QFC Tournament 876 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flake Silverman (ranked 7571 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel James Vanderbilt (ranked 6504 p4p, 538 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.

Silverman
vs
James Vanderbilt

182 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Flake Silverman!
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, Michel James Vanderbilt!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderbilt misses with a hook. Silverman ducked under it nicely.
Silverman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vanderbilt tries to avoid it but Silverman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vanderbilt to the ground. Vanderbilt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vanderbilt lands a glancing blow to the side of Silverman's head.
Silverman misses with a low kick as Vanderbilt jumps back.
Vanderbilt is looking to land body kicks.
Vanderbilt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silverman counters with a left to the body.
Silverman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanderbilt.
Silverman moves out of range as Vanderbilt strikes.
Silverman swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbilt throws a hook but Silverman avoids it easily.
Silverman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vanderbilt throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverman shoots in looking for a takedown. Vanderbilt tries to sprawl out of it but Silverman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vanderbilt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vanderbilt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silverman darts in looking for a takedown but Vanderbilt gets double underhooks and turns Silverman into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flake Silverman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanderbilt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silverman looks to clinch
and Vanderbilt counters with a straight right hand.
Vanderbilt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silverman.
Vanderbilt thinks about the counter body kick.
Silverman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vanderbilt counters with a good low kick that Silverman was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbilt throws a push kick but Silverman slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanderbilt. Silverman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanderbilt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Vanderbilt finds it's target.
Silverman moves out of range of the body kick.
Vanderbilt connects with a right hand. Silverman shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silverman tries to clinch but Vanderbilt is having none of it.
Vanderbilt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silverman staying out of range there.
Vanderbilt looks for the body kick but Silverman saw that one coming.
Vanderbilt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silverman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vanderbilt throws a leg kick but Silverman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silverman tries to counter with a takedown but Vanderbilt is quick to defend against it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as Vanderbilt blocks the low kick.
Silverman avoids a kick to the body.
Silverman goes for a double leg but Vanderbilt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vanderbilt continues to drive forward.
Vanderbilt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silverman checks it well.
Vanderbilt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silverman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vanderbilt misses with a hook.
Vanderbilt misses with a low kick as Silverman jumps back.
Vanderbilt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silverman. Silverman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Vanderbilt.
Silverman shoots and misses
and Vanderbilt counters with a head kick. That will keep Silverman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silverman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanderbilt avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbilt missing with a left hand there. Silverman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silverman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt obviously looking to wear him down.
Vanderbilt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Vanderbilt tries to get set, Silverman tries to push him back and clinch up but Vanderbilt manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silverman closes the distance but Vanderbilt moves to the side
and Vanderbilt counters with a good low kick that Silverman was not able to check.
Silverman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silverman shoots in for a double leg but Vanderbilt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silverman misses the shot to the body.
Vanderbilt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vanderbilt throws a jab when Silverman was well out of range.
Silverman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vanderbilt manages to circle out of the way.
Silverman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silverman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanderbilt looks to land a body kick but Silverman moved away.
Silverman shoots in but Vanderbilt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanderbilt tries to land a front kick but Silverman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Silverman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vanderbilt throws a head kick that misses.
Vanderbilt misses with a body kick.
Silverman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vanderbilt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Vanderbilt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbilt throws a sloppy head kick and Silverman moves out of range easily.
Silverman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flake Silverman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanderbilt misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverman blocks a head kick by Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt throws a leg kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silverman.
Silverman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanderbilt avoids it really well and circles away.
Silverman shoots in but Vanderbilt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanderbilt counters with a body kick.
Silverman throws a leg kick
and Vanderbilt counters with a straight right hand.
Vanderbilt misses with a kick to the body.
Vanderbilt throws a head kick that misses.
Vanderbilt is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbilt connects with a solid leg kick.
Michel James Vanderbilt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silverman shoots in for a takedown but Vanderbilt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silverman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vanderbilt as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silverman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vanderbilt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vanderbilt lands a nice shot that snaps Silverman's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanderbilt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanderbilt connects with an inside leg kick.
Vanderbilt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silverman shoots in looking for a takedown but Vanderbilt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silverman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vanderbilt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanderbilt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanderbilt throws a low kick, looking for Silverman's leg but Silverman calmly moves out of range.
Silverman is looking to counter the offense by Vanderbilt and move into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbilt throws a right and a left that Silverman avoids nicely.
Vanderbilt misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Vanderbilt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silverman shoots in looking for a takedown. Vanderbilt tries to sprawl out of it but Silverman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vanderbilt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silverman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanderbilt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanderbilt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silverman.
An inside leg kick lands from Vanderbilt.
Michel James Vanderbilt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanderbilt throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbilt misses with a body shot.
Vanderbilt cracks Silverman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silverman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silverman doesn't manage to clinch there - Vanderbilt circles away.
Silverman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanderbilt.
Silverman just misses with a punch to the body.
Silverman shoots in and drives through. Vanderbilt sprawls well.
Vanderbilt tries a quick counter leg kick but Silverman is wise to it.
Vanderbilt throws a low kick, looking for Silverman's leg but Silverman calmly moves out of range.
Vanderbilt scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silverman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vanderbilt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silverman throws a sloppy head kick
and Vanderbilt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vanderbilt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michel James Vanderbilt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Vanderbilt swats away the attempt to clinch by Silverman.
Silverman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silverman ducks under a wild hook from Vanderbilt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vanderbilt checks a leg kick.
Vanderbilt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanderbilt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silverman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vanderbilt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverman slips under a jab.
Vanderbilt throws a hook to the side of Silverman's head but Silverman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silverman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vanderbilt defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silverman looks for a takedown but Vanderbilt sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flake Silverman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverman checks a leg kick.
Silverman defending well as Vanderbilt loads up on a big left hand.
Silverman is looking for a counter combo.
Jab, jab by Vanderbilt - just one landing.
Flake Silverman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanderbilt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vanderbilt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vanderbilt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Silverman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vanderbilt tries to keep at a distance but Silverman has taken the fight into the clinch.

Vanderbilt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silverman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A cross from Vanderbilt lands.
Silverman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderbilt tries a head kick but it misses.
Silverman throws a big counter combination but Vanderbilt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vanderbilt throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Vanderbilt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbilt scores with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silverman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Michel James Vanderbilt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silverman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vanderbilt tests Silverman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silverman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good leg kick by Vanderbilt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vanderbilt is looking to land body kicks.
Silverman tries to clinch there but Vanderbilt circles away.
Vanderbilt throws out a counter right but Silverman avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silverman.
Vanderbilt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silverman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanderbilt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vanderbilt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silverman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Silverman misses with a double jab.
Vanderbilt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silverman's head backwards.
Vanderbilt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanderbilt lands a head shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Silverman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Silverman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silverman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flake Silverman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanderbilt lands a glancing blow to the side of Silverman's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel James Vanderbilt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanderbilt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Michel James Vanderbilt!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Michel James Vanderbilt!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Michel James Vanderbilt!

Michel James Vanderbilt wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michel James Vanderbilt thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cezare Borgia (ranked 5359 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimas Thiago (ranked 8034 p4p, 584 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.

Borgia
vs
Thiago

175 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Cezare Borgia!
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, Dimas Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Cezare Borgia has been cut.

Thiago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Borgia's half guard.
Thiago is keen to just control but Borgia is a slippery customer.
Borgia controlling the position for now.
Thiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Borgia tries to roll over but Thiago keeps him under control.
Thiago tries to pass to full mount but Borgia defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thiago thows a huge punch but Borgia dodges it nicely.
Thiago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Borgia has his hands clasped together around Thiago's back. He's all about the action.

Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thiago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Thiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Thiago is trying to work for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.
Borgia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borgia.
Borgia pulls Thiago in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thiago wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thiago lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borgia gets a double leg takedown into Thiago's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thiago keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Thiago working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
Thiago looks winded!
Thiago throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control.

Thiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Thiago is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
Borgia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimas Thiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cezare Borgia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thiago throws a head kick that misses.
Thiago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Borgia backs up against the cage.
Thiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Borgia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia is staying tight to Thiago's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago is looking to reverse the position.
Thiago is breathing heavily.
Borgia looks up at the clock and then as Thiago takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Borgia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Borgia in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Borgia.
Borgia scores with punches from side control.
Borgia taking a breather here.
Thiago throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borgia taking a breather here.
Borgia cracks Thiago with a big right hand but Thiago just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thiago seems a little lost for a moment, as Borgia dominates the positioning.
Thiago is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
Borgia controlling from side mount.
Borgia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Borgia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia continues to hold on tight.
Borgia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Thiago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borgia prevents Thiago from improving his position.
Borgia not doing much here.

Thiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thiago on the ground.

Thiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cezare Borgia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cezare Borgia'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Borgia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thiago is trying to defend but Borgia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Borgia trying to control the pace.
Thiago trying to hold on to Borgia's head to control him but Borgia postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Thiago is retaining full guard.
Borgia is pushing down on Thiago's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thiago is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cezare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia content to control rather than advance.
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Thiago is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Borgia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thiago is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia trying to mount his opponent but Thiago defends it.
Borgia blocks the strikes from Thiago.
Thiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Thiago defends it.
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thiago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borgia controlling the action here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thiago!
Thiago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Thiago.

Borgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Borgia takes a little break here. Thiago wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thiago is looking for a sweep.
Thiago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Borgia off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Borgia is having to fend off submission attempts from Thiago, who is looking to sink in the choke. Thiago doesn't have the hooks in though and Borgia manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cezare Borgia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borgia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!

Cezare Borgia wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kari Halifax (ranked 6650 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Jones (ranked 6648 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.

Halifax
vs
Jones

150 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Kari Halifax !
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, Jackson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halifax counters with a stiff right hand.
Halifax lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Halifax counter with a right hand.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Halifax counters with a big right hand! Oh Jones is in trouble here! Halifax follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Halifax !

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Extremamente Grande Pau (ranked 5448 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Halifax (ranked 6651 p4p, 0 weight class). Grande Pau's entrance music is Mas Que Nada. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Grande Pau
vs
Halifax

165 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

$10 Trap Queen Aesthetics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Extremamente Grande Pau!
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, Lan Halifax!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halifax lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Halifax lands a nice shot that snaps Grande Pau's head back.
Halifax lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Halifax tries to keep at a distance but Grande Pau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halifax should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Halifax works on Grande Pau's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande Pau blocking some punches.
Halifax throws a head punch that misses.
Halifax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halifax misses with a body punch.

Grande Pau gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Halifax regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halifax is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande Pau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halifax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Halifax has eaten all the pies!
Grande Pau preventing the sweep.
Grande Pau postures up.
Halifax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Halifax got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grande Pau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halifax has managed to get both his arms back between Grande Pau's legs - danger averted.
Halifax landing some decent shots from guard.
Halifax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halifax lands a couple of digs.

Grande Pau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halifax is aware though and is defending well.
Halifax has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Grande Pau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halifax is aware though and is defending well.

Grande Pau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halifax doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halifax manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halifax chips away with some ground and pound.
Grande Pau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halifax trying to control the position from guard on top but Grande Pau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Grande Pau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grande Pau is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halifax slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Halifax lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grande Pau down.
Halifax trying to control the position but Grande Pau is working away.
Halifax in side control lands a decent elbow.
Halifax working the head with strikes.
Halifax is putting a hurting on Grande Pau here, landing some big shots from side control.
Grande Pau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Grande Pau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Halifax working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halifax landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Halifax working the head and body with strikes.
Halifax creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grande Pau on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Halifax tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Halifax is chipping away with strikes.
Grande Pau is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Grande Pau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halifax scores with a couple of short elbows.
Halifax looks up at the clock and then as Grande Pau takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Halifax smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Halifax lands a few punches from side control.
Halifax is chipping away with strikes.
Halifax works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Halifax moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halifax lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Halifax landing strikes from the mount and Grande Pau is in trouble!

Grande Pau is rocked!
Halifax with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Grande Pau is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Halifax! Grande Pau is hurt baaadly! Halifax is firing away with more strikes - Grande Pau 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 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lan Halifax!
Extremamente Grande Pau spoke after the fight, saying 'Where's my money?'.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Guarra (ranked 7014 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Budgiehandler (ranked 5542 p4p, 0 weight class). Guarra comes to the cage accompanied by Kodak Black - ZEZE (feat. Travis Scott & Offset. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Guarra
vs
Budgiehandler

173 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Eddie Guarra!
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, Reginald Budgiehandler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budgiehandler misses with a few strikes there.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch there but Guarra circles away.
Guarra is looking to counter punch.
Guarra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budgiehandler digs a good hook to Guarra's body.
Guarra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Budgiehandler.

Guarra instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guarra.
Guarra just leaning against Budgiehandler, taking a breather.
Budgiehandler lands a shot to the body.
Budgiehandler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Budgiehandler lands a left hand.
Guarra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guarra wants to break free but Budgiehandler has control.
Budgiehandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guarra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Budgiehandler fails to land.
Guarra prevents a body shot from Budgiehandler.
A head punch on the inside from Budgiehandler fails to land.
Budgiehandler scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Budgiehandler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budgiehandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guarra blocks an uppercut.
Guarra is stalling here.
Budgiehandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guarra blocking some punches.
Budgiehandler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guarra backwards.
Budgiehandler letting Guarra take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Budgiehandler.
Guarra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guarra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Budgiehandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Budgiehandler lands with a short shot to the head.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Budgiehandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guarra backwards.
Budgiehandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Guarra.
Budgiehandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budgiehandler misses with the head strike.
Budgiehandler throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guarra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Budgiehandlers head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Budgiehandler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guarra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Budgiehandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Guarra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guarra is trying to push Budgiehandler away but Budgiehandler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guarra gets through Budgiehandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guarra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budgiehandler backwards.
Guarra lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Guarra.
Budgiehandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Guarra.
Guarra blocks a body shot from Budgiehandler.
Guarra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Budgiehandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guarra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Budgiehandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guarra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Budgiehandler has him pressed against the cage.
Guarra lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Budgiehandler.
Guarra is breathing heavily.
Budgiehandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guarra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guarra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Budgiehandler up against the cage.
Budgiehandler tries a body shot but Guarra blocks it.
Guarra throws a head punch that misses.
Guarra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Budgiehandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Budgiehandler scores with a shot to the side of Guarra's head.
Guarra blocks a body shot from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler digs a right hand underneath Guarra's ribcage. Guarra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Budgiehandler on the inside.
Budgiehandler cracks Guarra with a nice body shot.
Guarra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Guarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budgiehandler scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budgiehandler.
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 left hand lands to the body for Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler misses with a body punch.
Budgiehandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Budgiehandler scores with a shot to the side of Guarra's head.
Budgiehandler lands with a right to the head.
Budgiehandler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guarra backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budgiehandler.
Guarra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Guarra is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Budgiehandler.
Oh Guarra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Guarra backwards.
Budgiehandler lands a big right hand that drops Guarra! The killer instinct kicks in and Budgiehandler finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Budgiehandler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Budgiehandler!