QFC Tournament 522 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Idol
vs
Offensive

155 cm
16
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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 New York, Billy Idol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Global Offensive!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offensive scores with a sloppy right hand. Idol should have avoided that one.

It looks like Billy Idol has been cut.

Idol closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Idol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Offensive is controlling Idol's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Idol is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Offensive can do anything to dispel that myth.

Idol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Offensive defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Idol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idol is trying to control the action in half guard but Offensive is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Idol is really struggling to control Offensive but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Offensive is trying to stand.
Idol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idol wants to pass the guard but Offensive is defending well.
Offensive controlling the position well.

Idol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Offensive doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idol.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Idol is trying to work for a kimura but Offensive is defending well.

Idol is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Offensive is trying is best to control the position here.
Offensive is trying to stand back up but Idol is controlling him

Idol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Idol is breathing heavily.

Idol seems to be looking for submissions.
Offensive really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Idol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Idol!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

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

Palacio
vs
Outlaw

150 cm
18
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 New York, Yoel Palacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Outcast Outlaw!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw throws a series of punches but Palacio moves out of range.
Palacio throws a hook but Outlaw blocks it.

Palacio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Outlaw gets full guard.
Palacio cracks Outlaw with a solid left hand.
Palacio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Outlaw 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.
Palacio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palacio landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Outlaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palacio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palacio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Palacio working some strikes from top position.
Palacio lands a couple of digs.
Palacio distracts Outlaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Outlaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palacio manages to get himself to full guard.

Palacio keeping moving, preventing Outlaw from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palacio is keeping the position for now.
Palacio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palacio tries to get out of the position.
Outlaw trying to control but Palacio is working from the bottom.
Outlaw stopping the sweep attempt from Palacio.
Outlaw forces his way into half guard.
Outlaw works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Outlaw working away.
Palacio tries to improve position but can't.
Palacio throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Palacio drives through with a takedown into guard.

Outlaw looking for a triangle here. Palacio is fighting it but it looks tight! Outlaw pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Palacio is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Outcast Outlaw!
After winning the bout, Outcast Outlaw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Marcinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Honcho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Honcho will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Marcinski
vs
Honcho

150 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 New York, Marcin Marcinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Honcho!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Honcho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marcinski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Honcho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Honcho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marcinski can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Marcinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honcho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Marcinski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Honcho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Marcinski controlling well, preventing Honcho from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcinski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Marcinski tightening his grip on Honcho, looking for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honcho is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Honcho preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marcinski.

Marcinski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Honcho looking very determined here, making life difficult for Marcinski.
Marcinski keeps control of the position easily here as Honcho tries to buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marcinski has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Honcho is in real trouble here. Marcinski gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Honcho is tapping out! Marcinski wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcin Marcinski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Childs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keani Mahiai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Childs's entrance music is Hitman - Silence. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Childs
vs
Mahiai

168 cm
18
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

162 cm
18
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Perkele!

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 New York, William Childs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keani Mahiai!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Childs takes one on the button.
Mahiai jabs Childs right on the nose. Childs blinks but takes it well.
Childs walks into a left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Keani Mahiai!
Keani Mahiai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
William Childs spoke after the fight, saying 'Opponent did good job to beating me.. Good for him, not to me!'.