QFC Tournament 1052 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnaud Coleman (ranked 3143 p4p, 4719 weight class) and James Dea (ranked 423 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnaud Coleman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Dea's chin.

Coleman
vs
Dea

191 cm
23
215
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
140
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 Montreal, Arnaud Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Dea!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dea.
Coleman throws a right and a left that Dea avoids nicely.
Dea takes one to the chin there.

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

Dea is rocked!
Coleman lands a big right hook! Dea looks hurt but is still standing! Coleman lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Dea falls down and Coleman dives in with a huge hammer fist! Dea's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Coleman runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arnaud Coleman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

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 Bing Bong (ranked 4664 p4p, 4825 weight class) and Zachary Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bong
vs
Crawford

190 cm
23
220
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
150
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 Montreal, Bing Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zachary Crawford!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford wants to clinch up but Bong keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bong.

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

Crawford is rocked!
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but Bong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Bong finish him?
Bong catches Crawford with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Crawford forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bing Bong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zac Crawford (ranked 4823 p4p, 5073 weight class) and Daniel Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Crawford
vs
Becker

183 cm
21
150
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
216
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 Montreal, Zac Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Becker!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford misses with a leg kick.

Crawford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Becker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crawford tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Becker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Becker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crawford taking a breather here.
Crawford 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.
Becker struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crawford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Crawford stands up.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Becker keeps it at a distance.
Becker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.

Becker cracks Crawford with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Becker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crawford to stand back up!

Crawford is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crawford dives in and scores a takedown into Becker's guard.
Oh Crawford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crawford is stalling in the full guard.
Crawford seems to have got his legs back now.

Becker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crawford is aware though and is defending well.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Becker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Becker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Crawford has picked Becker up and slammed him! Becker can't keep hold of the triangle and Crawford manages to pass to side control!
Becker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crawford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crawford gets to mount! Becker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Becker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Crawford working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Becker turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Crawford off and cradles Becker's limp body as Crawford celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Zac Crawford!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rei Asuka (ranked 4927 p4p, 3102 weight class) and he he (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). he he has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Asuka
vs
he

190 cm
18
170
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
179
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

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 Montreal, Rei Asuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, he he!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

he gets tackled into the cage by Asuka. Asuka maintains the clinch.
he fails to pull guard.
he is trying to pull guard but Asuka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
he tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asuka smiles and moves away.
Rei Asuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of he he.

Asuka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
he works his way to full guard. Good work.
Asuka scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

he is looking to cinch up a triangle. Asuka throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to he's body to avoid the submission. he has instead reached around Asuka's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! he arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). he he!