QFC - 011 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finn Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Davis
vs
Frank

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finn Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Frank!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frank fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Frank is now in Davis's guard.
Frank controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frank trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Frank is stalling in the full guard.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davis is proving hard to escape from.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Frank shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis.
Frank slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frank on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frank wants it to stay on the feet.
Frank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Davis counters with a quick kick to the body but Frank blocks it.
Davis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Frank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Frank persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frank looks winded!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis can't get the takedown.
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but Frank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Frank breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Frank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frank wants a takedown.

Frank has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Davis is trying to keep an underhook but Frank manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Davis wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
Frank throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frank's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank can't escape the position.
Frank wants to control his opponent's hands but Davis gets his hands free.
Davis slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Frank trying to control the action but Davis just sinks the hooks in.

Davis is cranking Frank's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Frank! He's tightened the choke and Frank is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Finn Davis!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

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

Murphy
vs
Rockafella

189 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Rockafella!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rockafella connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Rockafella dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rockafella just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurphy.
Rockafella takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murphy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockafella.
Rockafella throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tommy Rockafella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Rockafella misses.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Rockafella counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rockafella takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Rockafella misses.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockafella throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Murphy misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Murphy.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Rockafella down.
Rockafella scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a jab when Rockafella was well out of range.
Rockafella misses with a shot to the body

and Murphy counters with a head kick that drops Rockafella to the mat! Rockafella scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Rockafella is rocked!
Rockafella drops his hands for a split second and Murphy immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Rockafella face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Murphy follows up with a right hand that knocks Rockafella into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Murphy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seeam Punc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seeam Punc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cooper
vs
Punc

180 cm
25
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Cooper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seeam Punc!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cooper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cooper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cooper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Still in half guard, Cooper seems content to control.

Cooper is trying to work for a kimura but Punc is defending well.
Punc trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Punc!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper controlling from mount.
Punc is in a horrible position here. Cooper smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cooper controlling his opponent.
Cooper working the ground and pound effectively.

It looks like Seeam Punc has been cut.
Cooper softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Punc is out cold! Cooper jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Cooper!
Tom Cooper retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Tom Cooper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.