QFC Tournament 694 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chales Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Lanister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaime Lanister is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Oliveira
vs
Lanister

185 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chales Oliveira !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaime Lanister!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lanister shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oliveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira sneaks back into half guard.
Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oliveira keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oliveira gets full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chales Oliveira !
A relieved looking Chales Oliveira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Byron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Tsuyoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Tsuyoi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Smith
vs
Tsuyoi

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Byron Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Tsuyoi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is looking to clinch but Tsuyoi is avoiding it.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Smith has closed the distance and engaged Tsuyoi in a clinch.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Tsuyoi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tsuyoi leaning his opponent against the cage.

Tsuyoi breaks from the clinch.
Tsuyoi shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Tsuyoi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Tsuyoi ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Byron Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tsuyoi.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuyoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuyoi stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsuyoi is defended easily by Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuyoi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Tsuyoi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsuyoi leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoi avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuyoi manages to avoid it.
Tsuyoi wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Tsuyoi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoi shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsuyoi sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Tsuyoi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Tsuyoi on that attempt.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsuyoi tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsuyoi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuyoi! But no joy.

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tsuyoi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith trying to control but Tsuyoi is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand but Tsuyoi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith stuffs the takedown.

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

Tsuyoi sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Tsuyoi.
Tsuyoi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tsuyoi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Tsuyoi looks winded!
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsuyoi but Tsuyoi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tsuyoi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.

Smith drives through with a takedown into Tsuyoi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith gets to his feet. Tsuyoi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Tsuyoi misses with a body kick.

Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tsuyoi to the ground. Smith is now in Tsuyoi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Byron Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuyoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tsuyoi quickly recovers to half guard.

Tsuyoi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Tsuyoi back against the cage.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsuyoi smiles and moves away.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Tsuyoi takes the fight into the clinch.

Tsuyoi jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.

Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuyoi wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuyoi shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Byron Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsuyoi is breathing heavily.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Tsuyoi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith with a poor takedown

and Tsuyoi counters by clinching up.

Tsuyoi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoi fails to land the takedown.

Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Tsuyoi pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a head kick but Tsuyoi moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoi shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsuyoi pushes Smith away with a front kick.

Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Tsuyoi wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is nestled in close to Tsuyoi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is keen to just control but Tsuyoi is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tsuyoi taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsuyoi keeps working.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tsuyoi.

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.
Tsuyoi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tsuyoi looking to control.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Tsuyoi working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tsuyoi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Tsuyoi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tsuyoi fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Tsuyoi and move into the clinch.

Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Tsuyoi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Tsuyoi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsuyoi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith wants to control from the top but Tsuyoi keeps moving.
Tsuyoi is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tsuyoi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tsuyoi has escaped and now he's on top!

Smith 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.

Smith has his foot on Tsuyoi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuyoi works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsuyoi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Tsuyoi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith looking to control.
Tsuyoi stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoi trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsuyoi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuyoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Tsuyoi darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Tsuyoi keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tsuyoi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith tries to pull guard but Tsuyoi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsuyoi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Tsuyoi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to break free but Tsuyoi has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Tsuyoi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsuyoi 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Nick Tsuyoi!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Nick Tsuyoi!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Nick Tsuyoi!

Nick Tsuyoi wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Homes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lincoln
vs
Homes

165 cm
25
149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Lincoln!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Homes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jamal Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln misses with a combination

and Homes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lincoln!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Homes tries to score with some ground and pound. Lincoln controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lincoln is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Homes working the body and head with strikes.
Homes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lincoln on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lincoln tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln sneaks back into half guard.
Lincoln trying to hold on to Homes's head to control him but Homes postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homes tries to pass to full mount but Lincoln defends it.
Homes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lincoln defending well though.
Lincoln is trying to control but can't.
Homes throwing shots but Lincoln is blocking nicely.

Homes seems to be working for a kimura but Lincoln defends the submission attempt.
Homes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Homes working over Lincoln with some ground and pound. Lincoln looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

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.
Lincoln keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Homes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lincoln is breathing heavily.
Homes winds up and cracks Lincoln with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Homes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Homes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lincoln knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Homes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Homes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homes slips a nice elbow through Lincoln's hands, connecting with Lincoln's forehead.

Homes is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Homes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lincoln is staying active underneath Homes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lincoln taking some punishment here, with Homes in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Homes working over Lincoln with some ground and pound. Lincoln looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Homes slips a nice elbow through Lincoln's hands, connecting with Lincoln's forehead.

Lincoln is rocked!
Lincoln taking some punishment here, with Homes in his half guard.
Oh Lincoln is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Homes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lincoln seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Homes lands a nice short elbow.
Homes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Homes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Homes shoots in looking for a takedown. Lincoln tries to sprawl out of it but Homes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lincoln manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Lincoln misses the target.
Lincoln misses with a double jab

and Homes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Homes is pressing down on Lincoln's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lincoln is holding on for now.
Lincoln is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Homes connects with a nice short shot to Lincoln's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Homes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lincoln might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Homes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Homes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lincoln's head.
Lincoln on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Homes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Homes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lincoln with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harry Homes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lincoln is refusing to be controlled, as Homes sits in half guard.
Homes working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lincoln with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lincoln trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Homes landing punches.
Homes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lincoln taking shots to the head.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Homes! Lincoln is hurt baaadly! Homes is firing away with more strikes - Lincoln is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Homes!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vijay Nadar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vijay Nadar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marko Zorro's chin.

Nadar
vs
Zorro

170 cm
23
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
20
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vijay Nadar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marko Zorro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Nadar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zorro defends it well.

Zorro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nadar pulls his head out easily.

Nadar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zorro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nadar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorro is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorro trying to hold on to Nadar's head to control him but Nadar postures up.

Nadar stands up and beckons Zorro to join him on the feet.

Nadar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Nadar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Nadar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zorro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nadar.

Nadar wants to work for an arm triangle but Zorro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro is looking to improve his position.
Zorro flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nadar prevents Zorro from improving his position.

Nadar is trying to work for a kimura but Zorro is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nadar is looking for a kimura here.
Zorro tries to roll over but Nadar keeps him under control.
Zorro is trying to maintain the position but Nadar is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Nadar with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Zorro.
Zorro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Nadar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nadar looking to pass the guard.
Nadar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zorro's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zorro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Nadar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zorro quickly recovers to half guard.

Zorro is defending against the submission attempts here by Nadar.

Nadar escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadar misses with a takedown attempt - Zorro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Nadar gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorro is trying to control Nadar's posture but Nadar avoids it.

Nadar tries for a kimura but Zorro is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zorro wants to get back to his feet but Nadar drags him back down.
Nadar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zorro on the ground.
I wouldn't like to be where Zorro is right now.
Zorro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Zorro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nadar pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zorro tries to roll over but Nadar keeps him under control.
Zorro trying to control here.
Zorro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zorro tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Nadar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Nadar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zorro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zorro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zorro!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Zorro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nadar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nadar is not content to let Zorro control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadar is pushing Zorro's head away, looking to escape. Zorro manages to hold on to the position though.

Zorro stands up.

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.
Zorro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nadar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zorro somewhat.
Nadar looks for a takedown but Zorro sprawls well.
Nadar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zorro as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zorro! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vijay Nadar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nadar stuffs the takedown attempt from Zorro. Zorro gets slowly back to his feet.
Zorro leaves Nadar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zorro slaps away a takedown attempt from Nadar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Vijay Nadar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Zorro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nadar throws a big counter combination but Zorro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zorro stuffs the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Zorro misses.

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

Zorro pushes Nadar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zorro tries to clinch up.
Nadar throws a big counter combination but Zorro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zorro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zorro tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zorro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nadar pinned against the cage. Nadar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Zorro looks to move away, Nadar throws a big counter combo but Zorro just gets out of the way.
Vijay Nadar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Zorro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadar closes the distance and clinches up with Zorro, looking for a takedown. Nadar pushes Zorro against the cage but Zorro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zorro throws a head kick but Nadar moves out of range.
Nadar fails with a takedown attempt.
Nadar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZorro.
Nadar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zorro.
Nadar throws a big counter combination but Zorro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nadar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zorro.
Zorro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nadar.
A head kick misses from Zorro.
Zorro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zorro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nadar as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nadar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zorro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nadar wanted to stand there but Zorro had control of the position.
Nadar tries to free his leg and advance position but Zorro is retaining full guard.
Nadar is working hard here to advance position.

Nadar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Zorro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nadar is looking to defend but Zorro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nadar! Zorro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nadar taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marko Zorro!