QFC Tournament 768 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Griffin
vs
Michaels

186 cm
20
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Michaels closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Michaels in side control lands a decent elbow.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michaels lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griffin down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels working the ground and pound from side control.
Michaels lands a big left to the face of Griffin, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Michaels and another - Griffin is out! Michaels stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Michaels!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tylko Przezdecyzje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Phillips
vs
Przezdecyzje

200 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tylko Przezdecyzje!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips looks to throw the jab but Przezdecyzje is out of range.
Phillips thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phillips loads up on a big right hand but Przezdecyzje slips the punch.
Phillips lands with a hook. Przezdecyzje tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Tylko Przezdecyzje has been cut.
Phillips throws a lazy uppercut
and Przezdecyzje counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Phillips stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Phillips as Przezdecyzje shoots in.
Phillips seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Przezdecyzje slips under a jab.
And Przezdecyzje tries to counter it with a takedown but Phillips pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Phillips throws a hook but Przezdecyzje avoids it easily.
And Przezdecyzje tries to counter it with a takedown but Phillips pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Phillips lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Phillips!
Our winner, Mark Phillips, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlkomir Jahoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Evans is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jahoda
vs
Evans

190 cm
18
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

208 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vlkomir Jahoda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Evans!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jahoda to the mat! Jahoda manages to get full guard.
Evans pushing down on Jahoda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jahoda wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Evans looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Evans is trying to work for a kimura but Jahoda is defending well.
Jahoda is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jahoda avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Evans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Evans controlling the action here.
Jahoda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans content just to control the position here.

Evans working for a guillotine from mount but Jahoda is in no mood to give up.

Evans looking to secure an arm triangle but Jahoda defends it well.
Evans trying to control but Jahoda is having none of it.
Evans controlling the pace for now.
Jahoda wants to control but Evans is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Evans looking for a guillotine from mount but Jahoda is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans avoids the attempt from Jahoda to control.

Evans is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jahoda has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jahoda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jahoda tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Evans working for a guillotine from mount but Jahoda is in no mood to give up.
Evans controlling his opponent.
Evans prevents Jahoda from getting the reversal.
Evans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jahoda is looking to escape.

Evans with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to control but Jahoda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Evans is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jahoda to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jahoda shrugs it off.
Jahoda tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Evans wants to finish this one by submission but Jahoda is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Evans.
Evans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jahoda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Evans looking for a guillotine from mount but Jahoda is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans working for a guillotine from mount but Jahoda is in no mood to give up.

Evans has control of Jahoda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jahoda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Evans looks winded!
Evans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jahoda tries to hold on but Evans postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Evans working for a guillotine from mount but Jahoda is in no mood to give up.
Jahoda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Evans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jahoda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Evans sneaks out the side door and pushes Jahoda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jahoda is defended easily by Evans.
Evans drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jahoda defends it well.
Vlkomir Jahoda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jahoda shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jahoda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlkomir Jahoda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jahoda fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jahoda looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Evans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Evans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jahoda, who protects the arm well.

Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Evans tries for a kimura but Jahoda is defending well.
Jahoda is looking to regain half guard here but Evans keeps moving and retains side control.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jahoda keeps working.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Evans is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jahoda looks calm but he's in trouble here. Evans gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jahoda is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Evans lets go of the hold and Jahoda can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Evans!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vas Dragan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matej Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We are the champions !. Vas Dragan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matej Rambo's chin.

Dragan
vs
Rambo

179 cm
24
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vas Dragan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matej Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt

and Dragan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rambo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dragan really is a fat lump.
Dragan passes Rambo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dragan is pressing down on Rambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rambo is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dragan in particular looking to stall.

Dragan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo wants to control but Dragan is keeping busy.
Dragan tries to pass to full mount but Rambo defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragan is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Dragan seems content to control.

Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragan pulls his head out easily.
Dragan is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragan passes the guard and advances to mount!

Dragan looking for a guillotine from mount but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo tries to control the position but Dragan now has his back.

Dragan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Rambo is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vas Dragan!
After the fight, Vas Dragan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Matej Rambo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry my fans :('.