QFC Tournament 212 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Koloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kubrat Pulev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kubrat Pulev will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Koloff
vs
Pulev

174 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
244 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Koloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kubrat Pulev!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koloff.
Pulev tests Koloff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koloff.
Pulev throws a series of punches but Koloff avoids them all with ease.
Pulev slaps away a takedown attempt from Koloff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Koloff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koloff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pulev fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulev throws a series of punches but Koloff moves out of range.
Pulev looks to land a combination but Koloff avoids it well.

Pulev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koloff has Pulev pressed against the cage, preventing Pulev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koloff jumps guard but Pulev stands there with Koloff around his waist. Koloff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pulev prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulev tries to break free but Koloff pushes him back against the cage.

Pulev breaks the clinch.
Koloff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pulev circles away.
Pulev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pulev duly obliges.
Pulev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pulev throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Koloff colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Pulev as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Koloff is left battered and dazed whilst Pulev and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kubrat Pulev!
A victorious Kubrat Pulev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Lyall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conan Lyall has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lyall
vs
Rosario

178 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conan Lyall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcio Rosario!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyall is looking to clinch but Rosario is avoiding it.
Rosario tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lyall counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosario. Lyall does a little dance to reset his feet.

Lyall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rosario napping and manages to drive through into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Lyall stands up.
Rosario looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rosario wants to clinch

and Lyall moves into the clinch.
Lyall really is a fat lump.

Lyall breaks from the clinch.
Lyall throws out a leg kick but Rosario moves out of range and Lyall only half commits.
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!
Rosario tries a head kick but it misses.
Rosario looks to land a combination but Lyall avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyall tries a head kick but it misses.

Lyall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rosario's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rosario looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lyall passes into half guard.
Lyall stops Rosario from getting back to his feet.
Lyall wants to free his trapped foot but Rosario is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lyall 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.

Lyall in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rosario tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lyall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conan Lyall!