QFC Tournament 383 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Karlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Romanov
vs
Karlin

191 cm
23
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
277 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Pavel Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Viktor Karlin!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlin checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Karlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karlin shoots in but Romanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlin looks for a takedown but Romanov sprawls well.
Romanov wants to land a leg kick but Karlin is out of range.
Romanov throws a chopping leg kick but Karlin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karlin is out of range.
Romanov wants to land a leg kick but Karlin is out of range.
Karlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Romanov throws a big shot that misses.
Romanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karlin checks a leg kick nicely.
Karlin fails with the takedown.
Pavel Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Karlin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romanov swivels and escapes.
Karlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romanov as he jumps to the side.
Romanov scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Romanov.
Karlin looks winded!
Karlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romanov swivels and escapes.
Romanov throws a looping overhand right but Karlin ducks down to avoid it.
Karlin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Romanov tried to score with a low kick but Karlin checks it.
Romanov scores with a jab.

It looks like Viktor Karlin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlin.
Romanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Romanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov lands with a right hand.
Romanov connects with a superb combination that knocks Karlin out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Romanov before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Karlin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pavel Romanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yra Panov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Gadzhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Panov
vs
Gadzhiev

193 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Yra Panov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kamil Gadzhiev!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gadzhiev defends it nicely.
Gadzhiev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Panov defends it nicely.
Panov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gadzhiev sprawls well. Gadzhiev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Panov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gadzhiev fails with a takedown attempt.

Gadzhiev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Panov to the ground. Gadzhiev is now in Panov's guard.
Panov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gadzhiev controls the pace.
Panov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panov trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panov keeping moving, preventing Gadzhiev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kamil Gadzhiev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Panov 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.
Gadzhiev keeping moving, preventing Panov from controlling successfully.

Gadzhiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gadzhiev is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panov forces his way into half guard.
Panov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gadzhiev keeps working.
Panov drops an elbow to the side of Gadzhiev's head.
Panov trying to control the action but Gadzhiev is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gadzhiev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gadzhiev is refusing to be controlled, as Panov sits in half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Yra Panov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Panov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yra Panov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gadzhiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Panov tries to sprawl out of it but Gadzhiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panov closes the distance and clinches up with Gadzhiev, looking for a takedown. Panov pushes Gadzhiev against the cage but Gadzhiev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yra Panov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panov fails to land the takedown.
Panov is breathing heavily.
Panov goes for a double leg but Gadzhiev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gadzhiev continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Panov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gadzhiev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Panov swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Gadzhiev. No joy for Panov on that attempt.
Gadzhiev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panov as he jumps to the side.
Panov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gadzhiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Panov tries to sprawl out of it but Gadzhiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Gadzhiev looking to score a takedown here. Panov is defending well but Gadzhiev drives through and ends up in Panov's guard.
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.
Panov working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yra Panov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Panov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gadzhiev tries to avoid it but Panov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gadzhiev to the ground. Gadzhiev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gadzhiev. Gadzhiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Gadzhiev closes the distance and clinches up with Panov, looking for a takedown. Gadzhiev pushes Panov against the cage but Panov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gadzhiev is fending him off so far but Panov persists. Nope, Gadzhiev circles away and we're back to standing.

Gadzhiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gadzhiev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gadzhiev is breathing heavily.

Panov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Panov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Panov looking for submissions off his back.
Panov wants to control but Gadzhiev is keeping busy.

That's two 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.
Gadzhiev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yra Panov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gadzhiev is trying to control the action in half guard but Panov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Panov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gadzhiev pulls his head out easily.
Gadzhiev trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev is pressing down on Panov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panov is holding on for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kamil Gadzhiev.
Panov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yra Panov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gadzhiev darts in looking for a takedown but Panov gets double underhooks and turns Gadzhiev into the cage.
Gadzhiev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panov tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Panov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Panov manages to end up in side control.

Panov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gadzhiev is looking for a sweep.
Panov taking a break here but Gadzhiev is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kamil Gadzhiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gadzhiev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Panov controls Gadzhiev momentarily but Gadzhiev frees himself.
Gadzhiev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Panov is looking for a triangle but Gadzhiev pushes his legs off easily.
Gadzhiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panov working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Gadzhiev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gadzhiev trying to control but Panov is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.

Panov is looking for a triangle here but Gadzhiev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gadzhiev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panov is not content to let Gadzhiev control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kamil Gadzhiev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Horrible takedown by Panov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gadzhiev which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gadzhiev fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gadzhiev is defended easily by Panov.
Horrible takedown by Panov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gadzhiev which made him look bad.
Panov dives in and grabs Gadzhiev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gadzhiev pushes down on Panov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yra Panov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gadzhiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Gadzhiev with that takedown attempt.
Gadzhiev shoots in for a double leg but Panov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panov shoots in looking for a takedown but Gadzhiev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Gadzhiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gadzhiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Kamil Gadzhiev!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Kamil Gadzhiev!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Kamil Gadzhiev!

Kamil Gadzhiev wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Sullivan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sullivan
vs
Bullock

184 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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, Joe Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Bullock!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Sullivan with that takedown attempt.

Sullivan clinches with his opponent.
Sullivan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bullock tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Sullivan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bullock is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Bullock distracts Sullivan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullock connects with a couple of short punches.

Bullock stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Sullivan has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bullock manages to get his head free but now Sullivan has transitioned to an armbar! Bullock grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Sullivan! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Sullivan!
A relieved looking Joe Sullivan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Keen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Robert McDermott has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Robert McDermott seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

McDermott
vs
Keen

200 cm
23
251 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
23
276 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

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, Robert McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Keen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Keen's head.
McDermott swats away the attempt to clinch by Keen.
McDermott misses with a straight right.
Keen moves out of range as McDermott strikes.
Keen doesn't manage to clinch there - McDermott circles away.

McDermott rushes Keen and presses him up against the cage.
Keen pushes off an throws an elbow but McDermott leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Keen throws an elbow but it misses.
Keen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDermott's defenses.
Keen lands an elbow that stopped McDermott in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Robert McDermott has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Keen just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDermott's brow.
Keen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Keen.
Keen throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Keen throws an elbow but misses.
Keen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McDermott takes an elbow to the temple.

McDermott is rocked!

Robert McDermott's cut is getting worse.
McDermott is looking to control Keen's arms but Keen gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDermott has his back to the cage.
Oh McDermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keen keeps control of McDermott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott blocks the elbow strike.
Keen misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Keen just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDermott's brow.
McDermott avoids a wild elbow strike from Keen.
McDermott dodges an elbow strike from Keen.
Keen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDermott seems to have got his legs back now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Keen throws an elbow but it misses.
Keen lands an elbow inside that McDermott shrugs off.
McDermott misses with the head strike.
Keen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDermott blocks an elbow strike.
Keen misses with an elbow over the top.
Keen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keen managing to block the knees to the body from McDermott.
McDermott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDermott blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Keen.
Keen lands a nice elbow.
Keen lands an elbow just above McDermott 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keen lands a damaging elbow.
McDermott working aggressively here.
McDermott takes an elbow to the forehead.

Robert McDermott's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermott is pressed against the cage. Keen pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts McDermott! Two more big strikes from Keen and McDermott crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jamie Keen!