QFC Tournament 1184 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jin Bao (ranked 3773 p4p, 3807 weight class) and Tobiasz Wawrzyniak (ranked 244 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Bao has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bao
vs
Wawrzyniak

190 cm
25
145
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
145
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Sakura Style

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, Jin Bao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Wawrzyniak. No joy for Bao on that attempt.
Bao misses with a head kick.
Bao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wawrzyniak to score with a decent uppercut.
Wawrzyniak lands with an overhand left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bao.
Bao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice looking body shot.
Bao throws a combination that misses
and Wawrzyniak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wawrzyniak but Wawrzyniak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Bao. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawrzyniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Wawrzyniak.
Jab from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak thuds a left hand into Bao's body.
Bao moves out of range of the strikes.
Bao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wawrzyniak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wawrzyniak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wawrzyniak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bao doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Bao misses
and Wawrzyniak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak cracks a nice hook into Bao's ribs.
Wawrzyniak scores with a jab.
Wawrzyniak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Bao is rocked!
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!
BAM! Wawrzyniak delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bao like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Duane Jackson (ranked 3745 p4p, 3817 weight class) and Baron Welch (ranked 243 p4p, 258 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Welch

183 cm
25
145
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
142
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION

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, Duane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baron Welch!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Welch or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Welch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Welch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Welch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.

Welch shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Welch wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Welch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Welch tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Welch prevents it.

Welch has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Welch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Welch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Welch seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is in trouble now - Welch has advanced to mount!
Welch content just to control the position here.

Welch has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Welch controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Welch is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Welch working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.
Welch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Welch's attempts to control the action.
Welch won't let Jackson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Welch's attempts to control the action.

Welch working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Welch goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Welch is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson preventing the sweep.

Welch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
Welch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Welch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Welch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Welch.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Welch on the ground.
Welch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Welch looking for the choke but no joy.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Welch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Welch's side.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jackson pushes Welch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Welch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Duane Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Welch ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Welch didn't see that one coming.
Welch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Welch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Welch's shoulder, as Welch tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson is looking to chop away at Welch's legs.
Welch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Welch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Welch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson jabs Welch right on the nose. Welch blinks but takes it well.
Welch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Welch is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Welch checks the leg kick.
Welch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Welch ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Welch fails to land the takedown.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Welch can do to turn this around?
Welch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
Duane Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson sizes up Welch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Welch's head back.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Welch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Welch stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson 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.

Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Welch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Welch is looking for a takedown.
Welch tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson is looking to slow Welch down with leg kicks.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duane Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson cracks Welch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Welch shoots in.
Welch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duane Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Welch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson tries to bum rush Welch with a series of wild strikes but Welch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Welch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welch takes one to the chin there.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Welch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Welch walks into a left hand.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Welch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson pushes Welch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Welch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Welch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Welch shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Welch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Welch in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Welch moved out of range nicely.
Welch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Welch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Welch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duane Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Welch.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Welch or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.

Welch rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Welch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Welch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Welch. Welch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Welch.
Welch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Welch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welch.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Welch moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Welch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Welch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Welch.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Welch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Welch stalling.

Welch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Welch eventually gives up the hold.
Welch wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Welch is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson pushes Welch off looking to stand but Welch dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Welch seems to be looking for submissions.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Welch.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Welch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Welch with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Welch fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson swings for the body but Welch moves out of range.
Welch feints the counter takedown.
Baron Welch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson throws a body punch but Welch moves out of range.
Welch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
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!
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick lands for Jackson.

Welch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Welch misses with the head strike.
Welch trying to land knees to the body.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 William Peck scores the fight for Duane Jackson!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Duane Jackson!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Duane Jackson!

Duane Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
Duane Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION in his post fight interview.