QFC Tournament 891 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Gvozdev (ranked 5347 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Riccardo (ranked 5248 p4p, 0 weight class). George Gvozdev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gvozdev
vs
Riccardo

190 cm
24
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Gvozdev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Riccardo!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riccardo throws a series of strikes that have Gvozdev backpedaling.

It looks like George Gvozdev has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riccardo.
Gvozdev misses with a left hand
and Gvozdev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gvozdev throws a hook to the side of Riccardo's head but Riccardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riccardo throws out a counter right but Gvozdev avoids it with no problem.
Gvozdev looks to land a left hand but Riccardo moved out of range nicely.
Gvozdev takes one to the chin there.
Gvozdev throws a hook to the side of Riccardo's head but Riccardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riccardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Gvozdev.
A little jabbing left from Riccardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Riccardo tests Gvozdev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gvozdev lands a jab to Riccardo's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gvozdev throws the left hand but Riccardo avoids the punch easily.
Gvozdev takes a swing at Riccardo's ribcage but misses.
Riccardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gvozdev.
Riccardo scores with a nice head shot.
Gvozdev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riccardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Gvozdev is just out of range.
Gvozdev gets cracked there but stands up to it.

George Gvozdev's cut is getting worse.
Riccardo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccardo lands with a straight right. Gvozdev didn't see that one coming.
Riccardo connects with a crisp jab.
Riccardo drops Gvozdev with a huge uppercut! Gvozdev drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Riccardo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Riccardo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Lykke (ranked 5071 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Saleaumua (ranked 5496 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lykke
vs
Saleaumua

181 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Lykke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donny Saleaumua!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lykke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saleaumua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saleaumua is looking to clinch but Lykke is avoiding it.

Saleaumua gets the takedown into side control.

Lykke throws Saleaumua to one side and escapes!
Lykke tries to clinch but Saleaumua is having none of it.
Lykke scores with a head kick.
Lykke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lykke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lykke lands a couple of digs.
Saleaumua is adopting a defensive guard.
Lykke trying to control the position from guard on top but Saleaumua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lykke pushing down on Saleaumua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lykke is keen to just control but Saleaumua is a slippery customer.
Lykke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saleaumua is controlling Lykke's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Saleaumua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lykke wants to control but Saleaumua is keeping him busy.
Lykke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Lykke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saleaumua gets back to half guard.
Saleaumua keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lykke wants to control but Saleaumua is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saleaumua controlling the position for now.
Saleaumua tries to roll over but Lykke keeps him under control.
Lykke is trying to control the action in half guard but Saleaumua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lykke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lykke throwing shots but Saleaumua is blocking nicely.
Saleaumua moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saleaumua is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saleaumua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lykke manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saleaumua distracts Lykke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saleaumua loads up on a big left hand. Lykke felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Saleaumua looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lykke can't hide his disappointment, as Saleaumua celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Saleaumua!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Cuds (ranked 3456 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tin Kontrec (ranked 5355 p4p, 0 weight class). Kontrec has chosen Can't stop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cuds
vs
Kontrec

190 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Cuds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tin Kontrec!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuds tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kontrec manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kontrec.

Cuds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kontrec!
Kontrec struggling a bit here.
Kontrec is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cuds's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kontrec is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cuds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cuds's back!
Cuds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kontrec on the ground.
Cuds is trying to stand back up.
Kontrec scores with strikes from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontrec controls the action.
Cuds trying to get back to his feet but Kontrec is in full control for now.
Kontrec lands a shot to the head.

Cuds is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Cuds wants to clinch but Kontrec slips to the side

and Kontrec counters with a single leg into guard. Cuds didn't expect that.

Cuds manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kontrec. Kontrec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James Cuds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontrec shoots in for a takedown but Cuds shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuds tries for a takedown but Kontrec sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cuds lands with a nice body kick.
Cuds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kontrec circles away quickly and effectively.

Cuds takes the fight into the clinch.
Kontrec stalling the fight.
Kontrec pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kontrec receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kontrec prevents Cuds from breaking the clinch.
Cuds prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontrec tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cuds just stands there and leans against the cage.
James Cuds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tin Kontrec.
Kontrec is trying to pull guard but Cuds has him pressed against the cage.
Cuds scores with a shoulder strike.
Kontrec drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kontrec tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kontrec looks winded!
Cuds prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kontrec blocks a body shot from Cuds.

Kontrec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cuds is defended easily by Kontrec.

Cuds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kontrec keeping control of the position.

Kontrec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cuds pulls his head out easily.
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 James Cuds will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cuds has closed the distance and engaged Kontrec in a clinch.

Cuds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kontrec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cuds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kontrec is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cuds's half guard.

Kontrec is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontrec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuds is trying to stand back up but Kontrec is controlling him
Kontrec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cuds is trying to stand up here but Kontrec is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kontrec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuds.
Cuds throws a right hand that Kontrec ducks under and follows up with a left that Kontrec also avoids with ease.
Kontrec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cuds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kontrec somewhat.
James Cuds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tin Kontrec.
Kontrec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cuds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kontrec somewhat.
James Cuds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kontrec is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kontrec drives through and clinches with Cuds against the cage.
Kontrec is looking to control Cuds's arms but Cuds gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kontrec has his back to the cage.
Cuds being controlled against the cage.
Kontrec has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cuds after a bit of a struggle.
Kontrec is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuds is defending well.
Cuds slows down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontrec scores with a shoulder strike.

Cuds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cuds.
Cuds throws a leg kick that misses.
Cuds misses with a two punch combination.
Cuds feints a jab promting Kontrec to slip. Cuds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kontrec slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Kontrec pushes Cuds up against the cage in a clinch.

Kontrec jumps guard and drags Cuds to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontrec controlling Cuds's posture.
Kontrec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cuds manages to get himself to full guard.

Kontrec trying to control but Cuds is working from the bottom.
Kontrec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kontrec stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Kontrec clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuds managing to block the knees to the body from Kontrec.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tin Kontrec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cuds wants to clinch.
Cuds with a hook.
Kontrec shoots in and drives through. Cuds sprawls well.
Cuds appears to be looking for a big counter.

Cuds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cuds is trying to ground and pound but Kontrec uses the momentary lack of control by Cuds to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kontrec actively working from the bottom here.
Kontrec is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kontrec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kontrec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kontrec is controlling Cuds's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kontrec slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cuds throws an elbow that misses. Kontrec uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cuds's guard. Nice move by Kontrec!

Kontrec stops Cuds from standing up.
Kontrec engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontrec trying to control but Cuds is working from the bottom.
Kontrec might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cuds haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kontrec throws a big right hand that misses.

Cuds pushes Kontrec off and scrambles back to his feet.

Kontrec moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontrec misses with an elbow strike.

Kontrec pulls guard.

Kontrec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tin Kontrec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cuds throws a big elbow that misses.
Kontrec is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Cuds has gone for a leg lock! Kontrec slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cuds's guard.

Cuds wants to get back to his feet but Kontrec is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontrec passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cuds prevents Kontrec from moving into mount.
Kontrec wants to control but Cuds is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuds wants to get back to his feet but Kontrec drags him back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tin Kontrec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kontrec has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Tin Kontrec!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Tin Kontrec!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Tin Kontrec!

Tin Kontrec wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Tin Kontrec thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Davies (ranked 4996 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Krog (ranked 5168 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Howard Davies has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Davies
vs
Krog

205 cm
24
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Howard Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Krog!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies avoids the body shot from Krog.
Davies seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Krog scores with a sloppy right hand. Davies should have avoided that one.

It looks like Howard Davies has been cut.
Davies walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krog swinging wildly here.
Davies is looking for a counter combo.

Krog darts in and clinches Davies up against the cage.
Krog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davies can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krog lands with a short shot to the head.

Davies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davies misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Krog rushes Davies and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krog has Davies pressed against the cage, preventing Davies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davies is trying to force a seperation but Krog has the dominant position.
Krog scores with a shoulder strike.

Davies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krog looks to land a left hand but Davies moved out of range nicely.
Krog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davies at a distance.
Krog tests Davies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krog.
Paul Krog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Krog drops Davies with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Davies looks back up at him and smiles so Krog waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Davies is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krog lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Davies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krog fakes the body blow, causing Davies to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Davies goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Krog!