QFC Tournament 237 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jacobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerome Christopher Jones Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Jacobi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gerome Christopher Jones Iii's chin.

Jacobi
vs
Christopher Jones Iii

190 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 Helsinki, Justin Jacobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerome Christopher Jones Iii!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Jacobi misses
and Jones Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jacobi's knee momentarily.

Jacobi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jacobi pushes Jones Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Jacobi to work.

Jacobi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jones Iii regains guard immediately.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jacobi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobi stops Jones Iii from standing up.
Jacobi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jacobi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones Iii on the ground.
Jones Iii wants to stand but Jacobi is controlling the position.
Jones Iii throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobi wants to pass the guard but Jones Iii is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobi's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Justin Jacobi.

Jacobi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones Iii was covering up waiting for the punch and Jacobi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jacobi prevents Jones Iii from getting back to his feet.

Jacobi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jacobi lands with a good body shot.
Jacobi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones Iii counters with a low kick, right behind Jacobi 's knee.
Jacobi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones Iii defends it nicely.
Jacobi is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacobi moves into range and clinches up with Jones Iii.
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!
Jones Iii is trying to drag Jacobi to the mat but Jacobi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacobi is stalling here.

Jacobi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones Iii uses from the top position.

Jacobi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones Iii off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jacobi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones Iii gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones Iii keeping full guard, as Jacobi tries to pass.
Jacobi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jacobi is standing up over Jones Iii. Jones Iii looks to escape but Jacobi dives into side control.
Jacobi working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Jones Iii's face as Jacobi controls the position.

Jacobi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Jacobi rushes Jones Iii and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacobi successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacobi is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacobi connects with a couple of short punches.

Jacobi gets to his feet. Jones Iii looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones Iii is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jacobi closes the distance and pushes Jones Iii back into the cage.
Jones Iii wants to take the fight to the mat but Jacobi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Jacobi dominated that round.
That's time! Jacobi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jacobi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones Iii tries to get to full guard but Jacobi has control of the leg.
Jacobi content to control rather than advance.
Jones Iii tries to roll over but Jacobi keeps him under control.

Jacobi is working for a submission of some sort.

Jacobi decides to stand up.

Jacobi forces Jones Iii back against the cage and clinches.
Jones Iii is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Iii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jacobi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Justin Jacobi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jacobi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones Iii's half guard.
Jones Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobi works his way into full mount!
Jones Iii is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi landing shots from mount.
Jacobi controlling from mount.
Jones Iii is working to get back to half guard.
Jacobi dominating with strikes here.
Jacobi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jacobi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones Iii to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones Iii shrugs it off.
Jacobi unloading with bombs!
Jacobi controlling from the full mount.
Jacobi prevents Jones Iii from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Iii tries to improve his position but instead Jacobi has taken his back!
Jacobi controls the action.

Jacobi looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jones Iii taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Jacobi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boss Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Myres is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Myres
vs
Reid

198 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
20
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White 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 Helsinki, Robert Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boss Reid!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reid, as that shot connected.
Reid misses with the combination.
Myres avoids a kick to the body.

Reid closes the distance and clinches.
Myres looking for a takedown.
Reid jumps guard but Myres stands there with Reid around his waist. Reid gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Reid jumps guard and drags Myres to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Myres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Myres pushes down on Reid's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Myres maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Reid could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Myres has cracked it and Reid is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Myres!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Myres!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Davito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Davito
vs
Mutombo

150 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Davito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mister Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo with a jab.
Davito gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mutombo scores with a sloppy right hand. Davito should have avoided that one.
Davito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutombo throws a good cross that connects.
Mutombo sizes up Davito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mutombo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davito momentarily.
Nice cross by Mutombo.
Mutombo lands an overhand right.
Mutombo lands a nice shot to the body.
Davito really is a fat lump.
Davito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mutombo as he avoids it easily.
Davito throws a sloppy head kick and Mutombo moves out of range easily.

Mutombo lands a left and a right that send Davito crashing to the mat, dazed. Mutombo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Davito shoots in and drives through. Mutombo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Davito. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mutombo but Mutombo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davito is breathing heavily.
Davito shoots in and drives through. Mutombo sprawls well.
Mutombo connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Davito covering up! Mutombo comes in with a big uppercut and Davito goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mister Mutombo!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Dugan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mesa
vs
Dugan

192 cm
22
239 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 Helsinki, Victor Mesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthew Dugan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mesa shoots in looking for a takedown. Dugan tries to sprawl out of it but Mesa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dugan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mesa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mesa tries a head kick but it misses.
Dugan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mesa.

Dugan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mesa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mesa keeping full guard, as Dugan tries to pass.
Dugan trying to control but Mesa is working from the bottom.

Dugan drops back looking for a leg! Mesa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mesa manages to kick Dugan off! Dugan jumps back into Mesa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesa trying to control the position.
Dugan looking to sit in guard and control but Mesa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mesa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dugan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesa is working hard here to advance position.
Dugan trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesa stops Dugan from standing up.
Mesa sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Dugan looking for a guillotine here but Mesa defends easily.
Dugan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dugan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesa tries to free his leg and advance position but Dugan is retaining full guard.
Mesa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dugan is looking to sweep but instead, Mesa has passed into half guard.
Mesa sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugan tries to kick Mesa off but Mesa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dugan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesa is working away from the top position though.
Mesa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dugan keeps working.
Dugan is looking for a sweep. Mesa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Victor Mesa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dugan swings widly with a right hand
and Mesa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dugan thinking.
Dugan looks winded!

Dugan gets tackled into the cage by Mesa. Mesa maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dugan keeps control of Mesa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Victor Mesa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dugan avoids a kick to the body.
Dugan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mesa counters with a right hand to the body.
Mesa shoots in but no luck this time.
Dugan dives in and grabs Mesa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mesa pushes down on Dugan's head and hops out.
Mesa fails with a takedown attempt.
Mesa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mesa shoots in for a double leg but Dugan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mesa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dugan's waist but Dugan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesa off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mesa.
Dugan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugan leaves Mesa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mesa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dugan defends it nicely.
Victor Mesa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mesa shoots in but Dugan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dugan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mesa circles away.
Mesa lands with an uppercut that bounces Dugan off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Mesa.
Mesa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugan fails with a takedown attempt.
Dugan lands a right hook to the body.
Dugan is looking to clinch but Mesa is avoiding it.
Mesa swats away the attempt to clinch by Dugan.
Mesa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dugan is defended easily by Mesa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dugan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mesa tries for a takedown but Dugan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dugan shoots in looking for a takedown. Mesa tries to sprawl out of it but Dugan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mesa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mesa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mesa is looking to clinch but Dugan is avoiding it.
Dugan circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dugan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mesa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dugan somewhat.
Mesa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dugan sprawls well. Dugan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mesa gets slowly back to his feet.
Dugan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mesa.
Dugan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dugan moves in looking to clinch but Mesa pushes him off.
Dugan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Victor Mesa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dugan dives in and grabs Mesa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mesa pushes down on Dugan's head and hops out.
Mesa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mesa tries to clinch but Dugan moves out of range.
Mesa shoots in but Dugan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mesa is looking to clinch but Dugan is avoiding it.
Dugan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mesa as he jumps to the side.
Dugan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mesa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Victor Mesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Dugan.

Mesa drives through and clinches with Dugan against the cage.

Dugan gets control of Mesa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dugan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dugan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Mesa gets to his feet. Dugan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice takedown defense from Dugan. No joy for Mesa on that attempt.
Dugan shoots in looking for a takedown but Mesa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dugan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Dugan. No joy for Mesa on that attempt.
Dugan walks into a stiff left hand from Mesa.
Dugan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dugan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mesa looks to land a combination. Dugan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Mesa moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dugan fails to pull guard.
Mesa slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dugan throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dugan tries for a takedown but Mesa manages to get underhooks.
Mesa slows down the pace here.

Mesa gets control of Dugan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mesa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mesa is pulling down on Dugan's head to control his posture.
Mesa keeping moving, preventing Dugan from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesa pulls Dugan in close to prevent any damage.
Mesa 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mesa wants to clinch up but Dugan keeps it at a distance.

Mesa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dugan wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mesa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Mesa on the inside.
Mesa tries to pull guard but Dugan holds him up against the cage and eventually Mesa drops back down to his feet.
Dugan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mesa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Mesa pulls guard.
Mesa has a closed guard, preventing Dugan from standing up.

Mesa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mesa tries to bum rush Dugan with a series of wild strikes but Dugan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Mesa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mesa 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Victor Mesa!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Victor Mesa!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Victor Mesa!

Victor Mesa wins by unanimous decision!