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QFC Tournament 596 Round 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pei Mei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Foxtrot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pei Mei could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Foxtrot's chin.
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175 cm
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177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
23
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pei Mei! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Foxtrot! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foxtrot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mei sprawls well. Mei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foxtrot gets slowly back to his feet. Mei tries to counter with a takedown but Foxtrot is quick to defend against it. Foxtrot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mei as he jumps to the side. Mei just misses with a punch to the body.
Foxtrot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Foxtrot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mei defends well and Foxtrot ends up having to push Mei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Pei Mei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Foxtrot. Foxtrot looks for a takedown but Mei sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foxtrot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mei is trying to defend but Foxtrot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Foxtrot wants to work for an arm triangle but Mei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foxtrot is working for a kimura but Mei is defending it quite comfortably.
Foxtrot wants to work for an arm triangle but Mei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mei regains full guard. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Foxtrot preventing the sweep. Mei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foxtrot defends well. Foxtrot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Foxtrot trying to control the position from guard on top but Mei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Foxtrot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mei dives on top into guard.
Foxtrot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Mei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Foxtrot has his foot on Mei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mei works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foxtrot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mei looking to sit in guard and control but Foxtrot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Foxtrot wants to control from the top but Mei keeps moving. Foxtrot won't allow Mei to sweep him here. Mei keeping full guard, as Foxtrot tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Foxtrot looking to sit in guard and control but Mei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Foxtrot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mei is aware though and is defending well. Mei showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Foxtrot looking for a guillotine here but Mei defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Foxtrot isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mei stacks Foxtrot on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mei! 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 Pei Mei will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Foxtrot looking to score a takedown here. Mei is defending well but Foxtrot drives through and ends up in Mei's guard. Mei working for a triangle but Foxtrot defends it easily.
Mei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foxtrot passes into half guard. Foxtrot throwing shots but Mei is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foxtrot wants to take a breather but Mei is having none of it. Foxtrot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mei sees it coming and defends easily. Foxtrot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foxtrot. Foxtrot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foxtrot. Foxtrot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mei trying to control but Foxtrot postures up.
Foxtrot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mei's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foxtrot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Foxtrot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mei is just riding it out for now. Foxtrot eventually gives up the hold. Mei works his way to full guard. Good work. Mei wants to sweep but no luck. Foxtrot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Foxtrot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Foxtrot tries to free his leg and advance position but Mei is retaining full guard. Foxtrot wants to control from the top but Mei keeps moving. Foxtrot trying to move into half guard but instead Mei has managed to sweep!
Mei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foxtrot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mei has managed to get both his arms back between Foxtrot's legs - danger averted. Mei advances position into side control! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Foxtrot is trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Foxtrot will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Foxtrot slips under a jab from Mei. Foxtrot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mei's guard. Foxtrot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mei dives on top into guard.
Foxtrot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mei slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Mei gets to his feet. Foxtrot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foxtrot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mei defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mei closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mei lands in his opponent's guard. Foxtrot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mei has picked Foxtrot up and slammed him! Foxtrot can't keep hold of the triangle and Mei manages to pass to side control! Mei slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Foxtrot. Foxtrot is looking to get to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mei connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pei Mei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mei prevents Foxtrot from getting the reversal. Mei dominating with strikes here. Mei tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Foxtrot is looking to get to half guard. Mei sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mei blocks Foxtrot's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Mei is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Foxtrot to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Foxtrot shrugs it off. Foxtrot is working to get back to half guard.
Foxtrot is still trying to improve position. Foxtrot sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Mei controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Foxtrot looking for subs from the bottom but Mei mounts him! Foxtrot is looking to get to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Pei Mei showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mei has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Pei Mei! Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Pei Mei! Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Pei Mei!
Pei Mei wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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