QFC Tournament 74 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaiohun Rayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Green is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rayo
vs
Green

186 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiohun Rayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Green!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayo leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rayo circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Rayo.
Travis Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rayo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Green under the eye.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rayo tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rayo to the ground. Rayo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaiohun Rayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Green.

Rayo lands a left and a right that send Green crashing to the mat, dazed. Rayo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Travis Green has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rayo counters with a straight that turns Green's legs to rubber! Rayo pushes forward with more strikes and Green goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiohun Rayo!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyroil Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyroil Wallace has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lee Craig's chin.

Craig
vs
Wallace

170 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace moves to clinch but Craig breaks away
and Craig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side.

Wallace lands a big head kick that sends Craig tumbling to the mat! Wallace takes a step backwards and waves Craig back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Craig is rocked!

It looks like Lee Craig has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Craig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craig is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wallace.
Wallace scores with a kick to the body.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Craig.

Wallace pushes Craig up against the cage in a clinch.
Craig avoids a wild elbow strike from Wallace.
Wallace creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Craig! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Wallace.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyroil Wallace!
Tyroil Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jugo Tangcalagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bush
vs
Tangcalagan

180 cm
25
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jugo Tangcalagan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush doesn't manage to clinch there - Tangcalagan circles away.

Tangcalagan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bush manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tangcalagan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tangcalagan stops Bush from standing up.
Tangcalagan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tangcalagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tangcalagan landing with the ground and pound.
Tangcalagan pushes down on Bush's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tangcalagan lands strikes from half guard.
Tangcalagan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tangcalagan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tangcalagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tangcalagan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bush is looking to escape.
Bush trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tangcalagan lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangcalagan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tangcalagan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bush trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tangcalagan on the ground.
Tangcalagan with the ground and pound from mount.
Tangcalagan landing strikes from the mount.
Tangcalagan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tangcalagan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bush hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tangcalagan working away from the top, dropping strikes.

It looks like George Bush has been cut.
Bush is in a horrible position here. Tangcalagan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bush is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bush is breathing heavily.
Bush in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Bush that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tangcalagan is landing with some decent strikes but Bush is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Bush is rocked!

George Bush's cut is getting worse.

Tangcalagan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Tangcalagan extends the arm and Bush is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jugo Tangcalagan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthias Zacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthias Zacher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny McBride's chin.

McBride
vs
Zacher

182 cm
24
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny McBride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthias Zacher!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zacher lands a head kick. McBride smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McBride takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McBride throws a head kick but Zacher moves out of range.
Zacher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Zacher closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zacher stalls.

Zacher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Zacher looking to score a takedown here. McBride is defending well but Zacher drives through and ends up in McBride's guard.
Zacher wants to control from the top but McBride keeps moving.
McBride is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zacher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McBride is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McBride is really struggling to control Zacher but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McBride pushes a forearm under Zacher's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zacher is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny McBride!
Johnny McBride spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.