QFC Tournament 284 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Witczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Stark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Piotr Witczak's chin.

Stark
vs
Witczak

190 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, James Stark!
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, Piotr Witczak!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Witczak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Witczak leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Witczak tries to sprawl but Stark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Witczak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Stark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Witczak is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark stalling.
Witczak looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Stark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The ref stands the fighters back up because James Stark just wasn't active enough.

Stark drives through with a takedown into Witczak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Witczak's head.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Stark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Witczak for as long as he can get away with.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Witczak wants to stand up but Stark is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stark postures up and lands a big shot to Witczak's brow.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Witczak wants to stand and escape but Stark is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stark stands up over Witczak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stark could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stark is stalling in the full guard.
Witczak wants to get back to his feet but Stark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stark postures up in Witczak's guard and throws a big left but Witczak blocks it.
Stark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Witczak's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Witczak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Witczak wants to get back to his feet but Stark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Witczak looks winded!
Stark cracks Witczak with a solid left hand.
Stark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witczak wants to get back to his feet but Stark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Witczak wants to stand but Stark is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Stark dominated that round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Witczak circles away.
Witczak avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark throws a leg kick but Witczak checks it.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Witczak tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Witczak to the ground. Witczak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Witczak taking some punishment here, with Stark in his half guard.
Stark prevents Witczak from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stark connects with a nice short shot to Witczak's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Witczak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Witczak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Witczak taking some punishment here, with Stark in his half guard.
Stark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stark lands strikes from half guard.
Witczak is trying to stand.
Witczak is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Stark seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witczak is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stark is looking to advance position but Witczak won't allow it.
Stark controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Stark.
Witczak checks a low kick from Stark.
James Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Witczak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Stark 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.
Witczak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Witczak wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark content to control rather than advance.
Witczak is looking to escape.
Stark is taking a breather. Witczak 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Stark there.
Stark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark slips a nice elbow through Witczak's hands, connecting with Witczak's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witczak tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Stark dominated that second round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Witczak stuffs the takedown.
Stark throws a head kick but Witczak moves out of range.
Witczak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Witczak wants it to stay on the feet.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Witczak tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Witczak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Witczak pinned against the cage. Witczak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Witczak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Witczak shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Witczak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Witczak gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like James Stark has been cut.
Witczak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

James Stark's cut is getting worse.
Witczak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stark's defenses.

Jeez, James Stark's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Stark's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Piotr Witczak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dylan Baker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Green
vs
Baker

185 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Mike Green!
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, Dylan Baker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Baker with a lazy takedown attempt

and Green counters with a single leg into guard. Baker didn't expect that.

Green drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baker!
Green holding on.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Baker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Green to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Green is avoiding damage well.
Green really is a fat lump.
Green defending against the ground and pound.
Green struggling a bit here.
Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Green tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Baker cracks Green with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Baker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Baker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Green is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green manages to get to full guard.
Baker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Green 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baker with a nice head shot there.
Baker postures up and lands a big shot to Green's brow.
Green keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Baker working some strikes from top position.
Green is looking to stand up but Baker isn't so interested in that idea.
Baker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Green is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker throws a big right hand that misses.

Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baker is aware though and is defending well.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.

Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baker wants to stand but Green is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Green controls the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Baker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Baker fails with a takedown attempt.

Baker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Green's half guard.
Baker is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.
Green keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Green is doing well to control the position and prevent Baker from advancing to side control.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Green just wasn't active enough.

Green closes the distance and clinches.
Baker is looking for a takedown.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Baker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mike Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Baker.
Baker defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Green misses with a low kick as Baker jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.

Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Baker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baker tries for a takedown but Green circles away easily

and Green counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baker!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baker can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to stand but Baker is controlling his head.

Green tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.

That's four 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.
Green wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Green tries to stand but Baker is controlling his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Green enables Baker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Green manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Green dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baker circles away.

Green closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baker quickly recovers to half guard.
Baker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green.
Green trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
Dylan Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Green tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Baker.

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 Mike Green.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Poor strikes thrown by Green there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Baker is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Green trying to control the position.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green trying to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Green wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing.

Green rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.
Green is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants a takedown.
Green tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Green's efforts to push away.
Baker blocking some punches.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Green fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Baker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Green's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Dylan Baker!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Dylan Baker!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Dylan Baker!

Dylan Baker wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolf Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymon Klark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Steel
vs
Klark

150 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Wolf Steel!
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, Raymon Klark!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klark moves away.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klark manages to avoid it.
Steel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Steel lands a jab to Klark's midsection.
Klark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.

Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klark, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Raymon Klark has been cut.
Klark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel lands an elbow inside.
Klark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steel lands an elbow inside that Klark shrugs off.
Klark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steel walks away with a smile on his face. Klark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Klark saw that one coming.

Steel moves into range and clinches up with Klark.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steel.
Steel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel lands a nice elbow.
Klark takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Klark misses with some punches.
Steel effectively controlling the action here.
Steel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Klark looks winded!
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!
Steel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steel lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steel.
Nice elbow from Steel.
Steel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klark's defenses.
Steel lands an elbow just above Klark 's eye.
Steel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steel lands a damaging elbow.
Steel lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Raymon Klark's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steel lands an elbow inside.
Steel lands an elbow inside.

Klark is rocked!
Steel misses with an elbow over the top.
Klark is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
Steel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klark's defenses.
Steel pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Klark! Steel unloads with more strikes and Klark sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolf Steel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hitt Clif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Bill Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitt Clif could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sonny Bill Williams's chin.

Clif
vs
Bill Williams

203 cm
18
288 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Hitt Clif!
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, Sonny Bill Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clif is looking to score with low kicks.

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

Clif is rocked!

It looks like Hitt Clif has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Williams gets a clinch.
Oh Clif is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clif misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.

Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams is stalking Clif. Clif circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Williams, and it's lights out! Clif really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonny Bill Williams!