QFC Tournament 648 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheeky Twat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Berg (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.

Twat
vs
Berg

165 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

202 cm
18
286 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheeky Twat!
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, Stig Berg!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Twat rushes Berg and presses him up against the cage.
Twat could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Berg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berg stops a takedown attempt from Twat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berg.
Twat stalling in the clinch.
Berg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berg.
Twat tries to pull guard but Berg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Berg lands with a short shot to the head.
Berg swings wildly with an uppercut but Twat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Twat looking to stall.
Twat misses with a body punch.
Berg lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Twat.
Berg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Twat is breathing heavily.
Berg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Twat backwards.

Twat is rocked!
Twat blocks an uppercut.
Oh Twat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Twat.
Berg has a couple of punches blocked by Twat.
Berg misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berg.
Berg throws a punch but it's blocked by Twat.
Berg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berg has a couple of punches blocked by Twat.
A head punch on the inside from Berg fails to land.
Twat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berg.
A head punch on the inside from Berg fails to land.
Twat blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berg.
Berg misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berg.
Berg throws a punch but it's blocked by Twat.
Twat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Twat.
Berg misses with some punches.
Berg has a couple of punches blocked by Twat.
Berg swings wildly with an uppercut but Twat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berg throws a head punch that misses.
Twat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Twat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berg throws a punch but it's blocked by Twat.
Twat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berg swings wildly with an uppercut but Twat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Twat.
Berg misses with a punch on the inside.
Twat blocks an uppercut.
Berg throws a head punch that misses.
Berg throws a punch but it's blocked by Twat.
Berg misses with some punches.
Berg misses with the head strike.
Berg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berg misses with the head strike.
Berg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berg.
Berg misses with some punches.
Twat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Twat blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Berg fails to land.
Berg misses with some punches.
Berg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berg working aggressively here.
Twat seems to have got his legs back now.
Twat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Berg pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheeky Twat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
and Berg counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Twat! He's just covering up as Berg starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stig Berg!
A victorious Stig Berg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuivattu Velli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bones (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.

Velli
vs
Bones

196 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kuivattu Velli!
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, Jon Bones!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velli defends it nicely.
Bones dives in and grabs Velli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velli pushes down on Bones's head and hops out.
Bones fails with the takedown
and Velli counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuivattu Velli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bones.
Bones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Velli scores with a shot to the body.
Velli works Bones's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Velli as he connects with a hook.
Velli lands with a cross.

It looks like Jon Bones has been cut.
Bones looks winded!
Bones tries for a takedown but Velli circles away easily
and Velli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bones thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Velli drops Bones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bones looks back up at him and smiles so Velli waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Bones is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velli lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bones - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Velli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kuivattu Velli!
A victorious Kuivattu Velli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dodge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deke Dickerson (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.

Dodge
vs
Dickerson

170 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
236 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Dodge!
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, Deke Dickerson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickerson shoots in and drives through. Dodge sprawls well.

Dodge moves into the clinch successfully.
Dickerson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dickerson is looking for a takedown.
Dickerson tries to score a body lock takedown but Dodge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dave Dodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deke Dickerson.
A bit of stalling here from Dickerson.
Dickerson keeps control of Dodge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dickerson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dodge prevents it.
Come on Dickerson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dickerson wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dodge is trying to pull guard but Dickerson has him pressed against the cage.
Dodge tries to circle away but Dickerson has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodge jumps guard but Dickerson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dodge is trying to force a seperation but Dickerson has the dominant position.

Dickerson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dodge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dickerson on the ground.
Dickerson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dickerson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Dickerson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dickerson trying to control but Dodge is working from the bottom.
Dickerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson advances position into side control!

Dickerson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dodge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dickerson swivels and escapes.
Dodge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dodge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Deke Dickerson has been cut.
No joy there for Dodge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Dickerson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dickerson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodge looks to land a combination but Dickerson avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Dickerson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dodge is breathing heavily.
Dickerson has his takedown stuffed
and Dodge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson tries for a takedown but Dodge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dickerson misses with a takedown attempt - Dodge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dodge, as that shot connected.
Dickerson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dodge defends well and Dickerson ends up having to push Dodge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dickerson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dodge counters with a left and a right that stings Dickerson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dickerson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dodge to the mat! Dodge manages to get full guard.
Dickerson prevents Dodge from getting back to his feet.
Dodge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dickerson wants to control from the top but Dodge keeps moving.
Dickerson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dodge wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickerson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Dodge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deke Dickerson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dickerson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dodge sprawls well. Dodge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dickerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dodge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Dodge does no damage.
Dave Dodge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodge misses with a two punch combination.
Dickerson feints the counter takedown.
Dickerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dodge.
Dickerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dodge defends it nicely.
Dodge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dodge rushes Dickerson and presses him up against the cage.

Dickerson pulls guard.
Dodge postures up.
Dickerson tries to strike from the bottom.
Dodge looking to pass the guard.
Dodge postures up in Dickerson's guard and throws a big left but Dickerson blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodge is looking to advance position but Dickerson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Dickerson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dodge looks a forlorn figure.
Dickerson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dodge hang on?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dickerson wants to control the pace but Dodge is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickerson lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickerson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dickerson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Dickerson working for a submission but Dodge is keeping him at bay.
Dickerson lands a heavy elbow.

Dickerson wants to finish this one by submission but Dodge is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dickerson.
Dickerson with good strikes from the mount here!
Dickerson prevents Dodge from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dickerson working Dodge over with strikes here.
Dodge is squirming around, avoiding Dickerson's attempts to control the action.
Dickerson content just to control the position here.
Dickerson raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dodge is squirming around, avoiding Dickerson's attempts to control the action.
Dickerson controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deke Dickerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deke Dickerson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dodge throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dickerson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dodge!
Dodge is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dickerson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dickerson looking to finish Dodge with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dodge!

Dodge is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Dickerson! Dodge is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Deke Dickerson!
Deke Dickerson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bambi Bonecrusher (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.

Bastard
vs
Bonecrusher

177 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Bastard!
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, Bambi Bonecrusher!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bastard throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bonecrusher counters by clinching up.
Bastard wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonecrusher won't allow it.

Bastard pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonecrusher wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bonecrusher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bastard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bonecrusher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard pulls Bonecrusher in close to prevent any damage.

Bonecrusher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bastard, up you get!

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

Bastard explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bastard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonecrusher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonecrusher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bastard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bastard. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bonecrusher.
Bastard is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard goes for a double leg but Bonecrusher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bonecrusher continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonecrusher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a takedown
and Bonecrusher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bonecrusher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bonecrusher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Bonecrusher stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bastard to get to his feet.
Bastard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bonecrusher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Barry Bastard has been cut.
Bonecrusher shoots in but no luck this time.

Bonecrusher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bastard did well to prevent Bonecrusher getting side control.
Bastard is looking for a sweep. Bonecrusher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonecrusher not doing much here.

Bonecrusher is working for a kimura but Bastard is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonecrusher controlling the action here.
Bastard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonecrusher.

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.
Bonecrusher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bonecrusher prevents Bastard from improving his position.
Bonecrusher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bastard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonecrusher scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bambi Bonecrusher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Bastard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bonecrusher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bastard to the mat! Bastard manages to get full guard.

Bastard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bonecrusher has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bonecrusher stalling the fight.
Bastard is trying to break the clinch but Bonecrusher is controlling him.
Bastard can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Bastard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bonecrusher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bonecrusher breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bastard pushes Bonecrusher up against the cage in a clinch.
Bastard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bastard tries to pull guard but Bonecrusher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonecrusher has Bastard pressed against the cage.

Bonecrusher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastard misses with a takedown

and Bonecrusher counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Bastard is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bonecrusher presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bastard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonecrusher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bonecrusher stalls.
Bonecrusher effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bonecrusher breaks from the clinch.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Bonecrusher avoids nicely.

Bonecrusher shoots in and bounces Bastard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard wants to sweep here but Bonecrusher controlling him for the moment.

Bastard is working an open guard so Bonecrusher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bonecrusher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonecrusher shoots in for a double leg but Bastard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bonecrusher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bonecrusher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastard defends it nicely.

Bastard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bonecrusher napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bonecrusher throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonecrusher tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bastard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bonecrusher wants to control but Bastard is having none of it.

Bastard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bonecrusher has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barry Bastard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bastard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bonecrusher has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bonecrusher!
Bastard pulls Bonecrusher in close to prevent any damage.
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 Barry Bastard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Bastard's cut.
That's time! Bastard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bastard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bonecrusher slaps away a takedown attempt from Bastard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bastard fails to land the takedown.
Bambi Bonecrusher seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Bonecrusher pushes Bastard up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonecrusher has Bastard pressed against the cage, preventing Bastard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bastard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonecrusher has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonecrusher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Bonecrusher breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bonecrusher shoots in and gets a takedown into Bastard's guard.

Bonecrusher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bastard takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Bonecrusher scores with a takedown into Bastard's guard.
Bonecrusher is pushing down on Bastard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bastard is fighting to maintain full guard but Bonecrusher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bonecrusher not doing much here.
Bastard has hold of Bonecrusher's hands but Bonecrusher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bastard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bonecrusher stands up from half guard.
Bonecrusher swats away the attempt to clinch by Bastard.

Bonecrusher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bastard to the mat! Bastard manages to get full guard.
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!

Bastard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonecrusher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonecrusher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonecrusher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bonecrusher has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bastard keeping full guard, as Bonecrusher tries to pass.

Bastard working for a triangle but Bonecrusher defends it easily.
Bonecrusher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bonecrusher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bonecrusher is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bastard's half guard.

Bastard kicks off Bonecrusher and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonecrusher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bastard somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bambi Bonecrusher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bonecrusher 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Bambi Bonecrusher!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Bambi Bonecrusher!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Bambi Bonecrusher!

Bambi Bonecrusher wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos DiSoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pop Eye (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.

DiSoto
vs
Eye

195 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos DiSoto!
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, Pop Eye!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiSoto works the jab nicely.
Eye tries to score a power double leg takedown but DiSoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eye somewhat.
Eye takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Eye has eaten all the pies!
DiSoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DiSoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from DiSoto does no damage.
Eye tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DiSoto as he avoids it easily.
Eye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DiSoto misses with a hook to the body
and Eye counters with a left to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Eye 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by DiSoto there.
A looping hook to the body misses from DiSoto. Eye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eye misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DiSoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by DiSoto - just one landing.
DiSoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eye moves away.
DiSoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eye avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DiSoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carlos DiSoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pop Eye.
DiSoto cracks a nice hook into Eye's ribs.
Eye swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eye walks into a left hand.
DiSoto connects with a right hand. Eye shakes it off.
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!
Eye throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DiSoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eye thinking.
Eye looks winded!
Eye tries to clinch up.
DiSoto misses with a body shot.
DiSoto lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Eye falls backwards - clearly groggy! DiSoto dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos DiSoto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Monk (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.

Mason
vs
Monk

194 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Mason!
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, The Monk!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason connects with a single shot there.
Monk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like The Monk has been cut.

Mason drives through and clinches with Monk against the cage.

Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.

Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason lands with a right to the head.
Mason has had enough of the clinch but Monk keeps him there for the moment.
Mason working hard to break the clinch.
Mason is trying to maintain a safe position but Monk gets an underhook and turns Mason into the cage.

Monk jumps into guard, dragging Mason to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mason is looking to stand up but Monk won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Monk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mason looking to improve position, pressing down on Monk's thigh with his hand. Monk seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Mason paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Mason's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Monk picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Monk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fido Diddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War Daddy (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.

Diddle
vs
Daddy

170 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fido Diddle!
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, War Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy cracks Diddle with a good jab.

It looks like Fido Diddle has been cut.

Diddle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Daddy to the ground. Diddle is now in Daddy's guard.

Diddle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diddle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diddle scoring with some ground and pound.

Daddy looking for subs off his back but Diddle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Daddy trying to control but Diddle postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Diddle decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diddle manages to avoid it.
Diddle tries to counter by clinching up but Daddy breaks away and moves out of range.

Daddy forces Diddle back against the cage and clinches.
Daddy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diddle or not.
Daddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Diddle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diddle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Daddy lands a shot to the body.
Diddle working hard to break the clinch.
Daddy scores with a shot to the side of Diddle's head.
Diddle can't get the takedown.
Daddy tries to work over Diddle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daddy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daddy throws a head punch that misses.
Daddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Diddle backwards.
Daddy misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddle tries to break free but Daddy pushes him back against the cage.
Daddy lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Daddy - that landed with a thud.
Diddle is breathing heavily.
Daddy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daddy misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daddy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daddy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daddy gets through Diddle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daddy presses Diddle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daddy scores with a shot to the side of Diddle's head.
Daddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Daddy.
Daddy lands a right hand.
Daddy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diddle backwards.
Daddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daddy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diddle backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy lands a right hand.
Diddle blocks a body shot from Daddy.
Daddy can't find room to land a body shot as Diddle controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Daddy.
Daddy digs a right hand underneath Diddle's ribcage. Diddle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daddy pushes Diddle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daddy scores with a hook to the body.
Daddy can't find room to land a body shot as Diddle controls the action.
Daddy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diddles head.
Daddy tries to throw a body punch but Diddle avoids it by throwing Daddy back against the cage.
Daddy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daddy lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Daddy.
Daddy lands a shot to the body.
Daddy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daddy tries a body shot but Diddle blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddle prevents a body shot from Daddy.
Diddle blocks a body shot from Daddy.
Daddy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diddles head.
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!
A short body shot lands from Daddy as the two fighters clinch.
Daddy pushes Diddle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daddy can't find room to land a body shot as Diddle controls the action.
Daddy can't find room to land a body shot as Diddle controls the action.
Daddy tries to throw a body punch but Diddle avoids it by throwing Daddy back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daddy.
Daddy is leaning against Diddle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daddy tries to work over Diddle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daddy pushes Diddle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Daddy.
Daddy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daddy lands a nice shot to the body.
Daddy tries to throw a body punch but Diddle avoids it by throwing Daddy back against the cage.
Daddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daddy cracks Diddle with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diddle looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Daddy finish him?

Diddle is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Daddy connects with a stiff jab that staggers Diddle - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). War Daddy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Saltan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tzu Chu (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.

Saltan
vs
Chu

180 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
16
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kane Saltan!
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, Tzu Chu!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chu lands a front kick.
Chu wants to clinch up but Saltan keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chu.
Chu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chu connects with a high kick.
Saltan shoots in looking for a takedown but Chu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saltan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tzu Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chu darts in and clinches Saltan up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Saltan.
Chu lands an elbow inside that Saltan shrugs off.
Chu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saltan taking a breather.
Chu throws an elbow but it misses.
Chu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saltan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chu pushes off an throws an elbow but Saltan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Saltan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Saltan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chu can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saltan is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saltan is thwarting Chu's attempts to control the position.
Saltan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saltan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chu.

Saltan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saltan showed some decent athleticism there.
Chu trying to hold on to Saltan's head to control him but Saltan postures up.
Saltan is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saltan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Chu is trying to control Saltan's posture. Saltan takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Chu! Saltan is rotating here... this could be the end... Chu is out! Saltan has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kane Saltan!