QFC Tournament 879 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hibernaugh (ranked 5525 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 6094 p4p, 435 weight class). Hibernaugh comes to the cage accompanied by Hyper, Hyper. Brock Lesnar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steve Hibernaugh's chin.

Hibernaugh
vs
Lesnar

201 cm
19
297 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

223 cm
18
254 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Hibernaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar throws a head kick that misses.
As Lesnar tries to get set, Hibernaugh tries to push him back and clinch up but Lesnar manages to avoid the attempt.
Lesnar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lesnar swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Hibernaugh clinches up with Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Hibernaugh won't allow it.
Hibernaugh lands an elbow inside that Lesnar shrugs off.

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Nice elbow from Hibernaugh.
Hibernaugh is working Lesnar over against the cage.
Hibernaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibernaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.

The cut above Brock Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lesnar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lesnar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lesnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hibernaugh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hibernaugh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hibernaugh as the two fighters clinch.
Lesnar looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hibernaugh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hibernaugh lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hibernaugh.

Brock Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Hibernaugh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Tournament (ranked 5567 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Yelnats Xiii (ranked 5523 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Tournament
vs
Yelnats Xiii

190 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silas Tournament!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stanley Yelnats Xiii!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelnats Xiii lands with an uppercut that bounces Tournament off the cage and back into range.

Yelnats Xiii tries to sprawl but Tournament drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tournament not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tournament lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tournament is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yelnats Xiii reverses the position - he's now on top in Tournament's guard.
Yelnats Xiii stopping the sweep attempt from Tournament.
Yelnats Xiii being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament keeping moving, preventing Yelnats Xiii from controlling successfully.
Tournament is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tournament has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tournament looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tournament keeping moving, preventing Yelnats Xiii from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tournament 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yelnats Xiii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Tournament shoots in and bounces Yelnats Xiii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yelnats Xiii is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tournament.
Tournament with a flurry of punches that miss.

Yelnats Xiii has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tournament should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yelnats Xiii has tightened it up now! Tournament 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 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stanley Yelnats Xiii!