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QFC Tournament 57 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Marreiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Storic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko Storic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lucas Marreiros's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Marreiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Storic!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marreiros swings for the body but Storic moves out of range.
Marreiros shoots for a double leg takedown but Storic sprawls well. He's pushed Marreiros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marreiros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storic tries to avoid it but Marreiros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storic to the ground. Storic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marreiros looks for a takedown but Storic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Marreiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storic is looking to clinch.
Storic lands a big shot that drops Marreiros! Can he finish him?
Marreiros is rocked!
It looks like Lucas Marreiros has been cut.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Storic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oh Marreiros is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Storic is in close to Marreiros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Storic is looking to advance position but Marreiros has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Storic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marreiros throws some wild stikes that Storic manages to avoid easily.
Marreiros seems to have got his legs back now.
Storic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Storic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marreiros.
Storic holds on, trying desperately to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storic tries to hold on but Marreiros postures up.
Marreiros can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Storic is looking to escape.
Marreiros throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Storic because Marreiros loaded up on that one.
Storic is looking to get to half guard.
Storic is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Storic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Storic wants to control but Marreiros is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storic is looking to get to half guard.
Marreiros is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Marreiros extends the arm and Storic is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Marreiros!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mibon Rapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mibon Rapthlaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Orton!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapthlaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rapthlaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rapthlaka lands in his opponent's guard.
Rapthlaka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rapthlaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Orton trying to hold on to Rapthlaka's head to control him but Rapthlaka postures up.
Orton punching from the bottom.
Rapthlaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orton defends it well.
Orton trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapthlaka stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Orton throws a leg kick but Rapthlaka moved away.
Rapthlaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rapthlaka as he jumps to the side.
Orton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rapthlaka tries to avoid it but Orton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rapthlaka to the ground. Rapthlaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rapthlaka wants to clinch
and Orton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rapthlaka goes for a takedown attempt but Orton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rapthlaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orton as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton leaves Rapthlaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mibon Rapthlaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapthlaka shoots in but Orton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rapthlaka looks to land a body kick but Orton moved away.
Orton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rapthlaka enables Orton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rapthlaka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapthlaka keeping moving, preventing Orton from controlling successfully.
Rapthlaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rapthlaka is breathing heavily.
Orton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rapthlaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rapthlaka.
Rapthlaka thows a body shot but no joy.
Orton lands with a shot to the body.
Orton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orton.
Orton misses with a takedown
and Rapthlaka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapthlaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rapthlaka forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapthlaka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orton is not content to let Rapthlaka control the position.
Rapthlaka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orton!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rapthlaka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Orton doesn't defend quickly enough and Rapthlaka has managed to lock this one up! Can Orton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rapthlaka on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mibon Rapthlaka!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tix Arian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braulio Estima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tix Arian!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estima scores with a takedown into Arian's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estima preventing the sweep.
Arian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Estima's guard.
Estima wants to sweep but no luck.
Estima can't keep his opponent in guard - Arian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Estima missing with punches from the bottom.
Estima tries to get to full guard but Arian has control of the leg.
Estima is working hard here to advance position.
Arian works his foot free and advances to mount.
Estima is trying desperately to improve position.
Arian working for a submission but Estima is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arian is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Estima to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Estima shrugs it off.
Arian looking to control but Estima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arian with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arian jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Estima is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Estima and Arian has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Arian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Estima gets back to half guard.
Estima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estima is pressing down on Arian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Arian advances position into side control!
Estima is looking to regain half guard here but Arian keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Estima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Arian manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estima stopping the sweep attempt from Arian.
Estima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Estima has managed to get both his arms back between Arian's legs - danger averted.
Estima wants to control from the top but Arian keeps moving.
Estima throwing strikes from guard but Arian blocks nicely.
Arian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arian trying to keep a closed guard but Estima is proving a slippery customer.
Arian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Estima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arian is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estima pushing down on Arian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arian looking for submissions off his back.
Estima trying to mount his opponent but Arian defends it.
Estima is trying to control the action in half guard but Arian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Estima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estima wants to pass to mount but Arian is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arian works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tix Arian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Estima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Estima shoots in and bounces Arian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Arian keeping moving, preventing Estima from controlling successfully.
Tix Arian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Estima slips nicely into half guard.
Arian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arian is pulling down on Estima's head to control his posture.
Arian is looking for a triangle but Estima pushes his legs off easily.
Arian looking to control.
Arian wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arian can't keep his opponent in guard - Estima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Estima is working for a submission of some sort.
Arian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Estima pulls his head out easily.
Arian is refusing to be controlled, as Estima sits in half guard.
Arian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Estima.
Arian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arian has his feet on Estima's thighs here. He's pushed Estima off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Estima screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tix Arian!
Tix Arian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaco Shorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaco Shorts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Brown!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brown manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shorts is aware though and is defending well.
Brown is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shorts rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Shorts is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Brown!
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