QFC Tournament 730 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Silva
vs
Winchester

196 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dean Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winchester shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winchester ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winchester misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Big Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Winchester.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winchester.
Dean Winchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva flashes Winchester a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Winchester's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Winchester crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Silva punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Silva!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ispir Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Stark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mario
vs
Stark

185 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ispir Mario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Stark!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mario.
Mario shoots in but no luck this time.

Stark closes the distance and clinches.

Stark manages to break the clinch.
Mario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stark defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispir Mario. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stark moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mario is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mario backwards.
Stark jumps guard but Mario stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario wants to break the clinch but can't.

Mario drags the fight down to the ground.
Stark forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mario's head.
Stark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mario has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Mario tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
Mario is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mario to stand up.

Stark clinches up against the cage.
Stark content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mario tries to pull guard but Stark holds him up against the cage and eventually Mario drops back down to his feet.

Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mario fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mario tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.

Stark drives through and clinches with Mario against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is pushing Mario up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mario is trying to drag Stark to the mat but Stark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mario tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stark smiles and moves away.

Mario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.

Stark manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mario wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stark is looking for a triangle but Mario pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mario throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mario stays in close to Stark's body and controls the position.

Stark wriggles free and stands up.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Stark lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark wants it to stay on the feet.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Mario sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mario fails with the takedown.
Mario tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mario.

Stark rushes Mario and presses him up against the cage.
Mario missing with knees to the body.
Mario is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispir Mario. 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.

Stark wants the takedown. Mario is fighting it off but Stark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mario's guard against the cage.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Mario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mario, up you get!
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Mario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mario looks to clinch
and Mario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Mario manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mario fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mario.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Mario lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Stark takes the fight into the clinch.
Mario tries to pull guard but Stark won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mario fails to land.

Stark breaks from the clinch.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Mario misses with a double jab.
Stark lands with a shot to the body.
Stark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mario defends it nicely.

Stark rushes Mario and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mario prevents it.
Mario tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stark smiles and moves away.
Mario throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mario blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark has a takedown stuffed.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mario's waist but Mario gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stark clinches.
Mario fails to pull guard.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mario tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.

Stark has Mario up against the cage in a clinch.

Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mario fails to land the takedown.
Mario slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stark moves into range and clinches up with Mario.
A short uppercut from Stark.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Mario's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Mario turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ispir Mario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Stark.

Stark decides to pull guard.
Mario won't allow Stark to get back to his feet.
Stark has control of Mario's left arm, preventing Mario from doing any damage.

Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mario showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mario looking to pass the guard.

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

Stark preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stark thows a huge punch but Mario dodges it nicely.
Stark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mario sprawls well. Mario wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Mario.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Mario counters with a one-two to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark dives in and grabs Mario's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mario pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
Mario drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Michael Stark!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Michael Stark!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Michael Stark!

Michael Stark wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Baretta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Awadh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awadh has chosen Killers as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Baretta
vs
Awadh

180 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Baretta !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hassan Awadh!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awadh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Baretta misses the target.
Awadh misses with a jab, cross combination.

Baretta shoots in and bounces Awadh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baretta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baretta 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baretta trying to control but Awadh is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baretta throws a big right hand that misses.
Baretta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baretta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Awadh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Awadh 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.
Awadh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Awadh looking to control.
Baretta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Baretta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Awadh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Awadh has escaped and now he's on top!

Awadh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baretta 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baretta is working hard here to advance position.
Baretta wants to stand and escape but Awadh is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Awadh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baretta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baretta can't get the takedown.
Awadh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Awadh has Baretta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baretta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Awadh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Baretta 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Awadh lands a body shot in the clinch.

Awadh pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baretta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Awadh wants to improve his position but instead Baretta has moved into half guard.
Awadh trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awadh is not content to let Baretta control the position.
Baretta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baretta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Baretta .

Baretta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Awadh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baretta lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Baretta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Awadh looks for a takedown but Baretta sprawls well.

Awadh moves into the clinch.
Awadh is trying to break the clinch but Baretta is controlling him.
Baretta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Awadh to keep the fight standing.

Awadh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Awadh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Awadh pushes Baretta up against the cage in a clinch.
Awadh lands an uppercut.
Awadh leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Awadh tries to work over Baretta 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baretta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Awadh is defending well for now.
Awadh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baretta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Awadh jumps guard but Baretta stands there with Awadh around his waist. Awadh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike Baretta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hassan Awadh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awadh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baretta is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Baretta breaks the clinch.
Awadh shoots for a double leg takedown but Baretta sprawls well. He's pushed Awadh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Awadh is breathing heavily.

Baretta scores with a takedown into Awadh's guard.

Baretta drops back looking for a leg! Awadh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Awadh manages to kick Baretta off! Baretta jumps back into Awadh's guard.
Awadh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baretta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baretta pushing down on Awadh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baretta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baretta with good strikes from the mount here!
Awadh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baretta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baretta working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baretta is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awadh is looking to improve his position but Baretta isn't that keen on the idea.
Baretta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baretta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Awadh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Awadh is rocked!
Baretta looking to finish Awadh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Awadh!
Awadh is still in real trouble! Can Baretta finish him?
Baretta postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Awadh badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Baretta around the waist but Baretta pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Baretta is the winner by TKO! Baretta jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Baretta !
After the fight, Mike Baretta was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Hassan Awadh spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to the winner, that's part of the game to win or lose!!!! Sorry to all my fans and I promise to never let you guys down again...'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Lothbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Lothbrok has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lothbrok
vs
Lewis

193 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

215 cm
25
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bjorn Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Lothbrok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lothbrok misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Lothbrok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lothbrok slips a straight right by Lewis.
Lothbrok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lewis stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Lothbrok. 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.
Lothbrok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Bjorn Lothbrok has been cut.

Lothbrok shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lewis's guard.

Lothbrok decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lewis, up you get!
Lothbrok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lothbrok.
Lewis lands with a right hand.
Lothbrok misses with a takedown attempt
and Lewis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Lothbrok is rocked!
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lothbrok gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjorn Lothbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lothbrok drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lewis swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lothbrok's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Lewis!
A victorious Dwayne Lewis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.