QFC Tournament 799 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kulemin (ranked 6080 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Russell (ranked 6377 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantin Kulemin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dan Russell's chin.

Kulemin
vs
Russell

191 cm
18
252 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 St Petersburg, Konstantin Kulemin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Russell!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kulemin lands a big right hand that sends Russell crashing to the mat! Kulemin stays standing though and waves Russell back to his feet!

Russell is rocked!

It looks like Dan Russell has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Russell has eaten all the pies!
Kulemin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kulemin counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantin Kulemin!
A very excited looking Konstantin Kulemin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dondracius Biggers (ranked 6378 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosario Fusco (ranked 6081 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Biggers
vs
Fusco

198 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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 St Petersburg, Dondracius Biggers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosario Fusco!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biggers.
Biggers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biggers looks to score with a jab to the body but Fusco is just out of range.
Biggers throws a chopping leg kick but Fusco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fusco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fusco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fusco checks a leg kick.
Fusco throws out a counter right but Biggers avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biggers.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biggers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fusco was covering up waiting for the punch and Biggers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fusco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fusco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fusco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biggers 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.
Fusco keeping moving, preventing Biggers from controlling successfully.
Fusco is looking to sweep but instead, Biggers has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggers winds up and cracks Fusco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Biggers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biggers is taking a breather. Fusco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Biggers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Biggers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fusco's head.
Fusco is trying to maintain the position but Biggers is very close to passing his half guard.
Fusco taking some punishment here, with Biggers in his half guard.
Biggers wants to control but Fusco is keeping him busy.
Biggers slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fusco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Biggers seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biggers lands a nice short elbow.
Biggers passes to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fusco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Biggers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fusco keeps working.
Fusco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Biggers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fusco some visible discomfort.
Biggers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fusco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Biggers working the ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fusco is working to avoid the ground and pound but Biggers connects with a decent elbow.
Fusco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dondracius Biggers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Biggers shoots for a double leg takedown but Fusco sprawls well. He's pushed Biggers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fusco slips a jab and a cross from Biggers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fusco! But no joy.
Biggers misses with a takedown
and Fusco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biggers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fusco counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dondracius Biggers. 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.
Biggers fails with the takedown

and Fusco counters with a crisp right hand that drops Biggers! Fusco lets Biggers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Biggers is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggers closes the distance but Fusco moves to the side
and Fusco scores with a counter punch that sends Biggers to the canvas! Fusco smells blood - he's punishing Biggers with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Biggers has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rosario Fusco!
Rosario Fusco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muteba Zakuani (ranked 5971 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badu Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badu Jack will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Zakuani
vs
Jack

185 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

206 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

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 St Petersburg, Muteba Zakuani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Badu Jack!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack scores with a head kick. Zakuani tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Jack has managed to clinch.
Jack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zakuani fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jack fails to land the takedown.

Zakuani moves into the clinch.
Jack is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zakuani to keep the fight standing.
Muteba Zakuani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badu Jack.
Zakuani just leaning against Jack, taking a breather.
Zakuani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zakuani scores with a shot to the side of Jack's head.
Zakuani lands with a right to the head.
Zakuani is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zakuani lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zakuani lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Jack senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muteba Zakuani!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sathan Xavier (ranked 6082 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roffe Ruff (ranked 6397 p4p, 0 weight class). Roffe Ruff will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Xavier
vs
Ruff

191 cm
18
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

209 cm
18
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White 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 St Petersburg, Sathan Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roffe Ruff!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruff cracks Xavier with a good jab.
Xavier throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Xavier misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruff! But no joy.
Ruff tries to clinch but Xavier moves away

and Xavier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruff won't be happy with that.
Xavier working the ground and pound.

It looks like Roffe Ruff has been cut.
Xavier scoring with punches from side control.

Ruff is rocked!

That has opened up Roffe Ruff's cut even more.
The crowd goes nuts as Xavier knocks Ruff out cold with a massive hammerfist! Xavier Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sathan Xavier!
Our winner, Sathan Xavier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.