QFC Tournament 982 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Berra (ranked 4710 p4p, 4914 weight class) and David Hugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Berra
vs
Hugh

186 cm
22
278
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
150
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 Hilo, Yogi Berra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Hugh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hugh on the side of the head.
Hugh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berra pinned against the cage. Berra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hugh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berra avoids the head kick by Hugh.
Hugh misses with a double jab.
Berra tries to counter with a takedown but Hugh is quick to defend against it.

Hugh has Berra up against the cage in a clinch.
Berra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hugh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hugh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Berra gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hugh throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hugh is controlling Berra's posture.
Berra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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

Hugh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berra defends well.
Hugh controls Berra momentarily but Berra frees himself.

Berra content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hugh has locked up a guillotine! Hugh's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Berra is holding on here and Hugh must be using up a lot of energy. Berra has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hugh gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Hugh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McFatass (ranked 4570 p4p, 4774 weight class) and Darek Zuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatty McFatass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McFatass
vs
Zuber

175 cm
22
300
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
300
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

MKFC

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 Hilo, Fatty McFatass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darek Zuber!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFatass slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zuber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McFatass.
A combination from Zuber does no damage.

McFatass looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McFatass thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zuber's head.
Zuber is not content to let McFatass control the position.
McFatass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zuber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zuber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFatass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFatass throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McFatass is stalling here. Zuber is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McFatass seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zuber has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zuber 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.
McFatass manages to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McFatass has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McFatass is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuber scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McFatass regains full guard. Nicely done.
McFatass lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

McFatass connects with a couple of short punches.
Zuber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McFatass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFatass makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zuber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McFatass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zuber is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McFatass is controlling him.
McFatass wants to control from the top but Zuber keeps moving.
McFatass won't allow Zuber to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFatass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zuber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFatass throwing strikes from guard but Zuber blocks nicely.
McFatass landing with the ground and pound.
McFatass stops Zuber from standing up.
Zuber keeping full guard, as McFatass tries to pass.
McFatass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zuber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McFatass landing with the ground and pound.
McFatass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFatass loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McFatass with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFatass slips nicely into half guard.
McFatass is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McFatass unloads with some shots from mount but Zuber bucks and avoids them well.
McFatass throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McFatass lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

It looks like Darek Zuber has been cut.
McFatass throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McFatass lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Zuber! McFatass sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Zuber and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fatty McFatass!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Andrews (ranked 5173 p4p, 4709 weight class) and Thomas McManus (ranked 552 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Andrews has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Andrews
vs
McManus

181 cm
21
213
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
270
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 Hilo, Mitch Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas McManus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus scores with a one two! Andrews had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Mitch Andrews has been cut.
McManus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrews shoots for a takedown but McManus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McManus.
Andrews dives in for a single leg takedown but McManus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrews fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McManus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown. McManus tries to sprawl out of it but Andrews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McManus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrews closes this distance looking for a takedown but McManus circles away.
Andrews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews fails with a takedown attempt.

Andrews closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Andrews lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but McManus is keeping the position.
Andrews slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Andrews trying to control the position but McManus is working away.
Andrews in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Andrews is looking to take a break and control but McManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McManus is pushing Andrews's head away, looking to escape. Andrews manages to hold on to the position though.
McManus being controlled for a moment.
Andrews trying to control the position but McManus is working away.
Andrews tries to move to mount but McManus blocks the move with his legs.
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.
McManus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Andrews.
Andrews staying calm.
Andrews throwing strikes but McManus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Andrews tries to escape but McManus is in control.
Andrews manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Andrews is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews regains full guard. Nicely done.
McManus postures up in Andrews's guard and throws a big left but Andrews blocks it.
Andrews controlling McManus's posture.
Andrews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McManus manages to get himself to full guard.

Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but McManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas McManus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Andrews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown. McManus tries to sprawl out of it but Andrews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McManus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McManus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McManus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Andrews scores with a takedown into McManus's guard.
Andrews trying to control but McManus is working from the bottom.
Mitch Andrews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McManus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomas McManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - McManus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus tries to clinch up.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McManus is looking to clinch.
Andrews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

McManus drops Andrews with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Andrews looks back up at him and smiles so McManus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Andrews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McManus tries to avoid it but Andrews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McManus to the ground. McManus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrews is trying hard to land a takedown here. McManus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McManus connects with a stiff jab that staggers Andrews - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas McManus!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Smith (ranked 4942 p4p, 4907 weight class) and mr White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mr White is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Smith
vs
White

183 cm
22
180
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
230
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 Hilo, Matthew Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, mr White!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
White advances to half guard.
White tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. White connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
White throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two 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.
White throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
White stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is trying to escape the position but White is controlling the position.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.

White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

White actively working from the bottom here.
White trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on White's thigh. White counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith tries to stand but White is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mr White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Smith ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Smith clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing White up against the cage.
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matthew Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a takedown

and White counters by clinching up.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.

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

Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. White is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

White pulls guard successfully.
White keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.

White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
White is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.

That's four 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.
Smith trying to pass the guard but White defending well.

Smith stands up and beckons White to join him on the feet.

White scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
White is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Smith dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

White leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like mr White has been cut.

Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Smith drives through and clinches with White against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith breaks the clinch.

White clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith scores with a head kick. White tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Smith clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith slips a straight right by White.

Smith clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
White looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Smith tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.

Smith gets caught napping as White dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
White is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but White dives into side control.

Smith struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.

White looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
White grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.

White stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.
Smith tries to clinch but White moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Matthew Smith!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Matthew Smith!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Matthew Smith!

Matthew Smith wins by unanimous decision!