QFC Tournament 158 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Aristides Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cerberus Youngblud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leopoldo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Carmina Burana - Carl Orff. Youngblud has chosen Burning Heart as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aristides Leopoldo
vs
Youngblud

190 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Damnfield clothing
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
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, Cerberus Youngblud!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblud tries to clinch but Leopoldo is having none of it.
Leopoldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Youngblud fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leopoldo avoids it really well and circles away.
Youngblud takes one on the button.

It looks like Cerberus Youngblud has been cut.
Youngblud is looking to clinch but Leopoldo is avoiding it.
Youngblud scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leopoldo really is a fat lump.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopoldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leopoldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leopoldo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Youngblud clinches up with Leopoldo and pushes him back against the cage.

Youngblud manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leopoldo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Youngblud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Youngblud keeps moving.
Youngblud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leopoldo being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Youngblud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leopoldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leopoldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cerberus Youngblud!
During a confident post fight interview, Cerberus Youngblud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atila Asteroth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dom Bradley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bradley
vs
Asteroth

190 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Dom Bradley!
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, Atila Asteroth!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bradley finds it's way round the side to connect with Asteroth's head.
Asteroth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradley paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bradley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bradley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Asteroth struggling a bit here.
Bradley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bradley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Asteroth sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroth is trying to get back to half guard.
Asteroth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bradley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bradley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bradley with the ground and pound but Asteroth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asteroth keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
Bradley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Asteroth is on top in guard.
Asteroth wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
Asteroth controlling from the top position.
Bradley looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet but Asteroth passes into half guard.
Bradley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asteroth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bradley gets full guard.
Asteroth tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradley is retaining full guard.
Asteroth wants to get up but he can't break Bradley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Asteroth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bradley shoots for a double leg takedown but Asteroth sprawls well. He's pushed Bradley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroth slaps away a takedown attempt from Bradley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bradley is breathing heavily.

Asteroth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bradley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Asteroth trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.
Asteroth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bradley kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Asteroth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley keeping moving, preventing Asteroth from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Atila Asteroth wasn't active enough on the ground.
Asteroth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradley swivels and escapes.
Bradley stuffs the takedown.
Bradley clobbers Asteroth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asteroth swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Bradley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asteroth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradley is looking to take a break and control but Asteroth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asteroth is looking to reverse the position.
Asteroth dodges the ground and pound from Bradley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dom Bradley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bradley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Asteroth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asteroth staying out of range there.
Asteroth shoots for a takedown but Bradley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asteroth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradley.
Asteroth shoots in and drives through. Bradley sprawls well.
Bradley looks to land a right hand but Asteroth moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradley. Asteroth does a little dance to reset his feet.

Bradley bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Asteroth! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Asteroth is rocked!

It looks like Atila Asteroth has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bradley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Asteroth is still in real trouble! Can Bradley finish him?
Bradley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asteroth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asteroth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bradley's guard.
Asteroth is breathing heavily.

Asteroth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bradley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asteroth has managed to get both his arms back between Bradley's legs - danger averted.
Asteroth wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
Bradley is pulling down on Asteroth's head to control his posture.
Asteroth seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bradley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asteroth defends well.
Asteroth trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bradley trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Asteroth trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Atila Asteroth wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Asteroth.
Asteroth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Asteroth.
Dom Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atila Asteroth.
Jab from Bradley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asteroth.
Asteroth looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bradley lands a right hand from hell, dropping Asteroth. Bradley pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Bradley!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Kreps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vahan Karamyenyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karamyenyan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Skillet - Hero. Kamil Kreps could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vahan Karamyenyan's chin.

Kreps
vs
Karamyenyan

188 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Kamil Kreps!
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, Vahan Karamyenyan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karamyenyan throws out a leg kick but Kreps moves out of range and Karamyenyan only half commits.

Kreps darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Karamyenyan trying to get back to full guard but Kreps takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Karamyenyan wants to hold on but Kreps pushes him away.
Kreps throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karamyenyan has given up his back here.

Kreps looking to break Karamyenyan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Karamyenyan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kreps will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Karamyenyan trying to get back to his feet but Kreps is in full control for now.

Kreps is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreps keeps control of the position easily here as Karamyenyan tries to buck him off.
Kreps has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Karamyenyan is really stuck here.
Kreps controls the action.
Kreps's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamyenyan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kreps.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kamil Kreps.
Karamyenyan scores with a sloppy right hand. Kreps should have avoided that one.
Karamyenyan wants to clinch up but Kreps keeps it at a distance.

Kreps closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kreps lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreps looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreps is stalling in the full guard.
Kreps trying to control the position from guard on top but Karamyenyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreps seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Kamil Kreps wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Kreps scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreps looking to control but instead Karamyenyan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kreps with the ground and pound but Karamyenyan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kreps slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kreps lands a decent elbow from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kreps decides to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kreps.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Kreps dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A jab from Karamyenyan finds it's way through Kreps's defenses.

Kreps scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kreps perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kreps wants to take a breather but Karamyenyan is having none of it.
Karamyenyan is trying to stand up here but Kreps is controlling him well.
Kreps wants to control but Karamyenyan is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kreps is controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kamil Kreps.
Kreps fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreps misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kreps throws a sloppy head kick and Karamyenyan moves out of range easily.
Karamyenyan leaves Kreps 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 Kamil Kreps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karamyenyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vahan Karamyenyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreps wants to clinch.
Kreps checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamyenyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kreps moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kreps is defended easily by Karamyenyan.
Kreps shoots in for a double leg but Karamyenyan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karamyenyan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kreps throws a head kick that misses.
Karamyenyan lands with a shot to the body.
Kamil Kreps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamyenyan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karamyenyan works Kreps's body with a nice hook.
Kreps walks into a jab.
Karamyenyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Kreps. Kreps gets slowly back to his feet.
Karamyenyan looks to land a combination but Kreps avoids it well.
Karamyenyan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karamyenyan tries to land a front kick but Kreps steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karamyenyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreps manages to avoid it.
Kreps falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karamyenyan counters with a one-two to the body.

Kreps is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karamyenyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreps swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karamyenyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karamyenyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kreps paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamil Kreps is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kreps shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kreps showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karamyenyan is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karamyenyan is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vahan Karamyenyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kreps gets a clinch.

Kreps gets control of Karamyenyan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kreps will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kreps pulls Karamyenyan in close to prevent any damage.
Karamyenyan is looking to stand up but Kreps won't let him.
Karamyenyan wants to control from the top but Kreps keeps moving.
Kreps controls Karamyenyan momentarily but Karamyenyan frees himself.
Karamyenyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kreps keeping moving, preventing Karamyenyan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vahan Karamyenyan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kreps tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karamyenyan swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreps shoots in for a takedown but Karamyenyan shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kreps takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karamyenyan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kreps back to the cage. Karamyenyan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Karamyenyan wants to clinch.
Karamyenyan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karamyenyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Kreps closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kreps lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreps controlling from the top position.
Kamil Kreps overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karamyenyan 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.

Karamyenyan looking for a guillotine here but Kreps defends easily.
Kreps in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreps seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kreps postures up and lands a big shot to Karamyenyan's brow.
Kreps works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kreps looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kamil Kreps has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Kreps decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Kreps showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kreps has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Kamil Kreps!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Kamil Kreps!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Kamil Kreps!

Kamil Kreps wins by unanimous decision!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Hoenich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostrowski has chosen Saw Theme - Bonecrusher ft. Lil Jon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Krzysztof Ostrowski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hoenich
vs
Ostrowski

167 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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 Hoenich!
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, Krzysztof Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hoenich tries to keep at a distance but Ostrowski has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ostrowski pulls guard successfully.
Hoenich wants to stand but Ostrowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Hoenich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ostrowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoenich has managed to get both his arms back between Ostrowski's legs - danger averted.
Hoenich trying to control but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
Hoenich wants to get up but he can't break Ostrowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hoenich stopping the sweep attempt from Ostrowski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoenich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoenich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoenich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Krzysztof Ostrowski!
An intense looking Krzysztof Ostrowski took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.'.