QFC Tournament 782 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hurl Gragas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gragas
vs
Clinton

180 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hurl Gragas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clinton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gragas taking a bit of punishment here - Clinton scoring with strikes.
Gragas tries to buck Clinton off but Clinton is having none of it.
Clinton taking a breather here.
Gragas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Clinton connects with a decent elbow.
Clinton is working Gragas over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gragas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gragas to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton in side control lands a decent elbow.

Gragas is rocked!
Gragas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clinton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oh Gragas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gragas seems to have got his legs back now.
Gragas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Clinton connects with a decent elbow.
Clinton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gragas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gragas taking a bit of punishment here - Clinton scoring with strikes.
Clinton is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gragas is trying to improve his position.
Clinton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Clinton crunches a massive hammerfist down on Gragas - he's out! Clinton Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Clinton!
A very excited looking Sam Clinton 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
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Road (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coco Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coco Nut has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Road
vs
Nut

168 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Road!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coco Nut!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Road throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Nut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Road tries to move into range but Nut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Road's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Road scrambles back to his feet.
Nut falls off balance throwing a combination

and Road counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Road successfully pulls guard.

Nut stands and steps away. Road gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Road throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nut was covering up waiting for the punch and Road finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Road is stalling in the full guard.

Road stands up from Nut's guard - Road perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut misses with a few strikes there.
Nut scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coco Nut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Nut misses.
Nut throws a right hand that Road ducks under and follows up with a left that Road also avoids with ease.
Road tries to counter with a takedown but Nut is quick to defend against it.
Nut displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nut throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Road shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Road looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Road is pressing down on Nut's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nut is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Road looking to control and managing it successfully.
Road'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nut looks winded!
Nut taking shots to the head.
Nut takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Road controlling the pace for now.
Road landing strikes from the mount and Nut is in trouble!
Road looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Road jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nut manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road controlling the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Road!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zaeed North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

North
vs
Johnson

170 cm
23
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zaeed North!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into North's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.

North escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

North working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
North is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

North is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. North eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
North wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully.
North wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
North wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
North pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
North wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
North wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with North. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but North pulls his head out easily.

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

Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
North wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
North is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.

Johnson is trying to improve position by moving to mount. North has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Johnson is in a lot of trouble! North is straining to finish and he's done it! Johnson taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zaeed North!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Travis Sand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sand
vs
Caesar

171 cm
23
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Sand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Caesar!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sand feinted with a counter takedown.
Sand avoids the body shot from Caesar.
Sand looks to score with a jab to the body but Caesar is just out of range.
Sand throws a lazy uppercut
and Caesar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Caesar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Caesar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Caesar.
Caesar throws a counter combo.
Caesar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Caesar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caesar.
Sand feinted with a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Sand with that takedown attempt.
Caesar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sand.
Caesar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sand is looking to chop away at Caesar's legs.
Caesar thuds a left hand into Sand's body.
Danny Caesar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caesar was well out of range. Poor timing from Sand.
Caesar throws a lazy right hand but Sand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar throws a body punch but Sand moves out of range.
Sand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caesar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Caesar moves into the clinch.
Caesar misses with a hook to the ribs.

Caesar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caesar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sand rather than just go for the knockout.
Sand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caesar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sand.
Caesar throws a chopping leg kick but Sand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caesar was well out of range. Poor timing from Sand.
Sand misses with a straight left.
Caesar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar moves away from the strike by Sand.
Caesar moves out of range of the strikes.

Caesar has managed to clinch.
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Caesar.
Sand fails to pull guard.
Sand throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Caesar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caesar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sand backwards.
Caesar scores with a shoulder strike.
Caesar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Caesar breaks the clinch.
Sand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Sand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caesar cracks Sand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caesar misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Caesar does no damage.
Caesar fails to land with a series of punches.
Caesar keeps the fight on the outside.
Caesar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Caesar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Caesar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caesar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sand.
Caesar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Sand misses the target.
Sand avoids a punch combination nicely.

Caesar gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sand tries to throw a body punch but Caesar avoids it by throwing Sand back against the cage.
Caesar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sand.
Caesar lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sand is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sand tries for a takedown but Caesar manages to get underhooks.

Caesar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caesar looks to throw the jab but Sand is out of range.
A combination from Caesar does no damage.
Caesar slips under a jab.
Caesar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sand feinted with a counter takedown.
Sand defending well as Caesar loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sand.
Despite the aggression on Caesar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sand moves away from the strike by Caesar.
Sand slips a jab from Caesar.
Sand feinted with a counter takedown.
Caesar with a nice cross.
Caesar misses with a wild combination.
Sand attempts a counter takedown but Caesar avoids it well and moves away.
Danny Caesar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caesar.
Caesar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sand throws a body shot but no joy.
Sand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caesar misses with a double jab.
Sand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caesar counters with a straight right hand.

Caesar drives through and clinches with Sand against the cage.
Caesar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caesar lands a body shot.
Caesar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sand is trying to pull guard but Caesar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Sand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caesar misses with an elbow strike.
Caesar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caesar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar lands a nice uppercut.
Caesar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Caesar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sand is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Caesar - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Caesar.

Caesar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caesar scores with a three punch combo!

Oooooh!!! Caesar has knocked Sand down with a huge combo! Caesar steps away and waves a wobbly Sand back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Sand is rocked!
Caesar looks to land a combination but Sand avoids it well.
Oh Sand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sand throws a predictable looking body shot
and Caesar counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Caesar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Caesar throws a nice looking combination but Sand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sand seems to have got his legs back now.
Sand missing with a left hand there. Caesar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Caesar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danny Caesar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sand.
Caesar tries to bench press Sand off him but Sand keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar parries the strikes from Sand easily there. Sand is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Caesar to escape.

Sand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caesar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Sand.
Sand will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sand is trying to ground and pound but Caesar uses the momentary lack of control by Sand to regain half guard.
Sand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sand missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Caesar wants to get back to his feet.
Caesar is trying to get back to full guard.
Travis Sand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sand blocks the strikes from Caesar.
Sand trying to pass the guard but Caesar defending well.
Sand throwing shots but Caesar is blocking nicely.
Caesar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sand.
Caesar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caesar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caesar holds on and takes a little breather.
Caesar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sand tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caesar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sand somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar checks a low kick from Sand.
Caesar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sand tries to land a leg kick but Caesar saw it coming and moves away.
Caesar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Caesar darts in and clinches Sand up against the cage.
Caesar pushes off an throws an elbow but Sand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danny Caesar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sand jumps guard but Caesar stands there with Sand around his waist. Sand gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caesar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Caesar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caesar cracks Sand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Caesar gets a clinch.
Sand has a couple of punches blocked by Caesar.

Caesar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caesar scores with a one two! Sand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danny Caesar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sand throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Caesar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Caesar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Danny Caesar!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Danny Caesar!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Danny Caesar!

Danny Caesar wins by unanimous decision!