QFC Tournament 43 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willamis Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shewomen Manhater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shewomen Manhater has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lima
vs
Manhater

184 cm
18
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

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, Willamis Lima!
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, Shewomen Manhater!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Manhater counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lima won't be happy with that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Manhater tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Manhater working away.
Manhater is staying tight to Lima's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Manhater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Manhater is trying to get an arm triangle but Lima is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manhater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Lima prevents Manhater from moving into mount.

Manhater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manhater on the ground.

Manhater is trying to get an arm triangle but Lima is defending well.
Lima tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Manhater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Manhater has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Manhater has hold of Lima's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lima manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Manhater has control of Lima's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lima regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manhater is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lima has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lima trying desperately to get to his feet.
Manhater wants to take Lima's back here but Lima is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Manhater tries to control but Lima wriggling away.

Manhater swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lima is now in Manhater's guard. A big mistake from Manhater there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Manhater has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lima is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Manhater.
Lima working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lima trying to control the position but Manhater is working away.
Manhater is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shewomen Manhater dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lima closes the distance and clinches up with Manhater, looking for a takedown. Lima pushes Manhater against the cage but Manhater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
An inside leg kick from Manhater misses.
Manhater tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manhater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willamis Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhater throws a leg kick but Lima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manhater displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lima.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manhater throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Manhater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Lima checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Lima really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manhater throws a leg kick but Lima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Manhater misses with a low kick as Lima jumps back.

Manhater throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lima was covering up waiting for the punch and Manhater finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manhater looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Manhater has gone for a leg lock! Lima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manhater's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manhater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Manhater managing to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Manhater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Manhater is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.

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

Manhater has hold of Lima's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lima manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manhater can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.

Manhater is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lima is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lima flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Manhater anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lima and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Manhater slips an arm under Lima chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Manhater has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Manhater is squeezing on Lima like an anaconda would it's prey. Lima fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shewomen Manhater!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

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

Merisalu
vs
Silva

163 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Markos Merisalu!
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, Attonitto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merisalu with a poor takedown

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Merisalu won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Merisalu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merisalu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Merisalu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva pushes past his half guard into mount!

Merisalu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
Merisalu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Merisalu tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merisalu is working to get back to half guard.
Merisalu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Merisalu tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Merisalu is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merisalu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva prevents Merisalu from improving his position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Merisalu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Silva is working for a kimura but Merisalu is defending it quite comfortably.
Merisalu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Merisalu is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Merisalu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Merisalu is breathing heavily.
Silva passes to full mount!
Silva moves to take his opponent's back.
Silva controlling well, preventing Merisalu from escaping the position.

Silva is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Merisalu is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Attonitto Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Balare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Aaron Perez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Perez
vs
Balare

175 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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, Aaron Perez!
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, Hector Balare!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balare has his takedown stuffed

so Perez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Perez tries to stand but Balare is controlling from the bottom.
Perez wants to control from the top but Balare keeps moving.
Perez being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balare trying to control the position.
Balare bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perez's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balare can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balare controlling from the top position.
Balare trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balare postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balare is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Balare from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balare throwing strikes but missing.
Balare slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Balare is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Balare trying to mount his opponent but Perez defends it.
Balare sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perez defending well though.

Perez is defending against the submission attempts here by Balare.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balare slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balare works his foot free and advances to mount.
Balare cracks Perez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Balare goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Perez turns into him and now he's in Balare's guard.
Perez wants to control from the top but Balare keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balare's guard.
Balare keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
Balare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez looking to sit in guard and control but Balare gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Balare dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Balare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balare shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perez sprawls well. Perez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balare gets slowly back to his feet.
Balare shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aaron Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Balare.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balare tries to avoid it but Perez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balare to the ground. Balare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balare doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balare doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balare thinking.

Perez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Perez showed some decent athleticism there.
Balare is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez blocks the strikes from Balare.
Perez trying to control from half guard but Balare is working away.

Perez seems to be working for a kimura but Balare defends the submission attempt.
Balare wants to control but Perez is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balare is staying active underneath Perez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perez wants to pass to mount but Balare is defending the position.
Balare moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Balare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Balare is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Perez has his hands clasped together but Balare extends an breaks Perez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Balare.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hector Balare!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niko Belich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belich
vs
Pierre

169 cm
24
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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, Niko Belich!
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, Georges Pierre !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre connects with a body shot.
Belich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pierre .
Belich misses with a two punch combination.
Belich tries to bum rush Pierre with a series of wild strikes but Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pierre throws a body punch but Belich moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Belich. Beautiful body shot.
Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belich just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pierre drops his hands momentarily and Belich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Belich lands with a right hand.

Pierre clinches up with Belich and pushes him back against the cage.
Pierre keeps control of Belich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Pierre pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belich defends well.
Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
Belich wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.

Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Belich gets to his feet. Pierre looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Belich is just out of range.
Pierre throws a head kick that misses.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Belich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Niko Belich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Pierre .
Belich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pierre momentarily.
Belich misses with a wild combination.
Belich throws a body punch but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belich circles away.
Belich lands with a right hand.
Belich throws a series of punches but Pierre avoids them all with ease.
Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pierre looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Belich.
Belich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belich lands a jab to Pierre 's midsection.
Belich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good shot there by Belich.
Belich scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pierre slips under a jab.
Belich looks to land a combination but Pierre avoids it well.
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!
Belich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pierre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belich finds it's way round the side to connect with Pierre 's head.
Belich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pierre moves in looking to clinch but Belich pushes him off.
No joy there for Belich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belich lands a really nice looking cross but Pierre seems unphased.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Belich shows good takedown defense.
Pierre tries to move into range but Belich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Pierre is rocked!
Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierre gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Pierre tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Belich is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Pierre buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Pierre !! Pierre is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Belich throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Belich!