QFC Tournament 604 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lefty Snaketounge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrell Bowman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Snaketounge
vs
Bowman

175 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lefty Snaketounge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Bowman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snaketounge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Lefty Snaketounge has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bowman! Snaketounge is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Bowman!
A very excited looking Terrell Bowman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Duffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alanian Aryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Joseph Duffey has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Duffey
vs
Aryan

175 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

208 cm
20
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Duffey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alanian Aryan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aryan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Duffey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duffey trying to land knees to the body.
Duffey misses with a knee to the head.
Aryan throws a knee to the head but misses.

Duffey drags the fight down to the ground.
Duffey wants to stand and escape but Aryan is having none of it.
Aryan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Duffey is proving hard to escape from.
Aryan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Aryan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Aryan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duffey.
Duffey throws a head kick but Aryan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aryan tries to keep at a distance but Duffey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aryan working Duffey over with knees to the body.
Duffey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duffey is trying to break the clinch but Aryan has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aryan tries to land a knee to the head but Duffey blocks with his arms.
Aryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duffey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aryan tries a knee to the head but Duffey blocks it.
Aryan looking to throw knees to the head but Duffey is blocking nicely.
Duffey can't break the clinch.
Aryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duffey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aryan is defending well for now.
Duffey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aryan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aryan looks winded!
Aryan tries to land a knee to the head but Duffey blocks with his arms.
Aryan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duffey misses with a knee strike.
Duffey wants to break free but Aryan has control.
Duffey managing to block the knees to the body from Aryan.
Aryan tries a knee to the head but Duffey blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aryan tries to land a knee to the head but Duffey blocks with his arms.
Duffey throws a head punch that misses.
Duffey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duffey avoiding damage as Aryan throws knees to the body.
Duffey jumps guard but Aryan stands there with Duffey around his waist. Duffey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Duffey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aryan.
Aryan misses with a knee to the head.
Duffey tries to land a knee to the head but Aryan blocks with his arms.
Aryan missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffey connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Alanian Aryan has been cut.
Aryan misses with a knee strike.
Duffey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duffey misses with a knee to the head.

Duffey breaks from the clinch.
Duffey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aryan.

Aryan is rocked!
Duffey feints a jab and as Aryan dips his head, Duffey unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Aryan right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Aryan falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Duffey smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joseph Duffey!
A determined Joseph Duffey didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olof Kjaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Boyle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kjaber
vs
Boyle

176 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olof Kjaber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Boyle!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjaber misses with a takedown attempt
and Boyle counters with a left and a right that stings Kjaber.

Boyle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kjaber was covering up waiting for the punch and Boyle finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Kjaber is looking for a triangle but Boyle pushes his legs off easily.
Boyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Kjaber has his foot on Boyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boyle works his way back into a safe position though.

Kjaber is looking for a triangle but Boyle pushes his legs off easily.

Boyle is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kjaber has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Boyle is looking to defend but Kjaber has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Boyle! Kjaber pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Boyle taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olof Kjaber!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramzan Kadyrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stephens
vs
Kadyrov

160 cm
20
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darwin Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramzan Kadyrov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadyrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stephens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kadyrov throws a big shot that misses.
Kadyrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kadyrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephens dives in for a single leg takedown but Kadyrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stephens tries to clinch up.
Kadyrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt
and Kadyrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kadyrov throws a right hand that Stephens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephens also avoids with ease.
Stephens tries to clinch there but Kadyrov circles away.
Kadyrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stephens feinted with a counter takedown.
Stephens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephens doesn't manage to clinch there - Kadyrov circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadyrov throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
Kadyrov throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kadyrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephens wants to clinch
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephens could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kadyrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt
and Kadyrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kadyrov lands with a nice body punch.
Stephens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kadyrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens closes the distance but Kadyrov moves to the side
and Kadyrov counters with a straight right hand.
Kadyrov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stephens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stephens with a poor takedown
and Kadyrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Stephens doesn't manage to clinch there - Kadyrov circles away.
Kadyrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kadyrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephens.
Kadyrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stephens with a body shot.
A slow jab from Kadyrov misses its intended target.
Stephens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kadyrov tries to avoid it but Stephens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kadyrov to the ground. Kadyrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darwin Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
Kadyrov misses with a straight right.
Stephens misses with a takedown
and Kadyrov counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens closes the distance but Kadyrov moves to the side
and Kadyrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stephens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kadyrov counters with a straight right hand.
Ramzan Kadyrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadyrov scores with a hook.
Kadyrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stephens. Stephens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kadyrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kadyrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Kadyrov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadyrov works Stephens's body with a nice hook.
Kadyrov connects with a looping right hand.
Kadyrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stephens needs to keep his hands up - Kadyrov had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kadyrov scores with a jab to the head.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stephens needs to keep his hands up - Kadyrov had a free shot at his head there.
Kadyrov lands a really nice looking cross but Stephens seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Kadyrov as he connects with a hook.

Stephens is rocked!

Kadyrov drops Stephens with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stephens looks back up at him and smiles so Kadyrov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Stephens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stephens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kadyrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramzan Kadyrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kadyrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Stephens seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stephens.
Good standup being displayed there by Kadyrov as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kadyrov.
Stephens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stephens tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kadyrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens moves away from the strike by Kadyrov.
Kadyrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stephens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kadyrov lands a nice shot that snaps Stephens's head back.
Stephens looks to clinch
and Kadyrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadyrov tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Kadyrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stephens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Kadyrov.
Stephens moves to clinch but Kadyrov breaks away
and Kadyrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kadyrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kadyrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kadyrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Kadyrov - just one landing.
Kadyrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadyrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kadyrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stephens at a distance.
Kadyrov connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens closes the distance but Kadyrov moves to the side
and Kadyrov counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Kadyrov misses.
Stephens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kadyrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadyrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Stephens has closed the distance and engaged Kadyrov in a clinch.
A short right from Kadyrov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stephens manages to pull guard.
Kadyrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stephens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadyrov defends it easily.

Stephens is looking for a triangle but Kadyrov pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadyrov 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.

Stephens is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kadyrov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stephens's body to avoid the submission. Stephens has instead reached around Kadyrov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stephens arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darwin Stephens!
During a confident post fight interview, Darwin Stephens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.