QFC Tournament 558 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wu xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lance Spencer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lance Spencer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Spencer
vs
xu

200 cm
25
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Lance Spencer!
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, wu xu!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer is trying hard to land a takedown here. xu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
xu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spencer shoots for a double leg takedown but xu sprawls well. He's pushed Spencer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

xu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spencer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. xu is in Spencer's guard.
xu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now.
xu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Spencer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and xu defends well.
Spencer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - xu has eaten all the pies!
xu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
xu preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spencer is working an open guard so xu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Spencer. No joy for xu on that attempt.
xu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt.
xu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spencer defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

xu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spencer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer tries to escape but xu is in control.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
xu advances nicely into full mount.
Spencer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

xu get's back to his feet.
A head kick by Spencer misses

and xu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
xu is looking to advance position but Spencer won't allow it.

xu is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
xu works his way into full mount!

xu is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
xu throws a head kick that half lands.

xu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
xu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spencer wants to get back to full guard.

xu wants to work for an arm triangle but Spencer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
xu prevents Spencer from improving his position.
xu wants to pass the guard but Spencer is defending well.
Spencer tries to kick xu off but xu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
xu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spencer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer manages to get to full guard.
Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Spencer looking for a guillotine here but xu defends easily.
xu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

xu stands up and we're back to a striking position.
xu throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer throws a head kick but xu moves out of range.

xu forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
xu lands a knee to the body.
Spencer is trying to maintain a safe position but xu gets an underhook and turns Spencer into the cage.
xu lands a nice knee to the body.
xu tries to land a knee to the head but Spencer blocks with his arms.
xu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spencer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spencer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spencer misses with a knee strike.
xu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
xu misses with a knee strike.
Spencer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spencer managing to block the knees to the body from xu.
Spencer tries to land a knee to the head but xu blocks with his arms.
Spencer taking a breather.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

wu xu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

xu pulls out of a head kick attempt.

xu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spencer!
xu tries to move to mount but Spencer blocks the move with his legs.

xu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spencer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked xu off and has taken his back!
Spencer controlling well, preventing xu from escaping the position.

xu showing good submission defense here.
xu is really stuck here.
xu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Spencer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

xu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Spencer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spencer looking to break xu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. xu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Spencer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
xu is trying to stand back up.
Spencer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Spencer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, xu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Spencer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. xu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
xu turns into Spencer and is now in his guard.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.
xu tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
xu stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Spencer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Book (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Book
vs
Silva

182 cm
25
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Tommy Book!
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, Franz Silva!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to throw the jab but Book is out of range.
Book tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it.
Book keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws the left hand but Book avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.

Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva prevents Book from improving his position.
Silva is looking to advance position but Book won't allow it.
Book is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva trying to control the hands but Book won't let him.

Silva fending off the submission attempt from Book.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Book keeps control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Book gets his way!
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Book keeps control of the position.

Silva fending off the submission attempt from Book.

Book is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well.

Book looking for the RNC.

Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Book's arms.

Silva fending off the submission attempt from Book.
Book is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva breaks Book's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Silva advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Book sneaks back into half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Book's thigh, looking to free his foot. Book is holding on for now.

Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Book is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Book's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Book is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Book tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva wants to control but Book is keeping him busy.

Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Book is defending well.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Book is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Book struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is staying tight to Book's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Silva trying to control the action but Book is working from the bottom.
Silva working the ground and pound but Book is defending the strikes.
Book is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Book is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silva feints and as Book raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Book is keeping the position for now.
Silva won't allow Book to sweep him here.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Book is retaining full guard.
Silva pushing down on Book's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is thwarting Book's attempts to control the position.

Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Book sees it coming and defends easily.
Book gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to control but Book is working from the bottom.
Book might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Book throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Book keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Book is not content to let Silva control the position.
Book sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva prevents Book from improving his position.

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.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Book is holding on tight.
Silva is still trying to improve position.

Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Book has worked his arm free - good work by Book!

Silva tries for a kimura but Book is defending well.
Book tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Book is not content to let Silva control the position.

Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Book is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Book keeps working.

Silva tries for a kimura but Book is defending well.
Silva taking a breather here.
Silva trying to control the position but Book is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Book is looking for a sweep.

Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Book knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Book is looking for a sweep.
Silva in side control, throwing shots but Book defends.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes there by Silva.
Silva controls the position from side control.
Silva trying to control the position but Book is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Book slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Franz Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Book is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva misses with a hook.
Book will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Book shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Book. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Book.

Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Book did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva prevents Book from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Book knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves into full mount! Book won't be happy about that!
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Book avoids a series of strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva moves to take his opponent's back.
Book rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.

Book defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.

Silva has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Book! Can he survive? No! He's out! Silva gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franz Silva!
A relieved looking Franz Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wana Diet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piet Kriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Diet
vs
Kriel

205 cm
25
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Wana Diet!
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, Piet Kriel!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kriel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kriel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diet.
A nice left hand lands by Diet.
Diet lands a body punch.
Diet lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Diet.
Kriel 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.
Kriel looks winded!
Diet lands an uppercut.
Diet lands a body shot.
Diet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Diet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kriel or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diet lands with a short shot to the head.

Diet drops Kriel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kriel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Kriel is rocked!
Diet pushes Kriel against the cage and as Kriel bounces back, Diet cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Diet follows up with more strikes but Kriel was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wana Diet!
A very excited looking Wana Diet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitford Rockamoly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Sheen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Whitford Rockamoly's chin.

Sheen
vs
Rockamoly

191 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
238 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Bobby Sheen!
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, Whitford Rockamoly!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheen dives in for a single leg takedown but Rockamoly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sheen shoots in for a takedown but Rockamoly shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Sheen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Sheen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Sheen. No joy for Rockamoly on that attempt.

Sheen gets caught flat footed, as Rockamoly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sheen pulls Rockamoly in close to prevent any damage.
Rockamoly distracts Sheen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockamoly wants to control from the top but Sheen keeps moving.
Rockamoly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rockamoly trying to control but Sheen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockamoly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sheen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamoly wants to control from the top but Sheen keeps moving.
Rockamoly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sheen keeping moving, preventing Rockamoly from controlling successfully.
Rockamoly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rockamoly with a nice head shot there.

Sheen is rocked!
Rockamoly advances position into side control!
Oh Sheen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockamoly takes a little break here. Sheen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rockamoly in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sheen looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Rockamoly turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whitford Rockamoly!
An out of breath Whitford Rockamoly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.