QFC Tournament 841 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Raper (ranked 6584 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Aiden (ranked 7722 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker Aiden has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Raper
vs
Aiden

167 cm
18
133 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brutus Raper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Parker Aiden!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Raper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aiden did well to prevent Raper getting side control.
Aiden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Raper seems content to control.
Raper wants to pass to mount but Aiden is defending the position.
Raper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aiden's head.
Aiden wants to get back to his feet.
Raper thows a huge punch but Aiden dodges it nicely.
Aiden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raper.
Raper trying to control from half guard but Aiden is working away.
Raper wants to pass the guard but Aiden is defending well.
Aiden is trying to stand back up but Raper is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper is looking to advance position but Aiden won't allow it.
Aiden is trying to stand back up but Raper is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper trying to control the action but Aiden is working from the bottom.
Aiden tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Raper manages to move to mount!
Aiden is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Raper unloading with bombs!
Raper landing strikes from the mount.
Aiden is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Raper raining down hammerfists from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aiden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aiden is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raper lands a couple of good shots and Aiden has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Aiden trying to get back to his feet but Raper is in full control for now.
Raper lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raper lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Raper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aiden is defending well though. Raper let's go of the attempt for now.
Aiden looking very determined here, making life difficult for Raper.
Aiden is trying to stand back up.
Raper wants to control but Aiden is keeping busy.

Aiden is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Raper manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brutus Raper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Jenkins (ranked 5927 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 5974 p4p, 0 weight class). Slammy Neckbreaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jenkins
vs
Neckbreaker

162 cm
18
138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Slammy Neckbreaker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Slammy Neckbreaker has been cut.
Jenkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neckbreaker with a poor takedown
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Neckbreaker gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand.
Neckbreaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Neckbreaker shoots in and gets a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neckbreaker throwing strikes but missing.
Neckbreaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neckbreaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins controls Neckbreaker momentarily but Neckbreaker frees himself.
Neckbreaker working some strikes from top position.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neckbreaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neckbreaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Neckbreaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neckbreaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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.
Neckbreaker postures up and lands a big shot to Jenkins's brow.
Neckbreaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Neckbreaker 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.
Neckbreaker throws a big right hand that misses.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Neckbreaker tries to pass.
Neckbreaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Neckbreaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neckbreaker throwing strikes but missing.
Neckbreaker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Neckbreaker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neckbreaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neckbreaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Neckbreaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neckbreaker works over Jenkins with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neckbreaker working some strikes from top position.
Neckbreaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neckbreaker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Neckbreaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neckbreaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Neckbreaker stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Neckbreaker controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slammy Neckbreaker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Neckbreaker feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Neckbreaker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Neckbreaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neckbreaker landing with the ground and pound.
Neckbreaker controlling from the top position.
Neckbreaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jenkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neckbreaker working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.
Neckbreaker landing with the ground and pound.

Jenkins is rocked!
Neckbreaker is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Jenkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neckbreaker postures up and lands a big shot to Jenkins's brow.
Neckbreaker landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckbreaker slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neckbreaker lands strikes from half guard.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neckbreaker on the ground.
Neckbreaker lands a big elbow - Jenkins is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Neckbreaker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slammy Neckbreaker!
After winning the bout, Slammy Neckbreaker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.