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QFC Tournament 732 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dadou Umbu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sid Lang! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dadou Umbu! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Umbu just misses with a punch to the body.
Umbu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang. Lang swings widly with a right hand
and Umbu counters with a straight right hand. Umbu works over Lang's head and body with a nice combination. Umbu moves into the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Umbu. A short right from Umbu on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang. Lang working aggressively here.
Lang working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang. Lang misses with the head strike.
Umbu blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Umbu prevents it.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Umbu uses good head movement to avoid it. Umbu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Umbu is stalling here.
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Umbu blocking some punches.
Umbu blocks an uppercut.
Lang working aggressively here.
Umbu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langs head. Lang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Umbu after a bit of a struggle. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umbu. A head punch blocked on the inside by Umbu. Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Umbu pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Umbu lands a hook to the side of the head. Umbu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang. Umbu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lang working aggressively here.
Umbu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Umbu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Umbu lands a shoulder strike. Umbu is stalling here.
Lang blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A bit of stalling here from Umbu.
Umbu working some nice short punches in the clinch. Umbu lands with a short shot to the head. Umbu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umbu gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Umbu. A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land. Lang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Umbu is defending well. Umbu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Umbu. Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umbu prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Umbu pushes Lang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Umbu.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Umbu. Umbu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lang backwards. Umbu gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Umbu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umbu has Lang pushed against the cage. Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Umbu uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Umbu. Umbu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang goes for a takedown attempt but Umbu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lang closes the distance and clinches. Umbu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umbu lands a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land. Lang blocking some punches.
Umbu blocking some punches.
Umbu working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short left from Umbu. Umbu working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Umbu. Lang throws a head punch that misses. Lang misses with a short punch on the inside. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Umbu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lang up against the cage. Umbu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lang up against the cage. Umbu lands a right hand. Umbu gets underhooks to prevent Lang's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dadou Umbu dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Umbu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lang, pushing him back against the cage. Umbu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umbu lands a nice uppercut. Umbu blocks an uppercut.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Umbu uses good head movement to avoid it. Umbu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Umbu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lang backwards. A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land. Lang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Umbu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Umbu lands a nice uppercut.
Lang is rocked! Lang misses with some punches.
Oh Lang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Umbu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A short right hand to the side of the head by Umbu. Umbu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Umbu blocking some punches.
Umbu avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Umbu fails to land. This has been an exciting period of action! Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Umbu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang. Umbu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lang blocks an uppercut.
Umbu throws a head punch that misses. Lang seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Umbu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lang working aggressively here.
Dadou Umbu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Umbu gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Umbu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land. Umbu lands a shoulder strike. Umbu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Umbu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Umbu drops Lang with a big left hand! Lang is injured, injured bad! Umbu jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dadou Umbu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dfhhb Dgholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dfhhb Dgholm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dfhhb Dgholm! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry James! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dgholm blocks a head kick by James.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt. Dgholm quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Dgholm misses with a two punch combination.
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dgholm is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dgholm is looking to escape. James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dgholm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. James is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round. James wants to advance to full mount but Dgholm doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Dgholm looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but James is defending well. Dgholm quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! James has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dgholm celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dfhhb Dgholm!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wok Wok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaw Naghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaw Naghan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wok Wok! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaw Naghan! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Naghan fails with the takedown. Wok fails with the takedown and Naghan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Wok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wok wants it to stay on the feet. Naghan fails with a takedown attempt. Wok Wok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaw Naghan. Naghan tries to clinch but Wok moves out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wok. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wok misses with an uppercut. Naghan saw that one coming. Wok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Naghan dives in for a single leg takedown but Wok sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Naghan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Naghan is looking to get back to his feet here but Wok is keeping cool and he's managed to take Naghan's back. Wok is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wok working for the choke. Naghan trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. I really don't envy Naghan right now.
Wok has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Naghan's body.
Wok lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Naghan hold on?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Naghan trying to get back to his feet but Wok is in full control for now. Naghan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wok is cranking Naghan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Naghan! He's tightened the choke and Naghan is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wok Wok!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mycroft Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hysse Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mycroft Holmes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hysse Berg! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown attempt by Berg or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmes, which made it look bad. Berg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmes as he jumps to the side. Berg keeps the fight on the outside. Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick. Berg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily. Mycroft Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hysse Berg. Berg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holmes dodges the punch combination from Berg.
Holmes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Berg shoots for a takedown but Holmes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Holmes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berg is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold. Berg regains full guard. Nicely done. Holmes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Holmes wants to pass the guard but Berg is keeping the position. Holmes wants to control from the top but Berg keeps moving. Holmes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Berg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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. Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holmes works over Berg with some ground and pound from guard. Holmes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Holmes pushes down on Berg's leg and manages to get into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Berg manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Berg has his foot on Holmes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmes works his way back into a safe position though. Holmes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Berg controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself. Berg wants to sweep here but Holmes controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Berg managing to control the position. Berg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holmes's guard.
Holmes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Berg has picked Holmes up and slammed him! Holmes can't keep hold of the triangle and Berg manages to pass to side control! Holmes is trying to improve his position. Holmes trying to remain calm as Berg controls from the top position. Holmes sneaks back into half guard. Berg working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow. Holmes wants to get back to full guard. Berg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Berg working the head and body with strikes. Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Berg passes the guard and advances to mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Berg unloading with bombs! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hysse Berg will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Holmes looking to pass the guard. Holmes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holmes has managed to get both his arms back between Berg's legs - danger averted. Berg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Berg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Holmes is trying to control the position but Berg postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berg slips nicely into half guard. Berg working over Holmes with some ground and pound. Holmes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holmes is looking for a sweep. Berg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Holmes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holmes. Berg is pushing down on Holmes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holmes is fighting to maintain full guard but Berg has managed to sneak the leg through. Holmes is not content to let Berg control the position. Holmes wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
Berg moves into full mount! Holmes won't be happy about that! Hysse Berg has got the better of the ground game so far. Berg looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Berg looking to finish Holmes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmes! Berg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holmes is looking to escape. Berg with good strikes from the mount here! Holmes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Berg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Holmes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berg on the ground. Berg with shots to the head and body - Holmes looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Berg working Holmes over with strikes here.
Holmes is rocked! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Whack. That's a big, big shot from Berg! Holmes is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hysse Berg! Hysse Berg took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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