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QFC Tournament 789 Round 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Frank (ranked 5524 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warlus Punch (ranked 5735 p4p, 495 weight class). Punch has chosen Jonas Blue - Mama ft. William Singe as his entrance music. The key to victory for Rob Frank has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Warlus Punch!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frank is fending him off so far but Punch persists. Nope, Frank circles away and we're back to standing.
Warlus Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank scores with a jab.
Punch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frank was covering up waiting for the punch and Punch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Punch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Punch postures up in Frank's guard and throws a big left but Frank blocks it.
Punch scoring with some ground and pound.
Punch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Punch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Punch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Punch throwing strikes from guard but Frank blocks nicely.
Punch postures up in Frank's guard and throws a big left but Frank blocks it.
Punch works over Frank with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punch won't allow Frank to get back to his feet.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch scoring with some ground and pound.
Punch is in close to Frank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Punch cracks Frank with a solid left hand.
Punch throws a big right hand that misses.
Punch throws a strike but Frank rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Frank wants to stand but Punch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Punch striking from his own guard.
Punch striking off his back but it's not causing Frank any problems.
Punch throws a couple of heel strikes.
Punch throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Punch looking for a sweep. Not yet Punch, not yet.
Punch trying to strike off his back.
Punch striking off his back.
Frank is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Punch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Punch tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch lands a decent punch to the body there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Punch is on top in guard.
Frank is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Punch is controlling him.
Frank has momentary wrist control but Punch slips an elbow through the middle.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Punch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Punch is working Frank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Punch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frank's head.
Frank is breathing heavily.
Punch is working Frank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Punch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Punch works over Frank with some ground and pound from guard.
Punch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Punch working some strikes from top position.
Punch lands a couple of elbows.
Punch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Punch chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank's head.
Punch postures up and lands a big shot to Frank's brow.
Punch scoring with some ground and pound.
Punch distracts Frank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Punch connects with a couple of short punches.
Punch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Punch with a nice head shot there.
Punch works over Frank with some ground and pound from guard.
Punch distracts Frank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Punch connects with a couple of short punches.
Punch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frank has momentary wrist control but Punch slips an elbow through the middle.
Punch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank's head.
Punch works over Frank with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Punch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank's head.
Punch is in close to Frank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Punch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Punch scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch lands a couple of digs.
Punch lands a couple of elbows.
Punch is working Frank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Punch scoring with some ground and pound.
Punch cracks Frank with a solid left hand.
Punch scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Punch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Punch postures up and lands a big shot to Frank's brow.
Punch connects with a couple of short punches.
Punch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Punch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Punch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank's head.
Punch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank's head.
Punch landing some decent shots from guard.
Punch is working Frank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frank's head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Punch has eaten all the pies!
Punch is working Frank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warlus Punch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Punch darts in looking for a takedown but Frank gets double underhooks and turns Punch into the cage.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Punch shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense.
Punch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punch off to one side.
Rob Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warlus Punch.
Punch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Punch tries for a takedown but Frank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frank seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Punch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Punch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punch off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Frank as Punch shoots in.
Frank tries to clinch there but Punch circles away.
Punch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Punch dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frank scores with a jab.
Punch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Punch is able to avoid easily.
Punch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frank defends it well.
Punch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Punch moved out of range nicely.
Punch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frank quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punch stops Frank from getting back to his feet.
Punch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Punch working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch working the head and body with strikes.
Punch lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punch working Frank over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Punch connects with a nice short shot to Frank's temple.
Frank looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Punch postures up and lands a big shot to Frank's brow.
Punch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Punch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Punch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Punch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Punch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Punch lands a couple of elbows.
Punch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Punch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank has momentary wrist control but Punch slips an elbow through the middle.
Punch scoring with some ground and pound.
Punch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank's head.
Punch with a nice head shot there.
Punch landing some decent shots from guard.
Punch landing with the ground and pound.
Punch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Punch lands a couple of digs.
Punch working some strikes from top position.
Punch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Punch stands up over Frank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Punch postures up and lands a big shot to Frank's brow.
Punch connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch cracks Frank with a solid left hand.
Punch distracts Frank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Punch lands a couple of digs.
Warlus Punch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Punch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Punch stands up over Frank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Punch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Punch landing with the ground and pound.
Punch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Punch postures up and lands a big shot to Frank's brow.
Punch won't allow Frank to get back to his feet.
Punch chips away with some ground and pound.
Punch with a nice head shot there.
Punch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Punch landing with the ground and pound.
Frank is rocked!
Punch cracks Frank with a solid left hand.
Oh Frank is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch distracts Frank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punch chips away with some ground and pound.
Punch is in close to Frank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Punch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frank's head.
Punch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Punch is working Frank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Punch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Punch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Punch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Punch landing some decent shots from guard.
Punch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Punch works over Frank with some ground and pound from guard.
Punch chips away with some ground and pound.
Frank has momentary wrist control but Punch slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank has momentary wrist control but Punch slips an elbow through the middle.
Punch connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warlus Punch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Punch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frank to the mat! Frank manages to get full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Punch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Punch landing with the ground and pound.
Punch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Punch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Punch postures up and lands a big shot to Frank's brow.
Punch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Punch arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Frank's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Warlus Punch!
Our winner, Warlus Punch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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FIGHT
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