QFC Tournament 80 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Lam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Szarafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szarafin has chosen PC PARK - KLATKA! as his entrance music. Raymond Lam could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Szarafin's chin.

Lam
vs
Szarafin

180 cm
23
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raymond Lam!
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, Igor Szarafin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szarafin tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lam counters by clinching up.

Lam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Szarafin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lam has passed into half guard!
Szarafin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szarafin is trying to control but can't.

Lam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Szarafin sees it coming and defends easily.
Lam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szarafin wants to control but Lam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Szarafin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szarafin wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lam controlling the pace.
Lam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lam controlling the action here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Szarafin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Szarafin wants to clinch but Lam slips to the side

and Lam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lam 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.
Lam is thwarting Szarafin's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lam is taking a breather. Szarafin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Szarafin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lam scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Lam.
Lam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Szarafin is trying to stand.
Lam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Raymond Lam just wasn't active enough.
Szarafin wants to clinch.

Lam clinches up against the cage.
Szarafin keeps control of Lam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Szarafin tries to break free but Lam pushes him back against the cage.

Lam has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Szarafin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lam tightening his grip on Szarafin, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lam connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Szarafin to escape the position.
Szarafin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lam biding his time, controlling Szarafin.
Szarafin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lam lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Lam dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Szarafin tries to clinch but Lam moves away

and Lam moves into the clinch.
Szarafin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Szarafin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Szarafin wants to take the fight to the mat but Lam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raymond Lam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Szarafin.
Lam has had enough of the clinch but Szarafin keeps him there for the moment.
Szarafin throws a head punch that misses.
Lam has Szarafin pressed against the cage.

Lam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raymond Lam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szarafin has a takedown stuffed.
Igor Szarafin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lam moves into the clinch.
Szarafin lands a nice shot to the body.
Szarafin is trying to pull guard but Lam turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lam wants to stall.

Szarafin jumps guard and drags Lam to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lam controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lam slips nicely into half guard.
Lam 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Szarafin taking some punishment here, with Lam in his half guard.
Lam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lam works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Szarafin has left one of his arms exposed and Lam doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Szarafin screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Lam!
Our winner, Raymond Lam, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Soufian Fekar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Silwanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fekar comes to the cage accompanied by Worldwide Choppers. Silwanto has chosen 21 Guns as his entrance music. Antoni Silwanto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fekar
vs
Silwanto

179 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soufian Fekar!
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, Antoni Silwanto!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fekar dodges the punch combination from Silwanto.

Fekar instigates a clinch.

Fekar is trying to trip Silwanto. He has hold of a leg but Silwanto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fekar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fekar throwing strikes from guard but Silwanto blocks nicely.
Fekar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silwanto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fekar lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Fekar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silwanto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fekar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fekar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silwanto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fekar lands a couple of digs.
Fekar trying to control the position from guard on top but Silwanto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fekar postures up in Silwanto's guard and throws a big left but Silwanto blocks it.
Fekar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silwanto being controlled here, momentarily.
Fekar throwing strikes from guard but Silwanto blocks nicely.
Fekar slips nicely into half guard.
Silwanto regains full guard. Nicely done.

Fekar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silwanto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fekar.

Silwanto has his foot on Fekar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fekar works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silwanto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fekar!
Fekar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Fekar bucks Silwanto off and manages to get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silwanto throws a series of punches but Fekar moves out of range.
Fekar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silwanto throws a series of punches but Fekar moves out of range.

Fekar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silwanto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fekar's best efforts.
Fekar is breathing heavily.
Fekar prevents Silwanto from improving his position.
Fekar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silwanto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fekar pulls his head out easily.
Fekar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silwanto defending well though.

Fekar is trying to work for a kimura but Silwanto is defending well.
Silwanto wants to control but Fekar is keeping busy.
Fekar 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.
Fekar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Fekar wants to work for an arm triangle but Silwanto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Silwanto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fekar pulls his head out easily.
Fekar passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fekar punching from mount but Silwanto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Silwanto is looking to improve his position but Fekar isn't that keen on the idea.
Fekar thowing shots but they're missing.
Silwanto blocking the ground and pound.
Fekar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silwanto wants to control but Fekar is having none of it.
Fekar tries to control but Silwanto wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fekar looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soufian Fekar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Silwanto misses with a double jab.

Fekar gets the takedown into side control.
Silwanto is looking to reverse the position.
Fekar remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Silwanto is trying to get back to half guard.
Fekar tries to move to mount but Silwanto blocks the move with his legs.

Fekar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Fekar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silwanto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fekar off and has taken his back!
Fekar breaks Silwanto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fekar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silwanto is keeping the position for now.
Fekar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Silwanto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fekar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fekar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fekar postures up and lands a big shot to Silwanto's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fekar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silwanto is keeping the position for now.

Silwanto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fekar pushing down on Silwanto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fekar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silwanto is just riding it out for now. Fekar eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fekar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silwanto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fekar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fekar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silwanto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fekar wants to pass the guard but Silwanto is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fekar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fekar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Silwanto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fekar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fekar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fekar is sitting in close to Silwanto's body. Silwanto has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fekar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fekar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silwanto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antoni Silwanto!
Antoni Silwanto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Imraan Sherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imraan Sherman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sherman
vs
Sanchez

172 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Imraan Sherman!
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, Esteban Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sherman.
Sherman throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.

Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Sherman's guard.
Sherman wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sherman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sherman is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez stands up over Sherman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Sherman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Sherman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sherman's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Sherman keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Sherman blocks nicely.
Sherman wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sherman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sherman tries to get out of the position.
Sherman 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.
Sherman can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sherman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sherman!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman can't escape the position.
Sherman is breathing heavily.
Sanchez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sanchez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Sherman is rocked!

It looks like Imraan Sherman has been cut.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount and Sherman is in trouble!
Oh Sherman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the head.
Sanchez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanchez loads up with a big shot that hurts Sherman! He's pulled Sanchez in close but Sanchez has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Sherman survive? More strikes from Sanchez and Sherman is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Esteban Sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tanto Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Rabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Kamikaze Kush- War Cry. Tanto Khan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Khan
vs
Rabbit

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tanto Khan!
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, Roger Rabbit!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabbit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Rabbit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khan scores with a nice right hand.
Rabbit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rabbit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbit misses with a looping left.
Khan throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rabbit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khan won't be happy with that.
Rabbit tries to advance to mount but Khan denies him.
Khan is letting Rabbit control him for a moment.
Rabbit trying to control the position but Khan is working away.
Khan dodges the ground and pound from Rabbit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is looking to reverse the position.
Rabbit controlling the position.
Rabbit scores with punches from side control.
Rabbit lands a few punches from side control.
Rabbit advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Rabbit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Khan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Khan shrugs it off.
The referee warns Khan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rabbit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Khan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rabbit.
Khan is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit raining down shots from the mount!
Rabbit breaks from Khan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rabbit 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbit landing strikes from the mount and Khan is in trouble!
Rabbit with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is in a horrible position here. Rabbit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rabbit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabbit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rabbit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rabbit looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rabbit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rabbit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khan lands a lovely overhand right.
Tanto Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rabbit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Khan!
Khan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rabbit controlling from mount.

Rabbit with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to hold on but Rabbit postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Rabbit there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Khan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rabbit.
Khan is squirming around, avoiding Rabbit's attempts to control the action.

Rabbit is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Khan is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Rabbit!
Our winner, Roger Rabbit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.