QFC Tournament 531 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Sack
vs
Ivanov

172 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Sack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sack takes the fight into the clinch.
Sack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sack prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanov tries for a takedown. No joy.

Sack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Sack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Sack manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sack controlling Ivanov's posture.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ivanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sack keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
Ivanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Ivanov has hold of Sack's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sack seems comfortable defending it but Ivanov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sack is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sack is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ivanov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikita Ivanov!
Nikita Ivanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Nuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wingus Dingus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wingus Dingus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nuno
vs
Dingus

158 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 St Petersburg, Mauricio Nuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wingus Dingus!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nuno clinches up against the cage.
Dingus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nuno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nuno slowing the pace effectively.
Dingus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nuno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nuno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Wingus Dingus has been cut.

Nuno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nuno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nuno wants it to stay on the feet.
Mauricio Nuno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wingus Dingus.
Dingus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nuno.
Mauricio Nuno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nuno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nuno taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nuno jumps guard.
Nuno 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuno is working hard here to advance position.
Nuno is looking to sweep but instead, Dingus has passed into half guard.
Nuno tries to roll over but Dingus keeps him under control.

Dingus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nuno defends it well.

Dingus seems to be working for a kimura but Nuno defends the submission attempt.

Dingus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nuno is just riding it out for now. Dingus eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dingus maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nuno could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dingus has cracked it and Nuno is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dingus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wingus Dingus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Voro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and L Manning Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Voro
vs
Manning Hines

186 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Voro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, L Manning Hines!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voro wants to clinch up but Hines keeps it at a distance.
Voro tries to clinch up but Hines circles away and keeps his distance.

Voro shoots in and bounces Hines off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hines pushes a forearm under Voro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Voro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). L Manning Hines!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luka Kul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Litmanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luka Kul is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kul
vs
Litmanen

180 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luka Kul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jari Litmanen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Litmanen.
Kul went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kul throws a combination. Litmanen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Kul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kul shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Litmanen sprawls well. Litmanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kul gets slowly back to his feet.
Kul throws a series of punches but Litmanen moves out of range.
Litmanen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kul defends it well.
Litmanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kul but Kul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litmanen dodges the punch combination from Kul.
Litmanen goes for a double leg but Kul avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kul continues to drive forward.
Luka Kul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Litmanen.
Some wild striking there from Kul.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Litmanen looks for a takedown but Kul sprawls well.
Litmanen scores with a body shot.
Kul fails with a takedown attempt.
Litmanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Litmanen throws a push kick but Kul slaps the foot to one side.
Litmanen stuffs the takedown attempt from Kul. Kul gets slowly back to his feet.
Kul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Litmanen is fending him off so far but Kul persists. Nope, Litmanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Litmanen fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litmanen shoots in for a takedown but Kul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kul misses with a takedown attempt - Litmanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Litmanen shoots in for a takedown but Kul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Litmanen tries to clinch but Kul is having none of it.
Kul scores with a nice head shot.
Litmanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kul circles away.

Kul clinches up with Litmanen and pushes him back against the cage.
Litmanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kul pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Litmanen is trying to pull guard but Kul has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Litmanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Kul decides to pull guard.
Litmanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Litmanen trying to control but Kul is working from the bottom.

Kul manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Kul feints and as Litmanen raises his hands in defense, Kul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kul pushing down on Litmanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Litmanen is trying to stand back up but Kul is controlling him
Litmanen trying to control here.

Kul decides to stand and escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Litmanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Litmanen goes for a double leg but Kul avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kul continues to drive forward.
Litmanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Kul.
No luck for Litmanen with that takedown attempt.
Litmanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kul circles away.
Litmanen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kul counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Kul dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Litmanen gets tackled into the cage by Kul. Kul maintains the clinch.
Litmanen tries to pull guard but Kul forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Kul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Litmanen misses with a takedown
and Kul counters with a three punch combo that has Litmanen backing up. Litmanen nods at Kul to acknowledge the strikes.
Kul throws a body kick that misses.
Litmanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kul sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luka Kul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Litmanen.
Litmanen shoots in for a takedown but Kul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luka Kul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Litmanen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litmanen misses with a takedown attempt
and Kul counters with a one-two to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Kul.

Litmanen is rocked!
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!
Litmanen finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Kul's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Litmanen falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Kul!
An out of breath Luka Kul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.