QFC Tournament 772 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jones
vs
Stone

196 cm
18
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maurice Stone!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones tries to sprawl but Stone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Stone uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Stone isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone controlling his opponent.
Jones tries to hold on but Stone postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone controlling his opponent.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stone throwing strikes but Jones bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Stone has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stone holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.

Stone has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard.

Jones being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stone has passed into side control.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stone is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Stone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Stone keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
Maurice Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones won't allow Stone to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones won't allow Stone to sweep him here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Stone. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a right hook to the body.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Maurice Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Stone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones tries to pull guard but Stone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Stone has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Stone dives into Jones's guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Stone drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Jones tries to tie him up.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Stone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to pull guard but Stone won't allow it.
Stone presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Stone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stone.
A right hand to the body from Stone.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stone content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stone.

Stone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stone moves into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Stone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Stone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Stone's body position as best he can.
Stone is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Stone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Maurice Stone!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Maurice Stone!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Maurice Stone!

Maurice Stone wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qfc Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jr
vs
Winner

187 cm
25
277 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qfc Winner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Winner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJr.
Qfc Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner just misses with a punch to the body.
Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jr manages to avoid it.
Winner digs a good hook to Jr's body.
Winner throws out a loose jab but Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jr is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Winner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Winner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jr.
Jr misses with a head kick.
Jr slips a straight right by Winner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner misses the shot to the body.
Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Winner misses with an uppercut. Jr saw that one coming.
Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Winner swats away the attempt to clinch by Jr.
Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jr manages to avoid it.
Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winner scores with a jab. Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jr moves out of range as Winner strikes.
Jr tries to clinch but Winner is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winner. Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.

Jr pushes Winner up against the cage in a clinch.
Winner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Winner misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jr.
Winner looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Jr.
Jr taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jr for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Winner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Winner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Winner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winner throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Winner fails to land.
Come on Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee calls for Jr to work.
Jr connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Winner is blocking nicely.
Winner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Winner is looking to break free of the clinch but Jr has double underhooks.
Jr just leaning against Winner, taking a breather.
Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Winner blocks with his arms.
Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jr has Winner pushed against the cage.
Jr is struggling to control the position.
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 Zeus Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Winner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jr.
Jr moves away from the strike by Winner.
Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winner misses with a looping right.

Jr clinches with his opponent.
Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jr taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr just leaning against Winner, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zeus Jr.
Winner misses with a looping left.
Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Winner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jr moves away.
Winner ducks under a wild hook from Jr.
Winner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Winner circles away.
Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Winner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winner. Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Winner just manages to avoid it.
Winner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jr moves away.
Winner looks to throw the jab but Jr is out of range.
Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winner. Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jr misses with a wild body shot.

Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Winner is trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jr slows down the pace here.
Winner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner can't find room to land a body shot as Jr controls the action.
Winner stalls.
Jr blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jr.
Winner is trying to stall.
Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winner being controlled against the cage.
Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Winner looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winner lands with a light punch inside.
Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Winner looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stalling in the clinch from Jr.
Winner managing to block the knees to the body from Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jr is stalling here.
Jr leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qfc Winner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Winner misses the jab.
Jr moves away from the strike by Winner.
Jr throws the kick towards the body but Winner avoids it.
Winner swats away the attempt to clinch by Jr.
Winner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jr with a body shot.

Jr darts in and clinches Winner up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Winner fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jr is keeping busy.
Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Winner misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jr blocking some punches.
Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zeus Jr.
Winner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jr.
A head kick misses from Jr.
Winner misses the shot to the body.
Winner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jr manages to avoid it.
Jr throws a counter high kick but Winner was just alert enough to avoid it.
Winner digs a good body shot into Jr's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winner. Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winner misses with a looping left.
Winner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winner.
Winner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheers as Winner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Winner misses with a double jab.
Winner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jr.
Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range.
Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winner misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Jr misses its target.
Winner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jr manages to avoid it.
Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick by Jr misses
and Winner counters with a straight right hand.
Winner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winner catches Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Winner connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner cracks Jr with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jr falls to his knees and Winner doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qfc Winner!
Our winner, Qfc Winner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.