QFC Tournament 967 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Warner AZ (ranked 2928 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter King (ranked 4303 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Its Time to TAP as his entrance music. Warner AZ has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

AZ
vs
King

225 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 Sydney, Warner AZ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter King!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
AZ fails with an attempt to clinch.
AZ fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

King drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

AZ has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. King has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
King can't get the takedown.
AZ slows down the pace here.
AZ really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.

AZ manages to break the clinch.
AZ is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
AZ shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses the shot to the body.
AZ appears to be looking for a big counter.
King dodges the punch combination from AZ.
AZ tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

AZ closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
King is looking to reverse the position.
AZ working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

AZ is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on AZ's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AZ wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AZ wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
AZ preventing the sweep.

King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and AZ defends well.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
AZ won't allow King to sweep him here.
AZ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
AZ showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

King is looking for a triangle but AZ pushes his legs off easily.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.

King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
AZ sitting in guard here, content to control.

King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and AZ defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

King looking for a guillotine here but AZ defends easily.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King wants to hit a switch here but AZ passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for King there!
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dexter King 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.

King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from AZ.

AZ clinches.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but AZ has him pressed against the cage.
King can't get the takedown.
AZ is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

AZ is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. King can't fight it off and eventually AZ manages to take the fight to the floor. King looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but AZ can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, AZ has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

King is trying to work for a kimura but AZ is defending well.
King trying to control from AZ's half guard. AZ has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

AZ is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

AZ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for AZ on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warner AZ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AZ shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
AZ plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
AZ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

King feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

AZ uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
AZ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.

King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King moves into full mount!
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

King has hold of AZ's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and AZ manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

King working for a guillotine from mount but AZ is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King fails to advance to AZ's back.

King goes for an armbar but AZ turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from AZ.
King 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.
AZ trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
AZ will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

King pushes a forearm under AZ's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, AZ is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dexter King!
Dexter King thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Svensoon (ranked 4489 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klass Kincaid (ranked 4582 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Svensoon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Klass Kincaid's chin.

Svensoon
vs
Kincaid

200 cm
18
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Sydney, Max Svensoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Klass Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid looks for a takedown but Svensoon sprawls well.

Kincaid moves into range and clinches up with Svensoon.

Kincaid manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kincaid working a defensive guard here.
Kincaid looking for a sweep. Not yet Kincaid, not yet.
Svensoon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Svensoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kincaid is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensoon trying to control but Kincaid is working from the bottom.

Kincaid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Svensoon defends well.
Svensoon stays in close to Kincaid's body and controls the position.
Svensoon wants to control from the top but Kincaid keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kincaid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Svensoon avoids it really well and circles away.
Svensoon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

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.

Kincaid moves into the clinch.
Svensoon crunches a lovely knee into Kincaid's ribcage.
Kincaid tries to score a body lock takedown but Svensoon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Max Svensoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klass Kincaid.

Svensoon jumps guard and drags Kincaid to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Svensoon looking to control.
Svensoon wants to stand and escape but Kincaid is having none of it.
Svensoon keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Svensoon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensoon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kincaid is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincaid trying to control but Svensoon is working from the bottom.
Kincaid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Svensoon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kincaid's guard.

Svensoon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Svensoon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kincaid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kincaid is trying to keep Svensoon in close.
Svensoon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kincaid has his hands on Svensoon's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Svensoon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kincaid, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Svensoon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kincaid tries to clinch but Svensoon moves out of range.
Svensoon is looking for a counter combo.
Svensoon throws a sloppy head kick and Kincaid moves out of range easily.
Kincaid has his takedown stuffed
and Svensoon counters with an outside leg kick.
Klass Kincaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincaid shoots for a double leg takedown but Svensoon sprawls well. He's pushed Kincaid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Max Svensoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Svensoon darts in and clinches Kincaid up against the cage.
Svensoon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kincaid gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Svensoon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid fails with a takedown attempt.
Max Svensoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klass Kincaid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid shoots for a takedown but Svensoon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Svensoon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kincaid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensoon defends it nicely.
Svensoon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kincaid is breathing heavily.
Svensoon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kincaid pinned against the cage. Kincaid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kincaid throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Svensoon counters with a big head kick but Kincaid shrugs it off.
Svensoon stuffs the takedown.
Svensoon is looking for a counter combo.
Kincaid shoots in for a takedown but Svensoon shows good takedown defense.
Svensoon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Svensoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Kincaid, which made it look bad.
Kincaid with the counter takedown but Svensoon avoids it easily.
Kincaid moves in looking to clinch but Svensoon pushes him off.
Kincaid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Svensoon.
Kincaid takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kincaid misses with a takedown attempt
and Svensoon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Svensoon closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kincaid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Svensoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Kincaid, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Svensoon lands a big head kick that sends Kincaid tumbling to the mat! Svensoon takes a step backwards and waves Kincaid back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Kincaid is rocked!

It looks like Klass Kincaid has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Svensoon.
Kincaid fails with the takedown.
Svensoon tries to counter by clinching up but Kincaid breaks away and moves out of range.

Svensoon moves into the clinch.
Svensoon tries to score a body lock takedown but Kincaid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Svensoon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Svensoon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Kincaid throws a head kick but Svensoon moves out of range.
Svensoon fakes the leg kick and cracks Kincaid in the body.
Svensoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Svensoon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kincaid can do to turn this around?

Svensoon closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Svensoon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Svensoon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Klass Kincaid's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Svensoon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kincaid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svensoon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Kincaid shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Svensoon scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kincaid manages to mount him!
Svensoon wants to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid wants to control the pace but Svensoon is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Svensoon can't escape the position.
Kincaid lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kincaid looking to finish Svensoon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Svensoon!
Svensoon can't escape the position.
Kincaid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Svensoon wants to hold on but Kincaid pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Svensoon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kincaid.
Svensoon working to try and regain half guard.
Svensoon regains half guard.
Svensoon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kincaid is working away from the top position though.
Kincaid is keen to just control but Svensoon is a slippery customer.
Svensoon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is looking to advance position but Svensoon won't allow it.
Kincaid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Svensoon is controlling Kincaid's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kincaid stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kincaid shoots in but no luck this time.
Kincaid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Svensoon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kincaid's calf.

Svensoon rushes Kincaid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kincaid tries to pull guard but Svensoon won't allow it.
Max Svensoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klass Kincaid.

Svensoon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svensoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kincaid shoots in for a double leg but Svensoon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Svensoon shoots in for a takedown but Kincaid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kincaid.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Svensoon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Svensoon, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Max Svensoon!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Max Svensoon!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Max Svensoon!

Max Svensoon wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trindon Blash (ranked 3896 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Togata (ranked 4367 p4p, 445 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blash
vs
Togata

183 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 Sydney, Trindon Blash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshi Togata!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blash shoots for a takedown but Togata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Togata tries to keep at a distance but Blash has taken the fight into the clinch.

Blash tightens his grip and picks Togata up, before dumping him to the ground. Togata manages to land in guard.

Togata scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Togata or perhaps it was just good defense by Blash, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Togata as Blash shoots in.
Togata throws the kick towards the body but Blash avoids it.

Blash shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Togata's guard.
Togata wants to get back to his feet but Blash passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Blash wants to advance to full mount but Togata doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Togata trying to control the position.
Blash 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.
Blash scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Togata looking for a triangle here. Blash is fighting it but it looks tight! Togata pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blash is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yoshi Togata!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sedrick Edwin (ranked 4148 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Chigurh (ranked 4325 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sedrick Edwin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Edwin
vs
Chigurh

183 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 Sydney, Sedrick Edwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anton Chigurh!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chigurh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chigurh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chigurh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

It looks like Sedrick Edwin has been cut.
Chigurh scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Edwin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chigurh advances nicely into full mount.
Chigurh drops a big elbow. That's hurt Edwin! More shots from Chigurh and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Chigurh!