QFC Tournament 788 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micheal McKnockout (ranked 6611 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armands Jupiits (ranked 6672 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

McKnockout
vs
Jupiits

180 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 Los Angeles, Micheal McKnockout!
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, Armands Jupiits!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jupiits fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKnockout could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McKnockout jabbing away but nothing is landing.

McKnockout gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKnockout wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKnockout tries to pull guard but Jupiits won't allow it.
Jupiits blocks an uppercut.
McKnockout tries to pull guard but Jupiits forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Jupiits manages to break the clinch.

Jupiits throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McKnockout tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jupiits is in McKnockout's guard.
Jupiits throws a big elbow that misses.
Jupiits trying to control the position from guard on top but McKnockout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnockout working a defensive guard here.
Jupiits trying to control the position from guard on top but McKnockout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jupiits would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jupiits throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKnockout throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

McKnockout has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jupiits can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

McKnockout gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jupiits preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jupiits wants to get back to full guard.
McKnockout is thwarting Jupiits's attempts to control the position.
Jupiits tries to get to full guard but McKnockout has control of the leg.
Jupiits trying to hold on to McKnockout's head to control him but McKnockout postures up.
Jupiits is trying to stand back up but McKnockout is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnockout trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jupiits can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jupiits is looking to control McKnockout's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jupiits avoid being mounted?

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

Jupiits shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McKnockout is trying to defend but Jupiits finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jupiits working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jupiits stalling.
McKnockout might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. McKnockout manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jupiits is fighting to break McKnockout's control of his arms but McKnockout is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jupiits trying to stand up but can't free himself from McKnockout's guard.
McKnockout tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jupiits trying to control but McKnockout is working from the bottom.
Jupiits postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Armands Jupiits will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jupiits gets a takedown into half guard.

McKnockout kicks Jupiits off and gets back to his feet.

McKnockout closes the distance and pushes Jupiits back into the cage.
McKnockout is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jupiits to keep the fight standing.
McKnockout swings wildly with an uppercut but Jupiits uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKnockout looking to throw knees to the head but Jupiits is blocking nicely.

McKnockout has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jupiits clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKnockout tries to keep control of the position but Jupiits is staying busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Jupiits right now.
Jupiits trying to control the hands but McKnockout breaks the grip.

Jupiits preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McKnockout.

McKnockout working for the choke.
McKnockout missing with strikes from the back.
Micheal McKnockout overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jupiits looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McKnockout is hanging on to Jupiits's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jupiits is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jupiits trying to control the hands but McKnockout breaks the grip.

Jupiits is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Jupiits shoots for a takedown but McKnockout saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jupiits looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jupiits is breathing heavily.

McKnockout dives in and scores a takedown into Jupiits's guard.

Jupiits throws his legs up looking for a submission but McKnockout uses it to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnockout passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jupiits!
McKnockout trying to control but Jupiits is having none of it.
Jupiits wants to control but McKnockout is having none of it.
McKnockout lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jupiits hang on?
McKnockout trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jupiits is in all sorts of trouble here.
McKnockout controlling his opponent.
Jupiits tries to hold on but McKnockout pushes him away.
McKnockout trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McKnockout lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McKnockout controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal McKnockout dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McKnockout is looking to clinch.
Jupiits tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKnockout paws at him with a jab and circles away.

McKnockout shoots in and bounces Jupiits off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jupiits is adopting a defensive guard.
McKnockout slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jupiits has his hands on McKnockout's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnockout wants to control from the top but Jupiits keeps moving.
Jupiits is trying to control the position but McKnockout postures up.
Jupiits seems keen to control McKnockout's posture.
McKnockout trying to control but Jupiits is working from the bottom.
Jupiits is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McKnockout is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jupiits looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

McKnockout has managed to clinch.

Jupiits pulls guard.
Jupiits is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jupiits looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jupiits takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKnockout trying to control the position from guard on top but Jupiits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jupiits has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKnockout can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McKnockout is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McKnockout has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jupiits is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McKnockout shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jupiits sprawls well. Jupiits wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McKnockout gets slowly back to his feet.

McKnockout is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jupiits's half guard.
Jupiits is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKnockout trying to control the pace.
Armands Jupiits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micheal McKnockout is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal McKnockout showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKnockout has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Micheal McKnockout!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Micheal McKnockout!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Micheal McKnockout!

Micheal McKnockout wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor Baim (ranked 6815 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vegas Profile (ranked 6300 p4p, 0 weight class). Baim kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yahoo. Conor Baim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Baim
vs
Profile

160 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 Los Angeles, Conor Baim!
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, Vegas Profile!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Profile.
Profile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baim swings for the body but Profile moves out of range.

Baim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baim showed some decent athleticism there.
Profile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Profile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Baim is working for a kimura but Profile is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Baim moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Profile.
Profile sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Profile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Profile is looking to control Baim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Profile avoid being mounted?
Baim prevents Profile from improving his position.

Profile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baim pulls his head out easily.

Profile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Profile has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Baim. Oh but Profile has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Baim goes limp - he's gone! Profile jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vegas Profile!
The defeated Conor Baim had this to say: 'Fuck king'.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanjay Saho (ranked 6284 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killer Machine (ranked 6285 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Saho
vs
Machine

185 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 Los Angeles, Sanjay Saho!
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, Killer Machine!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machine gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Machine.
Machine lands a left hand.
A short right from Machine.
A short right from Machine.
Saho is trying to drag Machine to the mat but Machine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saho is working for takedown but Machine is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanjay Saho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saho is looking for a takedown.
Machine is leaning against Saho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machine gets through Saho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machine prevents it.
Saho goes for a takedown attempt but Machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Machine.
Machine lands with a right to the head.
Saho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saho is breathing heavily.
Machine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machine.
Machine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Machine.
Machine gets through Saho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Saho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saho backwards.
Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Machine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sahos head.
Machine is stalling here.
Machine lands with a right to the head.
Machine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saho backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Machine.
Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machine'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.
Machine pushes Saho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Machine to work.
A nice left hand lands by Machine.
Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saho takes a shot to the head.
Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machine is working Saho over against the cage.
Machine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Machine.
Machine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Machine.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machine.
Machine lands a left hand.
Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saho backwards.
Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Machine.

Saho is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Machine.
Machine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Saho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machine lands a shoulder strike.
Machine lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Machine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Saho seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machine.
Machine gets through Saho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saho can't get the takedown.
Saho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machine after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Machine on the inside.
Machine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanjay Saho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saho is trying to drag Machine to the mat but Machine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machine.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Machine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Saho tries for a takedown but Machine manages to get underhooks.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machine lands with a right to the head.
Machine scores with a shoulder strike.

Saho is rocked!
Machine lands a body shot.
Oh Saho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Machine.
A short right from Machine.
Still in the clinch, Machine scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine has Saho pressed against the cage.
Machine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saho.
Saho seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machine drops Saho onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Saho is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Machine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saho or not.
Machine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saho backwards.
A short right from Machine on the inside.
Saho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machine lands a shoulder strike.
Saho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Machine - that landed with a thud.
Machine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killer Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machine creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Saho's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Saho drops to his knees and Machine pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Machine!
A victorious Killer Machine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Do It For The Vine (ranked 6299 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lio Metdida (ranked 4239 p4p, 0 weight class). Lio Metdida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

It For The Vine
vs
Metdida

205 cm
23
263 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 Los Angeles, Do It For The Vine!
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, Lio Metdida!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metdida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as For The Vine throws out the jab.
For The Vine tests Metdida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metdida swats away the attempt to clinch by For The Vine.
For The Vine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metdida.
No luck for Metdida with that takedown attempt.
Do It For The Vine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from For The Vine. Metdida does a little dance to reset his feet.
For The Vine throws a lazy body kick

and Metdida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Metdida can't get the takedown.
Do It For The Vine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lio Metdida.
For The Vine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For The Vine trying to control the position but instead, Metdida has worked for underhooks and has pushed For The Vine into the cage.

Metdida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
For The Vine throws a leg kick that is checked

and Metdida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in For The Vine's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metdida prevents For The Vine from getting back to his feet.
Metdida advances to half guard.

Metdida is working for a submission of some sort.

Metdida seems to be looking for submissions.
For The Vine looks like he's trying to stand up.

Metdida is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! For The Vine is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

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