QFC Tournament 1043 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slava Genov (ranked 3387 p4p, 4246 weight class) and Harmon Reicht (ranked 124 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Genov
vs
Reicht

170 cm
25
280
2 - 0 - 0

202 cm
25
295
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slava Genov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harmon Reicht!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genov throws a looping overhand right but Reicht ducks down to avoid it.
Genov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Genov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reicht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Genov leaves Reicht with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Genov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Reicht doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reicht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Genov avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Reicht, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Genov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reicht throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Genov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reicht thinking.
Reicht dives in for a single leg takedown but Genov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slava Genov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harmon Reicht.
Genov scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Harmon Reicht has been cut.
Genov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reicht sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reicht tries to counter with a clinch but Genov shakes him off and moves away.
Reicht tries to clinch there but Genov circles away.
Reicht tries for a takedown but Genov circles away easily
and Genov counters with a nice uppercut.
Genov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reicht.
Reicht fails with the takedown
and Genov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Genov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reicht sprawling to the canvas! Reicht rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Genov finish him?!

Reicht is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reicht throws a combination that misses
and Genov counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Reicht out cold! What a finish! Genov is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slava Genov!
Slava Genov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ellison (ranked 2914 p4p, 4256 weight class) and Albert Mendeleev (ranked 376 p4p, 150 weight class). Albert Mendeleev will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ellison
vs
Mendeleev

210 cm
22
205
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
300
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isaiah Ellison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Mendeleev!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Mendeleev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Ellison has managed to clinch.

Ellison has picked Mendeleev up - he's going for a ride! Ellison dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Ellison is looking for a kimura but Mendeleev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ellison to get the leverage.
Mendeleev looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellison is taking a breather. Mendeleev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ellison is trying to control. Mendeleev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ellison wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendeleev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ellison is just content to waste time from the top position. Mendeleev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mendeleev looking for a guillotine here but Ellison defends easily.
Ellison won't allow Mendeleev to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendeleev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendeleev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ellison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ellison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Ellison both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison throws a head kick that misses.
Mendeleev blocks the body kick.
A jab from Ellison misses.
Mendeleev with the counter takedown but Ellison avoids it easily.
Ellison swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendeleev.
Ellison throws a right and a left that both miss.

Ellison forces Mendeleev back against the cage and clinches.
Mendeleev lands with a right to the head.

Mendeleev gets control of Ellison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendeleev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ellison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ellison stopping the sweep attempt from Mendeleev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendeleev keeps trying to improve his position.
Ellison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ellison tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendeleev is retaining full guard.
Mendeleev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellison is one step ahead there.
Ellison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendeleev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendeleev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ellison is controlling him.
Ellison wants to control from the top but Mendeleev keeps moving.
Ellison won't allow Mendeleev to sweep him here.

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.
Ellison trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendeleev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendeleev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellison is fending him off so far but Mendeleev persists. Nope, Ellison circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendeleev misses with a takedown attempt

so Ellison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ellison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mendeleev seems keen to control Ellison's posture.
Mendeleev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendeleev working a defensive guard here.

Mendeleev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mendeleev is tightening it up a little... Ellison has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ellison reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ellison taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mendeleev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Albert Mendeleev!
A victorious Albert Mendeleev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.