QFC Tournament 495 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lagzi Bendeguz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Gostosao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bendeguz
vs
Gostosao

185 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lagzi Bendeguz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonas Gostosao!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bendeguz feints and as Gostosao raises his hands in defense, Bendeguz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gostosao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bendeguz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gostosao is proving hard to escape from.

Gostosao has his foot on Bendeguz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bendeguz works his way back into a safe position though.
Bendeguz content to stall in guard here.
Bendeguz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gostosao is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bendeguz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gostosao is trying to keep Bendeguz in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendeguz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bendeguz sets himself, and Gostosao steps forward looking for the clinch! Bendeguz avoids it this time.
Bendeguz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gostosao pinned against the cage. Gostosao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gostosao leaves Bendeguz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Bendeguz forces Gostosao back against the cage and clinches.
Gostosao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bendeguz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bendeguz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gostosao after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lagzi Bendeguz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gostosao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bendeguz uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bendeguz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gostosao manages to get back to half guard.
Bendeguz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gostosao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Bendeguz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gostosao is looking to improve his position.
Bendeguz content to control rather than advance.
Bendeguz trying to control the action but Gostosao is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gostosao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bendeguz is really struggling to control Gostosao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bendeguz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Gostosao tries to counter it with a takedown but Bendeguz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bendeguz blocks a head kick by Gostosao.
Bendeguz is looking to clinch.

Bendeguz closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gostosao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gostosao wants to take the fight to the mat but Bendeguz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gostosao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bendeguz to keep the fight standing.
Gostosao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gostosao can't get the takedown.
Bendeguz blocks the elbow strike.
Bendeguz leaning against his opponent.
Bendeguz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bendeguz prevents Gostosao from breaking the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bendeguz can't find room to land a body shot as Gostosao controls the action.
Gostosao tries to circle away but Bendeguz has him pinned against the cage.
Gostosao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bendeguz prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lagzi Bendeguz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bendeguz misses with a low kick.
Gostosao wants to clinch.
Bendeguz throws a leg kick but Gostosao checks it.
Bendeguz tries to land a leg kick but Gostosao saw it coming and moves away.
Gostosao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bendeguz.
Bendeguz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gostosao as he avoids it easily.
Gostosao wants to clinch

and Bendeguz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gostosao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gostosao trying to control the position.
Bendeguz trying to control but Gostosao is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bendeguz stands and steps away. Gostosao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Bendeguz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gostosao's half guard.
Gostosao trying to control from the bottom.
Gostosao is trying to get back to full guard.
Gostosao moves into full guard.
Bendeguz looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gostosao keeping moving, preventing Bendeguz from controlling successfully.
Gostosao controls Bendeguz momentarily but Bendeguz frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bendeguz slips nicely into half guard.
Gostosao is looking to control Bendeguz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gostosao avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Bendeguz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gostosao!
Gostosao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bendeguz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bendeguz gets to mount! Gostosao was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gostosao is breathing heavily.
Bendeguz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bendeguz.
Bendeguz is landing with some decent strikes but Gostosao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bendeguz controlling the pace for now.
Bendeguz tries to control but Gostosao wriggling away.
Gostosao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bendeguz landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lagzi Bendeguz dominated that second round.
That's time! Bendeguz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Bendeguz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gostosao napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gostosao is not content to let Bendeguz control the position.

Bendeguz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lagzi Bendeguz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bendeguz.
Gostosao takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendeguz shoots for a double leg takedown but Gostosao sprawls well. He's pushed Bendeguz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bendeguz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lagzi Bendeguz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gostosao doesn't manage to clinch there - Bendeguz circles away.
Bendeguz stuffs the takedown attempt from Gostosao. Gostosao gets slowly back to his feet.
Gostosao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gostosao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bendeguz.
Gostosao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bendeguz as he avoids it easily.
Bendeguz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gostosao swivels and escapes.
Gostosao tries to work over Bendeguz's front leg with a kick but Bendeguz checks it.
Gostosao fails to land with a series of punches.
Bendeguz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gostosao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gostosao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bendeguz has him pressed against the cage.
Gostosao misses with a knee to the head.
Bendeguz is looking for a takedown.
Bendeguz swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Bendeguz manages to break the clinch.
Bendeguz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gostosao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bendeguz somewhat.
Gostosao tries to work over Bendeguz's front leg with a kick but Bendeguz checks it.
Gostosao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bendeguz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gostosao tries to clinch but Bendeguz is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendeguz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gostosao fails to land the takedown.
Bendeguz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gostosao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bendeguz avoids it really well and circles away.
Bendeguz shoots in for a takedown but Gostosao shows good takedown defense.

Bendeguz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gostosao to the mat! Gostosao manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bendeguz wants to control from the top but Gostosao keeps moving.

Gostosao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bendeguz passes Gostosao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gostosao wants to get back to his feet.
Jonas Gostosao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lagzi Bendeguz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gostosao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bendeguz pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lagzi Bendeguz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bendeguz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Lagzi Bendeguz!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Lagzi Bendeguz!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Lagzi Bendeguz!

Lagzi Bendeguz wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hell Bringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ben Hell Bringer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ben Hell Bringer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hell Bringer
vs
Paulman

180 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Hell Bringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paulman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hell Bringer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Hell Bringer tries to pass.
Hell Bringer throws a big right hand that misses.
Hell Bringer throws a big right hand that misses.
Hell Bringer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hell Bringer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paulman's head.
Hell Bringer controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell Bringer throws a big elbow that misses.
Hell Bringer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Hell Bringer advances to half guard.

Hell Bringer is trying to work for a kimura but Paulman is defending well.

Hell Bringer seems to be working for a kimura but Paulman defends the submission attempt.
Hell Bringer works his way into side control.

Hell Bringer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Paulman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hell Bringer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Paulman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hell Bringer lets go of the hold and Paulman can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Hell Bringer!
Ben Hell Bringer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.