QFC Tournament 365 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lena Thorevska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Thorevska
vs
Reid

166 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Lena Thorevska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Reid!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorevska cracks Reid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thorevska avoids it really well and circles away.
Lena Thorevska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorevska throws a lazy right hand but Reid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorevska swinging wildly here.
Reid tries for a takedown but Thorevska circles away easily

and Thorevska counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Thorevska looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reid is trying to maintain the position but Thorevska is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorevska is pressing down on Reid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reid is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid is looking to escape.
Thorevska is thwarting Reid's attempts to control the position.
Reid gets full guard.
Reid wants to sweep here but Thorevska controlling him for the moment.
Thorevska sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thorevska has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reid has his takedown stuffed

and Thorevska counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lena Thorevska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Reid.
Thorevska slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorevska wants to pass the guard but Reid is keeping the position.
Thorevska engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reid trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thorevska works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thorevska passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reid!
Thorevska takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thorevska controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lena Thorevska just wasn't active enough.
Reid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Thorevska decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reid's guard.
Reid looks winded!
Thorevska forces his way into half guard.
Thorevska seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Thorevska is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Reid is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lena Thorevska!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dequantes Lamar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lamar
vs
Riggs

168 cm
24
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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, Dequantes Lamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamar, pushing him back against the cage.

Lamar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Lamar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riggs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lamar.
Lamar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lamar passes into side control, despite Riggs's attempt to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamar controls the position.

Lamar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riggs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Riggs wants to control but Lamar postures up.

Lamar tries for a kimura but Riggs is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamar wants to stand but Riggs is controlling his arm.
Lamar trying to control the position but Riggs is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riggs keeps working.
Lamar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Riggs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dequantes Lamar wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Riggs clinches.

Lamar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Riggs is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lamar to the mat. Lamar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lamar looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs 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.
Lamar controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dequantes Lamar.

Riggs has taken the fight to the clinch.

Riggs lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs preventing the sweep.
Lamar controls Riggs momentarily but Riggs frees himself.
Riggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lamar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lamar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riggs manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riggs is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Dequantes Lamar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Riggs rushes Lamar and presses him up against the cage.
Riggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lamar up against the cage.

Lamar pulls Riggs into guard.
Riggs 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.
Riggs being controlled here momentarily.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.
Riggs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lamar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamar wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Riggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Riggs lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lamar trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Riggs in particular looking to stall.
Lamar punching from the bottom.
Riggs is controlling the pace.
Riggs thows a huge punch but Lamar dodges it nicely.
Riggs sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jackson Riggs.

Riggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lamar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lamar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Riggs.

Lamar gets tackled into the cage by Riggs. Riggs maintains the clinch.
Riggs is trying to drag Lamar to the mat but Lamar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Riggs has hold of one of Lamar's legs. Lamar is fighting the takedown attempt but Riggs gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lamar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riggs's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Riggs pulls Lamar in close to prevent any damage.
Lamar postures up in Riggs's guard and throws a big left but Riggs blocks it.
Lamar trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Lamar is really struggling to control Riggs but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dequantes Lamar.

Lamar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dequantes Lamar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Taylor
vs
Lucas

167 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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, Marcelo Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Lucas gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.

Taylor has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lucas is trying to keep an underhook but Taylor manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Taylor is looking for a kimura but Lucas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage.
Taylor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lucas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Lucas dodges it nicely.
Lucas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taylor works his foot free and advances to mount.

Taylor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lucas working to try and regain half guard.
Lucas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Taylor.

Taylor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lucas is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucas's guard.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taylor moves into full mount!
Taylor prevents Lucas from getting the reversal.
Taylor 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.
Lucas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Taylor punching from mount but Lucas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Taylor is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lucas is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lucas flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Taylor anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lucas and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Taylor slips an arm under Lucas chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Taylor has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Taylor is squeezing on Lucas like an anaconda would it's prey. Lucas fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelo Taylor!
After the fight, Marcelo Taylor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between FIamini Borem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maylor Sophia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maylor Sophia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Borem
vs
Sophia

169 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

161 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
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, FIamini Borem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maylor Sophia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sophia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borem somewhat.
Borem misses with a takedown

and Sophia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Borem is defending against the submission attempts here by Sophia.

Sophia is trying to work for a kimura but Borem is defending well.
Borem wants to get back to full guard but Sophia has mounted him!
Borem is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sophia is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Borem to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Borem shrugs it off.

Sophia quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Sophia but it's paid off an Borem is forced to tap! Nice work by Sophia.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maylor Sophia!
After winning the bout, Maylor Sophia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.