QFC Tournament 759 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damn Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Jenson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jet Jenson Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Big
vs
Jenson Jr

205 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 London, Damn Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jet Jenson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big misses with a combination
and Jenson Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Damn Big has been cut.
Big takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jenson Jr keeps Big at a distance using the push kick.
Big throws a combination that misses
and Jenson Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenson Jr pushes Big away with a front kick.
Big moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenson Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Big is breathing heavily.
Jenson Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jenson Jr cracks Big with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jenson Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenson Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Big will feel that in the morning.
Jenson Jr lands a front kick.
Jenson Jr cracks Big with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Big is rocked!
Big takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jet Jenson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jenson Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Big if he has to take too many more of those.
Jenson Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenson Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jenson Jr steps in with a hook that catches Big right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Jenson Jr follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Big looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jet Jenson Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daryl Dingbat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Nathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dingbat
vs
Nathan

210 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

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 London, Daryl Dingbat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Nathan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingbat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nathan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dingbat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dingbat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nathan.
Dingbat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dingbat misses with a lunging right hand

and Nathan counters by clinching up.
Dingbat tries to stall but Nathan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dingbat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dingbat letting Nathan take a breather here.
Dingbat tries to circle away but Nathan has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingbat is trying to push Nathan away but Nathan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nathan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nathan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Nathan pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathan is pulling down on Dingbat's head to control his posture.
Nathan tries to strike from the bottom.

Nathan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dingbat should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nathan has tightened it up now! Dingbat should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Nathan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Greiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eek Mep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Greiner
vs
Mep

181 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Greiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eek Mep!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mep getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Thomas Greiner has been cut.

Greiner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Mep working for submissions but it's allowed Greiner to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greiner connects with a nice short shot to Mep's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mep moves into full guard.
Greiner looking to pass the guard.
Greiner pushes down on Mep's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Greiner 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.
Greiner scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greiner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mep is looking for a sweep. Greiner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greiner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Greiner is looking for a kimura here.
Greiner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greiner connects with a nice short shot to Mep's temple.

Mep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Greiner there.
Greiner controlling the pace.
Greiner winds up and cracks Mep with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mep is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Greiner jumps into side control!
Greiner cracks Mep with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mep is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Greiner off and has taken his back!
Greiner has hold of Mep's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.

Mep has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Greiner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Mep working for the choke.
Will Mep go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mep keeps control of the position as Greiner tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greiner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Greiner is refusing to be controlled, as Mep sits in half guard.
Greiner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mep trying to control the position from guard on top but Greiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mep passes Greiner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Greiner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Greiner'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.

Greiner looking to score a takedown here. Mep is defending well but Greiner drives through and ends up in Mep's guard.
Greiner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Greiner scoring with some ground and pound.

Mep had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greiner defends it easily.

Greiner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Greiner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mep has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Greiner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mep.
Mep is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Greiner grinds an elbow into Mep's temple.
Greiner scoring with punches from side control.
Greiner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Greiner has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greiner landing strikes from the mount and Mep is in trouble!
Greiner scoring with strikes but Mep is staying in there.
Mep is looking to get to half guard.
Mep tries to hold on but Greiner postures up.
Greiner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Greiner is landing with some decent strikes but Mep is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mep manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mep wants to get back to full guard.

Greiner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mep has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greiner lands a nice short elbow.
Greiner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Greiner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greiner not doing much here.

Mep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greiner prevents Mep from improving his position.
Mep has hold of Greiner's hands but Greiner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Greiner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greiner.
Greiner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Greiner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Greiner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Greiner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Greiner keeps the fight on the outside.
Mep lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greiner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Greiner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mep looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mep prevents Greiner from moving into mount.
Greiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mep can do to turn this around?

Greiner is trying to get an arm triangle but Mep is defending well.
Greiner scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mep tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greiner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mep is letting Greiner control him for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mep is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greiner working away.

Greiner tries for a kimura but Mep is defending well.
Mep takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mep is not content to let Greiner control the position.
Greiner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mep is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eek Mep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Greiner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Greiner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Greiner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Greiner wants to pass the guard but Mep is defending well.

Greiner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mep manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mep pushes a forearm under Greiner's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Greiner is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eek Mep!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Great White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Tata (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!

White
vs
Tata

209 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Great White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Tata!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

White forces Tata back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
Tata should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tata working aggressively here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tata has eaten all the pies!
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tata is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White misses with an elbow strike.
White stalls.
Tata working aggressively here.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tata has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Tata working aggressively here.
White just leaning against Tata, taking a breather.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatas head.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Abe Tata has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for White to work.
White effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with White for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Great White.

White has Tata up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
White blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tata fails to land.
Tata misses with a punch on the inside.
Tata is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
Tata jumps guard but White stands there with Tata around his waist. Tata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Great White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Tata.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
White lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Tata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away.

White takes the fight into the clinch.
Tata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Tata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

White rushes Tata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
White is struggling to control the position.
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!
White slows down the pace here.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tata swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tata jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tata misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from White.
Tata looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for White.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away.

White clinches up with Tata and pushes him back against the cage.
White lands a body shot.
White digs a right hand into Tata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tata's gas tank.
White lands a right hand.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tata.
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!
White lands a right hand.
Tata misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
White effectively controlling the action here.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Tata's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tata tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tata jumps guard but White stands there with Tata around his waist. Tata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
White slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tata fails to pull guard.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White pushes Tata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White lands with a right to the head.
Tata is breathing heavily.
Tata trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tata into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White pressing his opponent against the cage.
White missing with knees to the body.
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
White stalling.
White slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Great White.

White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
Tata tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Tata drops back down to his feet.
Great White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Tata.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
White lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from White.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White just leaning against Tata, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from White.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
White creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tata with a big uppercut! Tata tries to clinch up but White pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tata to the mat! Tata covers up and White unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Great White!