PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Percy Destepolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and waiting for qfc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destepolo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Link. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Destepolo
vs
for qfc

180 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

220 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Clube Da Esquina Nutrition ($45 Q156 Rec)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Percy Destepolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, waiting for qfc!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
for qfc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destepolo.
for qfc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
for qfc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Destepolo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has for qfc pinned against the cage. for qfc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Destepolo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Destepolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
for qfc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Destepolo backs up against the cage.
Destepolo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Destepolo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Destepolo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from for qfc does it's job there.
for qfc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
for qfc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Destepolo.
Jab by for qfc.
for qfc leaves Destepolo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A left and a right from for qfc both land. Nice combination.
for qfc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destepolo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
for qfc slaps away a takedown attempt from Destepolo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
for qfc is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
for qfc cracks Destepolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Destepolo shoots in and drives through. for qfc sprawls well.
A punch lands to the side of Destepolo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Destepolo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but for qfc avoids it really well and circles away.
waiting for qfc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
for qfc throws a right and a left that Destepolo avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from for qfc.
Destepolo tries for a takedown but for qfc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - for qfc scores with a four punch combination!
Destepolo dodges the punch combination from for qfc.
Destepolo shoots in for a takedown but for qfc shows good takedown defense.
for qfc throws a one two combo.
for qfc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
for qfc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destepolo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says for qfc as he avoids it easily.
for qfc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destepolo.
for qfc misses with a wild combination.
Destepolo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Destepolo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Destepolo shoots in for a double leg but for qfc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Destepolo is defended easily by for qfc.
Destepolo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

waiting for qfc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice sprawl there from for qfc as Destepolo shoots in.
for qfc misses with a wild combination.
Percy Destepolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destepolo dives in and grabs for qfc's left leg, looking for a takedown. for qfc pushes down on Destepolo's head and hops out.
Destepolo takes a jab right on the kisser.
for qfc checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
for qfc scores with a punch to the head.
Destepolo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around for qfc's waist but for qfc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Destepolo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Destepolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destepolo is trying hard to land a takedown here. for qfc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destepolo throws a low kick, looking for for qfc's leg but for qfc calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from for qfc.
Percy Destepolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
for qfc works over Destepolo's head and body with a nice combination.
for qfc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A nice inside leg kick there by Destepolo. That's going to slow for qfc down.
for qfc misses with a double jab.
Destepolo shoots in for a double leg but for qfc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Destepolo takes one to the chin there.
for qfc might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
for qfc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Destepolo. Destepolo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo doesn't manage to clinch there - for qfc circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Destepolo.
for qfc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
for qfc has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
for qfc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destepolo.
for qfc throws a right and a left that both miss.
for qfc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
for qfc lands a jab.
Destepolo throws a push kick but for qfc slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from for qfc.
for qfc lands with a nice combination. Destepolo backs away looking to recover.
Destepolo dodges the punch combination from for qfc.
Destepolo shoots for a double leg takedown but for qfc sprawls well. He's pushed Destepolo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
waiting for qfc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
for qfc cracks Destepolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Destepolo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Destepolo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? for qfc is fending him off so far but Destepolo persists. Nope, for qfc circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
for qfc lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
for qfc lands with an overhand left.
Destepolo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
for qfc lands a jab-cross combination.
for qfc tests Destepolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
for qfc stuffs the takedown.
Destepolo dives in and grabs for qfc's left leg, looking for a takedown. for qfc pushes down on Destepolo's head and hops out.
Destepolo walks into a straight right hand from for qfc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

waiting for qfc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Destepolo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Destepolo scores with a leg kick.
for qfc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Destepolo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but for qfc avoids it really well and circles away.
Destepolo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but for qfc swivels and escapes.
Destepolo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. for qfc defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Destepolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destepolo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with for qfc but for qfc pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from for qfc misses.
for qfc fails to land with a series of punches.
for qfc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No luck for Destepolo with that takedown attempt.
for qfc throws a series of strikes that have Destepolo backpedaling.
Destepolo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as for qfc sprawls well. for qfc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Destepolo gets slowly back to his feet.
for qfc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destepolo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
for qfc lands with an overhand left.
for qfc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
for qfc cracks Destepolo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
for qfc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Destepolo shoots for a takedown but for qfc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
for qfc throws a series of punches but Destepolo avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo throws a left and a right that both miss
and for qfc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Destepolo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
for qfc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Destepolo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
for qfc throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if for qfc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Destepolo avoids the strikes from the bottom by for qfc.
for qfc is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Destepolo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
for qfc is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo is looking to take a break and control but for qfc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
for qfc is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Destepolo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Percy Destepolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Destepolo.
Destepolo shoots in but for qfc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Destepolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but for qfc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Destepolo somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
waiting for qfc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got for qfc 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for waiting for qfc!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for waiting for qfc!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for waiting for qfc!

waiting for qfc wins by unanimous decision!