QFC Tournament 1129 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helio De Lima (ranked 4077 p4p, 3949 weight class) and Manel Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

De Lima
vs
Sousa

187 cm
24
201
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
184
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

DrugLords 50$ Q130

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio De Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Manel Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sousa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Lima.
Some wild striking there from Sousa.
De Lima closes the distance and clinches up with Sousa, looking for a takedown. De Lima pushes Sousa against the cage but Sousa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sousa lands with a nice combination. De Lima backs away looking to recover.
De Lima avoids the head kick by Sousa.
Sousa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sousa stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio De Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Sousa.
De Lima needs to keep his hands up - Sousa had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lima goes for a double leg but Sousa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sousa continues to drive forward.
Sousa working hard to break the clinch.

Sousa breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Sousa there.
De Lima takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sousa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sousa throws a head kick but De Lima moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Lima on the side of the head.
Sousa scores with the left hand. De Lima knows he should have avoided that one.
Sousa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Lima shoots in for a takedown but Sousa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

De Lima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De Lima controls the position.
De Lima working the head with strikes.
De Lima has knee on belly and moves into mount.
De Lima content just to control the position here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

De Lima is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Sousa is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio De Lima!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnold White (ranked 3986 p4p, 3994 weight class) and Mohammed Mohammed (ranked 437 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

White
vs
Mohammed

187 cm
23
185
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
24
180
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammed Mohammed!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mohammed moves into the clinch successfully.
Mohammed drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.

White darts in and clinches Mohammed up against the cage.
Mohammed can't get the takedown.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arnold White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Mohammed.
White tries to circle away but Mohammed has him pinned against the cage.
White is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mohammed wants to take the fight to the mat but White manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed prevents White from breaking the clinch.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
White gets underhooks to prevent Mohammed's takedown attempt.
Mohammed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mohammed wants a takedown.
Mohammed goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

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

It looks like Mohammed Mohammed has been cut.
Mohammed looks winded!

Mohammed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mohammed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mohammed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mohammed controls the position.

Mohammed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
White tries to escape but Mohammed is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mohammed has an Americana. White didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mohammed is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mohammed hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mohammed Mohammed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chicken Jones (ranked 4240 p4p, 3958 weight class) and Julio Tartulho (ranked 0 p4p, 433 weight class). Julio Tartulho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Tartulho

188 cm
23
190
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
192
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

DrugLords 50$ Q130

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chicken Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julio Tartulho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartulho stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tartulho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tartulho jumps guard but Jones stands there with Tartulho around his waist. Tartulho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Tartulho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chicken Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tartulho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tartulho stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
It looks like Tartulho might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartulho is continuing to stall.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tartulho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Tartulho is defending the position.
Tartulho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tartulho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is keen to just control but Tartulho is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartulho is looking to improve his position.
Tartulho wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Tartulho gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tartulho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tartulho doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tartulho 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Tartulho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tartulho manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Tartulho's guard.
Tartulho wants to sweep but no luck.

Tartulho looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Tartulho has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tartulho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

Tartulho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tartulho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Tartulho looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tartulho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tartulho trying to control the position.

Tartulho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chicken Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tartulho drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tartulho defends well and Jones ends up having to push Tartulho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tartulho looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Tartulho throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tartulho can do to turn this around?
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tartulho under the eye.

Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tartulho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tartulho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartulho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tartulho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tartulho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tartulho trying to control the position here.
Tartulho wants to sweep but no luck.

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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Tartulho!
Julio Tartulho made sure to mention his sponsor, DrugLords 50$ Q130 in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Bateman (ranked 3951 p4p, 3967 weight class) and Miguel Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 435 weight class). Miguel Davis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bateman
vs
Davis

187 cm
24
187
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
195
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Davis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Bateman backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but Bateman manages to avoid it all.

Bateman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis controls Bateman momentarily but Bateman frees himself.

Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bateman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bateman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bateman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Davis looking for a guillotine here but Bateman defends easily.
Davis wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
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.
Bateman distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bateman landing with the ground and pound.
Bateman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Davis working for a triangle but Bateman defends it easily.
Bateman looking to pass the guard.

Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Bateman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Bateman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bateman.
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.

Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bateman defends it easily.
Bateman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bateman chips away with some ground and pound.
Bateman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bateman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bateman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bateman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bateman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bateman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Davis has his foot on Bateman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bateman works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bateman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bateman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bateman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davis has momentary wrist control but Bateman slips an elbow through the middle.
Bateman postures up and lands a big shot to Davis's brow.
Bateman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davis has momentary wrist control but Bateman slips an elbow through the middle.

Bateman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bateman has managed to get both his arms back between Davis's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Bateman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Bateman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Bateman is now in Davis's guard.

Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bateman is aware though and is defending well.

Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bateman defends it easily.
Bateman is in close to Davis's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Davis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bateman passes into side control.
Bateman takes a little break here. Davis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bateman lands a nice forearm strike.
Bateman taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bateman passes to full mount!
Bateman cracks Davis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bateman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
Bateman controlling his opponent.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman with shots to the head and body - Davis looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bateman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bateman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bateman lands a couple of good shots and Davis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Davis.
Bateman is working the ground and pound. Can Davis escape?
Davis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bateman lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Davis turns into Bateman and is now in his guard.
Bateman pulls Davis in close to his closed guard and prevents Davis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Davis is looking to advance position but Bateman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman dominating with strikes here.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
Bateman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman working the ground and pound effectively.
Bateman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to hold on but Bateman pushes him away.
Bateman controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bateman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bateman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape.
Bateman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davis looks a forlorn figure.
Reggie Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bateman working Davis over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis tries to hold on but Bateman pushes him away.
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bateman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bateman with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Bateman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bateman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bateman won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Bateman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Davis has his foot on Bateman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bateman works his way back into a safe position though.
Bateman landing with the ground and pound.

Davis has his foot on Bateman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bateman works his way back into a safe position though.
Bateman advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Bateman gets to mount! Davis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bateman landing strikes from the mount.
Bateman scoring with strikes but Davis is staying in there.
Bateman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Bateman.

Davis is rocked!
Bateman scoring with strikes but Davis is staying in there.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Bateman finish him?
Davis is bucking up trying to escape but Bateman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bateman unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Davis wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bateman celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Bateman!