QFC Tournament 734 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lok Luke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandre Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Silva
vs
Luke

162 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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, Alexandre Silva!
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, Lok Luke!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luke leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Luke has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

Luke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.
Silva gets full guard.

Luke has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Luke is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Luke to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexandre Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Twinkle Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dvrtvr Vtvrtgrvtg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dvrtvr Vtvrtgrvtg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Twinkle Three's chin.

Three
vs
Vtvrtgrvtg

160 cm
25
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

166 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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, Twinkle Three!
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, Dvrtvr Vtvrtgrvtg!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vtvrtgrvtg darts in and clinches Three up against the cage.
Vtvrtgrvtg trying to stall but Three improves his position.
Vtvrtgrvtg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Three blocks it with crossed arms.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Three.
Vtvrtgrvtg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Three pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vtvrtgrvtg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Three is defending well for now.

Three has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vtvrtgrvtg regains guard immediately.
Three is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vtvrtgrvtg is looking for a triangle but Three pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Three scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Vtvrtgrvtg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Three stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vtvrtgrvtg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Three controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Vtvrtgrvtg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Three has picked Vtvrtgrvtg up and slammed him! Vtvrtgrvtg can't keep hold of the triangle and Three manages to pass to side control!
Three controlling the 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.
Three scores with punches from side control.
Vtvrtgrvtg tries to improve position but can't.
Vtvrtgrvtg seems a little lost for a moment, as Three dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vtvrtgrvtg struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vtvrtgrvtg is letting Three control him for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Three gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Three tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Three lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
Vtvrtgrvtg is trying to pull guard but Three has him pressed against the cage.
Three misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Three.
Vtvrtgrvtg looks winded!
Vtvrtgrvtg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Three presses Vtvrtgrvtg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Three tightens his grip and picks Vtvrtgrvtg up, before dumping him to the ground. Vtvrtgrvtg manages to land in guard.
Vtvrtgrvtg being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vtvrtgrvtg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twinkle Three dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Three rushes Vtvrtgrvtg and presses him up against the cage.
Vtvrtgrvtg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Three just stands there and leans against the cage.

Vtvrtgrvtg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Three uses from the top position.
Three engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Three lands a couple of elbows.
Three engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vtvrtgrvtg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vtvrtgrvtg is trying to keep Three in close.
Three engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Three clinches up with Vtvrtgrvtg and pushes him back against the cage.
Three is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vtvrtgrvtg can do to turn this around?
Vtvrtgrvtg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Three just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vtvrtgrvtg takes a shot to the head.
Vtvrtgrvtg blocking some punches.
Vtvrtgrvtg blocks an uppercut.
Vtvrtgrvtg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vtvrtgrvtg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vtvrtgrvtg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Three lands a left hand.

Vtvrtgrvtg is rocked!
Three lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vtvrtgrvtg is still on wobbly legs! Can Three finish him?
Three creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vtvrtgrvtg with a big uppercut! Vtvrtgrvtg tries to clinch up but Three pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vtvrtgrvtg to the mat! Vtvrtgrvtg covers up and Three unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Twinkle Three!

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 Hafthor Sifurdsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twinkle Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hafthor Sifurdsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sifurdsen
vs
Four

175 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

161 cm
25
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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, Hafthor Sifurdsen!
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, Twinkle Four!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sifurdsen. Sifurdsen obviously looking to wear him down.

Sifurdsen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sifurdsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Four is pressing down on Sifurdsen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sifurdsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sifurdsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sifurdsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Four manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sifurdsen manages to get himself to full guard.

Sifurdsen wants to stand and escape but Four is having none of it.
Sifurdsen has momentary wrist control but Four slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four stands up over Sifurdsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sifurdsen wants to stand and escape but Four is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Four content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Four is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Four trying to control the position from guard on top but Sifurdsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sifurdsen is looking to stand up but Four isn't so interested in that idea.
Four is working Sifurdsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Four prevents Sifurdsen from getting back to his feet.
Four keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sifurdsen's head.
Four prevents Sifurdsen from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Four's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sifurdsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Four on the ground.
Four stops Sifurdsen from standing up.
Four advances position into side control!
Sifurdsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sifurdsen tries to get out of the position.
Four trying to control the action but Sifurdsen is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Four cracks Sifurdsen with a big elbow.
Four connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sifurdsen some visible discomfort.
Four has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sifurdsen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Four prevents Sifurdsen from escaping the position.
Sifurdsen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sifurdsen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Four has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Four working the ground and pound from side control.
Sifurdsen wants to get back to his feet.
Four scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sifurdsen to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four prevents Sifurdsen from escaping the position.
Sifurdsen is looking to get back to his feet here but Four is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sifurdsen's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sifurdsen is trying to get back to his feet but Four has full control of the position and if anything, Sifurdsen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sifurdsen is taking damage to the body and head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Four.

Four sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Sifurdsen taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Twinkle Four!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Twinkle Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John John has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Two
vs
John

169 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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, Twinkle Two!
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, John John!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Two drives through with a takedown into guard.
Two postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
John looking to hit a scissor sweep but Two is one step ahead there.

John has his foot on Two's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Two works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
John 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.
Two in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Two is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two is adopting a defensive guard.
John pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Two looking to hit a scissor sweep but John is one step ahead there.
Two pulls John in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Two is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Two working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of John's head.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
Two in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Two throws an elbow that misses. John uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Two's guard. Nice move by John!

Two has control of John's left arm, preventing John from doing any damage.
John is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
John preventing the sweep.
John passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two holding on.
Two tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Two struggling a bit here.
Two is looking for a sweep.
John throws an elbow but Two slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two manages to get back to half guard.
John prevents Two from improving his position.
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 Twinkle Two will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Two is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in John's half guard.
Two thows a huge punch but John dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. John manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
John throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Two accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John trying to keep a closed guard but Two is proving a slippery customer.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Two throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

John uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Two 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.

John pushes Two off and scrambles back to his feet.

Two shoots in and bounces John off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
John wants to stand and escape but Two is having none of it.
John throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Two lands a couple of elbows.
John looking for a sweep. Not yet John, not yet.
Twinkle Two overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Two trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Two throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John wants to sweep here but Two controlling him for the moment.
John is breathing heavily.
John working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Two.
John throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Two throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
John avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Two passes John's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
John keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Two wants to free his trapped foot but John is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Two thows a huge punch but John dodges it nicely.

Two 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.
Two not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
John keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
John has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Two is working away from the top position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Two drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Two throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
Two trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Two.
Two throws a big right hand that misses.
Two loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Two accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twinkle Two dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Two doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

John gets caught flat footed, as Two shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Two loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
John utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Two throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
Two trying to control but John is working from the bottom.

Two thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

John thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two is looking to improve his position.
Two moves into full guard.
John preventing the sweep.
Two 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Two lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
John looking to control.
Two working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
John is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Two gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Two holds on and takes a little breather.

Two is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. John is aware though and is defending well.

Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. John gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
John won't allow Two to sweep him here.
Two seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
John tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard.
Two is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Two with the ground and pound but John uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Twinkle Two is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Two is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two controls from within his opponent's guard.

John is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Two is aware though and is defending well.

Two got a little sloppy there for a moment and John has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Two has managed to get both his arms back between John's legs - danger averted.
Two looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Twinkle Two.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Two, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Twinkle Two!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Twinkle Two!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Twinkle Two!

Twinkle Two wins by unanimous decision!