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QFC Tournament 1 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Anywhere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Luonto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Luonto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Anywhere's chin.
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Anywhere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Luonto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anywhere takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luonto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anywhere moves away.
Luonto misses with a looping left.
Luonto just misses with a punch to the body.
Luonto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luonto looks to land a combination but Anywhere avoids it well.
Luonto scores with a jab to the body.
Anywhere moves out of range as Luonto strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luonto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luonto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Luonto misses.
Anywhere misses with a takedown attempt - Luonto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luonto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anywhere staying out of range there.
Leo Luonto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luonto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anywhere avoids the body shot from Luonto.
Luonto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anywhere looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Luonto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anywhere looks to land a body kick but Luonto moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere walks into a straight right hand from Luonto.
Luonto misses with a straight left.
Luonto misses the jab.
Luonto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luonto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anywhere to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anywhere accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luonto wants to get back to his feet but Anywhere passes into half guard.
Anywhere thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luonto's head.
Anywhere sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luonto defending well though.
Anywhere trying to pass the guard but Luonto defending well.
Anywhere throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luonto tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Anywhere manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anywhere looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Luonto dominated that round.
That's time! Anywhere's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Luonto misses with a few strikes there.
Luonto gets caught napping as Anywhere dives in and scores a takedown. Luonto manages to retain guard.
Anywhere trying to control but Luonto is working from the bottom.
Anywhere working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luonto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anywhere cracks Luonto with a solid left hand.
Anywhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luonto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anywhere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luonto's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anywhere thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anywhere scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Luonto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anywhere. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anywhere wants to take a breather but Luonto is having none of it.
Anywhere missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Luonto tries to kick Anywhere off but Anywhere keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anywhere has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anywhere thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luonto's head.
Anywhere missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Luonto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anywhere.
Anywhere is trying to control the action in half guard but Luonto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anywhere throwing shots but Luonto is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anywhere throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luonto has hold of Anywhere's hands but Anywhere slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anywhere missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anywhere thows a huge punch but Luonto dodges it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anywhere scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anywhere 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.
Anywhere throwing shots but Luonto is blocking nicely.
Luonto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anywhere scores with a couple of nice shots.
Luonto is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Anywhere there.
Anywhere lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Luonto is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luonto's head.
Luonto is not content to let Anywhere control the position.
Anywhere landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anywhere sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luonto defending well though.
Luonto pushes Anywhere off looking to stand but Anywhere dives back in and keeps control.
Anywhere thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luonto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anywhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Anywhere.
Anywhere not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luonto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anywhere scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anywhere 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.
Anywhere throwing shots but Luonto is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anywhere slips a nice elbow through Luonto's hands, connecting with Luonto's forehead.
Anywhere content to control rather than advance.
Anywhere prevents Luonto from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anywhere looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Anywhere dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Luonto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anywhere.
A slow jab from Luonto misses its intended target.
Luonto misses with an uppercut. Anywhere saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luonto throws a poor cross that misses
and Anywhere counters with a leg kick.
Luonto lands with a straight right. Anywhere didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anywhere shoots in and bounces Luonto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anywhere stands and throws Luonto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anywhere scores with a couple of short elbows.
Anywhere landing a few strikes.
Luonto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Anywhere punishing his opponent with strikes.
Leo Luonto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Anywhere.
Luonto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anywhere lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Luonto hang on?
Anywhere raining down shots from the mount!
Luonto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Anywhere fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Luonto is bucking up trying to escape but Anywhere cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anywhere putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Luonto is rocked!
Luonto takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Anywhere's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Anywhere!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Waylon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benito Kalaboso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Waylon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benito Kalaboso!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waylon is looking to clinch.
Waylon throws a lazy right hand but Kalaboso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalaboso tries for a takedown but Waylon circles away easily
and Waylon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Waylon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kalaboso manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Waylon has Kalaboso in his guard.
Kalaboso wants to control from the top but Waylon keeps moving.
Kalaboso throws a big elbow that misses.
Waylon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalaboso defends it easily.
Waylon working for a triangle but Kalaboso defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalaboso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalaboso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waylon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalaboso has managed to get both his arms back between Waylon's legs - danger averted.
Kalaboso scoring with punches to the head and body.
Waylon working for a triangle but Kalaboso defends it easily.
Waylon being controlled here, momentarily.
Kalaboso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waylon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalaboso has managed to get both his arms back between Waylon's legs - danger averted.
Kalaboso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Waylon's head.
Waylon looking for a guillotine here but Kalaboso defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalaboso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waylon is looking for a triangle but Kalaboso pushes his legs off easily.
Waylon is breathing heavily.
Kalaboso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalaboso stands up over Waylon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Waylon being controlled here, momentarily.
Waylon keeping moving, preventing Kalaboso from controlling successfully.
Kalaboso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kalaboso is in close to Waylon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kalaboso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waylon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalaboso has managed to get both his arms back between Waylon's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Waylon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalaboso drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kalaboso as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Waylon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kalaboso! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Benito Kalaboso!
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Co-main event
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Giacomucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Giuseppe Giacomucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Giacomucci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Giacomucci ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz cracks Giacomucci with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giacomucci.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Giacomucci's head but Giacomucci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giacomucci closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Giacomucci wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Giacomucci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Giacomucci preventing the sweep.
Giacomucci is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Giacomucci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Giacomucci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Giacomucci throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Giacomucci might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Giacomucci postures up.
Giacomucci looking to pass the guard.
Giacomucci with a flurry of punches that miss.
Giacomucci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Giacomucci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Giacomucci seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Giacomucci scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Giacomucci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Giacomucci tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giacomucci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giacomucci cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Giacomucci controls the pace.
Giacomucci postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Giacomucci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Giacomucci working some strikes from top position.
Giacomucci connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giacomucci is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Giacomucci is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Giacomucci has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Giacomucci connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Giacomucci is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Giacomucci looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz is rocked!
Giacomucci working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Giacomucci finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giacomucci is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Giacomucci lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Diaz quite badly. Diaz pulls Giacomucci in close trying to recover. Giacomucci postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Diaz on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Diaz doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Giacomucci!
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