QFC Tournament 703 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mcgregor Conor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Leo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Conor
vs
Leo

200 cm
23
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 London, Mcgregor Conor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Leo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Leo enables Conor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Conor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conor forces his way into half guard.
Conor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leo is looking to improve his position.
Conor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Conor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leo is looking for a sweep. Conor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Conor seems to be working for a kimura but Leo defends the submission attempt.
Leo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Leo wants to improve his position but Conor is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conor.
Conor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leo wants to get back to full guard.
Conor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Conor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Leo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Conor.
Conor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conor scoring with strikes but Leo is staying in there.
Leo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Conor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Conor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leo is looking to escape.
Conor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

It looks like Bobby Leo has been cut.
Conor looking to control but Leo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conor throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leo blocking the ground and pound.
Leo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Conor throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Conor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leo is looking to improve his position but Conor isn't that keen on the idea.
Conor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Leo really wants to buck Conor off and get back to his feet.

Conor is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Conor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mcgregor Conor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deniz mu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Hitayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takashi Hitayashi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

mu
vs
Hitayashi

190 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 London, Deniz mu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Takashi Hitayashi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mu falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hitayashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for mu!

Hitayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but mu is defending well.
Hitayashi scores with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hitayashi looks up at the clock and then as mu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hitayashi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hitayashi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Hitayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but mu is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
mu misses with a strike from the bottom.

Hitayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but mu is defending well.
Hitayashi lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hitayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but mu is defending well.
mu can't do much from the bottom here.
Hitayashi looks up at the clock and then as mu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hitayashi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hitayashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
mu taking a bit of punishment here - Hitayashi scoring with strikes.

Hitayashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. mu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hitayashi cracks mu with a big right hand but mu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on mu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitayashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but mu keeps working.

Hitayashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. mu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hitayashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitayashi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at mu to see if he's OK.
mu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hitayashi on the ground.
Hitayashi landing strikes.
mu wants to control but Hitayashi postures up.
Hitayashi lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hitayashi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. mu is trying to escape and Hitayashi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and mu is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hitayashi! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takashi Hitayashi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Grimdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Grimdal
vs
Grimes

190 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 London, Reggie Grimdal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Grimes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimdal wants to clinch.
Grimes throws out a counter right but Grimdal avoids it with no problem.
Grimdal takes one to the side of the head.
Reggie Grimdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Grimes clinches with his opponent.
Grimdal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Grimes scores with a shoulder strike.

Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Grimes as he connects with a hook.
Grimdal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimdal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Grimdal.

Grimdal forces Grimes back against the cage and clinches.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Grimes.

Grimdal is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but Grimes blocks it.

Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimdal tries to clinch but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimdal walks into a jab.
Oh Grimdal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimdal tries for a takedown but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimes jabs at Grimdal's body.
Donk. Grimes catches Grimdal right on the button with a cross.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Grimdal.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grimdal is looking to clinch.
Grimes tests Grimdal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimdal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimdal tries to get into range but Grimes steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Grimdal! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Grimes scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Grimes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wallace Reseke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Wallace Reseke has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Reseke
vs
Lopez

185 cm
23
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 London, Wallace Reseke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Lopez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lopez clinches.
Lopez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reseke walks away with a smile on his face. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopez misses with a left hand
and Reseke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.

Lopez gets a clinch.
Reseke is trying to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reseke working hard to break the clinch.
Reseke is looking to break free of the clinch but Lopez has double underhooks.
Reseke wants to break free but Lopez has control.
Reseke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reseke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reseke doesn't seem phased though.

Lopez has Reseke up against the cage in a clinch.

Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lopez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reseke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Reseke holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopez drops back down to his feet.
Wallace Reseke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Lopez.
Lopez is working for takedown but Reseke is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
Reseke is pressed up against the cage. Lopez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reseke down to the mat. Reseke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reseke lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Juan Lopez has been cut.
Reseke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick by Lopez misses
enabling Reseke to counter with a crisp jab.

Lopez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reseke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lopez checks it well.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Reseke finish him?
Lopez closes the distance but Reseke moves to the side
and Reseke counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wallace Reseke!