QFC Tournament 1166 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Issac Chambers (ranked 4018 p4p, 4239 weight class) and Pavel Batanke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chambers
vs
Batanke

180 cm
25
155
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
24
167
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Issac Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pavel Batanke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pavel Batanke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chambers takes one to the chin there.

Chambers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Chambers has hold of Batanke's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Batanke tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Chambers cranks the arm and Batanke screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Batanke, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Issac Chambers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colton Romero (ranked 4082 p4p, 4242 weight class) and Eliasz Popik (ranked 0 p4p, 403 weight class). Eliasz Popik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Romero
vs
Popik

178 cm
25
155
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
164
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Colton Romero!
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, Eliasz Popik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Romero.
Popik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Eliasz Popik has been cut.
Romero fakes the body blow, causing Popik to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Popik goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colton Romero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robin Ohlsson (ranked 4026 p4p, 4058 weight class) and The Mongoose (ranked 392 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Ohlsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ohlsson
vs
Mongoose

176 cm
25
161
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
160
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Sakura Style

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Robin Ohlsson!
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 Mongoose!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongoose tries to clinch but Ohlsson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ohlsson misses the target.
Ohlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mongoose tries to clinch but Ohlsson moves out of range.
Ohlsson is looking to counter punch.
Mongoose tries to clinch up.
Robin Ohlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mongoose looks to land a combination but Ohlsson avoids it well.
Mongoose takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Mongoose has closed the distance and engaged Ohlsson in a clinch.
Mongoose fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for Ohlsson to work.
Ohlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohlsson slowing the pace effectively.
Ohlsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mongoose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohlsson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohlsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mongoose up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ohlsson.
Ohlsson scores with a shot to the side of Mongoose's head.
A knee to the head by Ohlsson.
Ohlsson lands a nice uppercut.
Mongoose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robin Ohlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mongoose.
Mongoose tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ohlsson avoids it.
Knees to the body from Ohlsson.
Ohlsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ohlsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mongoose has Ohlsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ohlsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mongoose tries to pull guard but Ohlsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mongoose drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohlsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mongoose looks winded!
Ohlsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Mongoose won't want to take too many of those.
Mongoose is trying to break the clinch but Ohlsson is controlling him.
Ohlsson slowing the pace effectively.
Ohlsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ohlsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mongoose in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ohlsson lands a knee to the head.
Ohlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ohlsson lands a knee to the head.
Ohlsson just leaning against Mongoose, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Ohlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ohlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ohlsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mongoose in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ohlsson lands an uppercut.
Ohlsson lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohlsson obliges.
Ohlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mongoose lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ohlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ohlsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ohlsson stalling the fight.
Mongoose takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohlsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ohlsson landing knees to the body.
Ohlsson lands a nice uppercut.
Ohlsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ohlsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Ohlsson.
Mongoose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ohlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mongoose backwards.
Mongoose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ohlsson walks away with a smile on his face. Mongoose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ohlsson scores with a body shot.
Ohlsson connects with the punch.
Ohlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mongoose.
Mongoose tries to counter with a clinch but Ohlsson shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Ohlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mongoose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mongoose tries to close the distance and clinch but Ohlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mongoose dives in for a single leg takedown but Ohlsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ohlsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mongoose.
Ohlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mongoose misses with a takedown
and Mongoose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ohlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Mongoose shoots in for a takedown but Ohlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robin Ohlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mongoose.
Ohlsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mongoose back to the cage. Ohlsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Mongoose is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Ohlsson. That snapped Mongoose's head back.
Mongoose is still on wobbly legs! Can Ohlsson finish him?
Robin Ohlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohlsson thuds a left hand into Mongoose's body.
Mongoose is breathing heavily.
Ohlsson feints a jab promting Mongoose to slip. Ohlsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mongoose slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohlsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongoose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ohlsson.
Ohlsson sets himself, and Mongoose steps forward looking for the clinch! Ohlsson avoids it this time.
Ohlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mongoose seems to have recovered his senses.
Ohlsson misses with an uppercut.
Ohlsson throws a nice looking combination but Mongoose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ohlsson scores with a nice strike.
Mongoose misses with a takedown
and Ohlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Ohlsson. Beautiful body shot.
Ohlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mongoose on the side of the head.
Ohlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Ohlsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mongoose takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ohlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohlsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mongoose takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ohlsson connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Ohlsson.
Ohlsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mongoose backs up against the cage.
Ohlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ohlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mongoose can do to turn this around?
Ohlsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ohlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ohlsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ohlsson scores with a nice strike.
Ohlsson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mongoose on the side of the head.
Ohlsson scores with a punch to the head.
Ohlsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ohlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Mongoose seems unphased.
Ohlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohlsson looks to land a combination but Mongoose avoids it well.
Ohlsson throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Mongoose counters with a shoot takedown. Ohlsson fights it but they end up in guard.
Mongoose is standing up over Ohlsson. Ohlsson looks to escape but Mongoose dives into side control.

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!
Mongoose scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mongoose is trying to get an arm triangle but Ohlsson is defending well.
Ohlsson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mongoose asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Mongoose is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ohlsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mongoose wants to control but Ohlsson is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Ohlsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ohlsson throws a body punch but Mongoose moves out of range.
Ohlsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mongoose.
It looked like Ohlsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mongoose.
A left and a right from Ohlsson both land. Nice combination.
Mongoose throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ohlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robin Ohlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Ohlsson.
Ohlsson scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongoose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ohlsson.
Mongoose takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongoose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ohlsson dips to his left and cracks Mongoose with an uppercut!
Mongoose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ohlsson throws a looping overhand right but Mongoose ducks down to avoid it.
Ohlsson takes a swing at Mongoose's ribcage but misses.
Ohlsson blocks a jab.
Ohlsson throwing a counter right hand but Mongoose manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mongoose or perhaps it was just good defense by Ohlsson, which made it look bad.
Ohlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ohlsson lands an overhand right.
Ohlsson swings for the body but Mongoose moves out of range.
Ohlsson throws a series of punches but Mongoose moves out of range.
Mongoose does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Ohlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohlsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mongoose pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mongoose.
Robin Ohlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mongoose.
Ohlsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mongooses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohlsson cracks Mongoose with a good jab.
Jab from Ohlsson.
Mongoose tries to move into range but Ohlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ohlsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mongoose in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongoose takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mongoose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ohlsson defends well and Mongoose ends up having to push Ohlsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ohlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mongoose needs to keep his hands up - Ohlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Ohlsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ohlsson 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.
Ohlsson misses the shot to the body.
Ohlsson throws a combination. Mongoose tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Robin Ohlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mongoose has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ohlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Mongoose's head.
Ohlsson throws a right hand that Mongoose ducks under and follows up with a left that Mongoose also avoids with ease.
Ohlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohlsson tests Mongoose's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongoose misses with an uppercut. Ohlsson saw that one coming.
Ohlsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mongoose eats them both and turns towards Ohlsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ohlsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ohlsson throws a series of punches but Mongoose avoids them all with ease.
Ohlsson tries to bum rush Mongoose with a series of wild strikes but Mongoose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ohlsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ohlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mongoose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ohlsson.
Mongoose shoots in but Ohlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mongoose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Ohlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ohlsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Robin Ohlsson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Robin Ohlsson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Robin Ohlsson!

Robin Ohlsson wins by unanimous decision!
Robin Ohlsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Petrov (ranked 4425 p4p, 2904 weight class) and Sergei Borisov (ranked 202 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Petrov
vs
Borisov

178 cm
25
168
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
162
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Alexei Petrov!
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, Sergei Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from Borisov.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borisov circles away.
Borisov throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.

Petrov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Borisov to the mat! Borisov manages to get full guard.
Borisov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borisov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Borisov has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov passes Borisov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov trying to mount his opponent but Borisov defends it.
Petrov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petrov lands strikes from half guard.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Borisov dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Petrov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Borisov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petrov 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.
Petrov lands strikes from half guard.
Borisov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petrov controlling the pace.
Borisov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petrov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Borisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borisov's head.
Borisov is refusing to be controlled, as Petrov sits in half guard.
Petrov passes to full mount!
Petrov cracks Borisov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Petrov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Petrov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Petrov controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrov is landing with some decent strikes but Borisov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Petrov throwing strikes here but Borisov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Petrov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Borisov's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Borisov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Petrov wants to finish this one by submission but Borisov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrov is defended easily by Borisov.
Borisov throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Borisov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Borisov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov tries to counter with a takedown but Borisov is quick to defend against it.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borisov but Borisov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Borisov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Petrov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Borisov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Petrov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Borisov!