QFC Tournament 352 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Based Pimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pimp
vs
Lecter

180 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

WatercoloR - 90% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Based Pimp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lecter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lecter working the ground and pound but Pimp is defending the strikes.
Pimp takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lecter grinds an elbow into Pimp's temple.
Lecter scoring with punches and elbows.
Lecter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Pimp is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Pimp is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lecter advances to mount.
Lecter lands a nice shot to the head.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Lecter! Pimp is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hannibal Lecter!
During a confident post fight interview, Hannibal Lecter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Mizo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Casanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casanova is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Skillet-Comatose. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mizo
vs
Casanova

190 cm
24
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
24
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Mizo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Casanova!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casanova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Mizo gets caught flat footed, as Casanova shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Casanova sitting in guard here, content to control.

Casanova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mizo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Casanova has managed to get both his arms back between Mizo's legs - danger averted.

Mizo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casanova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mizo is not content to let Casanova control the position.
Mizo is trying to improve his position.
Casanova trying to control the action but Mizo is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Casanova looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mizo tries to improve position but can't.
Casanova tries to advance to mount but can't.
Casanova trying to control the action but Mizo is working from the bottom.
Mizo gets back to half guard.
Mizo is pressing down on Casanova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Casanova is pushing down on Mizo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mizo is fighting to maintain full guard but Casanova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Casanova prevents Mizo from improving his position.

Mizo is defending against the submission attempts here by Casanova.

Mizo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casanova is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Mizo actively working from the bottom here.
Casanova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mizo is looking to improve his position.
Casanova moves into full mount! Mizo won't be happy about that!
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!
Casanova trying to control but Mizo is having none of it.
Casanova lands a nice shot to the head.
Mizo is looking to improve his position but Casanova isn't that keen on the idea.
Casanova trying to control but Mizo is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mizo is breathing heavily.
Casanova scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Casanova with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Casanova lands a big elbow.
Mizo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Casanova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mizo is looking to escape.
Casanova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casanova wants to control the pace but Mizo is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casanova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Antonio Casanova has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mizo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Casanova doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mizo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Casanova's guard now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casanova keeping full guard, as Mizo tries to pass.
Casanova is adopting a defensive guard.
Casanova wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizo is pushing down on Casanova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Casanova is fighting to maintain full guard but Mizo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Casanova wants to improve his position but Mizo is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Casanova dominated that 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.

Mizo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mizo is pushing down on Casanova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Casanova is fighting to maintain full guard but Mizo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Casanova wants to control but Mizo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Casanova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mizo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mizo's back!
Casanova controlling well, preventing Mizo from escaping the position.
Mizo is working hard here to advance position.

Casanova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casanova doesn't have the hooks in and Mizo manages to turn into his guard.
Casanova pulls Mizo in close to prevent any damage.

Casanova working for a triangle but Mizo defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casanova working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casanova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mizo passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Mizo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mizo working away.

Mizo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Casanova is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Casanova can't do much from the bottom here.
Casanova is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mizo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Casanova gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mizo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Casanova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mizo has managed to get both his arms back between Casanova's legs - danger averted.

Casanova is looking for a triangle but Mizo pushes his legs off easily.

Mizo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mizo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mizo stopping the sweep attempt from Casanova.
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!

Casanova escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mizo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Mizo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mizo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Antonio Casanova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mizo won't allow Casanova to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casanova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Casanova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mizo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mizo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Casanova 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.
Mizo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Casanova swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mizo 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.
Mizo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Casanova is keeping the position for now.

Mizo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Casanova is looking for a triangle but Mizo pushes his legs off easily.
Mizo slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casanova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mizo looking to pass the guard.
Casanova controlling the position.
Mizo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Casanova's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Casanova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Mizo drops back looking for a leg! Casanova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Casanova manages to kick Mizo off! Mizo jumps back into Casanova's guard.

Casanova is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mizo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Casanova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A telegraphed right hand from Casanova misses the target.
Casanova fails with the takedown

and Mizo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Casanova trying to control but Mizo postures up.

Mizo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Casanova is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Mizo!
After winning the bout, Sam Mizo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uali Kurzhez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Johnstone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Johnstone
vs
Kurzhez

178 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
24
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Johnstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Uali Kurzhez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone with a poor takedown
and Kurzhez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnstone darts in looking for a takedown but Kurzhez gets double underhooks and turns Johnstone into the cage.

Kurzhez has hold of one of Johnstone's legs. Johnstone is fighting the takedown attempt but Kurzhez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kurzhez is pushing down on Johnstone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnstone is fighting to maintain full guard but Kurzhez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kurzhez slips a nice elbow through Johnstone's hands, connecting with Johnstone's forehead.
Johnstone trying to control from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kurzhez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnstone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kurzhez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Kurzhez there.
Johnstone has hold of Kurzhez's hands but Kurzhez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnstone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurzhez pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnstone wants to control but Kurzhez is keeping busy.

Kurzhez seems to be working for a kimura but Johnstone defends the submission attempt.
Johnstone wants to improve his position but Kurzhez is controlling well.

Kurzhez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnstone defends it well.
Johnstone wants to control but Kurzhez is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kurzhez.
Kurzhez slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnstone wants to control but Kurzhez is keeping busy.

Kurzhez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnstone tries to kick Kurzhez off but Kurzhez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnstone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurzhez is taking a breather. Johnstone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kurzhez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kurzhez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Kurzhez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johnstone is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uali Kurzhez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between db King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Van Godart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Godart has chosen Disturbed-Monster as his entrance music. db King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Van Godart's chin.

King
vs
Van Godart

190 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, db King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Van Godart!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Godart throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Godart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Godart feints a jab promting King to slip. Van Godart then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. King slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Godart.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Godart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.

King looking to score a takedown here. Van Godart is defending well but King drives through and ends up in Van Godart's guard.
King trying to control but Van Godart is working from the bottom.
King with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Godart looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Godart, not yet.
Van Godart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Van Godart is proving a slippery customer.
Van Godart trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Van Godart stopping the sweep attempt from King.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Godart trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Van Godart passes into half guard.
Van Godart is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King is trying to stand up here but Van Godart is controlling him well.
Van Godart controlling the action here.
Van Godart is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Van Godart.
Van Godart misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Van Godart misses with a jab, cross combination.

King dives in and scores a takedown into Van Godart's guard.
Van Godart is trying to control the position but King postures up.

Van Godart has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think King should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Van Godart has tightened it up now! King should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Van Godart!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Van Godart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.