QFC Tournament 1177 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tamryn Shihsaidov (ranked 4035 p4p, 4553 weight class) and Gaby Jesus (ranked 264 p4p, 0 weight class). Shihsaidov comes to the cage accompanied by Soviet Connection. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shihsaidov
vs
Jesus

172 cm
20
143
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
131
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamryn Shihsaidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaby Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shihsaidov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jesus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Shihsaidov backs off Jesus throws a huge counter combo but Shihsaidov manages to avoid it all.
Jesus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shihsaidov counters with a nice body shot.
Shihsaidov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jesus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jesus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shihsaidov's waist but Shihsaidov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jesus off to one side.
Tamryn Shihsaidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaby Jesus.
Shihsaidov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
Shihsaidov throws a body punch but Jesus moves out of range.

Jesus takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Shihsaidov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shihsaidov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shihsaidov trying to land knees to the body.
Jesus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shihsaidov gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shihsaidov is trying to push Jesus away but Jesus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Jesus jumps guard.
Shihsaidov wants to get up but he can't break Jesus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shihsaidov prevents Jesus from getting back to his feet.
Shihsaidov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shihsaidov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jesus is proving hard to escape from.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shihsaidov stopping the sweep attempt from Jesus.
Shihsaidov works over Jesus with some ground and pound from guard.
Shihsaidov trying to move into half guard but instead Jesus has managed to sweep!

Shihsaidov controls Jesus momentarily but Jesus frees himself.
Jesus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shihsaidov tries to bench press Jesus off him but Jesus keeps the position.
Jesus tries to advance to mount but Shihsaidov denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shihsaidov is trying to control Jesus's posture but Jesus avoids it.
Shihsaidov is looking to reverse the position.
Jesus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jesus wants to control but Shihsaidov is keeping him busy.
Jesus in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Jesus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shihsaidov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Jesus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shihsaidov keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shihsaidov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shihsaidov blocks a head kick by Jesus.
A right-left combo lands from Shihsaidov.
Jesus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shihsaidov's waist but Shihsaidov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jesus off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tamryn Shihsaidov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jesus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jesus misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Shihsaidov to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaby Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shihsaidov swings for the body but Jesus moves out of range.
Jesus moves forwards but Shihsaidov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shihsaidov lands a right hook to the body.
Shihsaidov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shihsaidov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jesus.
Jesus is looking to clinch.
Shihsaidov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
Jesus shoots in and drives through. Shihsaidov sprawls well.

Jesus moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jesus tries to pull guard but Shihsaidov won't allow it.
Tamryn Shihsaidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaby Jesus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus trying to land knees to the body.
Jesus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shihsaidov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shihsaidov digs a good body shot into Jesus's ribs.
Shihsaidov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Jesus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shihsaidov, pushing him back against the cage.
Jesus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shihsaidov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jesus is breathing heavily.
Shihsaidov scores with a three punch combo!
A jab lands there for Shihsaidov.
Tamryn Shihsaidov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus has his takedown stuffed
and Shihsaidov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jesus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shihsaidov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shihsaidov is looking to wear down Jesus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jesus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shihsaidov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shihsaidov lands with a nice body punch.
Shihsaidov scores with a nice right hand.
Shihsaidov scores with a shot to the body.
Shihsaidov lands with a nice body punch.
Jesus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from Shihsaidov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shihsaidov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shihsaidov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shihsaidov scores with a jab.

Jesus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jesus can do to turn this around?
Shihsaidov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shihsaidov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jesus has him pressed against the cage.
Jesus has Shihsaidov pressed against the cage, preventing Shihsaidov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jesus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jesus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus wants to stand and escape but Shihsaidov is having none of it.
Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shihsaidov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shihsaidov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shihsaidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jesus is retaining full guard.
Shihsaidov won't allow Jesus to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shihsaidov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tamryn Shihsaidov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jab, jab by Shihsaidov - just one landing.
Shihsaidov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shihsaidov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shihsaidov wants it to stay on the feet.
Jesus has a takedown stuffed.
Shihsaidov lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shihsaidov lands a nice shot to the body.
Shihsaidov throws a nice looking combination but Jesus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jesus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shihsaidov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jesus is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shihsaidov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Jesus rushes Shihsaidov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jesus is trying to pull guard but Shihsaidov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tamryn Shihsaidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaby Jesus.
Shihsaidov trying to stall but Jesus improves his position.
Jesus tries for a takedown but Shihsaidov manages to get underhooks.

Jesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jesus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shihsaidov feints a jab promting Jesus to slip. Shihsaidov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jesus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tamryn Shihsaidov is winning the standup battle so far.
Shihsaidov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jesus slips a jab and a cross from Shihsaidov.
Jesus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov scores with a hook to the body. Jesus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shihsaidov stuns Jesus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shihsaidov scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov lands a nice shot to the body.
Jesus dives in for a single leg takedown but Shihsaidov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shihsaidov throws a series of punches but Jesus avoids them all with ease.
Shihsaidov scores with a hook to the body. Jesus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jesus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Shihsaidov.
A combination from Shihsaidov does no damage.
Jesus walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shihsaidov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jesus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shihsaidov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Jesus.
A counter left hand to the body from Shihsaidov misses its target.
Shihsaidov lands a jab-cross combination.
Shihsaidov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jesus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shihsaidov misses with the combination.
Shihsaidov stalks Jesus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jesus's face. Jesus staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shihsaidov stuffs the takedown.
Jesus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shihsaidov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shihsaidov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jesus wants to clinch
and Shihsaidov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shihsaidov misses with a wild combination.
Shihsaidov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jesus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gaby Jesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamryn Shihsaidov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shihsaidov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tamryn Shihsaidov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shihsaidov, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Tamryn Shihsaidov!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Tamryn Shihsaidov!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Tamryn Shihsaidov!

Tamryn Shihsaidov wins by unanimous decision!
Tamryn Shihsaidov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adan Reilly (ranked 4171 p4p, 4339 weight class) and Random Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Random Name acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Reilly
vs
Name

184 cm
20
135
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
137
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adan Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Random Name!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Name misses with a wild body shot.

Reilly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Name from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly wants to stand up but Name is controlling him.
Name trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Name stops Reilly from standing up.
Name throwing strikes from guard but Reilly blocks nicely.
Name looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly wants to stand but Name is controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Name throws out the jab.

Name closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reilly's guard.
Name postures up and lands a big shot to Reilly's brow.
Reilly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Name trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Name has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reilly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Name is looking to work some ground and pound but Reilly has wrist control.
Name postures up in Reilly's guard and throws a big left but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Name is controlling him.
Name is working Reilly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Name sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Name wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Name won't allow Reilly to get back to his feet.
Name postures up and lands a big shot to Reilly's brow.
Name landing with the ground and pound.
Reilly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Name lands a couple of elbows.
Name lands a couple of elbows.
Reilly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Name seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Name trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Reilly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Name on the ground.
Reilly is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Name dives into side control.
Name scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly taking a bit of punishment here - Name scoring with strikes.
Name trying to control the position but Reilly is working away.
Name lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reilly down.
Reilly is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Name is controlling him well.
Reilly is breathing heavily.
Name lands a few punches from side control.
Name landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Name landing a few strikes.

Reilly is rocked!
Reilly is working to avoid the ground and pound but Name connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Reilly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Name lands a nice forearm strike.
Name working the body and head with strikes.
Name trying to control the position but Reilly is working away.
Name working the body and head with strikes.
Name scoring with punches and elbows.
Name cracks Reilly with a big right hand but Reilly just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reilly is working to avoid the ground and pound but Name connects with a decent elbow.
Reilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reilly tries to get out of the position.
Name in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Reilly looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Name turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Random Name!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Garcia Jr (ranked 3732 p4p, 4085 weight class) and Armando Stephens (ranked 249 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia Jr comes into the arena with Johnny Dang blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garcia Jr
vs
Stephens

171 cm
20
142
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
135
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edgar Garcia Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armando Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stephens back to the cage. Garcia Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stephens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia Jr punishes Stephens's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Stephens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr works Stephens's body with a nice hook.
Garcia Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia Jr clobbers Stephens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcia Jr scores with a one two! Stephens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stephens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garcia Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garcia Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab lands there for Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Garcia Jr looks to land a combination. Stephens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stephens there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr misses with the combination.
Stephens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garcia Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia Jr defends it well.
Garcia Jr connects with a right hand. Stephens shakes it off.
Garcia Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia Jr.
Stephens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garcia Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stephens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edgar Garcia Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Garcia Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Garcia Jr is looking to wear down Stephens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stephens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Stephens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Garcia Jr.
Stephens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stephens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia Jr throws a nice looking combination but Stephens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stephens feints the counter takedown.
Garcia Jr throws a body punch but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garcia Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stephens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Garcia Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Garcia Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stephens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garcia Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
A combination from Garcia Jr does no damage.
Garcia Jr cracks a nice hook into Stephens's ribs.
Garcia Jr looks to land a combination. Stephens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garcia Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Stephens is rocked!
Garcia Jr lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Stephens - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Garcia Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edgar Garcia Jr!
In his post fight interview, Edgar Garcia Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Blackburn (ranked 4089 p4p, 4378 weight class) and Marvellous Dan (ranked 0 p4p, 278 weight class). Quinn Blackburn has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Blackburn
vs
Dan

172 cm
20
135
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
140
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quinn Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marvellous Dan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dan throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Blackburn tries to counter with a takedown but Dan is quick to defend against it.
Dan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dan shoots in for a double leg but Blackburn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blackburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dan sprawls and moves away.
Dan throws a lazy body kick

and Blackburn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dan's guard.

Dan pushes Blackburn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan has his takedown stuffed

and Blackburn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn landing some decent shots from guard.

Dan is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dan is still in real trouble! Can Blackburn finish him?
Blackburn postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dan covers up, he's hurt! Blackburn keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Blackburn and the ref steps in to end the fight! Blackburn can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinn Blackburn!