QFC Tournament 116 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lukus Angry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralte Bentea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralte Bentea will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Angry
vs
Bentea

155 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
19
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukus Angry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralte Bentea!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bentea scores with a takedown into Angry's guard.
Bentea lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Angry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bentea is one step ahead there.
Bentea with a nice head shot there.
Bentea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Angry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentea postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Angry throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bentea wants to pass the guard but Angry is keeping the position.
Bentea stands up over Angry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Angry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Angry controls Bentea momentarily but Bentea frees himself.
Bentea is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bentea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bentea stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Angry throws up his legs and catches Bentea in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bentea tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Angry! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lukus Angry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Sin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sin
vs
Mayer

175 cm
19
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sin avoids the head kick by Mayer.
Lee Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Mayer.
Mayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sin counters with a straight right hand.
Sin misses with a looping left.
Mayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sin throws out a powerful jab.
Sin scores with a nice head shot.
Mayer misses with a combination
and Sin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sin lands a jab to Mayer's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Mayer. Those never looked like landing.
Sin misses the jab.
A slow jab from Sin misses its intended target.
Mayer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sin scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sin. Beautiful body shot.
Sin throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer slips a jab and a cross from Sin.
A nice combination there by Sin.

Mayer is rocked!
Sin lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Sin finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin throws a one two combo.
Mayer misses with a double jab
and Sin counters with a crisp right that sends Mayer to the canvas! Sin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Sin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danjie Mercado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Leijonborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danjie Mercado has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mercado
vs
Leijonborg

168 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danjie Mercado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Leijonborg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercado fails with the takedown
and Leijonborg counters with a nice leg kick.

Leijonborg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leijonborg postures up in Mercado's guard and throws a big left but Mercado blocks it.

Mercado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mercado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leijonborg is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leijonborg trying to control but Mercado is working from the bottom.

Mercado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leijonborg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mercado is tightening it up a little... Leijonborg has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Leijonborg reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Leijonborg taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mercado!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Danjie Mercado!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjartan Finnbogason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by Baby by Me. Finnbogason has chosen D12 - Fight Music as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Lewis
vs
Finnbogason

174 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kjartan Finnbogason!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finnbogason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Lewis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finnbogason stuffs the takedown.
Finnbogason tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Finnbogason tries to clinch
and Lewis counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Finnbogason is rocked!

It looks like Kjartan Finnbogason has been cut.

Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Finnbogason is still in real trouble! Can Lewis finish him?
Lewis wants to control but Finnbogason is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Finnbogason throws Lewis to one side and escapes!
Finnbogason seems to have recovered his senses.
Finnbogason doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Jake Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Finnbogason sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnbogason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Finnbogason moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finnbogason.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Finnbogason slips the punch.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnbogason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finnbogason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finnbogason.

Finnbogason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis, pushing him back against the cage.
Finnbogason swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Finnbogason has double underhooks.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finnbogason throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
Finnbogason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage.
Finnbogason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finnbogason prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Finnbogason fails to land.
Finnbogason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnbogason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finnbogason tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Finnbogason working aggressively here.
Finnbogason working aggressively here.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnbogason lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Finnbogason throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Finnbogason has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Finnbogason scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis working hard to break the clinch.
Lewis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finnbogason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finnbogason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnbogason tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finnbogason swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnbogason tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Finnbogason back against the cage.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finnbogason has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Lewis is trying to force a seperation but Finnbogason has the dominant position.
Finnbogason misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finnbogason working aggressively here.
Finnbogason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
Finnbogason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
Lewis is trying to push Finnbogason away but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Finnbogason won't allow it.
Finnbogason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Finnbogason working aggressively here.
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnbogason backwards.
Finnbogason has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Finnbogason is controlling the position.
Finnbogason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
Lewis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Finnbogason fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kjartan Finnbogason's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Finnbogason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jake Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Finnbogason ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finnbogason's waist but Finnbogason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lewis off to one side.
Lewis shoots in for a double leg but Finnbogason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnbogason.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses

and Finnbogason counters by moving into the clinch.
Finnbogason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnbogason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finnbogason misses with a body punch.
Finnbogason lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lewis or not.
Lewis is trying to force a seperation but Finnbogason has the dominant position.
Finnbogason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Finnbogason on the inside.
Finnbogason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finnbogason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
Finnbogason throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Finnbogason won't allow it.
Finnbogason misses with a punch on the inside.
Finnbogason tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lewis wants to break free but Finnbogason has control.
Kjartan Finnbogason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finnbogason has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Finnbogason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
Finnbogason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finnbogason misses with some punches.
Finnbogason misses with some punches.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Finnbogason gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Finnbogason misses with the head strike.
Finnbogason has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnbogason.
A right hand to the body from Finnbogason.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Finnbogason tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finnbogason.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finnbogason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finnbogason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnbogason misses with the head strike.
Finnbogason scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Finnbogason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finnbogason struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Lewis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finnbogason.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finnbogason backwards.
Lewis stalling in the clinch.
Lewis blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finnbogason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Finnbogason keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finnbogason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finnbogason struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Finnbogason has double underhooks.
Finnbogason is leaning against Lewis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch but Finnbogason keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnbogason gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finnbogason prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Finnbogason.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kjartan Finnbogason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kjartan Finnbogason's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Finnbogason. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
Finnbogason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finnbogason tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Lewis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lewis.
Finnbogason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
Finnbogason wants to clinch.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnbogason is looking to clinch.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finnbogason wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finnbogason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis is trying to push Finnbogason away but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finnbogason prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
Finnbogason lands a shot to the body.
Finnbogason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Finnbogason is controlling him.
Lewis tries to break free but Finnbogason pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finnbogason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Finnbogason misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis stalling in the clinch but Finnbogason improves position.
Finnbogason lands with a light punch inside.
Finnbogason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Lewis is trying to push Finnbogason away but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Finnbogason fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Finnbogason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finnbogason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason wants to clinch.
Finnbogason is looking to clinch.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finnbogason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finnbogason tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finnbogason tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Finnbogason moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Finnbogason is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason tries to clinch up.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finnbogason moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Lewis misses with a combination

and Finnbogason counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason lands with a short shot to the head.
Finnbogason swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Finnbogason won't allow it.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Finnbogason is controlling the position.
Lewis wants to take the fight to the mat but Finnbogason manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Finnbogason struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kjartan Finnbogason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finnbogason 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Kjartan Finnbogason!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Kjartan Finnbogason!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Kjartan Finnbogason!

Kjartan Finnbogason wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Kjartan Finnbogason started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.