QFC Tournament 752 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Scorcho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanuel Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Scorcho
vs
Salvador

170 cm
25
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Scorcho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emanuel Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorcho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salvador sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salvador let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scorcho swings for the body but Salvador moves out of range.
It seemed like Salvador was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salvador lands a nice shot that snaps Scorcho's head back.
Scorcho missing with a left hand there. Salvador was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scorcho.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salvador! But no joy.
Scorcho throws a low kick, looking for Salvador's leg but Salvador calmly moves out of range.
Salvador lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scorcho misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scorcho.
Salvador doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Salvador scores with a nice strike.

Scorcho is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador throws an uppercut from hell that sends Scorcho clean off his feet! He's out cold! Salvador stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emanuel Salvador!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyer comes to the cage accompanied by Check this shit. The key to victory for Jeffrey Meyer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Meyer
vs
Kingston

172 cm
21
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meyer.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kingston pinned against the cage. Kingston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Meyer on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Meyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Meyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kingston takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston gets back to half guard.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Meyer sits in half guard.
Kingston keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kingston reverses the position - he's now on top in Meyer's guard.
Meyer can't keep his opponent in guard - Kingston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kingston controlling the action here.
Kingston works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Meyer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kingston advances to full mount.
Meyer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kingston has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Meyer's face.

Kingston is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Meyer is surviving well by controlling Kingston's body position as best he can.
Kingston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kingston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kingston with good strikes from the mount here!
Kingston scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Meyer?
Kingston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kingston lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kingston controlling from mount.
BOOM! Kingston connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kingston content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kingston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kingston raining down hammerfists from mount.

Kingston working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Meyer turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kingston off and cradles Meyer's limp body as Kingston celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Thomas Kingston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aires Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawaki Inoshita (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?

Esposito
vs
Inoshita

175 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

213 cm
24
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aires Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kawaki Inoshita!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Inoshita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Esposito keeping his opponent close.
Esposito is trying to control Inoshita's posture but Inoshita avoids it.
Inoshita in the domination position with Esposito hanging on.
Inoshita works to advance to full mount. Esposito defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito tries to buck Inoshita off but he can't manage it.
Esposito is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Inoshita controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito is looking to improve his position but Inoshita isn't that keen on the idea.
Inoshita controlling from mount.
Esposito regains half guard.
Esposito might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Esposito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Esposito trying to control but Inoshita postures up.
Esposito is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Esposito controlling the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Inoshita trying to pass the guard but Esposito defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Inoshita is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Esposito manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Inoshita on his heels. He'll look to pass Inoshita's guard now, I'm sure.
Inoshita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Inoshita managing to control the position.
Esposito trying to control but Inoshita is working from the bottom.
Inoshita has a closed guard, preventing Esposito from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Inoshita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inoshita is on top in guard.

Esposito has Inoshita pulled in close to control his posture.
Esposito's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Inoshita trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inoshita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Inoshita stuffs the takedown.
Inoshita doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Esposito shoots in and drives through. Inoshita sprawls well.

Inoshita closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Esposito's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inoshita slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Esposito.
Inoshita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Esposito keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoshita is keen to just control but Esposito is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoshita prevents Esposito from improving his position.
Inoshita passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Esposito!
Inoshita controlling the pace for now.
Inoshita avoids the attempt from Esposito to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoshita controlling the position easily from mount.
Inoshita avoids the attempt from Esposito to control.
Esposito working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito wants to control but Inoshita is having none of it.
Inoshita controlling the pace for now.
Esposito really wants to buck Inoshita off and get back to his feet.
Inoshita controlling the position easily from mount.
Esposito is trying to escape the mount.

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.
Inoshita controlling his opponent.
Esposito wants to control but Inoshita is having none of it.
Inoshita controlling the position easily from mount.
Esposito tries to hold on but Inoshita postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kawaki Inoshita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Esposito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt.
Esposito shoots and misses

and Inoshita counters with a shoot takedown. Esposito fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aires Esposito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Inoshita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Esposito trying to keep a closed guard but Inoshita is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Esposito trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Esposito is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Inoshita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Esposito did well to prevent Inoshita getting side control.
Esposito is trying to get back to full guard.
Esposito looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito wants to get back to full guard.
Esposito tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Inoshita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Esposito is trying to maintain the position but Inoshita is very close to passing his half guard.
Esposito flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Esposito misses with some strikes from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Esposito closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Esposito is trying to control the action in half guard but Inoshita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Inoshita wants to improve his position but Esposito is controlling well.
Esposito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Esposito seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Inoshita blocking the ground and pound attempt from Esposito.
Inoshita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inoshita defending well though.
Esposito looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Esposito is working for a kimura but Inoshita is defending it quite comfortably.
Inoshita preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Esposito seems to be working for a kimura but Inoshita defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kawaki Inoshita.
Well Inoshita has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kawaki Inoshita!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kawaki Inoshita!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kawaki Inoshita!

Kawaki Inoshita wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Khamedd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brug Angeloz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Khamedd
vs
Angeloz

168 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

208 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elias Khamedd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brug Angeloz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khamedd stuffs the takedown.

Khamedd fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Angeloz to the ground. Khamedd is now in Angeloz's guard.

Angeloz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khamedd defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khamedd works over Angeloz with some ground and pound from guard.
Khamedd landing with the ground and pound.
Khamedd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Khamedd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angeloz wants to sweep here but Khamedd controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamedd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khamedd is looking to work some ground and pound but Angeloz has wrist control.
Khamedd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Angeloz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khamedd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khamedd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Angeloz's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khamedd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khamedd is working Angeloz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khamedd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khamedd is looking to work some ground and pound but Angeloz has wrist control.
Khamedd controlling from the top position.
Angeloz keeping moving, preventing Khamedd from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Angeloz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khamedd is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Khamedd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khamedd working some strikes from top position.
Khamedd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khamedd stands up over Angeloz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khamedd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khamedd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khamedd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Angeloz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khamedd with a nice head shot there.
Khamedd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khamedd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Khamedd preventing the sweep.
Angeloz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khamedd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khamedd working some strikes from top position.
Angeloz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khamedd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Angeloz's head.

Angeloz is rocked!
Khamedd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Angeloz is still in real trouble! Can Khamedd finish him?
Khamedd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Khamedd arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Angeloz's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Elias Khamedd!