QFC Tournament 646 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarton McFukur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarton McFukur has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

McFukur
vs
Blaze

211 cm
24
294 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 Las Vegas, Tarton McFukur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Tarton McFukur has been cut.
McFukur tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McFukur moves away from the strike by Blaze.
Blaze looks to throw the jab but McFukur is out of range.
McFukur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaze to score with a decent uppercut.
Blaze misses with a looping left.

McFukur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Blaze is defending against the submission attempts here by McFukur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McFukur seems to be working for a kimura but Blaze defends the submission attempt.
Blaze tries to get to full guard but McFukur has control of the leg.

Blaze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. McFukur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McFukur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Blaze looking for submissions off his back.
Blaze wants to get back to full guard.
McFukur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blaze has a hand on McFukur's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McFukur takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Blaze blocking the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFukur throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blaze wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Blaze looks winded!
I would not like to be Blaze right now.

McFukur working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McFukur looking to break Blaze's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Blaze remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McFukur will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFukur has good solid back control here.

Blaze is trying to defend against the choke here but McFukur has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. McFukur Tightens the hold and Blaze taps out furiously! McFukur displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tarton McFukur!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Velasquez
vs
Zero

225 cm
23
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 Las Vegas, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Zero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zero is fending him off so far but Velasquez persists. Nope, Zero circles away and we're back to standing.

Zero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Velasquez is pulling down on Zero's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zero pushes down on Velasquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Velasquez trying to control here.
Zero works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Velasquez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zero but great work by Velasquez.
Zero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velasquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Zero has control of the leg.

Zero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velasquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Velasquez punching from the bottom.

Zero is looking for a kimura but Velasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zero to get the leverage.

Zero is working for a submission of some sort.
Velasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zero on the ground.

Zero is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zero is working away from the top position though.

Velasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Zero.

Zero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasquez sees it coming and defends easily.

Zero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zero.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Zero is very close to passing his half guard.

Zero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zero blocks the strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez trying to control from the bottom.

Zero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Zero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velasquez has managed to free his arm - good work.

Zero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Velasquez defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasquez sees it coming and defends easily.

Zero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position.

Zero is looking for a kimura here.

Zero is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Velasquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Zero 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.

Velasquez shoots in for a double leg but Zero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Velasquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zero is out of range and Velasquez settles back down.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velasquez stalks Zero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zero's face. Zero staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Travis Zero has been cut.

Velasquez clinches with his opponent.
Zero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Velasquez to keep the fight standing.
Zero tries to pull guard but Velasquez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zero takes one to the chin there.
Zero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Zero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zero stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Velasquez clinches up with Zero and pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez tries to break free but Zero pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Velasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zero gets underhooks to prevent Velasquez's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.
Velasquez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zero up against the cage.
Velasquez misses with an elbow over the top.
Velasquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zero smiles and moves away.

Zero feints and as Velasquez raises his hands in defense, Zero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Velasquez manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Velasquez. Beautiful body shot.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zero sprawls well. Zero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Zero shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez shows good takedown defense.
Velasquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Velasquez dives in and grabs Zero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zero pushes down on Velasquez's head and hops out.
Zero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velasquez as he avoids it easily.
Velasquez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Velasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Zero, which made it look bad.
Zero throws out a counter right but Velasquez avoids it with no problem.
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Zero keeps it at a distance.
Zero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Velasquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zero avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Zero is just out of range.
Velasquez misses with a low kick as Zero jumps back.
Zero throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Velasquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Zero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Zero back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velasquez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Velasquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zero prevents it.
Velasquez jumps guard but Zero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Velasquez is pressed up against the cage. Zero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Velasquez down to the mat. Velasquez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Velasquez clinches up against the cage.
Zero is trying to pull guard but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zero has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Zero won't allow it.

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

Zero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velasquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velasquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velasquez!

Zero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Velasquez off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero not allowing Velasquez to control his hands.
Velasquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Velasquez tries to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Zero patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Zero is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Velasquez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Velasquez showing good submission defense here.
Velasquez trying to control the hands but Zero breaks the grip.

Zero has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Velasquez is defending well but eventually Zero manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Velasquez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Zero!
The defeated Cain Velasquez had this to say: 'Never give up'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hollyfield Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Gomes

200 cm
24
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
289 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 Las Vegas, Calvin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hollyfield Gomes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gomes gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.

Gomes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.

Gomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.

Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.

Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gomes is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.

Gomes seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage.

Gomes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gomes, into his guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomes is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gomes looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Gomes is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.

Gomes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Jones distracts Gomes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gomes has eaten all the pies!
Jones slips nicely into half guard.

Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones wants to take a breather but Gomes is having none of it.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Jones.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomes on the ground.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Gomes's temple.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Gomes is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gomes some visible discomfort.
Gomes is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones advances to full mount.
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones cracks Gomes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gomes is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.

Gomes looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gomes is breathing heavily.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Gomes has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones advances position into side control!

Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control the position but Gomes is working away.
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Gomes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gomes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gomes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Gomes actively working from the bottom here.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones wants to take a breather but Gomes is having none of it.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gomes taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Gomes is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomes can do to turn this around?
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gomes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is trying to control. Gomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Gomes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Calvin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones winds up and cracks Gomes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomes's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomes's guard.

Gomes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gomes is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Jones is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.

Gomes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Gomes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones working Gomes over with strikes.
Gomes tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones working over Gomes with some ground and pound. Gomes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Gomes looking for submissions off his back.

Gomes looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jones pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Gomes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Gomes is in trouble!
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to control but Gomes wriggling away.
Jones breaks from Gomes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gomes looks a forlorn figure.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gomes hang on?
Jones looking to control but Gomes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gomes?
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Gomes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

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!
Gomes can't escape the position.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.

It looks like Hollyfield Gomes has been cut.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gomes can't escape the position.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.

Gomes is rocked!
Gomes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gomes is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones working Gomes over with strikes here.
Hollyfield Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calvin Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones looking to finish Gomes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gomes!
Gomes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 George Francis scores the fight for Calvin Jones!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Calvin Jones!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Calvin Jones!

Calvin Jones wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Vermeulen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silus Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vermeulen's entrance music is Born to be Wild. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vermeulen
vs
Kush

189 cm
23
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Vermeulen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silus Kush!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Kush bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Vermeulen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Silus Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kush has eaten all the pies!
Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kush paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Vermeulen forces Kush back against the cage and clinches.
Vermeulen with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen prevents the takedown attempt.

Vermeulen breaks from the clinch.

Kush tries to keep at a distance but Vermeulen has taken the fight into the clinch.

Vermeulen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vermeulen napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Kush is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vermeulen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vermeulen wants to get back to his feet but Kush drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kush is trying to get an arm triangle but Vermeulen is defending well.
Vermeulen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kush has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Kush tries for a kimura but Vermeulen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen tries to escape but Kush is in control.

Vermeulen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vermeulen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Vermeulen instigates a clinch.
Kush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vermeulen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dave Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silus Kush.
Kush tries to score a body lock takedown but Vermeulen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kush misses with a takedown
and Vermeulen counters with a three punch combo that has Kush backing up. Kush nods at Vermeulen to acknowledge the strikes.
Kush looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen wants to clinch.
Dave Vermeulen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kush throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vermeulen!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kush shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vermeulen sprawls well. Vermeulen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kush gets slowly back to his feet.
Vermeulen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kush circles away quickly and effectively.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kush dives in and grabs Vermeulen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vermeulen pushes down on Kush's head and hops out.
Vermeulen throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Vermeulen. No joy for Kush on that attempt.

Vermeulen darts in and clinches Kush up against the cage.
Vermeulen landing knees to the body.

Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kush paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Vermeulen moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kush avoids it.
Kush takes an elbow to the temple.
Vermeulen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vermeulen is defending well.
Vermeulen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vermeulen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Vermeulen manages to break the clinch.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kush paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Vermeulen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vermeulen misses with a knee to the head.
Vermeulen connects with a knee to the head.
Vermeulen landing knees to the body.
Vermeulen looking to throw knees to the head but Kush is blocking nicely.
Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vermeulen lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen looking to throw knees to the head but Kush is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Vermeulen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vermeulen breaks the clinch.
Kush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vermeulen as he avoids it easily.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Kush is avoiding it.

Vermeulen has Kush up against the cage in a clinch.

Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Kush pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Vermeulen pushes Kush up against the cage in a clinch.
Kush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vermeulen fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Vermeulen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Kush leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vermeulen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Vermeulen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Kush pushes him off.

Kush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vermeulen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kush can do to turn this around?
Vermeulen wants to get back to his feet.
Vermeulen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kush on the ground.
Vermeulen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Kush is working for a kimura but Vermeulen is defending it quite comfortably.

Kush is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen tries to kick Kush off but Kush keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vermeulen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kush.

Kush seems to be looking for submissions.

Kush seems to be working for a kimura but Vermeulen defends the submission attempt.

Vermeulen has one foot on Kush's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kush shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vermeulen sprawls well. Vermeulen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kush gets slowly back to his feet.
Kush is breathing heavily.
Kush fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush swats away the attempt to clinch by Vermeulen.
Kush circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kush closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kush lands in his opponent's guard.
Vermeulen wants to stand up but Kush is controlling him.

Vermeulen pushes Kush off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!

Vermeulen instigates a clinch.
Kush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vermeulen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dave Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silus Kush.
Vermeulen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kush's face.
Vermeulen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kush has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Vermeulen breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vermeulen clinches up with Kush and pushes him back against the cage.
Vermeulen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Vermeulen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Vermeulen scores with a four punch combination!
Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Kush keeps it at a distance.

Vermeulen darts in and clinches Kush up against the cage.
Vermeulen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kush blocks it with crossed arms.
Vermeulen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vermeulen prevents the takedown attempt.
Kush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vermeulen after a bit of a struggle.
Vermeulen lands an elbow inside.
Vermeulen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vermeulen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kush wants to stall.
Kush has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vermeulen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vermeulen manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kush has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a knee strike.
Vermeulen tries a knee to the head but Kush blocks it.
Vermeulen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kush avoids it.
Kush wants a takedown but no success here.
Dave Vermeulen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vermeulen tries to land knees in the clinch but Kush avoids the damage to the body.

Vermeulen breaks from the clinch.

Kush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vermeulen wants to stand up but Kush is controlling him.
Kush advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Vermeulen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vermeulen tries to clinch but Kush is having none of it.
Vermeulen scores with a three punch combo!
Kush fails to land the takedown.
Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vermeulen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Kush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vermeulen pushes Kush off looking to stand but Kush dives back in and keeps control.

Kush seems to be working for a kimura but Vermeulen defends the submission attempt.

Vermeulen pushes Kush off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vermeulen!

Kush is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vermeulen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Kush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Kush tries for a kimura but Vermeulen is defending well.
Vermeulen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Kush looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Kush is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vermeulen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vermeulen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Kush tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kush has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Kush wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vermeulen, who protects the arm well.
Vermeulen is trying to buck Kush off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vermeulen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kush shoots and misses
and Vermeulen counters with a series of strikes. Kush will be more careful next time no doubt.

Kush shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kush showed some decent athleticism there.

Kush is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vermeulen is just riding it out for now. Kush eventually gives up the hold.
Vermeulen wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kush is working for a kimura but Vermeulen is defending it quite comfortably.
Vermeulen tries to kick Kush off but Kush keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Kush is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vermeulen sees it coming and defends easily.

Vermeulen has one foot on Kush's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vermeulen sprawls well. Vermeulen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kush gets slowly back to his feet.
Dave Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silus Kush.

Vermeulen moves into the clinch successfully.
Silus Kush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Vermeulen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vermeulen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Vermeulen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vermeulen, 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 George Francis scores the fight for Dave Vermeulen!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Dave Vermeulen!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Dave Vermeulen!

Dave Vermeulen wins by unanimous decision!
A pretty intense looking Dave Vermeulen took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.