QFC Tournament 975 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Olympus (ranked 5132 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourn King (ranked 5131 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Olympus
vs
King

214 cm
19
292 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ares Olympus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tourn King!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olympus throws a big shot that misses.
And King tries to counter it with a takedown but Olympus pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Olympus lands a left and a right that send King crashing to the mat, dazed. Olympus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Tourn King has been cut.
Olympus connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt King! He's out on his feet! Olympus rushes in and drops King with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ares Olympus!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yohan Barros (ranked 5305 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinnen Williams (ranked 5241 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Barros
vs
Williams

189 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yohan Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinnen Williams!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice combination there by Williams.

It looks like Yohan Barros has been cut.

Williams rushes Barros and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barros has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yohan Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Barros breaks from the clinch.
Barros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barros has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barros is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barros is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Barros manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barros is defending well.
Barros wants to break free but Williams has control.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Barros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Barros is breathing heavily.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barros.
Barros darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Barros into the cage.
Barros throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams throws a series of punches but Barros avoids them all with ease.
Barros drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.

Williams moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barros looking to slow down the pace here.
Barros prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barros gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barros smiles and moves away.
Barros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Barros doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Barros goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.

Williams gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barros takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barros is not content to let Williams control the position.
Barros is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Williams lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Barros's face as Williams controls the position.
Williams scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barros to see if he's OK.
Williams is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Barros's shoulder. That is not cool.
Williams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barros can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams scores with punches from side control.

Barros is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Williams! That's hurt Barros! Will he recover? Williams fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinnen Williams!

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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rain Cain (ranked 5130 p4p, 389 weight class) and Kiso Akinaga (ranked 5025 p4p, 388 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?

Cain
vs
Akinaga

205 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

207 cm
18
273 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rain Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kiso Akinaga!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cain tries to keep at a distance but Akinaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akinaga has Cain pressed against the cage, preventing Cain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akinaga creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cain's defenses.

It looks like Rain Cain has been cut.
Akinaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Akinaga on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akinaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cain is trying to break free.

Akinaga jumps guard.
Akinaga has a closed guard, preventing Cain from standing up.
Akinaga trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinaga lands some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akinaga is trying to keep Cain in close.
Akinaga lands a couple of shots from the bottom.

Akinaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain tries to free his leg and advance position but Akinaga is retaining full guard.
Akinaga looking to control.
Akinaga scores with a nice shot.

Akinaga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cain defends it easily.
Cain chips away with some ground and pound.
Cain throwing strikes but missing.
Cain wants to stand but Akinaga is controlling his posture from full guard.
Akinaga scores with a nice shot.

That's two 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.
Cain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Akinaga is proving hard to escape from.
Akinaga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cain manages to get himself to full guard.

Akinaga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akinaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akinaga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akinaga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akinaga scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Cain has his foot on Akinaga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akinaga works his way back into a safe position though.
Akinaga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akinaga lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga stands up over Cain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Cain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akinaga is aware though and is defending well.
Akinaga scoring with some ground and pound.
Akinaga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akinaga distracts Cain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akinaga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akinaga stands up over Cain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Cain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akinaga lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Cain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akinaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akinaga stands up over Cain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akinaga lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga stays in close to Cain's body and controls the position.
Akinaga working some strikes from top position.

Cain is rocked!
Akinaga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Cain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akinaga scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinaga postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cain covers up, he's hurt! Akinaga keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Akinaga and the ref steps in to end the fight! Akinaga can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiso Akinaga!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Brachial (ranked 5142 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravana Lanka (ranked 5129 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Brachial has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Brachial
vs
Lanka

202 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

211 cm
19
292 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Brachial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ravana Lanka!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Lanka misses the target.
Brachial changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lanka tries to avoid it but Brachial manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lanka to the ground. Lanka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lanka tries to bum rush Brachial with a series of wild strikes but Brachial uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lanka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brachial misses with the body kick
and Lanka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lanka misses with a two punch combination.
Brachial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brachial dives in and grabs Lanka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lanka pushes down on Brachial's head and hops out.

Lanka lands a left and a right that send Brachial crashing to the mat, dazed. Lanka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lanka lands with a cross.
Lanka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Brachial is rocked!
Lanka lands with a nice body punch.
Brachial is breathing heavily.
Lanka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brachial circles away quickly and effectively.
Lanka lands a nice hook to Brachial's body. Brachial takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lanka! Brachial is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravana Lanka!