QFC Tournament 1029 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tak Thinonopakar (ranked 4443 p4p, 4241 weight class) and Timoty Meyer (ranked 203 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thinonopakar
vs
Meyer

175 cm
24
143
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
135
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tak Thinonopakar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Timoty Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thinonopakar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meyer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

Meyer gets tackled into the cage by Thinonopakar. Thinonopakar maintains the clinch.

Meyer jumps into guard, dragging Thinonopakar to the mat.
Thinonopakar wanted to stand there but Meyer had control of the position.
Meyer pulls Thinonopakar in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Meyer is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thinonopakar has his hands clasped together but Meyer extends and breaks Thinonopakar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Meyer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timoty Meyer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Olek Michailov (ranked 4247 p4p, 4676 weight class) and David Bellego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Bellego is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Michailov
vs
Bellego

177 cm
24
139
1 - 0 - 0

154 cm
18
139
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olek Michailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Bellego!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick by Bellego misses
and Michailov counters with a nice body shot.
Michailov dives in and grabs Bellego's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellego pushes down on Michailov's head and hops out.
Michailov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bellego as he jumps to the side.
Bellego looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Michailov instigates a clinch.
Michailov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bellego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellego is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Michailov is defending well.
Olek Michailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bellego.
Bellego gets underhooks to prevent Michailov's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michailov tries for a takedown but Bellego manages to get underhooks.
Bellego has Michailov pressed against the cage, preventing Michailov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Michailov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bellego is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bellego wants to control from the top but Michailov keeps moving.
Bellego passes Michailov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Michailov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Michailov is refusing to be controlled, as Bellego sits in half guard.
Michailov is trying to get back to full guard.
Bellego 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellego trying to mount his opponent but Michailov defends it.
Michailov wants to get back to full guard.
Michailov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bellego is looking to advance position but Michailov won't allow it.
Michailov punching from the bottom.
Bellego seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Michailov forces Bellego back against the cage and clinches.
Michailov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Michailov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Michailov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bellego struggles to land a body shot inside as Michailov controls his hands.

Bellego is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Michailov can't fight it off and eventually Bellego manages to take the fight to the floor. Michailov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Michailov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellego slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellego is fighting to break Michailov's control of his arms but Michailov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Michailov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bellego doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bellego manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bellego trying to control the position from guard on top but Michailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michailov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bellego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michailov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Olek Michailov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Michailov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bellego manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Michailov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Michailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bellego on the ground.
Bellego struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellego sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Michailov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellego trying to control here.
Michailov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Michailov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bellego has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bellego moves into full guard.
Bellego is trying to hold Michailov in close to prevent damage but Michailov has managed to pass into half guard.

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.
Michailov trying to control the action but Bellego is working from the bottom.
Michailov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bellego looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bellego trying to control from the bottom.
Bellego moves into full guard.
Bellego being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Bellego. No joy for Michailov on that attempt.

Michailov moves into range and clinches up with Bellego.

Bellego turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bellego manages to end up in side control.
Bellego lands some shots froms side control.
Michailov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bellego is hanging on to Michailov's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellego controlling the position well here. Michailov rolled but Bellego kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Michailov trying to control but not successfully.

Bellego looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michailov is trying to break free.
Bellego 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Bellego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Michailov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Michailov misses with a head kick.
Bellego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bellego has his takedown stuffed

and Michailov counters with a single leg into guard. Bellego didn't expect that.
Bellego trying to keep a closed guard but Michailov is proving a slippery customer.

Bellego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellego is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellego looking to control.
Michailov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bellego wants to sweep here but Michailov controlling him for the moment.
Michailov throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Bellego has his foot on Michailov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michailov works his way back into a safe position though.

Bellego is working an open guard so Michailov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bellego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bellego fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bellego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michailov is defended easily by Bellego.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olek Michailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michailov shoots in for a takedown but Bellego shows good takedown defense.
Bellego defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michailov.
Bellego tries for a takedown but Michailov circles away easily
and Michailov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bellego throws a lazy head kick
and Michailov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bellego shoots and misses

and Michailov counters by clinching up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michailov is trying to pull guard but Bellego turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Michailov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bellego up against the cage.
Bellego tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Michailov pulls guard.

That's four 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bellego accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Michailov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bellego is one step ahead there.
Bellego working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Michailov's head.
Bellego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michailov is keeping the position for now.
Michailov seems keen to control Bellego's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michailov is trying to control the position but Bellego postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olek Michailov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michailov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Olek Michailov!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Olek Michailov!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Olek Michailov!

Olek Michailov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesperson Knudsen (ranked 4738 p4p, 4274 weight class) and Abel Lyager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Knudsen
vs
Lyager

177 cm
24
140
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
141
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesperson Knudsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abel Lyager!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lyager clinches up with Knudsen and pushes him back against the cage.
Lyager tries to pull guard but Knudsen won't allow it.
Lyager wants to get back to striking at distance but Knudsen won't allow it.
Knudsen is trying to drag Lyager to the mat but Lyager just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knudsen has Lyager pressed against the cage, preventing Lyager from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lyager controlling the action here for a moment.

Knudsen tightens his grip and picks Lyager up, before dumping him to the ground. Lyager manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyager can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knudsen controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen stopping the sweep attempt from Lyager.
Knudsen content to stall in guard here.
Knudsen tries to stand but Lyager is controlling from the bottom.
Knudsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Knudsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lyager stalks Knudsen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knudsen's face. Knudsen staggers backwards, shaken.

Lyager rushes Knudsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Knudsen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knudsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lyager stays in close to Knudsen's body and controls the position.

Knudsen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lyager throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Knudsen's body to avoid the submission. Knudsen has instead reached around Lyager's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Knudsen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesperson Knudsen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damiano Silva (ranked 4739 p4p, 4239 weight class) and Tim Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas não bate. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
Meyer

180 cm
21
143
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
142
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damiano Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked

and Meyer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Meyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meyer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Meyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer happy to just control the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva prevents Meyer from moving into mount.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.

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.
Meyer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Meyer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Meyer trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer tries to stand but Silva is controlling his head.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Meyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throwing a counter right hand but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Silva backs off Meyer throws a huge counter combo but Silva manages to avoid it all.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Meyer's leg but Meyer calmly moves out of range.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Meyer checks a low kick from Silva.

Meyer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Meyer is looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard.

Meyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Meyer has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Meyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Meyer manages to mount him!
Silva wants to control but Meyer is having none of it.
Meyer controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva tries to hold on but Meyer postures up.
Tim Meyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meyer wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Meyer landing punches.
Meyer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Meyer trying to control but Silva is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Meyer lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Meyer.
Meyer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Silva wants to control but Meyer is having none of it.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Meyer dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Meyer controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva regains half guard.
Meyer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Meyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Meyer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!

Meyer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Meyer circles away.
Meyer wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.

Meyer shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Meyer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to sweep here but Meyer controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer with a nice head shot there.
Meyer is stalling in the full guard.
Meyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meyer lands a couple of digs.
Meyer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Meyer postures up.

That's two 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.
Silva looking to control but Meyer passes into half guard.
Meyer content to control rather than advance.

Meyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Meyer eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer stalling.

Meyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Meyer wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Silva gets caught flat footed, as Meyer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meyer defends well.
Damiano Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meyer defends it easily.
Tim Meyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meyer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Tim Meyer!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Tim Meyer!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Tim Meyer!

Tim Meyer wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Damiano Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sou ruim memo'.