QFC Tournament 338 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cicero Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Bass has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bass
vs
Santos

189 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cicero Santos!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass scores with a head kick.
Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Santos is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Bass as Santos shoots in.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Bass finish him?
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Bass scores with the left hand. Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Bass.
Bass misses with a head kick.
Bass tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bass scores with a head kick.

Santos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santos lands in his opponent's guard.
Santos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bass being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santos has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bass is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Santos yanks on the arm and Bass is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Santos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cicero Santos!
Our winner, Cicero Santos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koyuki Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chechnya Chechnya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutra comes to the cage accompanied by Moon on the water. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dutra
vs
Chechnya

185 cm
24
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koyuki Dutra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chechnya Chechnya!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chechnya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dutra being controlled against the cage.
Chechnya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chechnya lands an uppercut.
Chechnya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chechnya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dutra backwards.
Chechnya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dutra.
A nice left hand lands by Chechnya.
Dutra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chechnya after a bit of a struggle.
Chechnya creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dutra's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dutra drops to his knees and Chechnya pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chechnya Chechnya!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Luttrelll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yunsuke Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yunsuke Okami told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Luttrelll
vs
Okami

186 cm
25
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Luttrelll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yunsuke Okami!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Luttrelll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luttrelll scores with a one two! Okami had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Yunsuke Okami has been cut.
Okami darts in looking for a takedown but Luttrelll gets double underhooks and turns Okami into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Luttrelll.
Okami has Luttrelll pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luttrelll manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luttrelll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okami has him pressed against the cage.
Luttrelll avoiding damage.
Luttrelll is trying to break the clinch but Okami has him pressed against the cage.
Luttrelll wants to break free but Okami has control.
A frustrated look appears on Luttrelll's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luttrelll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luttrelll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luttrelll swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luttrelll tries to circle away but Okami has him pinned against the cage.
Luttrelll working hard to break the clinch.
Luttrelll wants to break free but Okami has control.
Luttrelll slows down the pace here.

Okami pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Okami not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luttrelll has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Okami is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okami not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luttrelll knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okami on the ground.
Luttrelll preventing the sweep.
Luttrelll throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luttrelll trying to control but Okami is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Okami avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luttrelll lands a nice shot that snaps Okami's head back.
Okami takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luttrelll throws a nice looking combination but Okami bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luttrelll connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luttrelll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okami.
Okami shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luttrelll pinned against the cage. Luttrelll gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcus Luttrelll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yunsuke Okami.
Luttrelll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okami.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luttrelll throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okami counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luttrelll connects with a crisp jab.
Marcus Luttrelll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luttrelll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okami sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luttrelll 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.
A lazy left from Luttrelll finds it's target.
Luttrelll lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Luttrelll closes the distance and clinches.
Luttrelll leaning against his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Okami fails to pull guard.
Okami wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luttrelll can't break the clinch.
Okami fails to pull guard.
Luttrelll is trying to break the clinch but Okami is controlling him.
Luttrelll wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luttrelll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
Luttrelll tries to break the clinch but Okami is controlling the position.
Okami is looking for a takedown.
Okami wants a takedown.
Luttrelll tries to break the clinch but Okami is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luttrelll tries to break the clinch but Okami is controlling the position.
Okami is looking to take this one to the mat.
Luttrelll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okami's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Luttrelll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yunsuke Okami's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Luttrelll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okami defending well as Luttrelll loads up on a big left hand.
Okami fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Okami closes the distance and clinches up with Luttrelll, looking for a takedown. Okami pushes Luttrelll against the cage but Luttrelll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luttrelll throws out a loose jab but Okami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luttrelll with a hook.
Luttrelll's corner calls for a 1-2. Luttrelll obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luttrelll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luttrelll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Okami.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luttrelll keeps the fight on the outside.
Okami slips a straight right by Luttrelll.
Marcus Luttrelll is winning the standup battle so far.
Luttrelll fails to land with a series of punches.
Okami on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okami has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okami there as he acknowledges the shot.
Luttrelll throws a jab but it's blocked by Okami.

Luttrelll closes the distance and clinches.

Luttrelll manages to break the clinch.

Luttrelll closes the distance and clinches.
Okami prevents Luttrelll from breaking the clinch.
Luttrelll lands a body punch.

Luttrelll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Okami shoots in but Luttrelll avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcus Luttrelll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yunsuke Okami.
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!

Luttrelll darts in and clinches Okami up against the cage.
Luttrelll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okami can do to turn this around?
Luttrelll is trying to break free.
Luttrelll wants to get back to striking at distance but Okami won't allow it.
Luttrelll lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luttrelll tries to break free but Okami pushes him back against the cage.
Luttrelll lands with a light punch inside.
Marcus Luttrelll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luttrelll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Luttrelll.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami keeps control of Luttrelll as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luttrelll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okami has him pressed against the cage.
Luttrelll works on Okami's body with a couple of short punches.
Luttrelll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okami has him pressed against the cage.
Luttrelll has had enough of the clinch but Okami keeps him there for the moment.

Okami gets control of Luttrelll's arms and successfully pulls guard. Okami will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Okami not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Okami escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luttrelll gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luttrelll looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Luttrelll is looking to stand up but Okami won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luttrelll is one step ahead there.
Okami is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Luttrelll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luttrelll wanted to stand there but Okami had control of the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Luttrelll moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Luttrelll dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yunsuke Okami's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Luttrelll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okamis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luttrelll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okamis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luttrelll looks to land a combination but Okami avoids it well.

Luttrelll clinches with his opponent.

Okami pulls guard effortlessly.
Okami pulls Luttrelll in close to prevent any damage.
Luttrelll has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Luttrelll wants to stand but Okami has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Okami bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Luttrelll's guard.
Okami passes Luttrelll's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luttrelll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okami passes to side control.
Luttrelll wants to control but Okami postures up.

Okami in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Luttrelll is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yunsuke Okami!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Balaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Harris
vs
Balaska

225 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andy Balaska!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balaska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balaska feints a jab promting Harris to slip. Balaska then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Bob Harris has been cut.
Balaska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Harris goes for a double leg but Balaska avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balaska continues to drive forward.
Balaska has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Balaska is trying to break free.
Balaska tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
Harris tries to pull guard but Balaska won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Balaska has him pressed against the cage.
Balaska is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Balaska manages to break the clinch.
Balaska looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Balaska darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Balaska into the cage.
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!
Balaska working hard to break the clinch.

Balaska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Balaska misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Harris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Balaska to the mat! Balaska manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balaska keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Balaska has a closed guard, preventing Harris from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Harris just wasn't active enough.
Nice sprawl there from Balaska as Harris shoots in.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Balaska tries to sprawl out of it but Harris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balaska manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balaska feints a jab promting Harris to slip. Balaska then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Andy Balaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Balaska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balaska looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Balaska scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Balaska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balaska but Balaska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balaska checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harris tries to clinch up
and Balaska counters with a series of strikes. Harris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Harris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harris is trying to control. Balaska wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Harris maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Balaska could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Harris has cracked it and Balaska is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Harris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Harris!