QFC Tournament 443 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daley Lintz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis has chosen Limp Bizkit Break Stuff as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Daley Lintz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lintz
vs
Pettis

195 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daley Lintz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lintz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Lintz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lintz forces his way into half guard.

Lintz is looking for a kimura here.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
Lintz is trying to control the action in half guard but Pettis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Pettis actively working from the bottom here.

Lintz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pettis defends it well.
Lintz trying to pass the guard but Pettis defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis is trying to get back to full guard.
Lintz is thwarting Pettis's attempts to control the position.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
Lintz works his way into full mount!
Pettis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lintz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pettis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lintz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Lintz is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lintz wants to take a breather but Pettis is having none of it.

Lintz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pettis defends it well.
Pettis punching from the bottom.
Lintz works his way into side control.
Lintz trying to control the action but Pettis is working from the bottom.

Lintz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pettis has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lintz is controlling him well.
Pettis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lintz off and has taken his back!
Lintz breaks Pettis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lintz trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis can't keep his opponent in guard - Lintz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lintz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pettis!
Lintz takes Pettis's back.
Pettis tries to escape but Lintz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Pettis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lintz gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pettis holding both Lintz 's hands and preventing any damage.

Pettis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lintz gets his way!

Lintz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Pettis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pettis has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daley Lintz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lintz throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Lintz throws a lazy right hand but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pettis thuds a left hand into Lintz's body.
Lintz throws a hook to the side of Pettis's head but Pettis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lintz misses with a looping right.
Antonio Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lintz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettis manages to avoid it.
Lintz throws a body shot but no joy.
Lintz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pettis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lintz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lintzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Lintz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daley Lintz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pettis strikes from the bottom but Lintz takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Pettis tries to lock up and control but Lintz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lintz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lintz prevents Pettis from getting the reversal.
Lintz throwing strikes here but Pettis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pettis tries to hold on but Lintz pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lintz trying to control but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lintz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lintz misses with a head shot.
Lintz looking to finish with strikes here!
Lintz looking to control but Pettis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lintz takes Pettis's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pettis is in trouble.

Pettis is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Lintz sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Pettis has no choice but to tap and Lintz jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daley Lintz!
A victorious Daley Lintz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Antonio Pettis spoke after the fight, saying 'ILL BE BACK, IN THE WINNING COLUM SOON...GOD BLESS ALL'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Havel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy De Santoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Havel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Havel
vs
De Santoz

199 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Havel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy De Santoz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by De Santoz. That's going to slow Havel down.
De Santoz slaps away a takedown attempt from Havel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Santoz wants to clinch.

De Santoz moves into the clinch successfully.
De Santoz leaning his opponent against the cage.

Havel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Havel works his way into full mount!
De Santoz wants to control but Havel is having none of it.
De Santoz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Havel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havel wants to control the pace but De Santoz is squirming around nicely.
De Santoz is looking to improve his position but Havel isn't that keen on the idea.
Havel avoids the attempt from De Santoz to control.

Havel looking for a guillotine from mount but De Santoz is having none of it.
De Santoz tries to hold on but Havel postures up.
De Santoz is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Havel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Havel lands a nice shot to the head.

Havel wants to finish this one by submission but De Santoz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Havel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Havel working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. De Santoz turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Havel off and cradles De Santoz's limp body as Havel celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). John Havel!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen LL COOL J MOMMA SAY KNOCK YOU OUT as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Barbosa
vs
Hendricks

188 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renato Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JB Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Hendricks sees it coming and moves out of range.
No luck for Barbosa with that takedown attempt.
Hendricks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to slow Hendricks down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendricks is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Hendricks circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks checks the leg kick.
Hendricks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hendricks scores with a shot to the body.

Hendricks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barbosa's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hendricks winds up and cracks Barbosa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa is not content to let Hendricks control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.

Hendricks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It looks like Hendricks is going to stand back up.

Hendricks seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.

Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.

Hendricks is looking for a kimura but Barbosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendricks to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to stand up but Barbosa has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hendricks is looking for a kimura here.
Hendricks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barbosa.

Hendricks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbosa is just riding it out for now. Hendricks eventually gives up the hold.

Hendricks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barbosa defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to stand but Barbosa has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hendricks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JB Hendricks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hendricks sprawls well. Hendricks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Hendricks blocks the body kick.

Hendricks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like Hendricks is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Hendricks is trying to work for a kimura but Barbosa is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barbosa.
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendricks looks to land a strike but Barbosa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hendricks trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to stand and escape but instead Barbosa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Hendricks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barbosa trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Barbosa advances to half guard.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Hendricks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hendricks pushes Barbosa off looking to stand but Barbosa dives back in and keeps control.

Barbosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Hendricks is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Barbosa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barbosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
Hendricks is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hendricks is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well.
Barbosa stalling.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendricks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Hendricks is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barbosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hendricks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Renato Barbosa.
Hendricks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to land a front kick but Hendricks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbosa misses with a takedown
letting Hendricks counter with a right hand.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Renato Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hendricks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing Hendricks from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks stands up over Barbosa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JB Hendricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Hendricks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Barbosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hendricks wants to stand and escape but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa is pushing down on Hendricks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hendricks is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbosa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hendricks is trying to stand.
Barbosa wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Hendricks is trying to stand.
Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Barbosa has taken his back.
Hendricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barbosa is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hendricks with him. Hendricks is trying to defend but Barbosa has an arm under the chin now! Hendricks grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Barbosa!
JB Hendricks was interviewed post fight and said 'God Bless All!! Go Army!! ILL BE BACK SOON!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Number Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Sanchez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sanchez
vs
Sixteen

195 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Number Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Sixteen shrugs off.

It looks like Number Sixteen has been cut.

Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Sixteen ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
Sixteen takes an elbow to the temple.
Sanchez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Number Sixteen's cut even more.

Sanchez breaks the clinch.

Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sixteen's hands.
Hector Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sixteen staying out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez sends Sixteen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanchez is motioning to the referee to let Sixteen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Sixteen is rocked!
Sixteen moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Sixteen moved out of range.

Sanchez rushes Sixteen and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses.
Sanchez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sixteen's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen takes an elbow to the temple.

The cut above Number Sixteen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sixteen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez with a jab.
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sixteen under the eye.
Sixteen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sixteen blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sixteen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sixteen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Sixteen moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sixteen.

Sanchez gets a clinch.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Number Sixteen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Sixteen shrugs off.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Number Sixteen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hector Sanchez!
Hector Sanchez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.