QFC Tournament 1049 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Heger (ranked 5238 p4p, 4969 weight class) and Colson Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colson Kelly has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lukas Heger's chin.

Heger
vs
Kelly

160 cm
18
140
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 Helsinki, Lukas Heger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Colson Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heger gets tackled into the cage by Kelly. Kelly maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heger blocks it with crossed arms.
Heger being controlled against the cage.

Kelly has hold of one of Heger's legs. Heger is fighting the takedown attempt but Kelly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Heger pushes Kelly off and gets back to his feet.
Heger fails with the takedown.
Heger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kelly circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heger moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off.

Kelly shoots in and gets a takedown into Heger's guard.

Heger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Heger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kelly's guard.

Kelly working a defensive guard here.

Kelly is looking for a triangle but Heger pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heger is controlling him.

Kelly is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Heger rolls with it to try and escape but Kelly cranks on the arm and Heger is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colson Kelly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Fischer (ranked 5357 p4p, 5473 weight class) and Willy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 645 weight class). Willy Lee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fischer
vs
Lee

168 cm
18
211
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
210
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 Helsinki, Billy Fischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fischer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fischer lands with a light punch inside.
Fischer blocks a body shot from Lee.
A short uppercut from Fischer.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Fischer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fischer after a bit of a struggle.
Lee tries to pull guard but Fischer holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Billy Fischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fischer.
Fischer lands a right hand.
Fischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Fischer.
Fischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee jumps guard but Fischer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fischer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fischer has him pressed against the cage.
Lee blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Fischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fischer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fischer lands a right hand.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fischer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fischer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fischer stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fischer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fischer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
A short left from Fischer.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fischer prevents it.
Fischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Fischer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee is trying to drag Fischer to the mat but Fischer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fischer walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Fischer clinches up against the cage.
Fischer lands a left hand.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fischer lands an uppercut.

It looks like Willy Lee has been cut.
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!
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fischer gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Fischer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Fischer gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Fischer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Lee'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.

Fischer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Fischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Fischer has double underhooks.
Fischer misses with the head strike.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fischer is defending well.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fischer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Billy Fischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Lee.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Fischer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Fischer is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.
Lee takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fischer lands a nice uppercut.
Fischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee can't get the takedown.
A short right from Fischer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fischer.
A nice left hand lands by Fischer.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lee tries to work over Fischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee can't get the takedown.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billy Fischer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee is trying to drag Fischer to the mat but Fischer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lee is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Fischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Fischer lands a left hand.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fischer after a bit of a struggle.
Fischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer misses with the head strike.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Fischer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Fischer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Fischer clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fischer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fischer lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fischer.
Fischer lands with a left to the head.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fischer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
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!
Lee wants to break free but Fischer has control.
Fischer scores with a shoulder strike.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fischer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Fischer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willy Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lee tries to clinch but Fischer moves away
and Fischer counters with a straight right hand.
Lee tries for a takedown but Fischer circles away easily
and Fischer counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Fischer darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Fischer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has Fischer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fischer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Billy Fischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Lee.
Fischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fischer scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Lee is rocked!
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fischer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fischer to keep the fight standing.
Fischer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fischer lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Fischer.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Fischer lands with a light punch inside.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Fischer finish him?
Fischer lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fischer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fischer pushes Lee against the cage. Fischer is working some dirty boxing. Fischer pushes off with a quick right hook! Lee goes down! Lee tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fischer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Fischer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobashigawa Jakuchu (ranked 5208 p4p, 4939 weight class) and Rohan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 618 weight class). Kobashigawa Jakuchu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jakuchu
vs
Axelsson

186 cm
18
212
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
210
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$

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 Helsinki, Kobashigawa Jakuchu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rohan Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Axelsson has Jakuchu up against the cage in a clinch.
Axelsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axelsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Axelsson has Jakuchu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Axelsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jakuchu tumbling to the mat - Axelsson dives into Jakuchu's guard.
Axelsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jakuchu's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Axelsson tries to stand but Jakuchu is controlling from the bottom.

Jakuchu looking for a guillotine here but Axelsson defends easily.
Axelsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Axelsson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jakuchu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Axelsson is looking to defend but Jakuchu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Axelsson! Jakuchu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Axelsson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kobashigawa Jakuchu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bibi (ranked 5299 p4p, 5236 weight class) and Jayden Imlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bibi
vs
Imlay

185 cm
18
200
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
176
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 Helsinki, Chris Bibi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jayden Imlay!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imlay punishes Bibi's body with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Imlay or perhaps it was just good defense by Bibi, which made it look bad.
Imlay has his takedown stuffed

and Bibi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bibi.

Imlay pushes Bibi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Imlay fails with a takedown attempt.
Chris Bibi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayden Imlay.
Bibi throws a hook but Imlay blocks it.
Bibi throws a body shot but no joy.
Imlay shoots in and drives through. Bibi sprawls well.
Bibi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Imlay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bibi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imlay manages to avoid it.
Imlay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bibi backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imlay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bibi.
Bibi misses with a hook. Imlay ducked under it nicely.
Imlay misses with a wild combination.
Imlay throws a head kick but Bibi moves out of range.
Imlay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bibi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imlay manages to avoid it.
Imlay tries to clinch up

and Bibi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bibi lands a couple of elbows.
Bibi is working Imlay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bibi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Imlay on the ground.
Imlay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bibi wants to get back to full guard.
Imlay blocks the strikes from Bibi.
Bibi tries to roll over but Imlay keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imlay stalling.
Imlay wants to take a breather but Bibi is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bibi tries to roll over but Imlay keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bibi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Imlay preventing the sweep.
Bibi is working hard here to advance position.
Imlay throws a big right hand that misses.
Bibi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bibi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bibi, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bibi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibi slips a nice elbow through Imlay's hands, connecting with Imlay's forehead.
Bibi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bibi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bibi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bibi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Imlay is rocked!
Bibi lands a big elbow - Imlay is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bibi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Bibi!
Chris Bibi thanked the fans post fight for their support.