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QFC Tournament 342 Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emmet Von Braun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emmet Von Braun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emmet Von Braun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyson Thor!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor fails with the takedown
and Von Braun counters with a single leg into guard. Thor didn't expect that.
Von Braun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thor working for a triangle but Von Braun defends it easily.
Thor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Braun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Braun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Braun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Von Braun wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Braun postures up in Thor's guard and throws a big left but Thor blocks it.
Von Braun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thor's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thor has his foot on Von Braun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Braun works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Braun trying to control but Thor is working from the bottom.
Von Braun sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thor's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Braun trying to control the pace.
Von Braun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Braun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thor actively working from the bottom here.
Von Braun is trying to control the action in half guard but Thor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Braun working over Thor with some ground and pound. Thor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Braun connects with a nice short shot to Thor's temple.
Von Braun scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Braun lands a nice short elbow.
Von Braun is pressing down on Thor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thor is holding on for now.
Von Braun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Braun is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thor is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Braun stalling.
Thor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Braun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Von Braun is trying to control. Thor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thor actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor looking for submissions off his back.
Thor looks winded!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Von Braun.
Von Braun lands strikes from half guard.
Von Braun lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Braun drops an elbow to the side of Thor's head.
Von Braun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Von Braun trying to mount his opponent but Thor defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Braun looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thor actively working from the bottom here.
Von Braun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Von Braun there.
Von Braun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thor is looking for a sweep. Von Braun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Braun is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thor looking for submissions off his back.
Von Braun controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Braun lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Braun is trying to control the action in half guard but Thor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmet Von Braun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Von Braun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Von Braun tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thor gets back to half guard.
Thor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Braun defends it easily.
Thor 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.
Von Braun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Braun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Braun passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Braun wants to control but Thor is keeping him busy.
Thor is looking to regain half guard here but Von Braun keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Braun working the ground and pound.
Von Braun is chipping away with strikes.
Von Braun working the head with strikes.
Thor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Braun remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Von Braun trying to control the position but Thor is working away.
Von Braun creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Von Braun tries to move to mount but Thor blocks the move with his legs.
Von Braun lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Braun lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Emmet Von Braun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thor is looking for a sweep.
Von Braun is working Thor over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thor is not content to let Von Braun control the position.
Von Braun working the ground and pound from side control.
Von Braun taking a breather here.
Thor is not content to let Von Braun control the position.
Thor tries to buck Von Braun off but Von Braun is having none of it.
Von Braun scoring with punches and elbows.
Thor is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Von Braun there.
Von Braun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Von Braun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thor is breathing heavily.
Thor actively working from the bottom here.
Von Braun moves nicely into side control.
Von Braun is staying tight to Thor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Thor is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Braun lands a decent elbow from side control.
Von Braun scores with punches from side control.
Von Braun in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Braun wants to control but Thor is keeping him busy.
Von Braun in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thor regains half guard.
Von Braun wants to take a breather but Thor is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Braun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Braun works his way into side control.
Von Braun works to advance to full mount. Thor defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmet Von Braun dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Von Braun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Braun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thor has his takedown stuffed
and Von Braun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thor won't allow Von Braun to pass to mount.
Thor looking for submissions off his back.
Von Braun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Von Braun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Braun is trying to control. Thor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Braun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thor on the ground.
Thor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Braun not doing much here.
Von Braun lands strikes from half guard.
Thor looking for submissions off his back.
Von Braun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Von Braun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Braun is nestled in close to Thor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Braun pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Von Braun.
Von Braun moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Thor.
Von Braun landing strikes.
Emmet Von Braun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor trying to remain calm as Von Braun controls from the top position.
Thor is looking to regain half guard here but Von Braun keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Braun scores with a couple of short elbows.
Thor is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Thor is not content to let Von Braun control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Braun working the head and body with strikes.
Von Braun controls the position from side control.
Von Braun landing a few strikes.
Thor trying to remain calm as Von Braun controls from the top position.
Thor is trying to get back to half guard.
Thor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Von Braun is looking to control Thor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Braun avoid being mounted?
Thor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Braun is just riding it out for now. Thor eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Von Braun sees it coming and defends easily.
Thor seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Braun trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmet Von Braun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Braun 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Emmet Von Braun!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Emmet Von Braun!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Emmet Von Braun!
Emmet Von Braun wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Emmet Von Braun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duncan Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brad Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Shaw shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Jon wants to get back to his feet but Shaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Jon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Jon is looking to stand up but Shaw isn't so interested in that idea.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shaw in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw prevents Jon from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jon is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Shaw!
After winning the bout, Brad Shaw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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