QFC Tournament 134 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maci Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouni Rytkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maci Killer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Killer
vs
Rytkonen

195 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
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, Maci Killer!
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, Jouni Rytkonen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Rytkonen does no damage.
Jouni Rytkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rytkonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Killer off the cage and back into range.
Rytkonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rytkonen duly obliges.
Killer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Rytkonen throws a series of punches but Killer avoids them all with ease.
Rytkonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killer at a distance.
Killer slips a jab and a cross from Rytkonen.
Killer wants to clinch up but Rytkonen keeps it at a distance.
Rytkonen stalks Killer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killer's face. Killer staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rytkonen scores with a hook to the body. Killer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Killer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rytkonen counters with a series of strikes. Killer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rytkonen tests Killer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killer closes the distance but Rytkonen moves to the side
and Rytkonen counters with a series of strikes. Killer will be more careful next time no doubt.

Killer is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rytkonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killer.
Rytkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rytkonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maci Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Rytkonen scores with a nice strike.
Rytkonen lands the left hand.
Oh Killer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rytkonen scores with a hook to the body. Killer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rytkonen connects with a body shot.
Killer seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Rytkonen shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Killer is backing up but Rytkonen catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Killer covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Rytkonen Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouni Rytkonen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misuaksual Bermaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rampage Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Misuaksual Bermaia's chin.

Jackson
vs
Bermaia

198 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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, Rampage Jackson!
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, Misuaksual Bermaia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bermaia gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Bermaia.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Misuaksual Bermaia!
An out of breath Misuaksual Bermaia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

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

Diaz
vs
Mihawk

192 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Chris Diaz!
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, Shawn Mihawk!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz scores with a one two! Mihawk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mihawk misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Mihawk misses.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Mihawk. Mihawk gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mihawk is defended easily by Diaz.
Chris Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Mihawk.

Diaz instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mihawk.

Mihawk pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Mihawk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mihawk is one step ahead there.
Diaz trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mihawk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Mihawk has moved into half guard.
Mihawk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mihawk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mihawk trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihawk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mihawk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mihawk. What's that going to do exactly?
Mihawk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mihawk on the ground.
Mihawk tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Mihawk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mihawk raining down shots from the mount!
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihawk controlling the pace for now.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mihawk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Mihawk lands a big elbow.
Mihawk lands a big shot to the head and Diaz winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shawn Mihawk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Drominov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Dave will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Drominov
vs
Dave

188 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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, Ronaldo Drominov!
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, Bryan Dave!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dave gets a double leg takedown into Drominov's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Drominov is trying to keep Dave in close.
Dave wants to control from the top but Drominov keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bryan Dave.

Dave closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drominov did well to prevent Dave getting side control.
Dave is thwarting Drominov's attempts to control the position.
Drominov gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drominov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dave has picked Drominov up and slammed him! Drominov can't keep hold of the triangle and Dave manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drominov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dave off and has taken his back!

Drominov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Drominov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Dave is in real trouble here. Drominov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Dave is tapping out! Drominov wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Drominov!