QFC Tournament 357 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude Dudley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Walts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dudley
vs
Walts

175 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dude Dudley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dallas Walts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Dudley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Dudley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Dudley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dudley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Dudley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walts has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dudley has an Americana. Walts didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dudley is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dudley hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dude Dudley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Armani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Zane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alexisonfire - Mailbox Arson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Armani
vs
Zane

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonardo Armani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Zane!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Armani gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zane stops Armani from standing up.
Zane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armani is keeping the position for now.
Armani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zane on the ground.
Zane wants to control from the top but Armani keeps moving.
Zane looking to pass the guard.
Zane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armani wants to stand up but Zane is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Zane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zane is controlling him.
Zane looking to sit in guard and control but Armani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Armani wants to get up but he can't break Zane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zane seems keen to control Armani's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armani wants to stand but Zane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zane has his hands on Armani's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Armani would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Seth Zane was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Armani slaps away a takedown attempt from Zane, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armani as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zane fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonardo Armani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Zane.
Armani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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.

Armani gets caught napping as Zane dives in and scores a takedown. Armani manages to retain guard.
Zane wants to control from the top but Armani keeps moving.
Armani wants to stand up but Zane is controlling him.

Zane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Armani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zane is controlling him.
Zane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zane prevents Armani from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Zane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Armani misses with the combination.
Seth Zane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armani misses with a wild combination.
Armani throws a leg kick but Zane sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armani looks to land a combination but Zane avoids it well.
Armani misses with a few strikes there.
Zane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armani.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armani slaps away a takedown attempt from Zane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Armani throws a leg kick that is checked

and Zane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Armani won't be happy with that.
Zane has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Armani!

Armani is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Zane locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Armani is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seth Zane!
Seth Zane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viva La Revoluciun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Samurai has the eye of the tiger tonight.

La Revoluciun
vs
Samurai

180 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viva La Revoluciun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Samurai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Samurai gets tackled into the cage by Revoluciun. Revoluciun maintains the clinch.
Samurai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Revoluciun is defending well for now.
Samurai looking to throw knees to the head but Revoluciun is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Revoluciun throws an elbow but misses.
Revoluciun avoiding damage as Samurai throws knees to the body.
Samurai avoids the elbow strike from Revoluciun, against the cage.
Revoluciun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samurai misses with a knee to the head.
Samurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Revoluciun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samurais head.
Revoluciun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Revoluciun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Samurai blocks the elbow strike.
Revoluciun misses with a knee strike.
Samurai misses with a knee to the head.
Revoluciun pushes Samurai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Samurai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Revoluciun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samurai backwards.
Samurai tries a knee to the head but Revoluciun blocks it.
Samurai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Revoluciun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Revoluciun lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Samurai looking to throw knees to the head but Revoluciun is blocking nicely.
Samurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Samurai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Revoluciun blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revoluciun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samurai backwards.
Revoluciun lands with a right to the head.
Revoluciun avoids the elbow strike from Samurai, against the cage.
Revoluciun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Revoluciun.
Revoluciun lands with a left to the head.
Samurai trying to land knees to the body.
Samurai looks winded!
Revoluciun lands a body punch.
Revoluciun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Revoluciun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samurais head.
Samurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Revoluciun.
Revoluciun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Samurai or not.
Revoluciun throws an elbow that misses.
Revoluciun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Revoluciun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Revoluciun stalling in the clinch.
Revoluciun avoiding damage as Samurai throws knees to the body.
Revoluciun throws an elbow that misses.
Revoluciun lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revoluciun lands an elbow inside that Samurai shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revoluciun lands an elbow just above Samurai 's eye.
Nice elbow from Revoluciun.
Revoluciun lands an elbow that stopped Samurai in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Revoluciun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Samurai is rocked!
A hook to the body from Revoluciun.
Samurai is still on wobbly legs! Can Revoluciun finish him?
Revoluciun lands an elbow that stopped Samurai in his tracks for a moment.
Revoluciun lands an elbow just above Samurai 's eye.
Revoluciun lands with a left to the head.
Revoluciun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Samurai's defenses.
Revoluciun dips a shoulder and cracks Samurai with a mighty uppercut! Samurai falls back against the cage and Revoluciun unloads with a barrage of strikes! Samurai is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Revoluciun screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viva La Revoluciun!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Borislav Shopov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Shopov
vs
Maxwell

185 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borislav Shopov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shopov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maxwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Maxwell moves into the clinch.

Maxwell manages to break the clinch.
Maxwell jabs Shopov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maxwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shopov defends well and Maxwell ends up having to push Shopov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Shopov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maxwell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shopov to the mat. Shopov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Maxwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shopov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maxwell has managed to get both his arms back between Shopov's legs - danger averted.
Shopov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Shopov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shopov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maxwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maxwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Shopov is retaining full guard.
Shopov keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
Shopov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Maxwell drops back looking for a leg! Shopov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shopov manages to kick Maxwell off! Maxwell jumps back into Shopov's guard.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Shopov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Maxwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Shopov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maxwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Shopov has wrist control.
Shopov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shopov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Shopov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Shopov looking for a guillotine here but Maxwell defends easily.
Shopov is breathing heavily.
Shopov keeping full guard, as Maxwell tries to pass.
Shopov keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
Maxwell looking to pass the guard.
Maxwell postures up in Shopov's guard and throws a big left but Shopov blocks it.
Maxwell passes Shopov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Maxwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Shopov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shopov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell works over Shopov with some ground and pound from guard.
Maxwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shopov is keeping the position for now.
Shopov controlling Maxwell's posture.

Shopov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maxwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maxwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Maxwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shopov keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell 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.

Shopov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maxwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shopov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maxwell defends it easily.
Shopov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Shopov has his foot on Maxwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maxwell works his way back into a safe position though.
Maxwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shopov's guard.

Shopov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Maxwell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shopov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shopov wants to control but Maxwell is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Borislav Shopov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maxwell connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Maxwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shopov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maxwell throws the left hand but Shopov avoids the punch easily.
Maxwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Shopov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shopov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shopov backwards.

Maxwell wants the takedown. Shopov is fighting it off but Maxwell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shopov's guard against the cage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maxwell advances to half guard.
Maxwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shopov's head.

Shopov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maxwell pulls his head out easily.
Shopov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shopov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell postures up.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Shopov is keeping the position.

Shopov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maxwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maxwell passes Shopov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maxwell is thwarting Shopov's attempts to control the position.

Maxwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Shopov actively working from the bottom here.
Maxwell wants to free his trapped foot but Shopov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shopov looking for submissions off his back.
Shopov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maxwell is working away from the top position though.

Maxwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Maxwell is working for a submission of some sort.

Shopov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shopov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borislav Shopov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maxwell drops back looking for a leg! Shopov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shopov manages to kick Maxwell off! Maxwell jumps back into Shopov's guard.
Shopov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Shopov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maxwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Maxwell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maxwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shopov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Maxwell closes the distance and clinches.

Maxwell manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Maxwell misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Maxwell does no damage.
Maxwell misses with a double jab

so Shopov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxwell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shopov controls the pace.
Shopov stands and throws Maxwell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shopov trying to control the action but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Maxwell wants to control but Shopov postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shopov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Borislav Shopov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Shopov misses with a hook. Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
Maxwell looks for the body kick but Shopov saw that one coming.
Justin Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shopov eats them both and turns towards Maxwell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Borislav Shopov has been cut.

Maxwell forces Shopov back against the cage and clinches.

Maxwell breaks from the clinch.
Justin Maxwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shopov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shopov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shopov moves away from the strike by Maxwell.
A big left from Maxwell misses.
Maxwell misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shopov circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maxwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Shopov - just one landing.
Shopov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Shopov tries to keep at a distance but Maxwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maxwell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shopov backwards.
Maxwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Maxwell manages to break the clinch.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shopov as he avoids it easily.
Justin Maxwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shopov misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell lands a nice hook to Shopov's body. Shopov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Maxwell does it's job there.
Maxwell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A leg kick checked by Shopov.
Maxwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shopov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Maxwell closes the distance and clinches.
Shopov blocks a body shot from Maxwell.
Shopov stops a takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maxwell wants to break the clinch but can't.

Shopov manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shopov looking for a guillotine here but Maxwell defends easily.
Shopov is trying to keep Maxwell in close.
Shopov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shopov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maxwell wants to control but Shopov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Maxwell looking for submissions off his back.
Shopov trying to control the action but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Maxwell is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shopov seems to be working for a kimura but Maxwell defends the submission attempt.
Shopov prevents Maxwell from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shopov seems to be working for a kimura but Maxwell defends the submission attempt.

Shopov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Maxwell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shopov has cracked it and Maxwell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shopov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borislav Shopov!