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QFC Tournament 990 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Callaway (ranked 4594 p4p, 4590 weight class) and Rajni Kant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rowan Callaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rajni Kant!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaway shoots in for a takedown but Kant shows good takedown defense.
Callaway moves out of range of the strikes.
Callaway gets a double leg takedown into Kant's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kant keeping moving, preventing Callaway from controlling successfully.
Callaway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Callaway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Callaway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Callaway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kant wants to stand but Callaway is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaway advances to half guard.
Callaway is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kant looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kant is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Callaway is working for a kimura but Kant is defending it quite comfortably.
Callaway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaway stops Kant from getting back to his feet.
Callaway wants to work for an arm triangle but Kant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kant is staying active underneath Callaway, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Callaway is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Callaway.
Callaway is working for a kimura but Kant is defending it quite comfortably.
Callaway content to control rather than advance.
Callaway seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Callaway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaway wants to work for an arm triangle but Kant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kant is looking to escape.
Callaway frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Callaway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kant is looking to escape.
Callaway working for a guillotine from mount but Kant is in no mood to give up.
Callaway jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kant manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kant tries to escape but Callaway is in control.
Callaway is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kant is trying to escape and Callaway transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kant is forced to tap! Nice work there by Callaway! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rowan Callaway!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyun Bin Cha (ranked 4565 p4p, 4657 weight class) and Dong Tuulong (ranked 0 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.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hyun Bin Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dong Tuulong !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuulong shoots in looking for a takedown. Cha tries to sprawl out of it but Tuulong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tuulong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tuulong pushes Cha up against the cage in a clinch.
Cha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tuulong 's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Cha.
Tuulong has had enough of the clinch but Cha keeps him there for the moment.
Cha avoiding damage as Tuulong throws knees to the body.
Cha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuulong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cha has him pressed against the cage.
Cha lands a body punch.
Cha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cha scores with a shot to the side of Tuulong 's head.
Cha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cha.
Cha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuulong s head.
A short right from Cha on the inside.
Cha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tuulong up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cha.
A short body shot lands from Cha as the two fighters clinch.
Cha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuulong avoids the elbow strike from Cha, against the cage.
Cha lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Cha.
A short right from Cha on the inside.
Cha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuulong takes a shot to the head.
Cha gets through Tuulong 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuulong looks winded!
Cha is working Tuulong over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuulong backwards.
 Tuulong is rocked!
Cha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tuulong is still on wobbly legs! Can Cha finish him?
Cha creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tuulong 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tuulong drops to his knees and Cha pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hyun Bin Cha!
Hyun Bin Cha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spartacus Clasius (ranked 4572 p4p, 4360 weight class) and The Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spartacus Clasius has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spartacus Clasius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Great!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Great with a poor takedown
and Clasius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Great shoots and misses
and Great takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Great fails with the takedown
and Clasius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spartacus Clasius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Great.
Great tries for a takedown but Clasius circles away easily
and Great takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clasius darts in and clinches Great up against the cage.
A short right from Clasius on the inside.
Great fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Great.
Clasius is leaning against Great and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clasius working aggressively here.
Great tries to pull guard but Clasius holds him up against the cage and eventually Great drops back down to his feet.
Great tries to pull guard but Clasius holds him up against the cage and eventually Great drops back down to his feet.
Great is trying to pull guard but Clasius has him pressed against the cage.
Great fails to pull guard.
Great jumps guard but Clasius stands there with Great around his waist. Great gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clasius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Great.
Great tries to pull guard but Clasius won't allow it.
Clasius throws a punch but it's blocked by Great.
Clasius lands with a light punch inside.
Great tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clasius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Great fails to pull guard.
Clasius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clasius throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Great.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clasius.
Great is trying to pull guard but Clasius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Great decides to pull guard.
Great is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Great is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clasius won't allow Great to sweep him here.
Great has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clasius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clasius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Great on the ground.
Great has his foot on Clasius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clasius works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Great not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clasius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Great is keeping the position for now.
Clasius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Great working for a triangle but Clasius defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clasius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clasius has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Great to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Clasius is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Great pulls down on the head and he's put Clasius to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Great!
The Great decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zayne Mulder (ranked 4596 p4p, 4561 weight class) and Casus Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zayne Mulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casus Fett!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Fett. Beautiful body shot.
Mulder closes the distance and clinches up with Fett, looking for a takedown. Mulder pushes Fett against the cage but Fett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Fett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mulder with a poor takedown
and Fett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mulder shoots in looking for a takedown. Fett tries to sprawl out of it but Mulder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zayne Mulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett cracks Mulder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 Mulder is rocked!
Fett lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Mulder - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Fett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Casus Fett!
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