QFC Tournament 451 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy McRolen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McCraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean McCraw acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

McRolen
vs
McCraw

172 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremy McRolen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean McCraw!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraw misses with a jab to the body
and McRolen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by McRolen.
McRolen moves in looking to clinch but McCraw pushes him off.
McCraw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCraw keeps the fight on the outside.
McRolen scores with a punch to the head.
McCraw throws a body punch but McRolen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRolen tries to clinch but McCraw is having none of it.
McRolen wants to clinch

and McCraw counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraw is struggling to control the position.
McRolen presses McCraw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McRolen blocks an uppercut.
McRolen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McRolen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCraw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCraw blocks a body shot from McRolen.
McRolen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McRolen landing knees to the head.
McRolen leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRolen lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraw backwards.
McRolen scores with a shot to the side of McCraw's head.
McRolen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McRolen lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Sean McCraw has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRolen blocks an uppercut.
McRolen lands a damaging elbow.
McRolen is pushing McCraw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCraw misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraw swings wildly with an uppercut but McRolen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRolen scores with a shot to the side of McCraw's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRolen lands an elbow just above McCraw 's eye.
McRolen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCraw backwards.
McCraw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McRolen walks away with a smile on his face. McCraw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McRolen tries to clinch but McCraw moves out of range.
McCraw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jeremy McRolen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McCraw.
McCraw keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeremy McRolen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McRolen tries to clinch but McCraw is having none of it.
McRolen ducks under a wild hook from McCraw.
McRolen circles away from the clinch attempt
and McRolen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraw tries to clinch but McRolen is having none of it.
McCraw circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCraw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRolen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraw misses with a jab to the body
and McCraw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraw throws a looping overhand right but McRolen ducks down to avoid it.

McRolen closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy McRolen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean McCraw's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McCraw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRolen looks to clinch

and McCraw counters by moving into the clinch.
McCraw takes an elbow to the forehead.
McRolen with a knee to the head.
McRolen lands an elbow inside.
McCraw takes an elbow to the temple.
McRolen lands an elbow inside that McCraw shrugs off.
McRolen digs a right hand underneath McCraw's ribcage. McCraw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCraw takes an elbow to the temple.
McRolen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCraw is looking for a takedown.
McRolen leaning against his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRolen pushes McCraw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by McRolen.
Good body shot from McRolen.
McRolen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCraw.
McCraw is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from McRolen.
McRolen stalling in the clinch.
McRolen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McRolen connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCraw's face.
McCraw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McRolen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jeremy McRolen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McCraw.
McRolen lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraw backwards.
A body shot lands from McRolen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McRolen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRolen lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraw backwards.
McRolen lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRolen scores with a hook to the body.
McRolen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Come on McRolen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McRolen pushes McCraw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from McRolen.
McRolen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McRolen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McRolen lands a knee to the head.
McRolen lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCraw backwards.
McRolen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McRolen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCraw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRolen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McRolen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCraw up against the cage.
McRolen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McRolen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McRolen lands a nice knee to the body.
McRolen lands with a light punch inside.
McRolen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McRolen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from McRolen.
Jeremy McRolen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McRolen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCraw's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McRolen.
McRolen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRolen lands an elbow inside.
A short body shot lands from McRolen as the two fighters clinch.
McRolen stalling in the clinch.
McRolen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McRolen has McCraw pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McRolen.
McRolen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McRolen scores with a shot to the side of McCraw's head.
A short right from McRolen on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy McRolen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean McCraw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McRolen tries to clinch up but McCraw circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by McRolen.

McRolen moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from McRolen.
McRolen pushes McCraw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRolen lands a nice elbow.
McCraw tries to pull guard but McRolen holds him up against the cage and eventually McCraw drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McRolen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRolen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McRolen lands a knee to the body.
McRolen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRolen lands a knee to the head.

McCraw is rocked!
McCraw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McRolen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCraw is still on wobbly legs! Can McRolen finish him?
McRolen lands an elbow just above McCraw 's eye.
McRolen is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McRolen.
McCraw seems to have recovered his senses.
McRolen displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCraw up against the cage.
McRolen connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by McRolen.
McRolen lands a damaging elbow.
McCraw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRolen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCraw can do to turn this around?
McRolen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McRolen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McRolen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCraw's defenses.
McRolen lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRolen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McRolen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McRolen lands a nice uppercut.
McRolen has McCraw pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McRolen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraw takes a shot to the head.
A short right from McRolen on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McRolen.
McCraw misses with the head strike.
McCraw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCraw looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from McRolen on the inside.
Come on McRolen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from McRolen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRolen pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCraw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McRolen just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McRolen.
McCraw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McRolen is keeping busy.
McRolen displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCraw up against the cage.
McRolen scores with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy McRolen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McRolen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jeremy McRolen!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Jeremy McRolen!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Jeremy McRolen!

Jeremy McRolen wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavion Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Octavion Augustus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Abdullah
vs
Augustus

150 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdul Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Octavion Augustus!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullah throws a looping overhand right but Augustus ducks down to avoid it.

Abdullah instigates a clinch.
Abdullah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Augustus avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdullah.
Abdullah lands an elbow just above Augustus 's eye.
Augustus avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdullah.
Augustus avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdullah.
The referee is keeping an eye on Augustus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah lands an elbow inside.
Augustus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abdullah pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Octavion Augustus has been cut.
Augustus blocks an elbow strike from Abdullah.
Augustus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abdullah lands an elbow inside.
Abdullah throws an elbow but it misses.
Augustus blocks the elbow strike.
Abdullah throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abdullah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Augustus's brow.
Abdullah gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abdullah is pressed up against the cage. Augustus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abdullah down to the mat. Abdullah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdullah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Abdullah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.

Abdullah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Augustus, pushing him back against the cage.
Abdullah throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus avoids the elbow strike from Abdullah, against the cage.
Abdullah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abdullah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Augustus's brow.
Nice elbow from Abdullah.
Augustus takes an elbow to the temple.
Augustus stalling in the clinch but Abdullah improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abdullah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Augustus's defenses.
Augustus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abdullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abdullah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Augustus's brow.
Abdullah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Augustus's defenses.
Abdullah being controlled against the cage.
Abdullah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abdullah.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augustus's elbow.
Abdullah throws an elbow but it misses.
Augustus stalling in the clinch.
Abdullah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abdullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Augustus blocks an elbow strike.
Augustus avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdullah.
Augustus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Abdullah throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Abdullah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Octavion Augustus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Abdullah rushes Augustus and presses him up against the cage.
Abdullah lands a nice elbow.
Abdullah misses with an elbow strike.
Abdullah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abdullah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Augustus's defenses.
Abdullah misses with a punch to the body.
Abdullah lands an elbow just above Augustus 's eye.
Abdullah misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus stalling against the cage.
Abdullah misses with a body punch.
Abdul Abdullah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abdullah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Augustus's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah lands a damaging elbow.
Augustus prevents a body shot from Abdullah.
Abdullah throws an elbow but it misses.
Abdullah throws an elbow but it misses.
Augustus blocks an elbow strike from Abdullah.
Abdullah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Augustus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abdullah is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abdullah throws an elbow but misses.
Abdullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augustus's elbow.
Abdullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Augustus can do to turn this around?
Abdullah tries to throw a body punch but Augustus avoids it by throwing Abdullah back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Augustus.
Augustus takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Octavion Augustus's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abdullah lands an elbow inside.
Abdullah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abdullah can't find room to land a body shot as Augustus controls the action.
Abdullah misses with an elbow over the top.
Abdullah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abdullah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Augustus's brow.
Abdullah lands an elbow just above Augustus 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abdullah lands an elbow inside that Augustus shrugs off.
Abdullah lands an elbow just above Augustus 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdullah lands an elbow just above Augustus 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abdullah.
Abdullah lands an elbow inside that Augustus shrugs off.
Augustus blocks an elbow strike.
Abdullah misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus dodges an elbow strike from Abdullah.
Augustus blocks an elbow strike from Abdullah.
Abdullah lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Octavion Augustus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Abdullah.
Abdullah can't find room to land a body shot as Augustus controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdullah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abdullah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Augustus's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abdullah throws an elbow but misses.
Abdullah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Augustus is trying to stall.
Augustus stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abdullah throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdullah throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Abdullah.
Augustus avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdullah.
Abdullah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Abdullah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Octavion Augustus's cut.
That's time! Abdullah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Augustus dodges an elbow strike from Abdullah.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abdullah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Augustus's brow.
Augustus is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abdullah throws an elbow but misses.
Abdullah misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abdullah throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abdullah throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdullah lands an elbow that stopped Augustus in his tracks for a moment.
Abdullah lands an elbow inside that Augustus shrugs off.
Abdullah lands an elbow inside.
Abdullah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Augustus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Augustus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Abdullah.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah pushes off an throws an elbow but Augustus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Augustus wants to stall.
Abdullah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abdullah lands a nice elbow.
Abdullah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Augustus dodges an elbow strike from Abdullah.
Abdullah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abdullah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Augustus tries to stall but Abdullah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Augustus blocks a body shot from Abdullah.
Augustus avoids the elbow strike from Abdullah, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah pushes off an throws an elbow but Augustus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abdullah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Augustus avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdullah.
Abdullah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Augustus slowing the pace effectively.
Abdullah lands an elbow just above Augustus 's eye.
Abdullah lands an elbow just above Augustus 's eye.

Octavion Augustus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Augustus stalling in the clinch but Abdullah improves position.
Augustus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abdullah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abdullah can't find room to land a body shot as Augustus controls the action.
Augustus avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdullah.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abdullah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abdullah lands an elbow inside.
Augustus slows down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abdullah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Augustus's brow.
Augustus dodges an elbow strike from Abdullah.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augustus blocks an elbow strike.
Augustus trying to control the position but instead, Abdullah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Augustus into the cage.
Octavion Augustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah tries a body shot but Augustus blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Abdullah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdullah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Abdul Abdullah!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Abdul Abdullah!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Abdul Abdullah!

Abdul Abdullah wins by unanimous decision!