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QFC Tournament 944 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 4819 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubber McBendy (ranked 4723 p4p, 464 weight class). Rubber McBendy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rubber McBendy!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBendy moves in looking to clinch but Liddel pushes him off.
As McBendy looks to move away, Liddel throws a big counter combo but McBendy just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - McBendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McBendy misses with a takedown attempt - Liddel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liddel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Liddel working the head with strikes.
Liddel tries to stand but McBendy is controlling his head.
McBendy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McBendy is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBendy is trying to improve his position.
Liddel wants to control but McBendy is keeping him busy.
Liddel moves into full mount!
McBendy is looking to get to half guard.
Liddel wants to control the pace but McBendy is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Liddel landing strikes, looking to finish!
McBendy tries to reverse the position but Liddel maintains control.
Liddel throwing strikes here but McBendy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Liddel prevents McBendy from getting the reversal.
Liddel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McBendy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Liddel throwing shots but McBendy is blocking nicely.
Liddel is controlling the pace.
McBendy trying to hold on to Liddel's head to control him but Liddel postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Liddel there.
McBendy wants to control but Liddel is keeping busy.
McBendy is trying to get back to full guard.
Liddel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Liddel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Liddel tries to control but McBendy wriggling away.
McBendy tries to hold on but Liddel pushes him away.
Liddel controlling from mount.
McBendy wants to hold on but Liddel pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liddel trying to control but McBendy is having none of it.
Liddel is looking to stand but McBendy has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liddel tries to close the distance and clinch but McBendy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBendy gets a takedown into half guard.
Liddel manages to get to full guard.
Liddel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddel can't keep his opponent in guard - McBendy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Liddel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McBendy is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel wants to sweep but McBendy has passed to side control!
McBendy wants to stand but Liddel has his arm trapped.
McBendy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Liddel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liddel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McBendy working Liddel over with strikes here.
Liddel wants to hold on but McBendy pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Liddel is just holding on here. McBendy manages to take his back.
McBendy tries to keep control of the position but Liddel is staying busy.
Liddel is having to fend off submission attempts from McBendy, who is looking to sink in the choke. McBendy doesn't have the hooks in though and Liddel manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Liddel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liddel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBendy wants to sweep here but Liddel controlling him for the moment.
Liddel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McBendy wants to control the position but Liddel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Liddel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBendy can do to turn this around?
Liddel tries to pass to full mount but McBendy defends it.
Liddel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Liddel missing with some ground and pound 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.
Liddel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McBendy wants to get back to his feet.
McBendy is trying is best to control the position here.
McBendy is looking for a sweep. Liddel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liddel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McBendy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Liddel is looking for a kimura but McBendy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liddel to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBendy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBendy controlling Liddel's posture.
Liddel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rubber McBendy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Liddel is looking to clinch.
McBendy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liddel slips a jab and a cross from McBendy.
Liddel has a takedown stuffed.
McBendy fails with the takedown.
Liddel scores with a takedown into McBendy's guard.
Chuck Liddel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel is looking to work some ground and pound but McBendy has wrist control.
Liddel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Liddel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McBendy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liddel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McBendy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBendy is trying to control the position but Liddel postures up.
McBendy looking for a guillotine here but Liddel defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Liddel lands a couple of elbows.
McBendy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liddel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Liddel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Liddel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McBendy is not content to let Liddel control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBendy is looking to reverse the position.
Liddel prevents McBendy from escaping the position.
Liddel working the head and body with strikes.
Liddel wants to stand but McBendy is controlling his arm.
Liddel tries for a kimura but McBendy is defending well.
McBendy gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel seems to be working for a kimura but McBendy defends the submission attempt.
Liddel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McBendy is just riding it out for now. Liddel eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBendy trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liddel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Chuck Liddel!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Chuck Liddel!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Chuck Liddel!
Chuck Liddel wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Smith (ranked 4748 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Leather (ranked 4999 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Leather!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in and bounces Leather off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leather has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Leather from controlling successfully.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Leather wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Leather throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith has his feet on Leather's thighs here. He's pushed Leather off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Leather screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Smith!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Indigo Dimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Silverstein (ranked 4737 p4p, 376 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dimes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shawty Aint Shit. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Klaus Silverstein was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Indigo Dimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klaus Silverstein!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silverstein is not content to let Dimes control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverstein is doing well to control the position and prevent Dimes from advancing to side control.
Dimes is looking to stall in half guard but Silverstein is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Dimes taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Klaus Silverstein!
Indigo Dimes was interviewed post fight and said 'Still want to thank the fans and everyone, I promise I WILL come back stronger and faster'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Pavlsinki (ranked 4422 p4p, 221 weight class) and Charlie Patch (ranked 4388 p4p, 361 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piotr Pavlsinki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Patch!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patch moves into the clinch successfully.
Patch tries to pull guard but Pavlsinki holds him up against the cage and eventually Patch drops back down to his feet.
Pavlsinki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pavlsinki swings wildly with an uppercut but Patch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavlsinki wants to break free but Patch has control.
Patch jumps guard but Pavlsinki stands there with Patch around his waist. Patch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pavlsinki smiles and moves away.
Piotr Pavlsinki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Patch.
Pavlsinki lands with an uppercut that bounces Patch off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Charlie Patch has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlsinki throws a left that rocks Patch and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pavlsinki dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Patch regain composure!
Patch is rocked!
Pavlsinki controlling the position.
Patch is still in real trouble! Can Pavlsinki finish him?
Patch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlsinki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlsinki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
A control attempt from Patch but he's now mounted!
Pavlsinki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patch on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavlsinki controlling from the full mount.
Patch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Patch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Patch seems to have recovered his senses.
Patch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlsinki content to control rather than advance.
Patch looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlsinki pulls his head out easily.
Patch trying to control but Pavlsinki postures up.
Patch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlsinki controlling the action here.
Pavlsinki wants to free his trapped foot but Patch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patch is pressing down on Pavlsinki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlsinki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Patch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlsinki is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlsinki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlsinki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Patch has his foot on Pavlsinki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlsinki works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patch is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pavlsinki rolls with it to try and escape but Patch cranks on the arm and Pavlsinki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Patch!
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