QFC Tournament 826 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hawk (ranked 7087 p4p, 600 weight class) and Wilson Fisk (ranked 6388 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hawk
vs
Fisk

195 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
18
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wilson Fisk!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left lands for Fisk.
Nice shot by Fisk.

Hawk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fisk to the mat! Fisk manages to get full guard.
Fisk wants to stand and escape but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk is pushing down on Fisk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fisk is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hawk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hawk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fisk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hawk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hawk controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hawk in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fisk tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hawk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Hawk!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Monahan (ranked 7171 p4p, 443 weight class) and Eeqji Ahjd (ranked 6954 p4p, 439 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Monahan
vs
Ahjd

173 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Monahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eeqji Ahjd!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monahan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ahjd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monahan somewhat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ahjd has eaten all the pies!

Monahan shoots in and bounces Ahjd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ahjd pulls Monahan in close to prevent any damage.

Monahan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ahjd dives on top into guard.

Monahan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahjd defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahjd throwing strikes but missing.

Ahjd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monahan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahjd has managed to get both his arms back between Monahan's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monahan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahjd is aware though and is defending well.
Ahjd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monahan looking for a sweep. Not yet Monahan, not yet.

Monahan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahjd passes into side control.
Monahan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahjd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Monahan looking for submissions off his back.
Ahjd prevents Monahan from improving his position.
Ahjd thows a huge punch but Monahan dodges it nicely.

Ahjd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahjd controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monahan is refusing to be controlled, as Ahjd sits in half guard.
Monahan is pressing down on Ahjd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monahan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Monahan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ahjd trying to control but Monahan postures up.
Ahjd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monahan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Monahan seems to be working for a kimura but Ahjd defends the submission attempt.
Ahjd wants to control but Monahan is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monahan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahjd sees it coming and defends easily.

Ahjd looking for submissions off his back.
Ahjd wants to control but Monahan is keeping busy.
Ahjd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Monahan is trying for a kimura here. Ahjd looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Monahan wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Monahan!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mongo Smash (ranked 6728 p4p, 215 weight class) and Adeolu Akindamola (ranked 6957 p4p, 438 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smash
vs
Akindamola

205 cm
18
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mongo Smash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adeolu Akindamola!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash looks to land a right hand but Akindamola moved out of range.
Akindamola unleashes a big counter combination but Smash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Smash closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Akindamola quickly recovers to half guard.
Smash performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Akindamola wants to control but Smash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Akindamola is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Smash is tapping! Great win for Akindamola!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adeolu Akindamola!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Townser (ranked 6699 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauli Paaluttaja (ranked 6484 p4p, 580 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Townser
vs
Paaluttaja

208 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
18
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Townser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pauli Paaluttaja!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paaluttaja tries to clinch but Townser moves out of range.
Paaluttaja cracks a nice hook into Townser's ribs.
Townser misses with a low kick.
Townser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Townser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paaluttaja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Townser. Paaluttaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Townser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paaluttaja.
Paaluttaja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Townser. That snapped Paaluttaja's head back.

It looks like Pauli Paaluttaja has been cut.
Paaluttaja feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Townsers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Alex Townser has been cut.
Alex Townser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Townser throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paaluttaja counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Paaluttaja has closed the distance and engaged Townser in a clinch.

Paaluttaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paaluttaja thuds a left hand into Townser's body.
Townser is breathing heavily.
Paaluttaja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Paaluttaja rushes Townser and presses him up against the cage.
Paaluttaja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Townser or not.
Paaluttaja lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paaluttaja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paaluttaja breaks from the clinch.
Townser is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Paaluttaja doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Townser crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Townser's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pauli Paaluttaja!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kato Rackham (ranked 6146 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sua Va Filo (ranked 7200 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rackham
vs
Va Filo

194 cm
18
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kato Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sua Va Filo!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filo avoids the body shot from Rackham.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rackham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Filo closes the distance and clinches.
Filo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filo tries to work over Rackham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filo is looking to break free of the clinch but Rackham has double underhooks.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Filo.
Rackham scores with a shoulder strike.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Filo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Rackham as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filo misses with some punches.
Filo throws a head punch that misses.
Filo throws a head punch that misses.
Filo misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rackham fails to land.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Rackham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filo 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
Rackham lands a body punch.
A short right from Rackham on the inside.
Rackham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filo or not.
Filo prevents a body shot from Rackham.
Filo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Rackham.
Rackham misses with a body punch.
Filo blocks an uppercut.
Filo lands a left hand.
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Filo fails to land.
Filo working aggressively here.
Rackham tries a body shot but Filo blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filo.
Rackham tries to throw a body punch but Filo avoids it by throwing Rackham back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filo.
Rackham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filo's elbow.
Rackham can't find room to land a body shot as Filo controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rackham lands a hook that snaps the head of Filo backwards.
Filo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham pushes Filo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rackham digs a right hand underneath Filo's ribcage. Filo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rackham tries to throw a body punch but Filo avoids it by throwing Rackham back against the cage.
Filo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rackham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rackham is leaning against Filo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Filo looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rackham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rackham digs a right hand into Filo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filo's gas tank.
Rackham scores with a shoulder strike.
Rackham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rackham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filo's elbow.
A hook to the body from Rackham.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rackham.
Rackham lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Rackham.
Rackham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filo prevents a body shot from Rackham.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rackham.
Rackham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rackham tries to throw a body punch but Filo avoids it by throwing Rackham back against the cage.
Rackham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rackham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rackham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rackham tries a body shot but Filo blocks it.
Filo blocks a body shot from Rackham.
Rackham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filo.
Rackham lands a left hand.
Rackham lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham working aggressively here.
Rackham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filo wants to get back to striking at distance but Rackham won't allow it.
Rackham lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rackham lands an uppercut.
Rackham is leaning against Filo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rackham lands with a left to the head.
Rackham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rackham scores with a shoulder strike.
Rackham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rackham working aggressively here.
Rackham tries a body shot but Filo blocks it.
Good body shot from Rackham.
Rackham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Rackham.
Rackham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filo's elbow.
Rackham misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rackham.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rackham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rackham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rackham misses with the head strike.
Rackham lands with a left to the head.

Filo is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kato Rackham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rackham flashes Filo a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Filo's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Filo crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Rackham punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kato Rackham!