QFC Tournament 86 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Dawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcell Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcell Washington is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dawn
vs
Washington

180 cm
20
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Dawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcell Washington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawn with a poor takedown
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawn with a poor takedown
and Washington counters with a two punch combo.
Dawn misses with a takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Dawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawn was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Jake Dawn has been cut.

Washington lands a left and a right that send Dawn crashing to the mat, dazed. Washington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Dawn is rocked!
Washington misses with a double jab.
Oh Dawn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawn fails with the takedown
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington cracks Dawn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dawn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Washington finish him?
Dawn seems to have got his legs back now.
Washington throws a series of punches but Dawn avoids them all with ease.
Dawn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington looks to land a left hand but Dawn moved out of range nicely.
Dawn shoots and misses
and Washington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dawn is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Washington coming out on top.
Dawn shoots and misses

and Washington counters with a nice right hand that sends Dawn toppling to the canvas! Dawn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Washington finish him?!

Jake Dawn's cut is getting worse.
Marcell Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington lands a body shot.
Washington throws an overhand right that drops Dawn like a sack of potatoes! Washington dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcell Washington!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taitesena Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cletus Cassidy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Animai
vs
Cassidy

186 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taitesena Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cassidy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Animai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Animai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Animai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Animai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Animai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cassidy is aware though and is defending well.
Cassidy trying to control the position from guard on top but Animai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Animai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cassidy defends well.
Cassidy wants to stand but Animai is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cassidy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Animai has his foot on Cassidy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cassidy works his way back into a safe position though.
Cassidy wants to get up but he can't break Animai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Animai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cassidy controls the pace.
Cassidy postures up.
Animai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cassidy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Taitesena Animai.
Cassidy throws a head kick that misses.
Cassidy is looking to clinch but Animai is avoiding it.
Animai fails with a takedown attempt.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Animai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy swinging wildly here.
Cassidy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Cassidy drives through with a takedown into guard.

Animai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Animai throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassidy tries to stand but Animai is controlling from the bottom.

Animai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cassidy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cassidy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Animai is breathing heavily.

Animai working for a triangle but Cassidy defends it easily.
Cassidy tries to stand but Animai is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Animai is looking to sinch up a triangle. Cassidy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Animai's body to avoid the submission. Animai has instead reached around Cassidy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Animai arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Taitesena Animai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Favano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Favano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Papa Roach-Between angels and insects. Nick Favano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xavier Scott's chin.

Favano
vs
Scott

186 cm
25
201 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Favano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Scott!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Favano circles away.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
Favano scores with a hook to the body.
Scott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scott looking to slow down the pace here.
Scott goes for a takedown attempt but Favano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nick Favano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Scott.
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Favano is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Favano circles away and we're back to standing.
Favano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Favano.
Scott avoids the body shot from Favano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott closes the distance and clinches up with Favano, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes Favano against the cage but Favano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Favano as he jumps to the side.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Favano but Favano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Favano as he avoids it easily.
Scott looks gassed!
Favano punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch.
Nick Favano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott looks to clinch
and Favano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Favano scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Favano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favano misses with the combination.
Favano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Favano throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Favano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Favano lands a jab.
Favano fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Favano tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Favano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Favano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Favano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scott at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Favano. Those never looked like landing.
Favano tries to clinch up

and Scott counters with a shoot takedown. Favano fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Favano is retaining full guard.
Favano wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scott gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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!
Scott tries to clinch
and Favano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Favano.
Donk. Favano catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Favano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Favano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott throws a wild hook but Favano just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Scott gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Favano raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Favano!
After the fight, Nick Favano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dravinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Dravinski
vs
Dog

180 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Dravinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Dog!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dog, as that shot connected.
Dravinski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dog counters with a right hand to the body.
Dravinski slips a straight right by Dog.
Dravinski slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Dravinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dravinski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dravinski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dog finds it's way round the side to connect with Dravinski's head.
Donk. Dog catches Dravinski right on the button with a cross.

Dravinski is rocked!
Dog misses with a looping right.
Oh Dravinski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog catches Dravinski with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Dravinski forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jay Dog!
Jay Dog decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.