QFC Tournament 992 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Lewis (ranked 4374 p4p, 4262 weight class) and Pascal Gouveia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lewis
vs
Gouveia

175 cm
25
240
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
230
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pascal Gouveia!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Gouveia circles away easily
and Gouveia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Gouveia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gouveia wants to counter the offense by Lewis and move into the clinch position.
Gouveia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.

Gouveia gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Gouveia has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lewis regains guard immediately.
Gouveia trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gouveia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Gouveia from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gouveia won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Gouveia from controlling successfully.
Lewis looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lewis gets the takedown into side control.
Gouveia is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control the position but Gouveia is working away.
Gouveia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back!
Lewis's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Gouveia's hands.
Gouveia tries to get the hooks in deep but Lewis pushed the leg off.
Gouveia is trying to stick to Lewis's back but Lewis is turning into Gouveia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gouveia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lewis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gouveia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gouveia is striking from the bottom but Lewis uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nice strikes from Lewis there.
Lewis working over Gouveia with some ground and pound. Gouveia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gouveia trying to control from the bottom.
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Gouveia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gouveia manages to get to full guard.
Lewis preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gouveia has momentary wrist control but Lewis slips an elbow through the middle.
Lewis connects with a couple of short punches.
Gouveia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Lewis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lewis throws a strike but Gouveia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gouveia stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gouveia working the ground and pound but Lewis is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pascal Gouveia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lewis drives through with a takedown into Gouveia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lewis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lewis throwing strikes from guard but Gouveia blocks nicely.
Lewis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gouveia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Gouveia's legs - danger averted.
Gouveia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lewis's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gouveia is one step ahead there.
Gouveia pushing down on Lewis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis trying to hold on to Gouveia's head to control him but Gouveia postures up.
Gouveia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gouveia prevents Lewis from improving his position.

Gouveia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Lewis wants to control but Gouveia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lewis controlling the position well.

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.
Gouveia prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Lewis is staying active underneath Gouveia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brian Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gouveia wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lewis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Lewis wants to control but Gouveia is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Gouveia. Gouveia maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Gouveia manages to get underhooks.

Gouveia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lewis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gouveia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Lewis showing good submission defense here.
Lewis is trying to break free.

Gouveia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Gouveia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis breaks Gouveia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gouveia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Gouveia keeps moving.
Gouveia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gouveia wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis with a nice head shot there.
Lewis won't allow Gouveia to sweep him here.
Lewis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Gouveia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lewis fails to land the takedown.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gouveia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed

and Gouveia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gouveia trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Gouveia won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis controls Gouveia momentarily but Gouveia frees himself.
Lewis pulls Gouveia in to control the position.
Lewis working a defensive guard but Gouveia passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lewis is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gouveia has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gouveia pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lewis is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gouveia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pascal Gouveia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Spinka (ranked 4396 p4p, 4585 weight class) and Franc Zarha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franc Zarha will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Spinka
vs
Zarha

157 cm
25
145
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
170
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franco Spinka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franc Zarha!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Zarha.
Nice straight punches there by Zarha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zarha.
Zarha scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Franco Spinka has been cut.
Zarha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Zarha drops Spinka with a beautiful combination! Spinka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zarha is looking for the KO!

Spinka is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zarha misses with a double jab.
Oh Spinka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zarha cracks Spinka with a left hook right on the temple and Spinka goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Zarha lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Spinka is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franc Zarha!