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QFC Tournament 358 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Doors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Qnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Sydney, Theo Doors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stanislav Qnev!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doors has closed the distance and engaged Qnev in a clinch.
Doors drops down looking for an ankle pick but Qnev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Doors shoots in looking for a takedown. Qnev tries to sprawl out of it but Doors keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Qnev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Qnev moves forwards but Doors connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Stanislav Qnev has been cut.
Doors fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Qnev, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doors breaks from the clinch.
Doors tries to clinch there but Qnev circles away.
Doors misses with a looping right.
Doors cracks Qnev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Doors has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Qnev to stand back up!
Qnev is rocked!
Doors instigates a clinch.
Qnev is still on wobbly legs! Can Doors finish him?
Qnev jumps guard but Doors stands there with Qnev around his waist. Qnev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Qnev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Doors to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Doors ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Doors no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Qnev seems to have recovered his senses.
Qnev slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qnev stops Doors from getting back to his feet.
Qnev wants to work for an arm triangle but Doors is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Doors wants to get back to his feet.
Qnev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doors sees it coming and defends easily.
Qnev stops Doors from getting back to his feet.
Qnev wants to work for an arm triangle but Doors is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doors is trying to stand.
Doors is staying active underneath Qnev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qnev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doors sees it coming and defends easily.
Doors pushes Qnev off but Qnev dives into side control.
Qnev has an Americana. Doors didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Qnev is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Qnev hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stanislav Qnev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 Sydney, Keiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Silva!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Kimura stuffs the takedown.
Silva stalks Kimura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kimura's face. Kimura staggers backwards, shaken.
Kimura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva throws a body punch but Kimura moves out of range.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kimura tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kimura to the ground. Kimura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kimura enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kimura manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Silva manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kimura has his hands clasped together but Silva breaks the hold and Kimura is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gople Pokak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gople Pokak has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 Sydney, Gople Pokak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Po!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po shoots in and gets a takedown into Pokak's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pokak trying to keep a closed guard but Po is proving a slippery customer.
Pokak is looking to stand up but Po isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po wants to pass the guard but Pokak is keeping the position.
Po has gone for a leg lock! Pokak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Po's guard.
Po has his hands on Pokak's head, controlling the position.
Pokak stays in close to Po's body and controls the position.
Po is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pokak dives in and scores a takedown into Po's guard.
Po manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Po with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Po moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pokak has worked his arm free - good work by Pokak!
Po is trying to get an arm triangle but Pokak is defending well.
Po swings around for an armbar but Pokak sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Po's guard.
Po pulls Pokak in close to his closed guard and prevents Pokak from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Po can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokak wants to stand but Po has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po pulls Pokak in to control the position.
Pokak stopping the sweep attempt from Po.
Po is controlling Pokak's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Po shoots in and bounces Pokak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Po looks winded!
Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pokak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pokak manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Po has Pokak in his guard.
Pokak trying to control but Po is working from the bottom.
Po 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.
Pokak tries to free his leg and advance position but Po is retaining full guard.
Po is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pokak wants to control from the top but Po keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokak forces his way into half guard.
Pokak prevents Po from improving his position.
Po controlling the position for now.
Pokak trying to pass the guard but Po defending well.
Pokak wants to control but Po is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gople Pokak.
Pokak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pokak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Po manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Po dominated that round.
That's time! Pokak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pokak doesn't manage to clinch there - Po circles away.
Pokak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Po's guard.
Po tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po pulls Pokak in to control the position.
Pokak wants to control from the top but Po keeps moving.
Pokak throws a big right hand that misses.
King Po has got the better of the ground game so far.
Po escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pokak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Po 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.
Po seems keen to control Pokak's posture.
Po is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pokak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Po is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pokak throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Po's body to avoid the submission. Po has instead reached around Pokak's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Po arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). King Po!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Reiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Pedro Reiner has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pedro Reiner seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 Sydney, Pedro Reiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena leaves Reiner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reiner tries to clinch there but Cena circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Cena as Reiner shoots in.
Cena walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reiner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cena takes the fight into the clinch.
Cena lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reiner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cena prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Reiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cena decides to pull guard.
Cena is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reiner is aware though and is defending well.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Reiner from controlling successfully.
Reiner won't allow Cena to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiner forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cena can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cena wants to improve his position but Reiner is controlling well.
Reiner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cena keeps working.
Cena is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reiner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reiner's back!
Cena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reiner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reiner showing good submission defense here.
Cena really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Reiner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Cena manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Cena is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Reiner has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Reiner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Reiner is trying to get back to his feet but Cena has full control of the position and if anything, Reiner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena has the hooks in. Reiner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Reiner wants to control his opponent's hands but Cena gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Reiner doesn't escape.
Cena is punishing Reiner with some ground and pound.
Reiner trying to get back to his feet but Cena is in full control for now.
Reiner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cena's guard. Nice work there by Reiner.
Reiner is breathing heavily.
Cena trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reiner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reiner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reiner trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cena is on top in guard.
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!
Reiner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cena drives through and clinches with Reiner against the cage.
Cena jumps guard and drags Reiner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reiner's guard.
Cena 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.
Reiner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cena scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reiner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cena trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reiner's guard.
Reiner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cena must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena stays in close to Reiner's body and controls the position.
Reiner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reiner wants to sweep here but Cena controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cena clinches.
Reiner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cena walks away with a smile on his face. Reiner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cena gets caught flat footed, as Reiner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reiner.
Reiner won't allow Cena to get back to his feet.
John Cena has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reiner is stalling in the full guard.
Cena looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reiner is controlling him.
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reiner is one step ahead there.
Reiner looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Reiner looking to sit in guard and control but Cena gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cena wants to get up but he can't break Reiner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reiner is trying to control the position but Cena postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cena scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cena sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reiner's guard.
Cena content to control rather than advance.
Cena wants to work for an arm triangle but Reiner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cena not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cena.
Cena prevents Reiner from escaping the position.
Cena wants to stand but Reiner has his arm trapped.
Reiner is trying to control Cena's posture but Cena avoids it.
Cena cracks Reiner with a big elbow.
Cena remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena wants to stand but Reiner is controlling his arm.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cena is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reiner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cena is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reiner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cena.
Cena working away.
Reiner being controlled for a moment.
Cena advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reiner is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Cena fails to take his opponent's back.
Cena lands with some strikes.
Cena looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reiner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cena working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Reiner tries to buck Cena off but Cena takes his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cena is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cena scores with punches from the back.
Pedro Reiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Cena is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reiner is rocked!
Cena looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Cena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cena has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for John Cena!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for John Cena!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for John Cena!
John Cena wins by unanimous decision!
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