QFC Tournament 469 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammo Chun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Chun

200 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Morgan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammo Chun!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lee does no damage.

Chun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee wants to break free but Chun has control.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chun lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.

It looks like Morgan Lee has been cut.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.

Morgan Lee's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chun throws an elbow but misses.
Chun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Morgan Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chun looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chun.
Chun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Lee is rocked!

Jeez, Morgan Lee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Morgan Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sammo Chun!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Robertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Robertsson
vs
Lee

186 cm
23
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Robertsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Khan Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robertsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Robertsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robertsson with a nice head shot there.
Robertsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robertsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robertsson working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Lee is fighting off a takedown attempt but Robertsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lee to the mat. Lee regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Robertsson distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robertsson works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Robertsson with a nice head shot there.
Robertsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robertsson stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robertsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robertsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robertsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson preventing the sweep.

Lee working for a triangle but Robertsson defends it easily.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robertsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertsson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Lee 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.
Robertsson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robertsson manages to get to full guard.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Robertsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Robertsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Robertsson throwing strikes but missing.
Robertsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robertsson is controlling him.
Robertsson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robertsson's guard.

Lee is looking to advance position but Robertsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Robertsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Robertsson looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Robertsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robertsson off to one side.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Robertsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Robertsson ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertsson has a takedown stuffed.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Robertsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Robertsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Lee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Robertsson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a strike but Robertsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Robertsson won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Lee has his hands on Robertsson's head, controlling the position.
Robertsson works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Robertsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Robertsson is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertsson defends well.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robertsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robertsson's guard. Nice move by Lee!

Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee postures up.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Robertsson keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Robertsson with that takedown attempt.
Robertsson has a takedown stuffed.

Robertsson moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Robertsson tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee tries to clinch but Robertsson moves out of range.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khan Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Lee throws a solid leg kick but Robertsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Robertsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robertsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Robertsson ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lee.

Robertsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee is trying to break free.

Robertsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Robertsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robertsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Robertsson landing with the ground and pound.
Lee is trying to keep Robertsson in close.
Robertsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lee looking for a guillotine here but Robertsson defends easily.
Lee looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robertsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robertsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee is trying to keep Robertsson in close.

Lee looking for a guillotine here but Robertsson defends easily.
Robertsson working some strikes from top position.
Robertsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee is pulling down on Robertsson's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robertsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Robertsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertsson stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robertsson prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Robertsson has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robertsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Robertsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
Robertsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.

Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khan Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Robertsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Robertsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robertsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Dave Robertsson!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Dave Robertsson!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Dave Robertsson!

Dave Robertsson wins by unanimous decision!
Dave Robertsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bitva Chelovek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Newton
vs
Chelovek

178 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bitva Chelovek!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelovek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chelovek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Chelovek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newton moves forwards but Chelovek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chelovek throws a one two combo.
Chelovek works Newton's body with a nice hook.
Newton needs to keep his hands up - Chelovek had a free shot at his head there.
Newton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chelovek scores with a nice strike.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chelovek scores with a hook to the body. Newton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Newton gets tackled into the cage by Chelovek. Chelovek maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelovek gets through Newton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newton is trying to pull guard but Chelovek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chelovek is stalling here.
Newton tries to pull guard but Chelovek holds him up against the cage and eventually Newton drops back down to his feet.
Chelovek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
A short right from Chelovek.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelovek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chelovek pushes Newton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chelovek gets through Newton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chelovek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Chelovek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chelovek.
Chelovek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chelovek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newton up against the cage.

Newton has picked Chelovek up - he's going for a ride! Newton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton wants to control but Chelovek is keeping him busy.
Newton works his way into full mount!
Newton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chelovek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Newton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chelovek can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chelovek wants to hold on but Newton pushes him away.

Newton is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Chelovek is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Newton!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pobad Manov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Charles Simon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Manov
vs
Simon

169 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pobad Manov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Simon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon throws a one two combo.
Simon cracks Manov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manov misses with a takedown attempt - Simon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manov shoots in for a takedown but Simon shows good takedown defense.
Manov is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Simon moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Simon!
Charles Simon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.