QFC Tournament 896 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trash Panda (ranked 4969 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Rowdy (ranked 4997 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Panda
vs
Rowdy

184 cm
24
244 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trash Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Rowdy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Rowdy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.
Panda wants to improve his position but Rowdy is controlling well.

Rowdy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Panda wants to improve his position but Rowdy is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda manages to get to full guard.
Rowdy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda pulls Rowdy in close to prevent any damage.
Rowdy looking to sit in guard and control but Panda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rowdy looking for a sweep. Not yet Rowdy, not yet.
Rowdy keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Rowdy controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rowdy keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Rowdy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Panda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rowdy dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowdy trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rowdy is now in half guard.
Panda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Rowdy from controlling successfully.

Panda looking for a guillotine here but Rowdy defends easily.
Panda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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.

Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rowdy drops back looking for a leg! Panda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panda manages to kick Rowdy off! Rowdy jumps back into Panda's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda pulls Rowdy in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowdy advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Rowdy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rowdy shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowdy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Panda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rowdy somewhat.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rowdy as he jumps to the side.
Rowdy looks for a takedown but Panda sprawls well.
Trash Panda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Rowdy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rowdy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rowdy.

Panda gets a takedown into half guard.

Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rowdy has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Panda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rowdy sees it coming and defends easily.
Rowdy trying to control but Panda postures up.
Panda is stalling here. Rowdy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Panda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rowdy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Panda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowdy is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rowdy tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well.

Rowdy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Panda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rowdy but great work by Panda.

Panda swings around for an armbar but Rowdy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Panda's guard.
Rowdy trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowdy postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rowdy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Panda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Panda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Panda!

Rowdy wants to control but Panda postures up.

Panda has hold of Rowdy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rowdy seems comfortable defending it but Panda has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rowdy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rowdy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Panda couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trash Panda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nip El (ranked 4959 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Greene (ranked 5293 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Greene has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nip El's chin.

El
vs
Greene

180 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nip El!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Greene!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greene darts in and clinches El up against the cage.
Greene is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
El lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greene is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
El lands with a left to the head.
El lands a hook that snaps the head of Greene backwards.

Greene manages to pull guard.

El wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Greene's closed guard. He's half up but Greene has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Greene pivots and extends the arm, El falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Greene! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Greene!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebo Westwood (ranked 5025 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Dolme (ranked 5000 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebo Westwood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sean Dolme's chin.

Westwood
vs
Dolme

202 cm
24
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
232 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lebo Westwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Dolme!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dolme thinks about the counter body kick.
Dolme throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dolme.
Dolme slips under a jab from Westwood.
Dolme throws a head kick that Westwood semi-blocks.
Dolme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dolme misses with a jab to the body

and Westwood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Westwood 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.
Westwood passes into half guard.
Dolme wants to get back to full guard.

Dolme actively working from the bottom here.
Westwood is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westwood cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dolme keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dolme is still trying to improve position.
Dolme wants to hold on but Westwood pushes him away.
Westwood loads up with a big shot that hurts Dolme! He's pulled Westwood in close but Westwood has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Dolme survive? More strikes from Westwood and Dolme is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lebo Westwood!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Psa (ranked 5110 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pico (ranked 4945 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Psa
vs
Pico

190 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khabib Psa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Pico!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Psa leaves Pico with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Pico rushes Psa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Psa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Psa wants the takedown. Pico is fighting it off but Psa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pico's guard against the cage.
Pico tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Psa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Psa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Psa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Pico is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Psa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico looking for a sweep. Not yet Pico, not yet.
Psa looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Psa is looking to stand up but Pico won't let him.
Psa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pico or perhaps it was just good defense by Psa, which made it look bad.
Pico moves in looking to clinch but Psa pushes him off.

Psa has managed to clinch.
Psa is trying to pull guard but Pico turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pico stops a takedown attempt from Psa.

Psa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Pico sneaks out the side door and pushes Psa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Psa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pico looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Psa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Psa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pico, who protects the arm well.
Psa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Pico is looking for a sweep.

Psa is trying to get an arm triangle but Pico is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pico taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pico being controlled for a moment.
Psa wants to stand but Pico has his arm trapped.
Psa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pico's shoulder. That is not cool.

Psa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pico has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pico wants to control but Psa postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A lull in the action here.

Psa is trying to get an arm triangle but Pico is defending well.
Psa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pico is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Psa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Danga de danga de dang - Pico scores with a four punch combination!

Pico gets caught flat footed, as Psa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Pico pushes Psa off and scrambles back to his feet.

Psa gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Psa wants to control for a moment but Pico uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Khabib Psa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Psa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Psa is working for a kimura but Pico is defending it quite comfortably.
Pico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Psa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Psa tries to pass to full mount but Pico defends it.
Pico trying to control but Psa postures up.
Pico has hold of Psa's hands but Psa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Psa stalling.
Psa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Psa blocks the strikes from Pico.
Pico slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Psa drops back looking for a leg! Pico is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pico manages to kick Psa off! Psa jumps back into Pico's guard.
Psa lands a couple of elbows.
Psa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Psa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Psa connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Psa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Psa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pico's guard.
Psa slips nicely into half guard.
Pico wants to control but Psa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pico regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pico is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psa scoring with some ground and pound.
Psa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Pico is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Psa is in close to Pico's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Psa passes into half guard.
Psa works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Psa dominated that second round.
That's time! Psa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Pico tries to close the distance and clinch but Psa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Psa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pico's guard.
Pico wants to get back to his feet but Psa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pico keeping full guard, as Psa tries to pass.
Psa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Psa cracks Pico with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Psa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pico is proving hard to escape from.
Psa content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Psa working some strikes from top position.
Psa controlling from the top position.
Psa trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Pico enables Psa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Psa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pico swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Psa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Psa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Psa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Psa trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
Psa won't allow Pico to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Psa wants to pass the guard but Pico is keeping the position.
Psa trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pico is looking to clinch.
Pico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pico tries to clinch but Psa is having none of it.
Psa slaps away a takedown attempt from Pico, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Psa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pico can do to turn this around?

That's four 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.

Psa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Psa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pico is looking for a sweep. Psa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Psa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Psa controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Psa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Psa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Khabib Psa!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Khabib Psa!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Khabib Psa!

Khabib Psa wins by unanimous decision!