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QFC Tournament 59 Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Peters will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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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 Hilo, Dave Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Peters!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Peters moves out of range of the strikes.
Peters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peters defends it nicely.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Peters.
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Peters's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Peters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Peters is retaining full guard.
Jackson gets to his feet. Peters looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Peters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Peters on his heels. He'll look to pass Peters's guard now, I'm sure.
Peters is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Peters had control of the position.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushing down on Peters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson is taking a breather. Peters 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Peters.
Peters fails to land the takedown.
Dave Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Peters.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a right hand that Peters ducks under and follows up with a left that Peters also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peters somewhat.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peters is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working for a triangle but Peters defends it easily.
Jackson is trying to keep Peters in close.
Jackson 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peters fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Peters to the mat.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peters trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Peters postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is controlling Peters's posture.
Jackson is trying to keep Peters in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Dave Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Peters.
Peters avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Peters throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peters avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Peters sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jackson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Peters is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peters sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson stands up from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peters avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Peters shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peters.
Dave Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Peters.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Peters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
You get the feeling that Peters really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peters is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peters trying desperately to get to his feet.
Peters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Peters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peters defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peters is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Peters circles away and we're back to standing.
Peters stuffs the takedown.
Peters feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Peters then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Peters shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Peters shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Dave Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Peters.
Peters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Peters is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Peters to the mat. Peters regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peters quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Peters trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peters is trying to control but Jackson passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Peters prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peters, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peters, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is staying tight to Peters's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peters can't do much from the bottom here.
Rick Peters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Peters get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Dave Jackson!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Dave Jackson!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Dave Jackson!
Dave Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Dave Jackson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between War Hendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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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 Hilo, War Hendrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark John!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Hendrick.
John shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hendrick sprawls well. Hendrick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. John gets slowly back to his feet.
Hendrick clinches.
John drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hendrick pulls his leg out and moves away.
War Hendrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark John.
Hendrick closes the distance and pushes John back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Hendrick on the inside.
Hendrick tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
Hendrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Mark John has been cut.
Hendrick lands an elbow just above John 's eye.
Hendrick lands an elbow just above John 's eye.
John tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hendrick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hendrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
John is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hendrick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hendrick with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Mark John's cut even more.
John blocks an elbow strike from Hendrick.
John drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John avoids a wild elbow strike from Hendrick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrick lands a nice elbow.
John has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hendrick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendrick landing knees to the body.
Hendrick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and John avoids it.
Hendrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hendrick lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hendrick lands a knee to the body.
John looks gassed!
Hendrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hendrick lands a nice elbow.
John has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hendrick is trying to keep an underhook but John manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hendrick wants to get back to full guard.
Hendrick trying to hold on to John's head to control him but John postures up.
Hendrick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. John is working away from the top position though.
John is working for a kimura but Hendrick is defending it quite comfortably.
John missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
John is looking for a kimura but Hendrick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for John to get the leverage.
John not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hendrick pushes John off looking to stand but John dives back in and keeps control.
Hendrick gets full guard.
Hendrick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hendrick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
John postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrick has momentary wrist control but John slips an elbow through the middle.
John postures up in Hendrick's guard and throws a big left but Hendrick blocks it.
John has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hendrick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and John defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John throwing strikes from guard but Hendrick blocks nicely.
John 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.
Hendrick is trying to control the position but John postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
John trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendrick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
War Hendrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark John's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hendrick darts in and clinches John up against the cage.
Hendrick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but John has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hendrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
John has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hendrick after a bit of a struggle.
Hendrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
John tries for a takedown but Hendrick manages to get underhooks.
John is trying to drag Hendrick to the mat but Hendrick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
War Hendrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark John.
Hendrick lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
John is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hendrick is defending well.
Hendrick misses with a knee to the head.
Hendrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hendrick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hendrick lands a damaging elbow.
John lands a takedown into guard.
John throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hendrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendrick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. John is aware though and is defending well.
Hendrick is pulling down on John's head to control his posture.
John trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendrick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hendrick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
John thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
John throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrick is trying to keep John in close.
John connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Hendrick wants to stand and escape but John is having none of it.
John 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.
John throwing strikes from guard but Hendrick blocks nicely.
Hendrick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. John gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
John scoring with punches to the head and body.
John trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
John working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
John loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
John connects with a couple of short punches.
John distracts Hendrick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
John avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
John in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
John throws a big right hand that misses.
John is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mark John has got the better of the ground game so far.
John is working Hendrick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
John throws a big elbow that misses.
John postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
John throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
John lands a couple of decent looking shots.
John thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John with a flurry of punches that miss.
John landing some decent shots from guard.
John throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hendrick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
John chips away with some ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark John's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
John throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendrick's waist but Hendrick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing John off to one side.
John fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hendrick to the ground. John is now in Hendrick's guard.
John throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hendrick working a defensive guard here.
John wants to pass the guard but Hendrick is keeping the position.
John 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.
John stands up over Hendrick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hendrick trying to control the position.
Hendrick looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
John chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John scoring with some ground and pound.
John throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendrick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
John working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hendrick's head.
John is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrick has wrist control.
Hendrick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but John can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
John postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
John throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hendrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
John is working Hendrick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hendrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
John is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrick has wrist control.
John working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John drops back looking for a leg! Hendrick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hendrick manages to kick John off! John jumps back into Hendrick's guard.
John postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
John stands up over Hendrick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
John distracts Hendrick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
John throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hendrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
John throwing strikes from guard but Hendrick blocks nicely.
John postures up and lands a big shot to Hendrick's brow.
John scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John is in close to Hendrick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
John is working Hendrick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hendrick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. John is aware though and is defending well.
Hendrick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
John 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.
John postures up.
John lands a couple of elbows.
John is working Hendrick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
John lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
John scoring with punches to the head and body.
John landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John postures up and lands a big shot to Hendrick's brow.
War Hendrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John 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.
Hendrick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
John trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hendrick controls John momentarily but John frees himself.
Hendrick has momentary wrist control but John slips an elbow through the middle.
John working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hendrick's head.
John 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
John loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think John has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Mark John!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Mark John!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Mark John!
Mark John wins by unanimous decision!
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