QFC Tournament 1135 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimr Kozlov (ranked 4617 p4p, 4564 weight class) and Stormy Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimr Kozlov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kozlov
vs
Crow

177 cm
21
155
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
270
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimr Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stormy Crow!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crow throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kozlov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kozlov stalls.
Crow tries to stall but Kozlov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Kozlov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kozlov controls the position.
Will Kozlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crow defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kozlov's arms.
Crow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kozlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kozlov controlling the positon.

Kozlov looking for the choke but no joy.
Kozlov missing with strikes.

That's two 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.
Kozlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Crow's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kozlov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kozlov controlling the positon.
Crow covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kozlov has Crow flattened out and is raining down punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Kozlov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kozlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kozlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kozlov scores with strikes from the back.

Crow fending off the submission attempt from Kozlov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Crow right now.
Will Kozlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kozlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crow is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kozlov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimr Kozlov 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.

Crow throws a big shot that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kozlov as Crow tries to tie him up.

Kozlov drags the fight down to the ground.

Kozlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kozlov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Kozlov trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kozlov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Crow presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Crow manages to get underhooks.
Kozlov looking for a takedown.

Kozlov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kozlov controlling the position well here. Crow rolled but Kozlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Crow covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Vladimr Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kozlov looking for the choke from the back.
Crow just trying to survive but Kozlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Kozlov is persistently looking for the submission but Crow is defending it well.
Kozlov is riding his opponent, not letting Crow buck him off.

Kozlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Crow fending off the submission attempt from Kozlov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov trying to control momentarily.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the head.

Kozlov looking for the choke from the back.

Kozlov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crow has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kozlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kozlov keeps control of the position as Crow tries to break free.
Crow covering up well under a series of strikes from Kozlov.
Crow trying to control but not successfully.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crow can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozlov connects with a big shot to the side of Crow's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimr Kozlov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kozlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlov.
Kozlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Crow sprawls well. He's pushed Kozlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crow! But no joy.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kozlov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Kozlov rushes Crow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kozlov has Crow pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kozlov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Crow tumbling to the mat - Kozlov dives into Crow's guard.

Kozlov stands up and waves to Crow to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crow defends it nicely.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crow swivels and escapes.
Crow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimr Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Crow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kozlov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kozlov.
Crow is wriggling around but Kozlov manages to pass to half guard.

Kozlov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crow defends it well.

Kozlov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Crow to stand up.
Crow takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow misses with a double jab.
Kozlov staying out of range there.
Crow throws a body shot but no joy.
Crow just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
Crow missing with a left hand there. Kozlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Kozlov instigates a clinch.

Kozlov jumps into guard, dragging Crow to the mat.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov has Crow pulled in close to control his posture.
Kozlov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kozlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kozlov stands up from half guard.
Kozlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Kozlov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov has Crow pushed against the cage.
Kozlov stalling against the cage.
Kozlov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kozlov is looking for a takedown.
Kozlov has Crow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vladimr Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kozlov clinches up with Crow and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Crow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stormy Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimr Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozlov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimr Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kozlov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Vladimr Kozlov!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Vladimr Kozlov!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Vladimr Kozlov!

Vladimr Kozlov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Char Donnay (ranked 4302 p4p, 4222 weight class) and John Big Papa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Donnay
vs
Big Papa

193 cm
21
266
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
300
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Char Donnay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Big Papa!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Donnay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Donnay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Big Papa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Donnay.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Donnay connects with a nice short shot to Big Papa's temple.
Donnay thows a huge punch but Big Papa dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Donnay connects with a nice short shot to Big Papa's temple.

Big Papa is rocked!
Donnay creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Big Papa is out cold and this one is all over! Donnay climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Char Donnay!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betiskuda (ranked 4244 p4p, 4422 weight class) and Giorgi Painter (ranked 444 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Betiskuda
vs
Painter

190 cm
23
248
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
155
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Betiskuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giorgi Painter !
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Painter , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Betiskuda looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Painter . Beautiful body shot.
Betiskuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Painter closes the distance and clinches up with Betiskuda, looking for a takedown. Painter pushes Betiskuda against the cage but Betiskuda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Betiskuda throws a body punch but Painter moves out of range.
Painter closes the distance and clinches up with Betiskuda, looking for a takedown. Painter pushes Betiskuda against the cage but Betiskuda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Painter is defended easily by Betiskuda.
It looked like Betiskuda was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mario Betiskuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Painter .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Painter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Painter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Painter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Betiskuda sprawls well. Betiskuda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Painter gets slowly back to his feet.
Painter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Betiskuda counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Painter off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Betiskuda follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Painter was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mario Betiskuda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Roper (ranked 4399 p4p, 4400 weight class) and Keagan Harkett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hope. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Roper
vs
Harkett

185 cm
18
170
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
150
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gavin Roper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keagan Harkett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harkett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harkett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roper tries to clinch there but Harkett circles away.
Harkett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roper avoids it really well and circles away.
Roper wants to clinch but Harkett slips to the side
and Harkett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Harkett has managed to clinch.

Harkett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harkett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roper as he jumps to the side.
Roper tries to clinch up.
Roper doesn't manage to clinch there - Harkett circles away.
Roper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harkett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Harkett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harkett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roper fails to pull guard.
Roper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harkett to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Roper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harkett's efforts to push away.

Harkett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harkett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Roper backs off Harkett throws a huge counter combo but Roper manages to avoid it all.
Roper fails with an attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harkett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harkett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roper has him pressed against the cage.
Roper fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Harkett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Harkett instigates a clinch.

Harkett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Harkett has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkett is trying to force a seperation but Roper has the dominant position.

Harkett breaks from the clinch.
Roper tries to clinch up
and Harkett counters with a nice uppercut.
Harkett keeps the fight on the outside.
Roper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harkett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harkett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harkett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harkett or perhaps it was just good defense by Roper, which made it look bad.
Roper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roper tries to clinch but Harkett is having none of it.
Gavin Roper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Harkett drives through and clinches with Roper against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roper tries to pull guard but Harkett holds him up against the cage and eventually Roper drops back down to his feet.
Roper fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roper tries to pull guard but Harkett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Harkett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harkett swats away the attempt to clinch by Roper.
Roper tries to clinch but Harkett is having none of it.
Roper is looking to clinch but Harkett is avoiding it.
Roper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roper is looking to clinch but Harkett is avoiding it.
Roper is breathing heavily.

Harkett darts in and clinches Roper up against the cage.

Harkett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roper wants to clinch.
Harkett punishes Roper's body with a nice straight punch.
Roper doesn't manage to clinch there - Harkett circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harkett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harkett is looking for the big counter here.

Harkett closes the distance and clinches.

Harkett manages to break the clinch.
Harkett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roper tries to avoid it but Harkett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roper to the ground. Roper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harkett swats away the attempt to clinch by Roper.
Gavin Roper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roper moves to clinch but Harkett breaks away
and Harkett counters with a series of strikes. Roper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roper tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Harkett moves into the clinch successfully.

Harkett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Harkett closes the distance and pushes Roper back into the cage.
Roper tries to pull guard but Harkett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roper being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harkett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keagan Harkett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Harkett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harkett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harkett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roper thinking.
Gavin Roper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Harkett clinches up with Roper and pushes him back against the cage.

Harkett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roper tries to clinch up but Harkett circles away and keeps his distance.
Roper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keagan Harkett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roper tries to clinch
and Harkett counters with a three punch combo that has Roper backing up. Roper nods at Harkett to acknowledge the strikes.
Roper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roper is looking to clinch.
Harkett throws a one two combo.
Harkett lands a jab-cross combination.

Roper is rocked!
Harkett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Roper got wobbled bad by a big combination! Harkett presses forward with punches and knees until Roper stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Roper closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keagan Harkett!
Keagan Harkett thanked the fans post fight for their support.