QFC Tournament 698 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sik Rancid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lewis
vs
Rancid

192 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Lewis!
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, Sik Rancid!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rancid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lewis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Lewis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lewis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rancid at a distance.
Lewis scores with a punch to the head.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rancid has time to react.
Rancid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lewis throws a jab when Rancid was well out of range.
And Rancid tries to counter it with a takedown but Lewis pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Lewis lands a left and a right that send Rancid crashing to the mat, dazed. Lewis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Rancid is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis cracks Rancid with a left hook right on the temple and Rancid goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Lewis lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rancid is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dwayne Lewis!

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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 Jack Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Steven
vs
Foley

198 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Steven!
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, Mick Foley!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steven tries for a takedown but Foley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steven has his takedown stuffed

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

Foley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steven is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foley, into his guard.

Foley tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Steven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Steven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foley can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Steven drops back looking for a leg! Foley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Foley manages to kick Steven off! Steven jumps back into Foley's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven wants to pass the guard but Foley is keeping the position.
Steven preventing the sweep.
Steven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now.
Foley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Steven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Steven has gone for a leg lock! Foley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steven's guard.

Foley controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Foley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Foley throws a sloppy strike and Steven has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Foley is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Steven!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Steven!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tholan Acid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Acid
vs
Knight

199 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tholan Acid!
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, Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Acid changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knight tries to escape but Acid is in control.
Acid working the body and head with strikes.
Acid in side control lands a decent elbow.
Knight takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Acid working the ground and pound.
Acid scores with punches from side control.
Knight on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acid grinds an elbow into Knight's temple.
Acid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Acid landing strikes.
Acid looks up at the clock and then as Knight takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Acid smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knight can do anything to dispel that myth.
Acid lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acid prevents Knight from escaping the position.
Acid works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Acid lands a nice forearm strike.
Acid grinds an elbow into Knight's temple.
Acid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knight some visible discomfort.
Acid prevents Knight from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acid working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Acid is putting a hurting on Knight here, landing some big shots from side control.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Acid drags him back down.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knight taking punishment in the form of punches.
Acid is working Knight over with some ground and pound from side control.
Acid works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Acid working away.
Acid landing a few strikes.
Knight is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Knight struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Acid asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acid is putting a hurting on Knight here, landing some big shots from side control.
Knight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Acid has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acid is putting a hurting on Knight here, landing some big shots from side control.
Knight wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Acid working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Acid lands some shots froms side control.
Knight tries to escape but Acid is in control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acid cracks Knight with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knight pushes Acid away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Acid gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Knight is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Acid works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Acid scoring with strikes.
Acid is breathing heavily.
Knight tries to bench press Acid off him but Acid keeps the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Acid working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Acid is controlling him well.
Knight takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Acid scores with punches from side control.
Acid working the ground and pound from side control.
Acid prevents Knight from escaping the position.
Knight wants to control but Acid postures up.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Acid drags him back down.
Acid working the body and head with strikes.
Knight struggling a bit here.
Knight on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Acid works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Knight is working to avoid the ground and pound but Acid connects with a decent elbow.
Acid cracks Knight with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Acid asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to improve position but can't.
Acid lands an elbow.
Acid landing strikes.
Acid working away.

Knight explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acid manages to avoid it.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Acid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Acid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knight looks to land a combination but Acid avoids it well.
Knight scores with a nice head shot.
Acid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Acid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tholan Acid dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Knight stalks Acid and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Acid's face. Acid staggers backwards, shaken.
Acid dives in for a single leg takedown but Knight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Acid gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Knight gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Knight!
Kenny Knight decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

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

Chipperson
vs
Isihara

190 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyle Chipperson!
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, Conor Isihara!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chipperson shoots for a double leg takedown but Isihara sprawls well. He's pushed Chipperson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Chipperson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Isihara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Isihara.
Isihara is looking to sweep but instead, Chipperson has passed into half guard.

Chipperson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Isihara.

Chipperson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isihara tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipperson lands some shots froms side control.
Isihara is trying to improve his position.

Chipperson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Isihara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chipperson lands a decent elbow from side control.

Chipperson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Chipperson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Isihara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chipperson gets to mount! Isihara was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chipperson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Isihara is surviving well by controlling Chipperson's body position as best he can.
Chipperson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chipperson controlling from mount.
Isihara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Isihara wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chipperson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Isihara has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

Chipperson 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.
Chipperson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isihara tries to roll over but Chipperson keeps him under control.
Isihara is pressing down on Chipperson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chipperson advances to half guard.
Isihara gets full guard.
Chipperson stopping the sweep attempt from Isihara.
Chipperson trying to control the position from guard on top but Isihara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isihara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chipperson is one step ahead there.

Chipperson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isihara looking for a sweep. Not yet Isihara, not yet.

Chipperson drops back looking for a leg! Isihara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Isihara manages to kick Chipperson off! Chipperson jumps back into Isihara's guard.
Isihara wants to sweep here but Chipperson controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chipperson is looking to work some ground and pound but Isihara has wrist control.
Isihara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Chipperson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chipperson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Isihara as he avoids it easily.
Isihara goes for a double leg but Chipperson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chipperson continues to drive forward.

Isihara gets caught flat footed, as Chipperson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Isihara looking for a sweep. Not yet Isihara, not yet.
Isihara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chipperson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Chipperson seems to be looking for submissions.
Chipperson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Isihara defending well though.
Isihara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Isihara can't keep his opponent in guard - Chipperson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Isihara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chipperson stopping the sweep attempt from Isihara.
Isihara keeping moving, preventing Chipperson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chipperson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Isihara working for a triangle but Chipperson defends it easily.
Isihara is breathing heavily.
Chipperson passes Isihara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chipperson drops an elbow to the side of Isihara's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chipperson lands a nice short elbow.
Chipperson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isihara can do to turn this around?
Isihara tries to roll over but Chipperson keeps him under control.
Chipperson wants to control but Isihara is keeping him busy.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isihara is looking for a sweep. Chipperson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Isihara looking for subs from the bottom but Chipperson mounts him!
Chipperson punishing his opponent with strikes.

Chipperson has hold of Isihara's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Isihara manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Isihara is looking to get to half guard.
Isihara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Isihara is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chipperson jumps into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chipperson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chipperson advances to mount.
Isihara is trying to escape the mount.
Isihara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chipperson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chipperson cracks Isihara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Isihara tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Chipperson looking for a guillotine from mount but Isihara is having none of it.
Chipperson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Isihara to take his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Isihara fending off the submission attempt from Chipperson.
Isihara tries to escape but Chipperson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chipperson landing with strikes.
Isihara prevents Chipperson from getting a body triangle.
Isihara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Isihara is trying to remain composed but Chipperson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Isihara rolls, trying to escape but Chipperson keeps control of the position.
Chipperson landing with strikes.
Isihara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Chipperson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Isihara darts in looking for a takedown but Chipperson gets double underhooks and turns Isihara into the cage.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Isihara is quick to defend against it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Isihara slaps away a takedown attempt from Chipperson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chipperson shoots in for a double leg but Isihara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Isihara.

Isihara gets tackled into the cage by Chipperson. Chipperson maintains the clinch.

Isihara has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chipperson uses from the top position.
Chipperson wants to control from the top but Isihara keeps moving.
Lyle Chipperson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Isihara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isihara keeps trying to improve his position.
Chipperson is looking to work some ground and pound but Isihara has wrist control.
Chipperson preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipperson trying to control but Isihara is working from the bottom.
Isihara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Chipperson drops back looking for a leg! Isihara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Isihara manages to kick Chipperson off! Chipperson jumps back into Isihara's guard.
Chipperson trying to control the position from guard on top but Isihara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isihara 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.
Chipperson wants to control from the top but Isihara keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Isihara is on top in guard.

Isihara wants to control from the top but Chipperson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isihara being controlled here momentarily.
Isihara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chipperson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Isihara has gone for a leg lock! Chipperson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Isihara's guard.

Chipperson drops back looking for a leg! Isihara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Isihara manages to kick Chipperson off! Chipperson jumps back into Isihara's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Isihara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Isihara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chipperson is one step ahead there.
Chipperson trying to control but Isihara is working from the bottom.
Isihara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chipperson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lyle Chipperson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chipperson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four 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.
Isihara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Isihara 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.

Isihara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chipperson escapes and throws Isihara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Isihara tries to bench press Chipperson off him but Chipperson keeps the position.
Chipperson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Isihara will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chipperson advances nicely into full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chipperson prevents Isihara from getting the reversal.
Conor Isihara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chipperson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyle Chipperson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chipperson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Lyle Chipperson!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Lyle Chipperson!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Lyle Chipperson!

Lyle Chipperson wins by unanimous decision!