PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nihlus Singapore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric QFC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Singapore
vs
QFC

175 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nihlus Singapore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric QFC !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singapore tries to land a front kick but QFC steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Singapore shoots in but QFC avoids the takedown attempt easily.
QFC slips under a jab from Singapore.
QFC avoids the head kick by Singapore.
Singapore throws a leg kick but QFC sees it coming and checks it nicely.
QFC misses with a looping left.
QFC stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Singapore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Singapore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
QFC missing with a left hand there. Singapore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Singapore is defended easily by QFC .
QFC works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from QFC . No joy for Singapore on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nihlus Singapore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from QFC as Singapore shoots in.
QFC misses with a hook. Singapore ducked under it nicely.
QFC lands with a right hand.
Singapore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singapore thumps QFC with a low kick.
Singapore has a takedown stuffed.
Singapore is looking to clinch.
QFC avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Singapore shoots in for a takedown but QFC shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Singapore shoots in but no luck this time.
Singapore doesn't manage to clinch there - QFC circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singapore is looking to clinch.
Singapore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but QFC circles away quickly and effectively.
QFC throws a series of punches but Singapore avoids them all with ease.
QFC works the jab nicely.
QFC throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from QFC misses

so Singapore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Singapore is breathing heavily.
Singapore would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
QFC looking for a sweep. Not yet QFC , not yet.
Singapore with a flurry of punches that miss.

QFC kicks Singapore off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singapore throws a left and a right that both miss
and QFC cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
QFC misses with a jab, cross combination.
Singapore throws a left and a right that both miss
letting QFC counter with a right hand.
QFC throws a hook to the side of Singapore's head but Singapore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Singapore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling QFC to score with a decent uppercut.
Singapore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Singapore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by QFC .
QFC misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Singapore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
QFC throws the left hand but Singapore avoids the punch easily.
Nihlus Singapore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singapore shoots in looking for a takedown. QFC tries to sprawl out of it but Singapore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. QFC manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
QFC 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.
QFC is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Singapore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
QFC connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
QFC 's corner calls for a 1-2. QFC obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
QFC scores with a jab to the jaw.
Singapore ducks right into an uppercut from QFC .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
QFC looks to land a right hand but Singapore moved out of range.
QFC slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
QFC displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric QFC dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Singapore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from QFC .
Singapore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singapore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt QFC .
QFC catches Singapore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
QFC circles away from the clinch attempt
and QFC counters with a stiff right hand.
Singapore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from QFC as Singapore shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - QFC scores with a four punch combination!
Singapore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Singapore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
QFC darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nihlus Singapore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singapore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling QFC to score with a decent uppercut.

Singapore is rocked!
QFC scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
QFC thows a left - swing and a miss!
Singapore throws the kick towards the body but QFC avoids it.
QFC throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Singapore on the side of the head.
Singapore moves out of range of the strikes.
QFC scores with a sloppy right hand. Singapore should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from QFC .
QFC misses with an uppercut. Singapore saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
QFC dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from QFC misses the target.
Nice shot by QFC .
QFC throws a series of punches but Singapore avoids them all with ease.
A big right from QFC misses.
Singapore moves out of range as QFC strikes.
Singapore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Singapore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by QFC .
QFC lands with a hook. Singapore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
QFC scores with a decent looking hook.
Singapore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. QFC defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nihlus Singapore. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
QFC changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
QFC fails with a takedown attempt.
QFC misses with a double jab.
Singapore tries to clinch but fails miserably
and QFC counters with a lovely shot to the body.
QFC connects with a good right hand that stumbles Singapore. Singapore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
QFC works Singapore's body with a nice hook.
Eric QFC is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
QFC scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
QFC paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
QFC cracks a nice hook into Singapore's ribs.
Eric QFC seems to be getting the better of the standup.
QFC throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singapore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Singapore.
QFC rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singapore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
QFC throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Singapore takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
QFC 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.
QFC missing with a left hand there. Singapore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singapore fails with the takedown
and QFC counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric QFC showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

QFC connects with a body shot.
Singapore takes one to the side of the head.
Singapore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Singapore tries to clinch but QFC moves away
and QFC counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singapore thinking.
A shot to the liver by QFC . Beautiful body shot.
Singapore takes one to the side of the head.
Singapore fails to land the takedown.
Singapore misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
QFC lands a nice looking body shot.
Singapore moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. QFC darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singapore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Singapore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Singapore fails with the takedown
and QFC counters with a right hand to the body.
QFC loads up on a big right hand but Singapore slips the punch.
Singapore moves away from the strike by QFC .
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by QFC !
Singapore throws a sloppy body shot
and QFC counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
QFC lands the left hand.
Singapore closes this distance looking for a takedown but QFC circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nihlus Singapore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
QFC dips to his left and cracks Singapore with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
QFC lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
QFC checks a low kick from Singapore.
QFC checks a low kick from Singapore.
QFC slaps away a takedown attempt from Singapore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
QFC lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singapore at a distance.
QFC throws a jab but it's blocked by Singapore.
Singapore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from QFC .
Horrible takedown by Singapore or perhaps it was just good defense by QFC which made him look bad.
QFC jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
QFC scores with the left hand. Singapore knows he should have avoided that one.
QFC might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Singapore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and QFC connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singapore staying out of range there.
Singapore slips a jab and a cross from QFC .
QFC thows a left - swing and a miss!
Singapore looks to land a body kick but QFC moved away.
QFC scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
QFC comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Singapore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Singapore slips a jab from QFC .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singapore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
QFC bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Singapore's head backwards.
QFC throws a right hand that Singapore ducks under and follows up with a left that Singapore also avoids with ease.
Nihlus Singapore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
QFC 's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and QFC duly obliges.
Singapore tries to clinch up
and QFC counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
QFC has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by QFC . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of QFC .
Singapore misses with a jab to the body
and QFC counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
QFC lands with a hook. Singapore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric QFC comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got QFC winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric QFC !