QFC Tournament 856 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Ambrose (ranked 6125 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris Barbee (ranked 5551 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ambrose
vs
Barbee

205 cm
21
226 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
23
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shaun Ambrose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morris Barbee!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbee throws an overhand right that lands on Ambrose's shoulder, as Ambrose tries to avoid the shot.
Ambrose is looking for a counter combo.

Ambrose drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barbee looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbee, not yet.
Ambrose looking to sit in guard and control but Barbee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Barbee stands up over Ambrose, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ambrose tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barbee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambrose is not content to let Barbee control the position.
Barbee working the head with strikes.
Ambrose takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barbee scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barbee working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Barbee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barbee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ambrose's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barbee working the body and head with strikes.

Ambrose is rocked!
Barbee trying to control the action but Ambrose is working from the bottom.
Ambrose wants to get back to his feet but Barbee drags him back down.
Barbee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Check out the look on Barbee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barbee scoring with punches from side control.
Ambrose is breathing heavily.
Barbee works to advance to full mount. Ambrose defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barbee working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Ambrose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbee postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ambrose in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ambrose to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morris Barbee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John JimmyJohn (ranked 5877 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 6144 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

JimmyJohn
vs
Johnson

178 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John JimmyJohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from JimmyJohn misses

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in JimmyJohn's guard.
JimmyJohn really is a fat lump.
JimmyJohn pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
JimmyJohn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
JimmyJohn working a defensive guard but Johnson manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson trying to control the action but JimmyJohn is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JimmyJohn prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson controlling from side mount.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson working away.
JimmyJohn tries to control but Johnson manages to take his back.
Johnson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
JimmyJohn just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Johnson looking for the RNC.
Johnson is not going to allow JimmyJohn to sit and survive in this position.
JimmyJohn is really stuck here.
Johnson cracks JimmyJohn with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing JimmyJohn from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has good solid back control here.
JimmyJohn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
JimmyJohn won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but JimmyJohn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
JimmyJohn regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

JimmyJohn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent JimmyJohn getting side control.
JimmyJohn wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JimmyJohn is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
JimmyJohn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
JimmyJohn prevents Johnson from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to hold on to JimmyJohn's head to control him but JimmyJohn postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
JimmyJohn throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.

JimmyJohn gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but JimmyJohn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

JimmyJohn throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson has his hands on JimmyJohn's head, controlling the position.
Johnson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and JimmyJohn dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to buck JimmyJohn off but JimmyJohn is having none of it.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - JimmyJohn scoring with strikes.
JimmyJohn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
JimmyJohn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into full guard.
JimmyJohn trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
JimmyJohn slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but JimmyJohn has control of the leg.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with JimmyJohn. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
JimmyJohn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
JimmyJohn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is trying to control the position but JimmyJohn postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John JimmyJohn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with JimmyJohn but JimmyJohn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
JimmyJohn motions for Johnson to come forward. JimmyJohn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

JimmyJohn clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from JimmyJohn as Johnson shoots in.
John JimmyJohn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from JimmyJohn.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
JimmyJohn shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - JimmyJohn circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JimmyJohn throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by JimmyJohn.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.

JimmyJohn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but JimmyJohn defends well and Johnson ends up having to push JimmyJohn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
JimmyJohn moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JimmyJohn wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
JimmyJohn is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

JimmyJohn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but JimmyJohn is keeping the position.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
JimmyJohn is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now JimmyJohn is on top in guard.

JimmyJohn won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.

JimmyJohn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is in close to JimmyJohn's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
John JimmyJohn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think JimmyJohn 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Jack Johnson!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Jack Johnson!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Jack Johnson!

Jack Johnson wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flemming Mogensen (ranked 6045 p4p, 395 weight class) and Gabriel Fernandez (ranked 5900 p4p, 565 weight class). Fernandez has chosen Battle Symphony as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mogensen
vs
Fernandez

190 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flemming Mogensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Mogensen avoids nicely.
Mogensen cracks Fernandez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fernandez keeps Mogensen at a distance using the push kick.

Mogensen moves into the clinch successfully.

Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mogensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mogensen misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernandez! But no joy.
Mogensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mogensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flemming Mogensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Fernandez punishes Mogensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Mogensen slips a jab and a cross from Fernandez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernandez.
Fernandez is looking to slow Mogensen down with leg kicks.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Mogensen avoids them all with ease.
As Fernandez looks to move away, Mogensen throws a big counter combo but Fernandez just gets out of the way.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mogensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mogensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Mogensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.

Fernandez drives through and clinches with Mogensen against the cage.

Mogensen has hold of one of Fernandez's legs. Fernandez is fighting the takedown attempt but Mogensen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Fernandez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mogensen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mogensen blocks the body kick.
Mogensen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fernandez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mogensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fernandez's waist but Fernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mogensen off to one side.
Fernandez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mogensen is breathing heavily.
Mogensen tries for a takedown but Fernandez circles away easily

and Fernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fernandez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Fernandez breaks from the clinch.
Fernandez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mogensen's sensitive parts.
Fernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mogensen.
Fernandez scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Fernandez.
Mogensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Fernandez closes the distance and pushes Mogensen back into the cage.
Fernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mogensen prevents it.

Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Mogensen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fernandez. Mogensen shrugs it off though.

Mogensen gets tackled into the cage by Fernandez. Fernandez maintains the clinch.

Mogensen manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mogensen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mogensen defends well and Fernandez ends up having to push Mogensen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mogensen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fernandez misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez throws a push kick but Mogensen slaps the foot to one side.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.

Mogensen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fernandez is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mogensen has hold of Fernandez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Fernandez seems comfortable defending it but Mogensen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Fernandez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Fernandez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mogensen couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Flemming Mogensen!
The defeated Gabriel Fernandez had this to say: 'Chamba'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ridalgo Silva (ranked 6193 p4p, 538 weight class) and Bone Crusher (ranked 5565 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Sugar - System of a Down. A fine choice. The key to victory for Ridalgo Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Silva
vs
Crusher

179 cm
21
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ridalgo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bone Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crusher quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Crusher actively working from the bottom here.

Crusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Crusher actively working from the bottom here.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Crusher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.

Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crusher actively working from the bottom here.

Crusher looking for submissions off his back.
Crusher is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Crusher can't escape the position.
Crusher manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Crusher wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.

Silva is working for a submission of some sort.

Crusher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Crusher is working away.

Crusher looking for submissions off his back.
Crusher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Crusher working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Crusher should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Silva wanted to stand there but Crusher had control of the position.

Crusher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Crusher is working from the bottom.
Crusher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Crusher has eaten all the pies!

Crusher looking for a triangle here. Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Crusher pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bone Crusher!