QFC Tournament 633 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esidem Laugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nestor Theold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esidem Laugh has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Laugh
vs
Theold

225 cm
24
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Esidem Laugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nestor Theold!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laugh tries for a takedown but Theold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laugh closes the distance and clinches up with Theold, looking for a takedown. Laugh pushes Theold against the cage but Theold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Theold shoots in for a double leg but Laugh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laugh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Theold tries to clinch but Laugh moves away
and Laugh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Theold has his takedown stuffed
and Laugh counters with a one-two to the body.
Theold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esidem Laugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Theold.
Laugh scores with a jab to the body.

Theold gets a clinch.
Laugh lands a nice knee to the body.
Theold looks winded!
Theold is pressed up against the cage. Laugh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theold down to the mat. Theold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laugh swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theold is looking to clinch.

Laugh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Theold's guard.
Laugh is stalling in the full guard.
Laugh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laugh tries to free his leg and advance position but Theold is retaining full guard.
Theold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laugh controls the pace.

Laugh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Theold keeping full guard, as Laugh tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Theold has his feet on Laugh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Laugh goes for a double leg but Theold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theold continues to drive forward.
Theold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laugh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Laugh takes the fight into the clinch.
Theold looking to slow down the pace here.
Theold tries to pull guard but Laugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laugh breaks from the clinch.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theold but Theold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laugh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theold swivels and escapes.
Theold throws a big counter head kick but Laugh avoids it with no problem.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theold sprawls well. Theold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laugh gets slowly back to his feet.
Theold fails with the takedown
and Laugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laugh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Theold fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laugh to the ground. Theold is now in Laugh's guard.
Laugh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Theold wants to control from the top but Laugh keeps moving.
Theold is looking to work some ground and pound but Laugh has wrist control.
Theold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Theold trying to control but Laugh is working from the bottom.
Theold postures up.
Laugh pulls Theold in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esidem Laugh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Laugh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laugh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Theold shoots for a takedown but Laugh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Theold throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laugh was covering up waiting for the punch and Theold finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Laugh trying to control the position here.
Theold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Laugh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theold has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laugh is proving hard to escape from.
Laugh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Theold drops back looking for a leg! Laugh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laugh manages to kick Theold off! Theold jumps back into Laugh's guard.
Laugh has his hands on Theold's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laugh continues to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laugh.

Laugh pushes Theold up against the cage in a clinch.
Theold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Laugh.

Laugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crunch! Laugh slams his shin into Theold's torso.
Laugh with a poor takedown

and Theold moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laugh successfully pulls guard.
Nestor Theold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laugh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theold can do to turn this around?
Laugh has control of Theold's left arm, preventing Theold from doing any damage.
Theold passes Laugh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laugh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laugh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laugh scores with a short punch from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theold wants to control from the top but Laugh keeps moving.
Laugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theold is one step ahead there.
Theold wants to pass the guard but Laugh is keeping the position.
Laugh keeping moving, preventing Theold from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theold won't allow Laugh to sweep him here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Esidem Laugh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Laugh moves in looking to clinch but Theold pushes him off.
Laugh keeps the fight on the outside.
Laugh slaps away a takedown attempt from Theold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laugh misses with a series of wild punches.
Theold now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Theold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laugh tries to clinch but Theold moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laugh fails with the takedown.

Laugh gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theold working hard to break the clinch.
Theold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laugh pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Theold has picked Laugh up - he's going for a ride! Theold dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Laugh trying to control from the bottom.
Theold is trying to control the action in half guard but Laugh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theold wants to free his trapped foot but Laugh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Theold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laugh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Theold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Theold is looking to take a break and control but Laugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laugh tries to get to full guard but Theold has control of the leg.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Theold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laugh sprawls well. Laugh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theold gets slowly back to his feet.
Esidem Laugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Theold.
Theold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danga de danga de dang - Laugh scores with a four punch combination!
Theold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laugh circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Theold tries to get set, Laugh tries to push him back and clinch up but Theold manages to avoid the attempt.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown but Theold shows good takedown defense.
Theold is looking to clinch but Laugh is avoiding it.
Laugh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laugh tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Theold decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laugh's guard.
Theold looking to pass the guard.
Theold is pushing down on Laugh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laugh is fighting to maintain full guard but Theold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laugh is not content to let Theold control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laugh wants to control but Theold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laugh is looking for a sweep. Theold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Theold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laugh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theold looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theold stopping the sweep attempt from Laugh.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esidem Laugh.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laugh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!

Esidem Laugh wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pao Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zavier Che (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Che's choice of entrance music: Alabama St- One Blood/The Game. Pao Bang has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bang
vs
Che

205 cm
24
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pao Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zavier Che!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Che pushes Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
Che prevents Bang from breaking the clinch.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Che is trying to break free.
Che lands a nice elbow.
Che missing with knees to the body.
Bang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Che prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pao Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Che just leaning against Bang, taking a breather.
Che tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Bang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Che regains guard.
Bang slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bang.
Bang thows a huge punch but Che dodges it nicely.
Che wants to get back to full guard.
Bang passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang lands some shots froms side control.
Bang lands a nice forearm strike.
Bang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Che is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Che is looking to get back to his feet here but Bang is keeping cool and he's managed to take Che's back.
Che is taking damage to the body and head.

Bang is cranking Che's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Che! He's tightened the choke and Che is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pao Bang!
Zavier Che spoke after the fight, saying 'He was better than me'.