Headshot's TUF Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dupont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Boudreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Boudreau acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dupont
vs
Boudreau

165 cm
20
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Demonic Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Dupont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Boudreau!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupont swinging wilding here.

Boudreau darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Dupont is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Boudreau pulls his head out easily.
Dupont wants to improve his position but Boudreau is controlling well.
Boudreau content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupont is pressing down on Boudreau's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dupont tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dupont has a closed guard, preventing Boudreau from standing up.
Boudreau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreau stays in close to Dupont's body and controls the position.
Dupont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boudreau on the ground.
Boudreau trying to control but Dupont is working from the bottom.
Boudreau won't allow Dupont to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont looking to control but Boudreau passes into half guard.
Boudreau wants to control but Dupont is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Dupont drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boudreau pulls Dupont in close to his closed guard and prevents Dupont from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boudreau looks gassed!
Boudreau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dupont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boudreau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boudreau seems keen to control Dupont's posture.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Boudreau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreau manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dupont might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dupont tries to hold on but Boudreau pushes him away.
Dupont can't escape the position.
Boudreau looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dupont keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boudreau scoring with strikes but Dupont is staying in there.
Dupont tries to hold on but Boudreau pushes him away.
Boudreau can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dupont is looking to escape.
Boudreau sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreau can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dupont is looking to escape.
Boudreau scoring with strikes but Dupont is staying in there.
Boudreau trying to control but Dupont is having none of it.
Boudreau dominating with strikes here.
Dupont tries to reverse the position but Boudreau maintains control.
Dupont is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dupont is working to get back to half guard.
Boudreau pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boudreau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dupont tries to reverse the position but Boudreau maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dupont tries to hold on but Boudreau postures up.
Dupont is looking to improve his position but Boudreau isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Boudreau dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dupont tries to clinch up.
Boudreau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dupont counters with a single leg into guard. Boudreau didn't expect that.
Dupont content to stall in guard here.
Dupont trying to control but Boudreau is working from the bottom.
Dupont postures up and lands a big shot to Boudreau's brow.
Dupont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boudreau wants to stand up but Dupont is controlling him.
Dupont throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boudreau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dupont tries to stand but Boudreau is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dupont doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Boudreau counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dupont!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupont is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont is working hard here to advance position.
Boudreau tries to control but Dupont wriggling away.
Dupont is trying to escape the mount.
Boudreau trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dupont tries to hold on but Boudreau postures up.
Dupont is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dupont is squirming around, avoiding Boudreau's attempts to control the action.
Dupont sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dupont missing with punches from the bottom.
Dupont is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Boudreau is trying to control the action in half guard but Dupont is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boudreau is looking to advance position but Dupont won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dupont manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Dupont is looking for a triangle but Boudreau pushes his legs off easily.
Boudreau trying to control but Dupont is working from the bottom.
Boudreau sitting in guard here, content to control.

Dupont is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boudreau slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dupont is looking to stand up but Boudreau isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreau wants to stand but Dupont has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Boudreau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dupont is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dupont on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dupont tries to get out of the position.

Boudreau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dupont is trying to control the position but Boudreau postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boudreau shoots and misses

and Dupont counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dupont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boudreau lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dupont!
Boudreau postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dupont looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreau tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boudreau tries to control but Dupont wriggling away.
Dupont is desperately trying to improve his position but Boudreau has a good base and remains in mount.
Boudreau trying to control but Dupont is having none of it.
Boudreau lands a big shot there that rocks Dupont but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreau controlling from the full mount.
Boudreau wants to control the pace but Dupont is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Damian Dupont will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dupont changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boudreau tries to avoid it but Dupont manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boudreau to the ground. Boudreau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Damian Dupont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupont tries to clinch but Boudreau moves out of range.
Boudreau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dupont counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Boudreau has his feet on Dupont's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boudreau tries to clinch but Dupont is having none of it.

Dupont changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boudreau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dupont wants to control but Boudreau is keeping him busy.

Dupont is working to tighten is grip on Boudreau's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Boudreau has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dupont is really squeezing tight and eventually Boudreau passes out! Dupont breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Damian Dupont!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase McCreary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase McCreary has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brewer
vs
McCreary

185 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase McCreary!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCreary pinned against the cage. McCreary gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Brewer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brewer throwing strikes but missing.
Brewer passes McCreary's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCreary is trying to stand up here but Brewer is controlling him well.

Brewer is looking for a kimura but McCreary is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brewer to get the leverage.

Brewer is working for a submission of some sort.
McCreary really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brewer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Brewer is working for a kimura but McCreary is defending it quite comfortably.

Brewer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCreary is just riding it out for now. Brewer eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer is looking to advance position but McCreary won't allow it.
Brewer thows a huge punch but McCreary dodges it nicely.

Brewer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brewer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brewer is breathing heavily.

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.
McCreary looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brewer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
McCreary scores with a shot to the body.
Brewer closes the distance and clinches up with McCreary, looking for a takedown. Brewer pushes McCreary against the cage but McCreary circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chase McCreary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCreary moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Brewer goes down! Can McCreary finish him!?

Brewer is rocked!
Brewer looking for a sweep. Not yet Brewer, not yet.
Oh Brewer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCreary must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Brewer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCreary stopping the sweep attempt from Brewer.
Brewer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCreary has passed into side control.
Brewer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCreary's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brewer seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer gets back to full guard.

Brewer has his foot on McCreary's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCreary works his way back into a safe position though.
Brewer wants to sweep here but McCreary controlling him for the moment.
McCreary trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brewer's guard.
Brewer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Brewer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brewer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brewer looking for a guillotine here but McCreary defends easily.
Brewer wants to sweep here but McCreary controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brewer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCreary wanted to stand there but Brewer had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McCreary is sitting in close to Brewer's body. Brewer has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McCreary is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McCreary is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Brewer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Brewer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lynch
vs
Williams

177 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

223 cm
21
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Sinners Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Williams!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.

Lynch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lynch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams won't allow Lynch to pass to mount.

Lynch is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Lynch is controlling him
Williams looks gassed!

Lynch has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Williams defend it? Lynch steps over the head and cranks it - Williams is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lynch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Lynch!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All Ive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Alves
vs
Ive

170 cm
20
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Plays chess

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, All Ive!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Ive pushes him off.
Alves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ive.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Ive.
Ive keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Alves gets a clinch.
Alves wants to get back to striking at distance but Ive won't allow it.
Ive tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alves smiles and moves away.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Ive swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves is looking to clinch but Ive is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ive looks to land a body kick but Alves moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ive keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ive closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alves stalls.
Alves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ive gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves tries to pull guard but Ive holds him up against the cage and eventually Alves drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ive keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Ive breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Alves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ive sprawls well initially but Alves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Alves seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ive is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jorge Alves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chico Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corrales might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lets Stay Together - Al Green. Marks has chosen The Stroke as his entrance music. Chico Corrales has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Corrales
vs
Marks

187 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Stand Alone Fight Wear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chico Corrales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Marks!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks looks for a takedown but Corrales sprawls well.
Marks tries to move into range but Corrales moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marks closes the distance and clinches up with Corrales, looking for a takedown. Marks pushes Corrales against the cage but Corrales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Corrales misses.
Marks shoots in for a double leg but Corrales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chico Corrales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Marks.
Corrales keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corrales circles away.
Marks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corrales but Corrales pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corrales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corrales lands a with a good body shot.
Corrales throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marks on the side of the head.
Marks drops his hands momentarily and Corrales takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corrales lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks takes one to the side of the head.

Marks is rocked!
Corrales fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Marks to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Marks looks to clinch but Corrales throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Marks taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chico Corrales!