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QFC Tournament 1211 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kukju Bujaia (ranked 3711 p4p, 3572 weight class) and Boohan Gooman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bujaia comes to the cage accompanied by tay tam. Gooman has chosen tam tay aam as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 cm 22 155 1 - 0 - 0 |
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200 cm 18 230 1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler Brawler KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Solid chin |
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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 Sydney, Kukju Bujaia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boohan Gooman! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bujaia looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Gooman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bujaia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gooman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bujaia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gooman pulls Bujaia in close to his closed guard and prevents Bujaia from doing any damage or advancing position. Bujaia wants to stand but Gooman is controlling his posture from full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gooman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bujaia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gooman's guard. Gooman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gooman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bujaia defends it nicely. Bujaia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bujaia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nice takedown defense from Bujaia. No joy for Gooman on that attempt. Kukju Bujaia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boohan Gooman. Bujaia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gooman on his heels. He'll look to pass Gooman's guard now, I'm sure. Bujaia wants to stand and escape but instead Gooman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Gooman won't allow Bujaia to sweep him here. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bujaia is on top in guard.
Gooman keeping full guard, as Bujaia tries to pass. Bujaia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gooman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bujaia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gooman's guard. Bujaia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gooman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bujaia is fighting to break Gooman's control of his arms but Gooman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bujaia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bujaia being controlled here momentarily. Bujaia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gooman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bujaia drops back looking for a leg! Gooman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gooman manages to kick Bujaia off! Bujaia jumps back into Gooman's guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kukju Bujaia dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gooman closes the distance and clinches. Gooman fails to pull guard.
Gooman jumps guard but Bujaia stands there with Gooman around his waist. Gooman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gooman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gooman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bujaia tries to avoid it but Gooman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bujaia to the ground. Bujaia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bujaia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kukju Bujaia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boohan Gooman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bujaia gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gooman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kukju Bujaia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bujaia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gooman circles away. Gooman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bujaia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gooman just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bujaia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Bujaia controlling the action here. Gooman is looking to control Bujaia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gooman avoid being mounted? Kukju Bujaia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gooman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Bujaia is trying to control. Gooman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gooman is trying to stand back up but Bujaia is controlling him
Bujaia performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Bujaia is thwarting Gooman's attempts to control the position. Gooman is trying to stand up here but Bujaia is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. A head kick misses from Bujaia. Bujaia wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gooman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice takedown defense from Gooman. No joy for Bujaia on that attempt. Bujaia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gooman looks like he wants to counter punch here. Gooman shoots in looking for a takedown. Bujaia tries to sprawl out of it but Gooman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bujaia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bujaia throws a leg kick that misses. Bujaia leaves Gooman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bujaia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gooman manages to circle out of the way. Gooman is breathing heavily. Gooman clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bujaia pulls Gooman into guard.
Bujaia looking to control.
Bujaia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gooman. Bujaia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bujaia tries to get out of the position. Bujaia wants to sweep but no luck. Bujaia is trying to keep Gooman in close.
Gooman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bujaia is proving hard to escape from. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bujaia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gooman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gooman wants to control from the top but Bujaia keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kukju Bujaia will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bujaia moves into the clinch. Bujaia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gooman can do to turn this around? Gooman tries to pull guard but Bujaia won't allow it.
Gooman breaks from the clinch.
Gooman throws out a loose jab but Bujaia uses good head movement to avoid it. Gooman moves into the clinch. Gooman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gooman is keen to just control but Bujaia is a slippery customer. Gooman is stalling here. Bujaia is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gooman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bujaia has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Gooman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bujaia off and has taken his back! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bujaia tries to escape but Gooman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gooman keeps control of the position easily here as Bujaia tries to buck him off.
Gooman is hanging on to Bujaia's back as he tries to escape.
Bujaia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Bujaia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gooman's guard. Nice work there by Bujaia.
Bujaia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gooman is trying to keep Bujaia in close.
Bujaia landing with the ground and pound. Gooman is looking for a triangle but Bujaia pushes his legs off easily.
Bujaia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gooman's guard. Bujaia decides to stand and escape the position. Gooman throws a right hand that Bujaia ducks under and follows up with a left that Bujaia also avoids with ease. Bujaia is looking to counter punch. Gooman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bujaia dives in and grabs Gooman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gooman pushes down on Bujaia's head and hops out. Bujaia throws a right hand that Gooman ducks under and follows up with a left that Gooman also avoids with ease. Bujaia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gooman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bujaia clinches up with Gooman and pushes him back against the cage. Bujaia breaks from the clinch.
Bujaia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kukju Bujaia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bujaia moves into the clinch. Bujaia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gooman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gooman has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bujaia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gooman misses with a short punch on the inside. Bujaia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gooman to keep the fight standing. Gooman gets control of Bujaia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gooman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Gooman wants to sweep but no luck. Bujaia lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bujaia postures up in Gooman's guard and throws a big left but Gooman blocks it. Gooman trying to strike off his back.
Bujaia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gooman is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Boohan Gooman. I think Bujaia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Kukju Bujaia! Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Kukju Bujaia! Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Kukju Bujaia!
Kukju Bujaia wins by unanimous decision! A determined Kukju Bujaia didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! In defeat, Boohan Gooman stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Lewson (ranked 3630 p4p, 3633 weight class) and BJ Lewson (ranked 397 p4p, 398 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jonny Lewson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jonny Lewson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 cm 24 280 1 - 0 - 0 |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Intelligent |
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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 Sydney, Jonny Lewson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BJ Lewson! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight moves into the clinch position. Jonny Lewson missing with knees to the body.
Jonny Lewson scores with a shot to the side of BJ Lewson's head. Jonny Lewson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. It looks like BJ Lewson has been cut. BJ Lewson goes for a takedown attempt but Jonny Lewson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonny Lewson clinches. Jonny Lewson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from BJ Lewson.
Jonny Lewson breaks the clinch.
Jonny Lewson loads up on a big right hand but BJ Lewson slips the punch. Jonny Lewson takes the fight into the clinch. BJ Lewson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jonny Lewson is defending well. Jonny Lewson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Lewson. Jonny Lewson lands a right hand. BJ Lewson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Jonny Lewson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. BJ Lewson is working for takedown but Jonny Lewson is calmly controlling the position for now. Jonny Lewson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
BJ Lewson looks winded! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jonny Lewson pushes BJ Lewson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. BJ Lewson avoiding damage as Jonny Lewson throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jonny Lewson leaning his opponent against the cage. Jonny Lewson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jonny Lewson tries to sprawl but BJ Lewson drives through with a takedown into half guard. Jonny Lewson is trying to stand up here but BJ Lewson is controlling him well. BJ Lewson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jonny Lewson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Jonny Lewson wants to get back to his feet. BJ Lewson uses his free foot to push down on Jonny Lewson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jonny Lewson. Jonny Lewson tries to buck BJ Lewson off but he can't manage it. BJ Lewson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
BJ Lewson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jonny Lewson is looking to escape. BJ Lewson has control of Jonny Lewson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jonny Lewson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. BJ Lewson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jonny Lewson manages to avoid the submission attempt. Jonny Lewson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for BJ Lewson on the ground. Jonny Lewson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! BJ Lewson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jonny Lewson. Jonny Lewson clinches up with BJ Lewson and pushes him back against the cage. Jonny Lewson pressing his opponent against the cage. Jonny Lewson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BJ Lewson or not. BJ Lewson is trying to drag Jonny Lewson to the mat but Jonny Lewson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jonny Lewson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. BJ Lewson gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jonny Lewson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. BJ Lewson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jonny Lewson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from BJ Lewson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Lewson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Salinas (ranked 3650 p4p, 3629 weight class) and Leo Lewson (ranked 0 p4p, 396 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 Sydney, Danilo Salinas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Lewson! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Salinas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lewson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Lewson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salinas is one step ahead there. Lewson can't keep his opponent in guard - Salinas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Salinas stalling. Lewson wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lewson trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewson can do anything to dispel that myth. Lewson is in trouble now - Salinas has advanced to mount! Lewson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salinas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lewson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Salinas controlling the position easily from mount. Lewson is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salinas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lewson hang on? Salinas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Salinas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Salinas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lewson to take his back! Salinas has Lewson flattened out and is raining down punches. Lewson won't enjoy being in this position. Salinas looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lewson is tapping - it's over boys! Salinas picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danilo Salinas!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Lewson (ranked 3754 p4p, 3660 weight class) and Derrian Gap (ranked 402 p4p, 413 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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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 Sydney, Jimmy Lewson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrian Gap! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lewson is looking to clinch but Gap is avoiding it.
Gap throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewson. Lewson defending well as Gap loads up on a big left hand. A jab from Gap finds it's way through Lewson's defenses. Gap stuns Lewson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Gap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewson wants to clinch. Gap tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Gap gets tackled into the cage by Lewson. Lewson maintains the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lewson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gap backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lewson misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewson throws a head punch that misses. Lewson throws a head punch that misses. Gap gets through Lewson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gap. A shot in the inside from Lewson. Lewson lands a knee to the body.
Lewson misses with the head strike.
Lewson scores with a shoulder strike. Lewson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lewson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gap backwards. Lewson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gap has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lewson working aggressively here.
Gap avoiding damage as Lewson throws knees to the body.
Lewson lands a damaging elbow. It looks like Derrian Gap has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lewson lands an elbow inside. Lewson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gaps head. Lewson tries to work over Gap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gap takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gap is rocked! Lewson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gap uses good head movement to avoid it. Gap is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewson finish him? An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewson. Gap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gap. Lewson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lewson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gap's brow. Gap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gap blocks an uppercut.
Gap avoids the elbow strike from Lewson, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lewson fails to land. Lewson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lewson fails to land. Lewson misses with an elbow strike.
Lewson working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lewson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gap's brow. Gap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gap. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewson. Lewson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lewson lands a big knee! That's hurt Gap! Oh, he's all over the place! Lewson lands another knee that sends Gap to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Lewson!
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