QFC Tournament 271 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hoklet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Digogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Daniel Hoklet has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hoklet
vs
Digogo

182 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Hoklet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Digogo!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Hoklet does no damage.
Digogo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoklet swivels and escapes.
Digogo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoklet.
Hoklet misses with a wild combination.
Hoklet misses with a wild combination.
Digogo slips a jab and a cross from Hoklet.
Digogo shoots for a takedown but Hoklet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoklet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoklet fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoklet misses with a two punch combination.
Hoklet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoklet misses with a double jab.
Hoklet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Hoklet.
Hoklet fails to land with a series of punches.

Digogo has Hoklet up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Digogo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hoklet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Digogo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Digogo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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. Digogo connects with a nice short shot to Hoklet's temple.
Digogo passes to side control.

Digogo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoklet, who protects the arm well.
Digogo works to advance to full mount. Hoklet defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digogo looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Digogo lands a big elbow.
Hoklet tries to hold on but Digogo pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Digogo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hoklet is in all sorts of trouble here.

Digogo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hoklet has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Digogo is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Digogo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Digogo!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Dorklicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Dorklicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dorklicz
vs
Jones

182 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Dorklicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dorklicz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dorklicz is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Dorklicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dorklicz wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dorklicz's guard.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dorklicz is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dorklicz is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Dorklicz is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorklicz is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorklicz tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Jones tries for a kimura but Dorklicz is defending well.
Dorklicz is not content to let Jones control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dorklicz tries to escape but Jones is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dorklicz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones takes a swing at Dorklicz's ribcage but misses.

Dorklicz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dorklicz working away.
Dorklicz wants to stand but Jones has his arm trapped.
Jones wants to control but Dorklicz postures up.
Dorklicz tries to get to his feet but Jones is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Dorklicz in his guard.
Dorklicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Dorklicz throws a big elbow that misses.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Dorklicz defends easily.
Dorklicz throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorklicz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorklicz wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorklicz is keeping the position for now.

Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dorklicz dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dorklicz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dorklicz defends well.
Dorklicz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones controls Dorklicz momentarily but Dorklicz frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorklicz wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dorklicz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dorklicz looking to pass the guard.
Dorklicz throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorklicz controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones swings for the body but Dorklicz moves out of range.
Robert Dorklicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jones tries to sprawl but Dorklicz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Dorklicz's head to control him but Dorklicz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Dorklicz is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dorklicz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorklicz is trying to get back to his feet.
Dorklicz tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Dorklicz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Dorklicz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Dorklicz showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for the choke from the back.
Dorklicz tries to break free.
Dorklicz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dorklicz holding both Jones 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dorklicz is trying to defend against the choke here but Jones has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Jones Tightens the hold and Dorklicz taps out furiously! Jones displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arlie Ermie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiff is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nutz On Ya Chin by Eazy E. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ermie
vs
Smiff

195 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
23
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arlie Ermie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demetrious Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ermie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ermie is one step ahead there.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Ermie is proving a slippery customer.
Ermie landing with the ground and pound.

Smiff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ermie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Smiff looking for a guillotine here but Ermie defends easily.
Ermie looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smiff working for a triangle but Ermie defends it easily.
Ermie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ermie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ermie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ermie throwing strikes from guard but Smiff blocks nicely.
Smiff throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ermie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Smiff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
Smiff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Ermie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Smiff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ermie defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ermie preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ermie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ermie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ermie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ermie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ermie is one step ahead there.

Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ermie passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is looking to reverse the position.
Ermie cracks Smiff with a big elbow.
Ermie cracks Smiff with a big elbow.
Ermie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff is looking for a sweep.
Smiff looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ermie working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demetrious Smiff will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ermie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smiff trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ermie in particular looking to stall.

Smiff looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ermie passes into side control!
Smiff tries to bench press Ermie off him but Ermie keeps the position.
Ermie controls the position from side control.
Smiff tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ermie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ermie trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
You can see the frustration on Smiff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ermie slows the pace down.
Smiff takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff is looking to regain half guard here but Ermie keeps moving and retains side control.
Smiff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smiff wants to take a breather but Ermie is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ermie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ermie wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy.

Smiff is working for a submission of some sort.
Ermie is trying to control but can't.

Smiff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ermie is positioning himself well to prevent Smiff advancing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ermie is pressing down on Smiff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Smiff has gone for a leg lock! Ermie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smiff's guard.

Smiff has his foot on Ermie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ermie works his way back into a safe position though.
Smiff is breathing heavily.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Ermie is proving a slippery customer.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ermie wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Ermie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Smiff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ermie won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.

Smiff working for a triangle but Ermie defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ermie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arlie Ermie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ermie missing with a left hand there. Smiff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ermie stuffs the takedown.
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch but Ermie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smiff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smiff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smiff misses with a kick to the body.

Ermie forces Smiff back against the cage and clinches.
Smiff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ermie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ermie controlling the action here for a moment.

Smiff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ermie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smiff has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ermie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ermie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Smiff looking for the RNC.

Smiff is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ermie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ermie for a finish.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ermie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Smiff is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Ermie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smiff.
Ermie can't escape the position.

Smiff working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ermie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smiff not allowing Ermie to control his hands.
Ermie just looking to survive in the bad position.
Ermie wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smiff is persistently looking for the submission but Ermie is defending it well.
Well, with Smiff on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ermie is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ermie trying to control the hands but Smiff breaks the grip.
Smiff punches the canvas rather than the man.

Ermie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Smiff working for a choke but Ermie is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrious Smiff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smiff 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Demetrious Smiff!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Demetrious Smiff!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Demetrious Smiff!

Demetrious Smiff wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Demetrious Smiff thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Arlie Ermie was interviewed post fight and said 'A Marine never makes excuses, numb-nuts!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Godlicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Godlicz
vs
Arlovski

182 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Godlicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski wants to clinch.
Godlicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Oooooh!!! Godlicz has knocked Arlovski down with a huge combo! Godlicz steps away and waves a wobbly Arlovski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Andrei Arlovski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godlicz throws a nice looking combination but Arlovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Godlicz. Those never looked like landing.
Arlovski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Godlicz's head.
Arlovski slips a jab and a cross from Godlicz.
Arlovski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arlovski slips a straight right by Godlicz.
Arlovski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arlovski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Godlicz. Those never looked like landing.
Arlovski wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arlovski.
Godlicz throws a body punch but Arlovski moves out of range.
Godlicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arlovski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski scoring well with a low kick there.
Arlovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Godlicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Godlicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Damian Godlicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godlicz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Godlicz duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arlovski, right into the meat.
Godlicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arlovski.
Godlicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlovski moves away.
Godlicz throws a right and a left that Arlovski avoids nicely.
Godlicz is breathing heavily.
Arlovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Godlicz.
Arlovski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godlicz.
Arlovski slips a jab and a cross from Godlicz.
An inside leg kick lands from Arlovski.
Arlovski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Godlicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arlovski wants to clinch up but Godlicz keeps it at a distance.

Arlovski clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Godlicz pulls guard successfully.
Arlovski pushing down on Godlicz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arlovski trying to control the action but Godlicz is working from the bottom.

Arlovski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Godlicz defends it well.

Arlovski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Godlicz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrei Arlovski!