaz stops Hall from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hall wants to stand but Diaz has his arm trapped.
Hall working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Hall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hall trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Hall takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to stand but Diaz has his arm trapped.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diaz tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.

Hall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Hall stalls from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hall works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Diaz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall dominating with strikes here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coty Hall dominated that 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.

Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Hall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Diaz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hall keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hall breaks the clinch.

Hall rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz misses with a takedown

and Hall moves into the clinch.
Diaz avoiding damage.
Hall is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall can't break the clinch.
Hall stalls.

Hall drags the fight down to the ground.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall wants to clinch.
As Hall looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Hall just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Coty Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hall quickly recovers to half guard.
Hall is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is just content to waste time from the top position. Hall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hall seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.

Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz seems keen to control Hall's posture.

Hall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hall has Diaz in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Hall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Hall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Hall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nate Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coty Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coty Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Coty Hall!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Coty Hall!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Coty Hall!

Coty Hall wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Ddt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Strong (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.

Ddt
vs
Strong

186 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Ddt!
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, Lance Strong!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ddt clinches.

Ddt gets control of Strong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ddt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ddt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ddt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Ddt looking for a submission but Strong manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ddt trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ddt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strong's guard.

Ddt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strong is just riding it out for now. Ddt eventually gives up the hold.
Ddt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Strong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ddt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Strong is not content to let Ddt control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ddt prevents Strong from improving his position.

Ddt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strong is refusing to be controlled, as Ddt sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Ddt is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Strong has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Ddt is in a lot of trouble! Strong is straining to finish and he's done it! Ddt taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Strong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Gerald (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.

Filipovic
vs
Gerald

188 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
273 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Filipovic!
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, Jerry Gerald!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gerald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filipovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Gerald finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gerald forces his way into half guard.
Filipovic is refusing to be controlled, as Gerald sits in half guard.
Filipovic wants to get back to full guard.
Gerald content to control rather than advance.
Gerald stops Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerald wants to free his trapped foot but Filipovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerald controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerald frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Gerald has hold of Filipovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Filipovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gerald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gerald working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Filipovic turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gerald off and cradles Filipovic's limp body as Gerald celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jerry Gerald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrogio Hze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emperor Shaohao (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.

Hze
vs
Shaohao

200 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrogio Hze!
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, Emperor Shaohao!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaohao checks a low kick from Hze.
Rodrogio Hze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Shaohao. Beautiful body shot.

Hze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shaohao is trying to defend but Hze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shaohao tries to roll over but Hze keeps him under control.
Shaohao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaohao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hze thows a huge punch but Shaohao dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hze wants to control but Shaohao is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaohao controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Shaohao is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hze passes to side control.
Hze trying to control the action but Shaohao is working from the bottom.
Shaohao tries to bench press Hze off him but Hze keeps the position.
Hze trying to control the position but Shaohao is working away.
Shaohao is trying to work for a sweep but Hze has mounted him!
Shaohao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shaohao tries to lock up and control but Hze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hze raining down shots from the mount!
Hze with shots to the head and body - Shaohao looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaohao throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hze wants to control the pace but Shaohao is squirming around nicely.
Shaohao is trying to escape the mount.
Hze wants to control the pace but Shaohao is squirming around nicely.
Hze dominating with strikes here.
Shaohao flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Shaohao is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hze in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shaohao looks winded!
Hze is landing with some decent strikes but Shaohao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hze cracks Shaohao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shaohao is working to get back to half guard.

Hze with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hze wants to control the pace but Shaohao is squirming around nicely.
Shaohao is desperately trying to improve his position but Hze has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hze landing strikes from the mount and Shaohao is in trouble!
Shaohao tries to reverse the position but Hze maintains control.
Hze landing strikes from the mount and Shaohao is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaohao is trying desperately to improve position.
Hze looking to finish Shaohao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shaohao!

Hze is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shaohao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Hze working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Shaohao looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hze! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrogio Hze!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shikoku Inshimarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Showteck + Justin Prime Cannonball Rage Mix. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smith
vs
Inshimarino

195 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herbert Smith!
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, Shikoku Inshimarino!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Inshimarino.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Inshimarino blocks an elbow strike.
Inshimarino tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inshimarino pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inshimarino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Shikoku Inshimarino has been cut.
Inshimarino blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Inshimarino's brow.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inshimarino backwards.
Inshimarino scores with a shoulder strike.

Inshimarino has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Inshimarino gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inshimarino is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Inshimarino dives into side control.
Inshimarino landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Inshimarino moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Inshimarino lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inshimarino scores with punches from side control.
Inshimarino scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Inshimarino cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Inshimarino prevents Smith from escaping the position.
Inshimarino looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Inshimarino smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Inshimarino is controlling him well.
Inshimarino in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Inshimarino stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Inshimarino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inshimarino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Inshimarino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Inshimarino throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Inshimarino.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Inshimarino as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inshimarino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Inshimarino jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shikoku Inshimarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inshimarino keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Inshimarino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Smith closes the distance and pushes Inshimarino back into the cage.
Inshimarino wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Inshimarino's brow.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Inshimarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Inshimarino manages to break the clinch.

Smith rushes Inshimarino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Inshimarino breaks from the clinch.

Smith has Inshimarino up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.

Inshimarino gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Inshimarino prevents Smith from standing back up.
Inshimarino passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Inshimarino is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Inshimarino dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Inshimarino postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inshimarino is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Inshimarino cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith taking shots to the head.
Inshimarino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Inshimarino breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith tries to buck Inshimarino off but he can't manage it.
Inshimarino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Inshimarino has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inshimarino lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shikoku Inshimarino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shikoku Inshimarino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Inshimarino lands a body shot.
Inshimarino misses with a body shot.
Smith tries to clinch there but Inshimarino circles away.
Inshimarino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Inshimarino blocks the elbow strike.
Inshimarino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Inshimarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inshimarino lands an uppercut.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Inshimarino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Inshimarino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inshimarino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Inshimarino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Inshimarino swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inshimarino tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inshimarino looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Inshimarino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith checks a low kick from Inshimarino.
Inshimarino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Inshimarino to score with a decent uppercut.
Inshimarino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Inshimarino is breathing heavily.
Inshimarino swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Danga de danga de dang - Inshimarino scores with a four punch combination!
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inshimarino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Inshimarino.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Inshimarino throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inshimarino misses with a hook.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith tries to clinch but Inshimarino is having none of it.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Inshimarino throws a head kick that misses.
As Inshimarino looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Inshimarino just gets out of the way.
Inshimarino misses with a body shot.
Inshimarino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Inshimarino throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Inshimarino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith lands an elbow just above Inshimarino 's eye.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Inshimarino's head.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Inshimarino is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Inshimarino into the cage.
Smith takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Inshimarino shrugs off.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Inshimarino shrugs off.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Inshimarino looking for a takedown.
Herbert Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shikoku Inshimarino.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Inshimarino in his tracks for a moment.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inshimarino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Inshimarino dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Inshimarino takes an elbow to the temple.
Inshimarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inshimarino tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Inshimarino back against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inshimarino is looking for a takedown.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Inshimarino backwards.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inshimarino working aggressively here.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Inshimarino has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Inshimarino backwards.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Inshimarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Herbert Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shikoku Inshimarino's cut.
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!

Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inshimarino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch there but Inshimarino circles away.
As Smith backs off Inshimarino throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Inshimarino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Inshimarino pushes him off.
Shikoku Inshimarino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inshimarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Inshimarino throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Inshimarino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Inshimarino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Inshimarino pushes him off.
Inshimarino looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Inshimarino misses with a few strikes there.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inshimarino looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Inshimarino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Inshimarino.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Inshimarino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inshimarino lands a body shot.
Inshimarino misses with a wild combination.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Inshimarino pushes him off.
Smith tries to clinch but Inshimarino is having none of it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inshimarino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Inshimarino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Inshimarino lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Inshimarino throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Inshimarino lands with a right hand.
Herbert Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inshimarino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inshimarino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Inshimarino lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inshimarino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Inshimarino throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inshimarino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Inshimarino misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to clinch up but Inshimarino circles away and keeps his distance.
Inshimarino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith avoids the head kick by Inshimarino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Inshimarino pushes him off.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inshimarino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Inshimarino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Inshimarino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Inshimarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inshimarino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shikoku Inshimarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inshimarino throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Inshimarino throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Inshimarino scores with a spinning back kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inshimarino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inshimarino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Inshimarino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inshimarino. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inshimarino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Inshimarino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Inshimarino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Inshimarino throws a counter combo.
Inshimarino throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Inshimarino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but Inshimarino is having none of it.
Smith wants to clinch.

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

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

Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Shikoku Inshimarino!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Shikoku Inshimarino!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Shikoku Inshimarino!

Shikoku Inshimarino wins by unanimous decision!
Herbert Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll come back next time, smiling, and ready to kick some ass!'.