QFC Tournament 1131 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benito Graffagnino (ranked 3926 p4p, 3994 weight class) and Big Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Boss has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Benito Graffagnino's chin.

Graffagnino
vs
Boss

180 cm
25
205
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
265
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benito Graffagnino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Boss!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graffagnino dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Graffagnino's head and hops out.
Graffagnino tries to clinch but Boss is having none of it.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Graffagnino is looking to clinch but Boss is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graffagnino is defended easily by Boss.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. 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.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Graffagnino with that takedown attempt.
Graffagnino tries to land a leg kick but Boss saw it coming and moves away.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graffagnino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Big Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Graffagnino looks to clinch
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Graffagnino shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.
Graffagnino moves to clinch but Boss breaks away
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graffagnino goes for a double leg but Boss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boss continues to drive forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graffagnino has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Graffagnino manages to break the clinch.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Boss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Graffagnino moves into the clinch successfully.
Boss is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown. No joy.

Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graffagnino shoots in looking for a takedown but Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graffagnino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
Graffagnino is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graffagnino throws a leg kick
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Graffagnino shrugs it off.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Graffagnino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boss defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss moves out of range of the body kick.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Boss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Graffagnino fails with the takedown.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Graffagnino wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Graffagnino throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range.

Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino keeps control of Boss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boss wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Graffagnino on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graffagnino has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss wants to get back to striking at distance but Graffagnino won't allow it.
Graffagnino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boss managing to block the knees to the body from Graffagnino.
Boss wants to break free but Graffagnino has control.
Graffagnino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graffagnino is looking to control Boss's arms but Boss gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graffagnino has his back to the cage.

Graffagnino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Graffagnino manages to duck under it in time.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Graffagnino throws a shot to the body.
Benito Graffagnino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graffagnino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boss blocks a head kick by Graffagnino.
Graffagnino swinging wildly here.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graffagnino shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Graffagnino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Boss circles away easily
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Graffagnino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graffagnino looks to clinch
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Graffagnino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boss swivels and escapes.
Graffagnino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Graffagnino shoots in for a double leg but Boss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Graffagnino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graffagnino is looking to clinch but Boss is avoiding it.
Graffagnino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Boss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Boss takes one to the chin there.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Graffagnino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Big Boss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Graffagnino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Graffagnino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graffagnino fails with the takedown
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graffagnino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Boss circles away easily
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graffagnino throws a head kick that misses
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino throws a poor cross that misses
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Graffagnino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graffagnino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Graffagnino tries to clinch
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Graffagnino shrugs it off.
Graffagnino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graffagnino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Graffagnino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graffagnino misses with a hook to the body
and Boss counters with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Big Boss!

Big Boss wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Durango (ranked 4115 p4p, 2813 weight class) and Yargon Juuj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Durango has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Durango
vs
Juuj

197 cm
24
277
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
245
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Durango !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yargon Juuj!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juuj lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Greg Durango has been cut.
Juuj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durango was well out of range. Poor timing from Juuj.
A left and a right from Durango both land. Nice combination.
Durango thuds his right hand into Juuj's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juuj throws a right and a left that Durango avoids nicely.
Durango tries to bum rush Juuj with a series of wild strikes but Juuj uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juuj misses with a series of wild punches.

Juuj drops Durango with a beautiful combination! Durango stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!

Durango is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juuj connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Durango out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yargon Juuj!