QFC Tournament 782 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Road (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for David Road has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Road
vs
Clinton

168 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

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 2 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton darts in looking for a takedown but Road gets double underhooks and turns Clinton into the cage.
Road throws the kick towards the body but Clinton avoids it.
Clinton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Road closes the distance and clinches.
Clinton goes for a takedown attempt but Road pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
David Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Clinton.
Road shoots in for a takedown but Clinton shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Road as Clinton shoots in.
Clinton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Road pinned against the cage. Road gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Road is looking to counter the offense by Clinton and move into the clinch.

Road shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Road was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Clinton's face as Road controls the position.
Clinton is trying to get back to half guard.
Clinton is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Road thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clinton is looking to reverse the position.
Clinton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clinton is not content to let Road control the position.
Road throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Road is trying to control. Clinton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clinton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Road is working away from the top position though.
Road with the ground and pound but Clinton uses the opportunity to regain guard.

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.
Road trying to control the position from guard on top but Clinton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Road stopping the sweep attempt from Clinton.
Road has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Road would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clinton.
Road is looking to counter the offense by Clinton and move into the clinch.
Clinton looks winded!
Clinton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clinton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Road counters with a one-two to the body.
Clinton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Road.
Road fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clinton with the counter takedown but Road avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Road fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clinton to the ground. Road is now in Clinton's guard.
Road wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving.
Road preventing the sweep.
Road trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Road controls from within his opponent's guard.
Road wanted to stand there but Clinton had control of the position.
Road controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Road is one step ahead there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Road throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Road clinches up with Clinton and pushes him back against the cage.
Road lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clinton backwards.
Road putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clinton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Road dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Clinton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clinton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Road sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clinton takes one on the button.
Road is looking to clinch but Clinton is avoiding it.
Road looks to land a combination. Clinton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Road pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clinton shoots in looking for a takedown but Road manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clinton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clinton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Road sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Clinton.
Road throws a head kick that half lands.
Clinton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Road.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clinton or perhaps it was just good defense by Road, which made it look bad.

Road gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clinton is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Road breaks the clinch.
Sam Clinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clinton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Road!
David Road overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Road 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.
Road gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Road is looking to control Clinton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Road avoid being mounted?
Clinton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clinton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Road is doing well to control the position and prevent Clinton from advancing to side control.
Road wants to improve his position but Clinton is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road is trying to stand back up but Clinton is controlling him

Road pushes Clinton off and gets back to his feet.
Road is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clinton can do to turn this around?
Clinton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Road has Clinton up against the cage in a clinch.
Clinton being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Road pulls guard.
Clinton postures up.
Clinton won't allow Road to sweep him here.
Road throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Clinton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Road.
Road tries to free his leg and advance position but Clinton is retaining full guard.
Road showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Road has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Road from controlling successfully.
Road wants to pass the guard but Clinton is keeping the position.

That's four 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.
Road throwing strikes but missing.
Clinton wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clinton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Road is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clinton's half guard.
Clinton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Road wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clinton keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Road dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Clinton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Road circles away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Road enables Clinton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Road manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Road managing to control the position.
Road working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clinton.
Clinton preventing the sweep.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Road is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clinton postures up in Road's guard and throws a big left but Road blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton won't allow Road to get back to his feet.
Road seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clinton preventing the sweep.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clinton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clinton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Road tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clinton is in Road's guard.

Road uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Clinton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clinton wants it to stay on the feet.

Road drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Road stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Road shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Road wants to get up but he can't break Clinton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Road looking to pass the guard.
Sam Clinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton is adopting a defensive guard.

Road avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Road trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clinton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clinton is trying to control the position but Road postures up.
Road throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving.

Clinton working for a triangle but Road defends it easily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Road throws a head kick that half lands.

Road has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clinton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clinton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Road. Road obviously looking to wear him down.

Road instigates a clinch.
Road lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Road.

Road works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Road looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clinton is striking off his back. Road thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
David Road is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Road perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Road showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Road has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Road!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for David Road!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for David Road!

David Road wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaeed North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Caesar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zaeed North's chin.

Caesar
vs
North

160 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zaeed North!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

North closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Caesar quickly recovers to half guard.
Caesar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
North works his way into side control.
Caesar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

North decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Caesar is fending him off so far but North persists. Nope, Caesar circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Caesar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Caesar. Those never looked like landing.
Caesar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
North tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar throws a good cross that connects.
Caesar swinging wildly here.
North ducks under a wild hook from Caesar.
North is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Caesar tries to clinch up but North circles away and keeps his distance.
Caesar leaves North with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caesar is looking to counter punch.
North looks for a takedown but Caesar sprawls well.
Danny Caesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaeed North.

Caesar rushes North and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Caesar.
North prevents a body shot from Caesar.
Caesar prevents the takedown attempt.
North goes for a takedown in the clinch but Caesar prevents it.

Caesar manages to break the clinch.
Caesar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Caesar could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

North gets a double leg takedown into Caesar's guard.
North is standing up over Caesar. Caesar looks to escape but North dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!

Caesar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for North on the ground.
Caesar wants to get back to his feet but North drags him back down.
Caesar is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar is trying to buck North off.
Caesar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

North is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caesar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Caesar can't do much from the bottom here.
Caesar is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
North is looking to take a break and control but Caesar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caesar is trying to control North's posture but North avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Caesar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Caesar misses with a few strikes there.
North fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caesar avoids it really well and circles away.
Zaeed North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caesar lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from North is defended easily by Caesar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Caesar clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
North drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Caesar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Danny Caesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaeed North.
North has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Caesar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Caesar stops a takedown attempt from North.
Caesar swings wildly with an uppercut but North uses good head movement to avoid it.

Caesar manages to break the clinch.
Caesar cracks North with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danny Caesar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caesar misses with the combination.
North throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caesar's waist but Caesar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing North off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Caesar.
North tries for a takedown but Caesar circles away easily
enabling Caesar to counter with a crisp jab.
Caesar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
North looks for a takedown but Caesar sprawls well.
Caesar throwing a counter right hand but North manages to avoid it.
North tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caesar swivels and escapes.
North shoots in but no luck this time.
North tries for a takedown but Caesar circles away easily

and Caesar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caesar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

North looking for a guillotine here but Caesar defends easily.

Caesar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
North is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caesar.
Danny Caesar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
North with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
North fails with the takedown.
As North looks to move away, Caesar throws a big counter combo but North just gets out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
North feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from North.
North shoots in but Caesar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Caesar.
Danny Caesar is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
North closes the distance and clinches up with Caesar, looking for a takedown. North pushes Caesar against the cage but Caesar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Caesar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Caesar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as North backs up against the cage.

North is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Caesar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

North takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
North is still on wobbly legs! Can Caesar finish him?
North shoots in for a takedown but Caesar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
North seems to have recovered his senses.
Caesar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but North circles away quickly and effectively.
Caesar swinging wildly here.
North looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Caesar is fending him off so far but North persists. Nope, Caesar circles away and we're back to standing.
Caesar throws a series of punches but North avoids them all with ease.
North is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North tries for a takedown but Caesar circles away easily
and Caesar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danny Caesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaeed North.
Caesar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
North looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Caesar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but North moves away.
North closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caesar circles away.
North tries for a takedown but Caesar circles away easily
and Caesar counters with a three punch combo that has North backing up. North nods at Caesar to acknowledge the strikes.
North takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caesar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but North was well out of range. Poor timing from Caesar.
North changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caesar tries to avoid it but North manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caesar to the ground. Caesar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
North fails with a takedown attempt.
Caesar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
North gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Caesar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caesar connects with a jab.
Caesar lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caesar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from North.
North bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
North dodges the punch combination from Caesar.
North ducks right into an uppercut from Caesar.
North misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Caesar lands a jab.
North with a poor takedown
enabling Caesar to counter with a crisp jab.
Caesar misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Caesar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Caesar moves into the clinch.
Caesar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Caesar manages to break the clinch.
North shoots for a takedown but Caesar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Caesar tries a head kick but it misses.
Caesar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but North moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
North shoots and misses
and Caesar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaeed North has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Caesar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Caesar. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Caesar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caesar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Danny Caesar!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Danny Caesar!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Danny Caesar!

Danny Caesar wins by unanimous decision!