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QFC Tournament 241 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AB CD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Fuente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, AB CD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Fuente!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CD moves into range and clinches up with Fuente.
CD misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from CD.
CD pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
CD rushes Fuente and presses him up against the cage.
CD pulls Fuente into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fuente stopping the sweep attempt from CD.
CD utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuente wants to control from the top but CD keeps moving.
CD keeping full guard, as Fuente tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuente is looking to work some ground and pound but CD has wrist control.
CD has an active guard here but Fuente has managed to pass into half guard.
CD is not content to let Fuente control the position.
CD wants to get back to full guard.
CD might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuente is trying to control. CD wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fuente prevents CD from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuente is keen to just control but CD is a slippery customer.
Joao Fuente has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck for Fuente with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from CD.
CD 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.
Fuente keeping full guard, as CD tries to pass.
Fuente trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joao Fuente hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
CD throws a right and a left that Fuente avoids nicely.
CD throws a head kick that misses.
Fuente tries to sprawl but CD drives through with a takedown into half guard.
CD is breathing heavily.
Fuente tries to get to full guard but CD has control of the leg.
CD throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuente manages to get to full guard.
CD trying to control but Fuente is working from the bottom.
Fuente not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AB CD dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuente shoots in but CD avoids the takedown attempt easily.
CD dives in and scores a takedown into Fuente's guard.
CD content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of AB CD.
CD looking to score a takedown here. Fuente is defending well but CD drives through and ends up in Fuente's guard.
CD is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fuente looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuente being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fuente controls CD momentarily but CD frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joao Fuente was stalling too much, according to the referee.
CD stuffs the takedown.
CD shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fuente is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuente looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
CD sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
CD swings and misses with a hook to the body.
CD misses with a head kick.
CD works over Fuente's head and body with a nice combination.
AB CD seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuente gets caught napping as CD dives in and scores a takedown. Fuente manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuente wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and CD is now in half guard.
Fuente regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fuente keeping moving, preventing CD from controlling successfully.
Fuente looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuente trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AB CD dominated that second round.
That's time! CD's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
CD shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
CD is figuring out what he wants to do next.
CD trying to advance position but Fuente counters by regaining guard.
CD trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CD is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
CD tries to stand but Fuente is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of AB CD.
CD drives through with a takedown into guard.
AB CD overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuente avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
CD looking to pass the guard.
CD engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because AB CD just wasn't active enough.
Fuente shoots for a double leg takedown but CD sprawls well. He's pushed Fuente's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fuente shoots in but no luck this time.
CD scores with a takedown into Fuente's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CD looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fuente keeping moving, preventing CD from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fuente is trying to control the position but CD postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because AB CD just wasn't active enough.
Fuente checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fuente chopping away at his opponent's legs.
CD swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
CD stuffs the takedown.
AB CD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Fuente.
CD gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fuente is fighting off a takedown attempt but CD is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fuente to the mat. Fuente regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
CD looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuente controls CD momentarily but CD frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
AB CD showed his dominance in that final round.
Well CD has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for AB CD!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for AB CD!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for AB CD!
AB CD wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igz Kinkaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Noner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Igz Kinkaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Noner!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Noner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kinkaid is not content to let Noner control the position.
Kinkaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Noner content to control rather than advance.
Kinkaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Noner content to control rather than advance.
Kinkaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kinkaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noner pulls his head out easily.
Noner wants to work for an arm triangle but Kinkaid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noner pulls his head out easily.
Kinkaid keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kinkaid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kinkaid actively working from the bottom here.
Noner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kinkaid defending well though.
Kinkaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Noner 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.
Noner is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kinkaid with the active half guard here but Noner passes nicely into side control.
Kinkaid tries to bench press Noner off him but Noner keeps the position.
Kinkaid manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kinkaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kinkaid actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noner slows the pace down in half guard.
Kinkaid actively working from the bottom here.
Kinkaid looking for submissions off his back.
Kinkaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kinkaid actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkaid actively working from the bottom here.
Kinkaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Noner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kinkaid is just riding it out for now. Noner eventually gives up the hold.
Kinkaid looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noner is looking to take a break and control but Kinkaid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but King Noner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kinkaid bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Noner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kinkaid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kinkaid goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Noner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kinkaid but great work by Noner.
Noner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kinkaid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kinkaid regains half guard.
Kinkaid is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Noner is tapping! Great win for Kinkaid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Igz Kinkaid!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Banan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Banan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Banan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banan darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Banan landing knees to the body.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Banan as Jones shoots in.
Banan tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banan tries to clinch up.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banan is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jon Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Banan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Banan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
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!
Banan is wriggling around but Jones manages to pass to half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones moves into full mount! Banan won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Banan looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Banan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Jones off and cradles Banan's limp body as Jones celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jon Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos KapKav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos KapKav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro wants to clinch
and KapKav moves into the clinch.
KapKav successfully pulls guard.
Carneiro trying to control the position from guard on top but KapKav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carneiro passes KapKav's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carneiro is taking a breather. KapKav 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.
KapKav wants to control but Carneiro is keeping busy.
Carneiro tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
KapKav is looking to get back to is feet but Carneiro passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carneiro trying to control the action but KapKav is working from the bottom.
Carneiro is staying tight to KapKav's torso, preventing him from escaping.
KapKav tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carneiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KapKav struggling a bit here.
Carneiro has an Americana. KapKav didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Carneiro is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Carneiro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roberto Carneiro!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Irusta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Jovanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Claudio Irusta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Milan Jovanovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Irusta moves out of range.
Jovanovic thumps Irusta with a low kick.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irusta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jovanovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Irusta.
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown but Irusta shows good takedown defense.
Irusta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jovanovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irusta is fending him off so far but Jovanovic persists. Nope, Irusta circles away and we're back to standing.
Irusta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jovanovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jovanovic struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irusta wants to stand but Jovanovic is controlling his arm.
Jovanovic striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Irusta stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Irusta shoots in but Jovanovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Irusta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jovanovic pinned against the cage. Jovanovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Irusta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irusta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown but Irusta shows good takedown defense.
Jovanovic forces Irusta back against the cage and clinches.
Jovanovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jovanovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Irusta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Irusta working hard to break the clinch.
Jovanovic trying to stall but Irusta improves his position.
Irusta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jovanovic can't fight it off and eventually Irusta manages to take the fight to the floor. Jovanovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Irusta stays in close to Jovanovic's body and controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irusta pushes down on Jovanovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic wants to improve his position but Irusta is controlling well.
Jovanovic trying to control but Irusta postures up.
Jovanovic looks winded!
Jovanovic is in trouble now - Irusta has advanced to mount!
Irusta lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jovanovic hang on?
Jovanovic is looking to get to half guard.
Irusta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Jovanovic tries to reverse the position but Irusta maintains control.
Irusta working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jovanovic turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Irusta off and cradles Jovanovic's limp body as Irusta celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Claudio Irusta!
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