QFC Tournament 386 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Apollonik
vs
Bush

190 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yorgi Apollonik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Semore Bush!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollonik moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollonik misses with a series of wild punches.
Apollonik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Oooooh!!! Apollonik has knocked Bush down with a huge combo! Apollonik steps away and waves a wobbly Bush back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Semore Bush has been cut.
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!
Apollonik lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Apollonik. Those never looked like landing.
Bush staying out of range there.
Apollonik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Apollonik wants it to stay on the feet.
Bush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apollonik avoids the head kick by Bush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollonik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollonik throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bush stumbling backwards into the cage! Bush bounces back off the cage towards Apollonik, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Apollonik lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Apollonik celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yorgi Apollonik!
After winning the bout, Yorgi Apollonik 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
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anssi Manninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Manninen
vs
Ragnarsson

186 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Sex Panther! 160q recovery $149

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anssi Manninen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnarsson.
Manninen misses with a takedown attempt

and Ragnarsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manninen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ragnarsson smiles and moves away.
Manninen tries to clinch

and Ragnarsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ragnarsson.
Manninen is trying to pull guard but Ragnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anssi Manninen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manninen is trying to pull guard but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.

Manninen decides to pull guard.

Manninen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ragnarsson has his hands clasped together but Manninen extends and breaks Ragnarsson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Manninen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anssi Manninen!
Bjorn Ragnarsson was interviewed post fight and said 'Im not done, ill be back! Bigger, stronger and even more drunk!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xin Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darrell Andrews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andrews
vs
Wu

189 cm
18
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darrell Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xin Wu!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wu misses with a hook.
Wu scores with the left hand. Andrews knows he should have avoided that one.

Wu moves into range and clinches up with Andrews.
Wu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andrews tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andrews takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Darrell Andrews has been cut.
Wu gets underhooks to prevent Andrews's takedown attempt.
Andrews working hard to break the clinch.
Andrews wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wu lands an elbow that stopped Andrews in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu pushes off an throws an elbow but Andrews leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wu throws an elbow but it misses.
Wu lands a nice elbow.
Andrews tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wu throws an elbow that misses.

Andrews pulls guard.
Wu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andrews manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wu tries to reverse the position but Andrews maintains control.
Andrews with shots to the head and body - Wu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Andrews avoids the attempt from Wu to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews cracks Wu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Andrews tries to control but Wu wriggling away.
Andrews working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrews lands a big elbow.
Wu is trying to escape the mount.

Andrews is working for a guillotine from mount but Wu frees his head quite easily.
Wu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wu taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andrews lands with some strikes.
Andrews postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wu looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Andrews cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Andrews is landing with some decent strikes but Wu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Andrews with a couple of short strikes.
Wu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wu looks winded!
A big strike lands for Andrews! That's really hurt Wu and he's turned his back - Andrews keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Andrews jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Andrews!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Juan Dela Cruz enters the cage!

Suzuki
vs
Dela Cruz

184 cm
18
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaito Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki connects with the punch.
Suzuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dela Cruz.
Suzuki wants to clinch.
Suzuki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suzuki moves in looking to clinch but Dela Cruz pushes him off.
Dela Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dela Cruz dodges the punch combination from Suzuki.
A combination from Suzuki does no damage.
Suzuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dela Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suzuki on the side of the head.
Suzuki steps in with a hook that catches Dela Cruz right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Suzuki follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dela Cruz looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaito Suzuki!