QFC Tournament 342 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Lisiowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lisiowski
vs
Thor

185 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrzej Lisiowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyson Thor!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lisiowski tries to clinch but Thor moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Lisiowski darts in and clinches Thor up against the cage.
Lisiowski lands an uppercut.
Thor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lisiowski to keep the fight standing.
Lisiowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thor is looking to take this one to the mat.

Thor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lisiowski can't fight it off and eventually Thor manages to take the fight to the floor. Lisiowski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Thor 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.
Lisiowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lisiowski tries to get out of the position.

Thor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lisiowski wants to get back to his feet but Thor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Thor drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Thor seems to have locked his on tight now - Lisiowski screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Thor, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tyson Thor!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emmet Von Braun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iverson has chosen Hits From The Bong as his entrance music. Emmet Von Braun had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Von Braun
vs
Iverson

168 cm
25
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emmet Von Braun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Braun wants to slow Iverson down by chopping away at his legs.
Iverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Von Braun defends it nicely.

Von Braun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Von Braun lands in his opponent's guard.
Von Braun distracts Iverson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Von Braun wants to pass the guard but Iverson is keeping the position.
Iverson being controlled here, momentarily.
Von Braun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Braun connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Braun passes into half guard.
Von Braun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Von Braun wants to advance to full mount but Iverson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Von Braun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iverson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Braun slips nicely into half guard.
Von Braun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iverson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Iverson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Von Braun won't allow Iverson to get back to his feet.
Von Braun passes Iverson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Braun.
Von Braun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Von Braun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Iverson to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Braun 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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Braun looking to pass the guard.
Von Braun is stalling in the full guard.
Von Braun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iverson's head.
Von Braun pushes down on Iverson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Von Braun connects with a nice short shot to Iverson's temple.
Von Braun controlling the action here.
Von Braun throwing shots but Iverson is blocking nicely.
Von Braun is looking to advance position but Iverson won't allow it.
Iverson moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Braun trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom.
Von Braun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab by Iverson.
Iverson has his takedown stuffed

and Von Braun counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Iverson's guard now.
Iverson keeping moving, preventing Von Braun from controlling successfully.
Von Braun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Iverson's head.
Iverson is trying to keep Von Braun in close.
Von Braun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iverson is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Von Braun keeps moving.
Emmet Von Braun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iverson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson is fighting to break Von Braun's control of his arms but Von Braun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Iverson looking to sit in guard and control but Von Braun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Von Braun is in close to Iverson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson working a defensive guard but Von Braun passes into half guard.
Iverson tries to kick Von Braun off but Von Braun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Braun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Von Braun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Von Braun has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Von Braun working Iverson over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Braun pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Von Braun lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Von Braun unloading with bombs!

Iverson is rocked!
Von Braun loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Iverson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Von Braun land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Von Braun stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmet Von Braun!
A victorious Emmet Von Braun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Shaw
vs
Lesnar

175 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brad Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.

Lesnar drags the fight down to the ground.
Shaw passes Lesnar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lesnar is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw is pressing down on Lesnar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnar is holding on for now.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaw.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw is pressing down on Lesnar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnar is holding on for now.
Lesnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lesnar is trying to maintain the position but Shaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar manages to get to full guard.
Shaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw looking to sit in guard and control but Lesnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaw is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar throws a head kick that misses.
Lesnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Shaw shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lesnar is trying to defend but Shaw finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lesnar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lesnar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Shaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shaw decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Shaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Lesnar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Shaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Lesnar won't allow it.

Lesnar actively working from the bottom here.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position.
Shaw passes to full mount!
Shaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaw mounts Lesnar! Really nice guard pass there!
Lesnar tries to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw controlling from mount.
Lesnar is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Shaw has taken his back.
Will Shaw go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shaw wants to control but Lesnar manages to buck him off and is now in Shaw's guard! Nice work there by Lesnar!

Shaw working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shaw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaw controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnar is refusing to be controlled, as Shaw sits in half guard.

Shaw seems to be working for a kimura but Lesnar defends the submission attempt.
Lesnar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaw's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lesnar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shaw defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Shaw dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shaw misses with a leg kick

and Lesnar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shaw's guard now.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw wants to hit a switch here but Lesnar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shaw there!
Lesnar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar prevents Shaw from getting the reversal.
Lesnar controlling his opponent.
Shaw wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Shaw showing good submission defense here.

Lesnar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shaw has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lesnar punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with an elbow to the head.
Shaw turns into Lesnar and is now in his guard.
Shaw advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lesnar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Shaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brad Shaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw throwing strikes but missing.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaw passes Lesnar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Shaw is looking for a kimura but Lesnar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaw to get the leverage.
Shaw wants to take a breather but Lesnar is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Lesnar.
I think Shaw has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Brad Shaw!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Brad Shaw!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Brad Shaw!

Brad Shaw wins by unanimous decision!
Brad Shaw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Tacos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan Jon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jon
vs
Tacos

165 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duncan Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Javier Tacos!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tacos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tacos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tacos fails with the takedown.
Jon drops Tacos with a huge uppercut! Tacos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jon is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Jon!