QFC Tournament 77 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Soldati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker has chosen Sweet Child o Mine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Soldati
vs
Parker

190 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luiz Soldati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kendall Parker!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

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

and Soldati moves into the clinch.
Parker jumps guard but Soldati turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Soldati's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker fails with the takedown

and Soldati counters with a single leg into guard. Parker didn't expect that.
Luiz Soldati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Parker.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Soldati stays in close to Parker's body and controls the position.

Parker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soldati defends well.
Soldati has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soldati looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker trying to keep a closed guard but Soldati is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soldati doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soldati manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soldati pushes down on Parker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soldati prevents Parker from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Soldati stands up out of the half guard.
Parker with a lazy takedown attempt

and Soldati counters with a shoot takedown. Parker fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Soldati 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.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soldati stays in close to Parker's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldati stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Parker has his foot on Soldati's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soldati works his way back into a safe position though.

Parker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Parker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Parker working for a triangle but Soldati defends it easily.
Soldati with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldati looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Soldati drops back looking for a leg! Parker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parker manages to kick Soldati off! Soldati jumps back into Parker's guard.
Soldati trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soldati is looking to stand up but Parker won't let him.
Soldati knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
Soldati is breathing heavily.

Parker has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Soldati should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Parker has tightened it up now! Soldati should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kendall Parker!
A very excited looking Kendall Parker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Maybe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Maybe
vs
McQueen

152 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Maybe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maybe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Maybe.
Maybe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Come on Maybe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McQueen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maybe is defending well.
McQueen looking for a takedown.
Frank Maybe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McQueen.
McQueen has Maybe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maybe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maybe is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen looking for a takedown.
Maybe stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Maybe.

Maybe closes the distance and pushes McQueen back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maybe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McQueen tries for a takedown. No joy.
McQueen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maybe after a bit of a struggle.
Maybe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maybe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McQueen can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maybe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McQueen.
McQueen wants to take the fight to the mat but Maybe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McQueen is working for takedown but Maybe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maybe leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maybe prevents it.
McQueen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maybe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maybe controlling the action here for a moment.
McQueen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maybe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Maybe dominated that round.
That's time! Maybe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maybe moves in looking to clinch but McQueen pushes him off.

Maybe darts in and clinches McQueen up against the cage.
McQueen tries for a takedown. No joy.
McQueen wants to take the fight to the mat but Maybe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McQueen can't get the takedown.
Frank Maybe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McQueen.
McQueen looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maybe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybe prevents the takedown attempt.
Maybe avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Maybe.
McQueen keeps the fight on the outside.
McQueen doesn't manage to clinch there - Maybe circles away.

Maybe moves into range and clinches up with McQueen.
McQueen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McQueen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maybe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Come on Maybe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maybe prevents a takedown attempt there.
McQueen is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybe slows down the pace here.
McQueen is trying to drag Maybe to the mat but Maybe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maybe slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

McQueen has picked Maybe up - he's going for a ride! McQueen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maybe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McQueen is looking for a kimura here.
Maybe is doing well to control the position and prevent McQueen from advancing to side control.

Maybe is defending against the submission attempts here by McQueen.
Maybe moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Maybe dominated that second round.
That's time! Maybe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Maybe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McQueen is letting Maybe control him for a moment.
McQueen is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Maybe stalls from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McQueen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Maybe is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybe controlling the pace for now.
McQueen wants to hold on but Maybe pushes him away.

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

McQueen bucks Maybe off and manages to get back to his feet!
McQueen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maybe tries to clinch but McQueen is having none of it.

Maybe clinches.
McQueen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maybe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McQueen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for Maybe to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybe is pressed up against the cage. McQueen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maybe down to the mat. Maybe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Maybe as McQueen shoots in.
Frank Maybe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McQueen.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McQueen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maybe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maybe displaying some good clinch control by pressing McQueen up against the cage.
Frank Maybe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McQueen tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maybe pressing his opponent against the cage.
McQueen is looking for a takedown.
Maybe stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Maybe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maybe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Frank Maybe!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Frank Maybe!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Frank Maybe!

Frank Maybe wins by unanimous decision!