QFC Tournament 401 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xylen Kharell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Xylen Kharell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kharell
vs
Silva

170 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xylen Kharell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Royce Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharell moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Kharell is looking to clinch.
Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kharell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kharell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Kharell is now in Silva's guard.
Kharell wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Kharell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.

Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kharell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kharell has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kharell's best efforts.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kharell is working away from the top position though.
Silva tries to roll over but Kharell keeps him under control.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kharell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva is tightening it up a little... Kharell has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kharell reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kharell taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royce Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fagg Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Haj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmad Haj has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bag
vs
Haj

169 cm
24
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fagg Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmad Haj!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haj pushes Bag up against the cage in a clinch.
Bag avoiding damage as Haj throws knees to the body.
Haj tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bag just stands there and leans against the cage.

Bag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fagg Bag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haj.
Haj misses with a takedown attempt

and Bag counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bag.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bag controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haj keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.

Haj looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bag has picked Haj up and slammed him! Haj can't keep hold of the triangle and Bag manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Haj!

Bag working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Bag is working for a guillotine from mount but Haj frees his head quite easily.
Haj wants to hold on but Bag pushes him away.
Haj really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bag goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Haj turns into him and now he's in Bag's guard.
Bag wants to stand up but Haj is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haj trying to control the position from guard on top but Bag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Bag working for a triangle but Haj defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bag wants to sweep here but Haj controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haj defends well.
Haj wants to control from the top but Bag keeps moving.
Bag managing to control the position.
Haj not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ahmad Haj.
Haj stuffs the takedown.
Haj tries to clinch

and Bag counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haj wants to control but Bag is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bag passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haj!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bag takes Haj's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Haj is in trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fagg Bag dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bag gets a double leg takedown into Haj's guard.

Bag has gone for a leg lock! Haj slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bag's guard.
Fagg Bag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Haj content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bag has locked up a guillotine! Bag's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Haj is holding on here and Bag must be using up a lot of energy. Haj has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bag gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fagg Bag!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cok Muncher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Joint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomas Joint is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Muncher
vs
Joint

165 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cok Muncher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomas Joint!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muncher scores with a three punch combo!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joint.
Joint is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Muncher jabs Joint to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Joint has Muncher up against the cage in a clinch.
Joint is trying to maintain a safe position but Muncher gets an underhook and turns Joint into the cage.

Muncher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Joint has closed the distance and engaged Muncher in a clinch.
Muncher lands a body shot.

Muncher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joint shoots in looking for a takedown but Muncher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joint's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muncher swats away the attempt to clinch by Joint.
Muncher throws a jab but it's blocked by Joint.
Cok Muncher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muncher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muncher wants it to stay on the feet.
Cok Muncher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Joint.
Muncher throws a sloppy head kick and Joint moves out of range easily.
Muncher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joint shoots in looking for a takedown but Muncher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joint's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joint misses with a body shot.
Joint shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muncher as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Muncher.
Muncher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joint's sensitive parts.
Muncher misses with a double jab
and Muncher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muncher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Joint has Muncher up against the cage in a clinch.
Muncher is pushing Joint up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joint just misses with a punch to the body.
Muncher lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Muncher looks to land a combination but Joint avoids it well.
Muncher fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomas Joint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muncher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joint closes the distance but Muncher moves to the side
and Muncher counters with a series of strikes. Joint will be more careful next time no doubt.

Joint is rocked!
Muncher knocks out Joint with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Muncher before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Muncher picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cok Muncher!
In his post fight interview, Cok Muncher started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bootertown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mama Sitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Bootertown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bootertown
vs
Sitas

174 cm
24
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Bootertown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mama Sitas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bootertown checks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bootertown as Sitas shoots in.
Sitas closes the distance but Bootertown moves to the side

and Bootertown counters with a single leg into guard. Sitas didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bootertown trying to control but Sitas is working from the bottom.
Sitas controls Bootertown momentarily but Bootertown frees himself.
Bootertown pushes down on Sitas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bootertown is trying to control. Sitas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bootertown is thwarting Sitas's attempts to control the position.
Bootertown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bootertown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bootertown's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitas somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Bootertown is trying to stand back up.
Bootertown looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sitas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitas throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bootertown could be in trouble here!

Sitas looking to break Bootertown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bootertown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sitas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bootertown is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Sitas is looking for the choke from the back position but Bootertown is controlling his hands well.
Sitas is riding his opponent, not letting Bootertown buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootertown is trying to stand back up.
Sitas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bootertown controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitas is riding his opponent, not letting Bootertown buck him off.
Bootertown trying to get back to his feet but Sitas is in full control for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mama Sitas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sitas has his takedown stuffed

so Bootertown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitas seems keen to control Bootertown's posture.
Bootertown wants to control from the top but Sitas keeps moving.
Sitas 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.
Bootertown passes into half guard.
Bootertown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bootertown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robert Bootertown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bootertown is really struggling to control Sitas but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sitas trying to hold on to Bootertown's head to control him but Bootertown postures up.
Bootertown controlling the action here.

Robert Bootertown has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bootertown has managed to clinch.
Sitas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bootertown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitas prevents it.

Sitas jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootertown trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitas keeping full guard, as Bootertown tries to pass.
Sitas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sitas controls Bootertown momentarily but Bootertown frees himself.
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. Mama Sitas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bootertown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitas as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitas fails to land the takedown.
Robert Bootertown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mama Sitas.
Sitas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bootertown counters by moving into the clinch.
Bootertown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sitas can't get the takedown.
Sitas is pressed up against the cage. Bootertown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitas down to the mat. Sitas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sitas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bootertown as he avoids it easily.
Sitas is breathing heavily.
Bootertown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootertown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitas's waist but Sitas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bootertown off to one side.

Bootertown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sitas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bootertown wants to control for a moment but Sitas uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bootertown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bootertown wants to take a breather but Sitas is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bootertown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Bootertown dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bootertown tries to land a leg kick but Sitas saw it coming and moves away.
Sitas throws the kick towards the body but Bootertown avoids it.
Bootertown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sitas tries to clinch there but Bootertown circles away.
Bootertown fails with the takedown

and Sitas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sitas wants to get up but he can't break Bootertown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bootertown wants to stand and escape but Sitas is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitas trying to control the position from guard on top but Bootertown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Mama Sitas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bootertown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Bootertown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bootertown's waist but Bootertown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sitas off to one side.

Sitas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bootertown!
Sitas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sitas throwing strikes here but Bootertown is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Sitas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bootertown has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sitas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bootertown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bootertown tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitas tries to control but Bootertown wriggling away.
Bootertown trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee warns Bootertown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sitas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bootertown is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bootertown and Sitas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bootertown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sitas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitas advances to full mount.
Sitas punching from mount but Bootertown doing a good job of avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mama Sitas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitas 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Mama Sitas!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Mama Sitas!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mama Sitas!

Mama Sitas wins by unanimous decision!