QFC Tournament 10 Round 4 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jester Chobot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skinner Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jester Chobot is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Chobot
vs
Danielson

172 cm
25
137 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
138 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jester Chobot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skinner Danielson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danielson throws a hook to the side of Chobot's head but Chobot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chobot lands a nice looking body kick.
Chobot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danielson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chobot lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Chobot.
Chobot lands a front kick.
Nice takedown defense from Chobot. No joy for Danielson on that attempt.

Danielson drives through and clinches with Chobot against the cage.
Chobot is trying to break free.
Danielson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chobot uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chobot.
Chobot throws a head punch that misses.

Danielson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Danielson manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chobot is trying to improve his position.
Danielson working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson is staying tight to Chobot's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chobot tries to bench press Danielson off him but Danielson keeps the position.
Chobot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Danielson.
Danielson scoring with punches and elbows.
Chobot is trying to get back to half guard.
Chobot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danielson on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson controlling from side mount.
Chobot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danielson working the body and head with strikes.
Chobot struggling a bit here.
Danielson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee asks Danielson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Danielson prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chobot looks to move to half guard but instead Danielson has passed into mount! Damn!
Danielson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Danielson lands a heavy elbow.
Danielson content just to control the position here.
Danielson lands a big shot there that rocks Chobot but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Danielson lands a heavy elbow.
Danielson with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chobot is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chobot gets back to half guard.
Danielson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Danielson content to control rather than advance.
Danielson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chobot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danielson trying to control the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skinner Danielson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Danielson forces Chobot back against the cage and clinches.
Chobot is trying to force a seperation but Danielson has the dominant position.
Chobot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chobot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Danielson is keeping busy.
Chobot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danielson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Danielson is trying to trip Chobot. He has hold of a leg but Chobot is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Danielson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Danielson scoring with some ground and pound.
Skinner Danielson has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danielson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chobot trying to control the position.
Danielson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chobot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Danielson controls the pace.
Danielson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chobot's head.
Danielson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Danielson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Skinner Danielson was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Danielson has Chobot up against the cage in a clinch.
Chobot tries to break free but Danielson pushes him back against the cage.
Chobot tries to circle away but Danielson has him pinned against the cage.
Danielson is pushing Chobot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Danielson tries to throw a body punch but Chobot avoids it by throwing Danielson back against the cage.
Chobot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielsons head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danielson is pushing Chobot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Danielson misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chobot cracks Danielson with a nice body shot.
Chobot tries to work over Danielson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danielson stalls.

Chobot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danielson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chobot ducks under a wild hook from Danielson.
Chobot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danielson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Danielson moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Danielson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chobot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chobot misses with a body punch.
Danielson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chobot up against the cage.

Danielson drags the fight down to the ground.
Danielson throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Danielson has control of Chobot's left arm, preventing Chobot from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Danielson has his foot on Chobot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chobot works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skinner Danielson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Danielson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Danielson wants to control from the top but Chobot keeps moving.
Chobot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danielson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Danielson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Danielson landing with the ground and pound.
Danielson stands up over Chobot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson content to stall in guard here.
Danielson stopping the sweep attempt from Chobot.
Danielson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danielson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chobot is keeping the position for now.
Danielson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Danielson advances to half guard.
Jester Chobot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson winds up and cracks Chobot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Danielson tries to pass to full mount but Chobot defends it.
Danielson throws a strike but Chobot avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Danielson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danielson is in close to Chobot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Danielson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danielson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Danielson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Danielson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Danielson lands strikes from half guard.
Danielson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Danielson slips a nice elbow through Chobot's hands, connecting with Chobot's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Danielson in particular looking to stall.
Chobot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danielson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Skinner Danielson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chobot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Danielson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danielson is nestled in close to Chobot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danielson content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skinner Danielson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Danielson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Skinner Danielson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Skinner Danielson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Skinner Danielson!

Skinner Danielson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Afa Pollemallu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Rosenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niko Rosenberg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pollemallu
vs
Rosenberg

170 cm
25
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Afa Pollemallu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Rosenberg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Rosenberg. No joy for Pollemallu on that attempt.
Pollemallu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosenberg.

Pollemallu scores a takedown into full mount!
Pollemallu throwing strikes here but Rosenberg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rosenberg wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rosenberg is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
You get the feeling that Rosenberg really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Pollemallu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rosenberg is in a horrible position here. Pollemallu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pollemallu landing punches.
Pollemallu throwing strikes here but Rosenberg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pollemallu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pollemallu unloads with some shots from mount but Rosenberg bucks and avoids them well.
Pollemallu lands a nice shot to the head.
Pollemallu lands a heavy elbow.
Pollemallu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pollemallu working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollemallu controlling the pace for now.
Pollemallu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rosenberg is looking to escape.
Pollemallu misses with a head shot.
Rosenberg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pollemallu.

Pollemallu goes for an armbar but Rosenberg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rosenberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollemallu wants to sweep here but Rosenberg controlling him for the moment.
Rosenberg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Pollemallu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rosenberg escapes and throws Pollemallu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rosenberg tries to stand but Pollemallu is controlling his head.
Pollemallu can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollemallu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Pollemallu actively working from the bottom here.
Pollemallu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rosenberg wants to stand but Pollemallu has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pollemallu is holding on to half guard well.
Rosenberg is thwarting Pollemallu's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pollemallu looking for subs from the bottom but Rosenberg mounts him!
Pollemallu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Pollemallu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rosenberg is looking to slow Pollemallu down with leg kicks.
Rosenberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rosenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rosenberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pollemallu misses with a hook. Rosenberg ducked under it nicely.
Rosenberg throws a solid leg kick but Pollemallu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rosenberg.
Rosenberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Pollemallu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rosenberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Pollemallu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pollemallu trying to control but Rosenberg is working from the bottom.
Pollemallu lands a couple of elbows.
Pollemallu wants to pass the guard but Rosenberg is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pollemallu lands a couple of elbows.
Pollemallu wants to control from the top but Rosenberg keeps moving.
Pollemallu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rosenberg is looking to stand up but Pollemallu isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollemallu is looking to work some ground and pound but Rosenberg has wrist control.
Pollemallu stands and throws Rosenberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollemallu advances to full mount.
Pollemallu thowing shots but they're missing.

Pollemallu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rosenberg turns into him and now he's in Pollemallu's guard.
Pollemallu managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pollemallu working for a triangle but Rosenberg defends it easily.

Rosenberg decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pollemallu, up you get!
Pollemallu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rosenberg circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollemallu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rosenberg throws a series of punches but Pollemallu moves out of range.

Rosenberg gets caught napping as Pollemallu dives in and scores a takedown. Rosenberg manages to retain guard.
Pollemallu advances position into side control!
Rosenberg avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pollemallu.
Rosenberg wants to get back to his feet.
Rosenberg is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pollemallu scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollemallu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenberg keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Pollemallu dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Pollemallu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rosenberg on his heels. He'll look to pass Rosenberg's guard now, I'm sure.
Rosenberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pollemallu is controlling him.
Pollemallu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pollemallu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pollemallu throws a big right hand that misses.

Pollemallu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rosenberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pollemallu, into his guard.
Rosenberg tries to stand but Pollemallu is controlling from the bottom.
Pollemallu 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg postures up.

Pollemallu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosenberg defends well.
Pollemallu is trying to keep Rosenberg in close.

Rosenberg stands up from Pollemallu's guard - Rosenberg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rosenberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rosenberg lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pollemallu throws a hook but Rosenberg blocks it.

Pollemallu feints and as Rosenberg raises his hands in defense, Pollemallu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollemallu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rosenberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pollemallu forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollemallu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Rosenberg really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Pollemallu swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Afa Pollemallu!