QFC Tournament 376 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Egidiusz Nowakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Jie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nowakowski
vs
Jie

185 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Egidiusz Nowakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shin Jie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jie fails with the takedown

so Nowakowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jie holds on and takes a little breather.

Nowakowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jie!
Nowakowski is trying to control Jie's posture but Jie avoids it.
Jie tries to move to mount but Nowakowski blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowakowski is not content to let Jie control the position.
Jie tries to stand but Nowakowski is controlling his head.
Nowakowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowakowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jie throws a strike but Nowakowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nowakowski passes Jie's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Nowakowski has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jie defend it? Nowakowski steps over the head and cranks it - Jie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nowakowski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Egidiusz Nowakowski!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Corre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Corre
vs
Jameson

167 cm
22
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Corre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson wants to clinch up but Corre keeps it at a distance.
Jameson throws a series of punches but Corre moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Corre blocks the leg kick.

Jameson clinches up with Corre and pushes him back against the cage.

Jameson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameson looks to clinch
and Corre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jameson moves in looking to clinch but Corre pushes him off.
Corre throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Jameson does no damage.
Corre blocks a head kick by Jameson.
Jameson throws a head kick that misses.

Corre darts in and clinches Jameson up against the cage.
Jameson blocks an elbow strike from Corre.

Jameson gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Corre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jameson pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jameson is working for a submission of some sort.
Corre gets full guard.

Corre working for a triangle but Jameson defends it easily.

Corre looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jameson is defending well. Corre quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jameson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Corre celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Corre!
Ricky Corre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kasjan Kojder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kasjan Kojder has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kojder
vs
Evans

173 cm
20
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Speedy Supps + Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kasjan Kojder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Evans!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Kojder moves out of range easily.
Evans scoring well with a low kick there.
Kojder throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Evans tries to land a body kick
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Evans is predictable there
and Kojder counters with a thumping low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kojder.
Kojder wants to clinch.
Kojder circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kojder is defended easily by Evans.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kojder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasjan Kojder. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kojder is defended easily by Evans.
That kick from Evans tenderised Kojder's leg. Kojder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kojder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kojder is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Kojder lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kojder is defended easily by Evans.

Evans scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Evans is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kojder is looking to escape.
Kojder is breathing heavily.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Kojder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kojder taking some punishment here, with Evans in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans is thwarting Kojder's attempts to control the position.
Evans moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans trying to control the position but Kojder is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looks up at the clock and then as Kojder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Evans smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Evans scores with a couple of short elbows.
Evans misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Evans throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Evans lands a nice forearm strike.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Kojder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans working the body and head with strikes.
Evans in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kojder avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Evans.
Kojder is not content to let Evans control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kojder is not content to let Evans control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kojder is avoiding damage well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kojder some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Evans dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Evans misses with a body kick.
Kojder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kojder throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Kojder misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Kojder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kojder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Kojder moves out of range easily.
Kojder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kojder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasjan Kojder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evans. That's going to slow Kojder down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to land a leg kick but Kojder is out of range.
Evans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Evans closes the distance and clinches.
Evans taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kojder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kojder gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kojder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kojder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kojder breaks from the clinch.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
Kojder tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Kojder tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans throws a lazy body kick
and Kojder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kojder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kojder somewhat.

Kojder rushes Evans and presses him up against the cage.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Evans gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kojder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kojder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kojder, pushing him back against the cage.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Kojder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Evans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kojder.
Kojder tries to land a knee to the head but Evans blocks with his arms.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kojder.
Evans stalling against the cage.
Kojder has Evans pressed against the cage, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kojder lands a knee to the body.
Kojder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Evans is defending well.

Kojder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans is looking to land body kicks.
Kojder blocks the body kick.
Kasjan Kojder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans looks for the body kick but Kojder saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kojder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kojder throws a nice head kick!
Kojder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
Kojder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kojder moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Evans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Evans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kojder shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kojder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasjan Kojder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Evans lands but Kojder takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans is looking to clinch but Kojder is avoiding it.
Kojder looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Evans throws the kick towards the body but Kojder avoids it.
Kojder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Evans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Evans controlling the action here.
Evans is nestled in close to Kojder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Evans not doing much here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Evans wants to work for an arm triangle but Kojder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Evans wants to free his trapped foot but Kojder is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kojder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.
Evans trying to mount his opponent but Kojder defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kojder is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.

Evans is trying to work for a kimura but Kojder is defending well.
Kojder is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control the action but Kojder is working from the bottom.
Nick Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kojder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kojder.
Kasjan Kojder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kojder throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Nick Evans!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Nick Evans!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Nick Evans!

Nick Evans wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joffrey Leenister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dax Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Leenister
vs
Li

170 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joffrey Leenister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dax Li!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leenister avoids it really well and circles away.

Leenister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leenister lands an elbow inside.
Li goes for a takedown attempt but Leenister pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Joffrey Leenister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Li.
Leenister throws a body kick that misses.
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Leenister sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leenister lands an elbow inside.
Leenister lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leenister creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Li's defenses.
Leenister stalling in the clinch.
Li can't get the takedown.
Leenister prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Leenister.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leenister.
Leenister dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Leenister creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Li's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leenister pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leenister lands an elbow inside that Li shrugs off.
Leenister lands an elbow inside that Li shrugs off.
Leenister lands an elbow inside.
Leenister lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leenister lands a damaging elbow.
Li wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leenister.
Li takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Leenister.
Li has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leenister is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Li looks winded!
Leenister lands an elbow inside.
Leenister lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Leenister.
Leenister creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Li's defenses.
Li takes an elbow to the temple.

Li is rocked!
Leenister lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Leenister finish him?
Li being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leenister pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leenister lands a nice elbow.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leenister.
Leenister lands a damaging elbow.
Leenister lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leenister lands an elbow inside.
Leenister prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leenister lands an elbow inside that Li shrugs off.
Leenister lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leenister lands an elbow just above Li 's eye.
Leenister stops a takedown attempt from Li.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Li is trying to drag Leenister to the mat but Leenister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leenister.
Li is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li takes an elbow to the temple.
Leenister lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Leenister.
Leenister lands a damaging elbow.
Li takes an elbow to the forehead.
Li changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leenister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leenister scores with a push kick.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leenister defends it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leenister.
Leenister is looking to slow Li down with leg kicks.
Leenister connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leenister throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Li crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joffrey Leenister!