QFC Tournament 306 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Born Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mike Born Jr enters the cage!

Azevedo
vs
Born Jr

190 cm
24
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 Los Angeles, Mario Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Born Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Born Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Azevedo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Born Jr working for a triangle but Azevedo defends it easily.
Azevedo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Born Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Azevedo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Born Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azevedo has managed to get both his arms back between Born Jr's legs - danger averted.
Born Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azevedo is one step ahead there.

Azevedo drops back looking for a leg! Born Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Born Jr manages to kick Azevedo off! Azevedo jumps back into Born Jr's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo tries to free his leg and advance position but Born Jr is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Azevedo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Born Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azevedo has managed to get both his arms back between Born Jr's legs - danger averted.
Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Born Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo controls from within his opponent's guard.

Azevedo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Born Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azevedo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Azevedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Born Jr is keeping the position for now.

Born Jr looking for a guillotine here but Azevedo defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azevedo trying to control but Born Jr is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Azevedo is sitting in close to Born Jr's body. Born Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Azevedo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Azevedo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Born Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Born Jr!
After winning the bout, Mike Born Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roan Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Carneiro
vs
Abdulkerimov

193 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
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 Los Angeles, Roan Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdulkerimov looks to throw the jab but Carneiro is out of range.

Carneiro gets caught napping as Abdulkerimov dives in and scores a takedown. Carneiro manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Carneiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdulkerimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Carneiro is looking for a triangle but Abdulkerimov pushes his legs off easily.
Carneiro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Abdulkerimov looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdulkerimov wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Abdulkerimov throws a big right hand that misses.
Abdulkerimov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Abdulkerimov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Abdulkerimov!
Abdulkerimov tries to lock up and control but Carneiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abdulkerimov is looking to improve his position but Carneiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Abdulkerimov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Carneiro lands a couple of good shots and Abdulkerimov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Carneiro tries to get the hooks in deep but Abdulkerimov pushed the leg off.
Abdulkerimov is trying to get back to his feet but Carneiro has full control of the position and if anything, Abdulkerimov has just worked his way into a worse spot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roan Carneiro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fujita
vs
Miller

187 cm
24
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
24
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 Los Angeles, Akira Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Miller misses.
Sloppy strikes from Fujita. Those never looked like landing.
Fujita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Akira Fujita has been cut.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Fujita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fujita goes for a double leg but Miller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miller continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Fujita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fujita gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fujita is defending well.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Fujita gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.

Fujita is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miller can't fight it off and eventually Fujita manages to take the fight to the floor. Miller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller has his hands on Fujita's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller trying to control the position.
Fujita trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fujita trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.

Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller keeping full guard, as Fujita tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujita postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Fujita trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fujita is now in half guard.
Fujita misses with a head shot. Miller uses the momentum to regain guard.

Fujita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fujita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than 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!
Fujita prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fujita tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Fujita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fujita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fujita is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fujita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fujita has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Miller doesn't defend quickly enough and Fujita has managed to lock this one up! Can Miller escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fujita on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akira Fujita!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartlomiej Bartnicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartlomiej Bartnicki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pettis
vs
Bartnicki

182 cm
23
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 Los Angeles, Mauricio Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bartlomiej Bartnicki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bartnicki feints and as Pettis raises his hands in defense, Bartnicki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pettis trying to control the position.

Pettis has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bartnicki doesn't defend quickly enough and Pettis has managed to lock this one up! Can Bartnicki escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pettis on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mauricio Pettis!