QFC Tournament 1126 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uno Maestro (ranked 3860 p4p, 4086 weight class) and Alteo Klea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uno Maestro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maestro
vs
Klea

200 cm
23
265
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
190
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Decent wrestler
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, Uno Maestro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alteo Klea!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klea misses with a body punch
and Maestro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klea dives in for a single leg takedown but Maestro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Klea looks winded!
Klea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maestro rattles Klea with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Klea tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Maestro dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Klea stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Uno Maestro!
Uno Maestro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duck Sucka (ranked 4049 p4p, 3859 weight class) and Herminos Lugnunum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duck Sucka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Sucka
vs
Lugnunum

218 cm
23
264
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
23
300
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Duck Sucka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Herminos Lugnunum!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sucka connects with a crisp jab.
Sucka thuds a left hand into Lugnunum's body.
Sucka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lugnunum with a poor takedown
and Sucka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sucka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A lazy left from Sucka finds it's target.

Lugnunum dives in and scores a takedown into Sucka's guard.
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!
Lugnunum is in close to Sucka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lugnunum postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lugnunum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sucka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lugnunum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sucka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lugnunum.
Lugnunum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sucka is breathing heavily.
Lugnunum passes Sucka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sucka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lugnunum.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugnunum looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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. Lugnunum connects with a nice short shot to Sucka's temple.

Sucka is rocked!
Lugnunum lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Sucka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lugnunum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lugnunum controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Sucka is out! Lugnunum gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herminos Lugnunum!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nurmuhammed Serik (ranked 4340 p4p, 3867 weight class) and Olaf Bolleke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Serik
vs
Bolleke

190 cm
18
136
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
23
275
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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, Nurmuhammed Serik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olaf Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Serik is defended easily by Bolleke.
Serik ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Serik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Serik scores with a head kick. Bolleke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Olaf Bolleke has been cut.
Serik shoots in and drives through. Bolleke sprawls well.
Bolleke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Serik.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nurmuhammed Serik. 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.
Serik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Serik saw that one coming.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Serik is working away from the top position though.
Serik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Serik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolleke is just riding it out for now. Serik eventually gives up the hold.
Serik trying to control the pace.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bolleke is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Serik is tapping! Great win for Bolleke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olaf Bolleke!
Olaf Bolleke 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Wason (ranked 4289 p4p, 4213 weight class) and Sly Parseltongue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sly Parseltongue will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Wason
vs
Parseltongue

183 cm
18
210
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
264
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parseltongue is fending him off so far but Wason persists. Nope, Parseltongue circles away and we're back to standing.

Parseltongue has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parseltongue.

It looks like Jake Wason has been cut.
Wason is trying to force a seperation but Parseltongue has the dominant position.
Wason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wason tries to break free but Parseltongue pushes him back against the cage.
Parseltongue misses with an elbow over the top.
Parseltongue creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wason's defenses.

Wason has picked Parseltongue up - he's going for a ride! Wason dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Parseltongue is looking to control Wason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parseltongue avoid being mounted?

Parseltongue makes his way to full guard, as Wason worked for a kimura.

Parseltongue working for a triangle but Wason defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parseltongue keeping moving, preventing Wason from controlling successfully.
Parseltongue has control of Wason's left arm, preventing Wason from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wason throwing strikes from guard but Parseltongue blocks nicely.
Parseltongue looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wason puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wason wants to free his trapped foot but Parseltongue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wason thows a huge punch but Parseltongue dodges it nicely.
Parseltongue is trying to control but Wason manages to pass to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parseltongue can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wason looking to control but Parseltongue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parseltongue wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wason.
Parseltongue is squirming around, avoiding Wason's attempts to control the action.
Parseltongue tries to control Wason's body but Wason pushes him off. Parseltongue squirms to his side and now Wason has his back!
Wason not allowing Parseltongue to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wason tries to keep control of the position but Parseltongue is staying busy.
Wason has the hooks in. Parseltongue is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Parseltongue trying to control the hands but Wason won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wason trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Wason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Wason's cut.
That's time! Wason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Parseltongue drives through and clinches with Wason against the cage.
Wason blocks an elbow strike from Parseltongue.
Nice elbow from Parseltongue.
Wason working hard to break the clinch.
Parseltongue pushes off an throws an elbow but Wason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parseltongue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wason tries to clinch up but Parseltongue circles away and keeps his distance.

Parseltongue has Wason up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wason wants a takedown but no success here.

Wason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Wason working for a triangle but Parseltongue defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wason is trying to control the position but Parseltongue postures up.
Parseltongue's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parseltongue prevents Wason from getting back to his feet.

Wason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parseltongue engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Parseltongue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wason is trying to control the position but Parseltongue postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.

Parseltongue closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parseltongue throws an elbow but misses.
Parseltongue lands an elbow inside that Wason shrugs off.
Parseltongue creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wason's defenses.

Jake Wason's cut is getting worse.
Parseltongue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parseltongue to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parseltongue misses with an elbow over the top.
Parseltongue lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wason drags the fight down to the ground.
Parseltongue controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wason trying to control the position.
Wason 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.
Parseltongue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sly Parseltongue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Parseltongue moves into range and clinches up with Wason.
Wason tries to land a knee to the head but Parseltongue blocks with his arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wason blocks the elbow strike.
Wason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parseltongue is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sly Parseltongue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Wason's cut.
That's time! Wason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Parseltongue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parseltongue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Parseltongue looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wason blocks the elbow strike.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parseltongue throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parseltongue pushes off an throws an elbow but Wason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wason trying to land knees to the body.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parseltongue throws an elbow but misses.
Wason tries to pull guard but Parseltongue forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parseltongue avoids it.

Wason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Parseltongue is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parseltongue is continuing to stall.

Parseltongue got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parseltongue has managed to get both his arms back between Wason's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parseltongue controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Parseltongue takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parseltongue throws an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parseltongue gets underhooks to prevent Wason's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parseltongue.
Parseltongue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wason is trying to maintain a safe position but Parseltongue gets an underhook and turns Wason into the cage.
Parseltongue lands an elbow just above Wason 's eye.
Parseltongue gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jake Wason's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wason takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wason misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wason stalling in the clinch.
Wason is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parseltongue pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parseltongue misses with an elbow over the top.
Wason is looking to control Parseltongue's arms but Parseltongue gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wason has his back to the cage.
Wason takes an elbow to the temple.
Parseltongue gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jeez, Jake Wason's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wason avoids a wild elbow strike from Parseltongue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parseltongue pushes off an throws an elbow but Wason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jake Wason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parseltongue looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Parseltongue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Parseltongue has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Sly Parseltongue!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Sly Parseltongue!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Sly Parseltongue!

Sly Parseltongue wins by unanimous decision!