QFC Tournament 356 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaap Stam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Echoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaap Stam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Stam
vs
Echoes

200 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaap Stam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Myron Echoes!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Echoes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Echoes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Echoes is stalling in the full guard.
Stam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Echoes 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Echoes controlling from the top position.
It looks like Echoes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Myron Echoes.
Stam shoots in and drives through. Echoes sprawls well.

Echoes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Echoes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Echoes slows the pace down in half guard.

Echoes seems to be looking for submissions.
Stam wants to improve his position but Echoes is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stam is trying to maintain the position but Echoes is very close to passing his half guard.
Echoes is pressing down on Stam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stam is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echoes not doing much here.
Stam is trying to get back to full guard.

Echoes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Echoes wants to pass the guard but Stam is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Echoes in particular looking to stall.
Stam is trying to control but Echoes manages to pass to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Echoes is looking to work his way around to Stam's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Stam can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myron Echoes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Stam.
Stam with a lazy takedown attempt

and Echoes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Echoes.
Stam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Echoes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Echoes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stam avoids it.
Stam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Echoes after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaap Stam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stam letting Echoes take a breather here.
Echoes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stam.
Stam blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stam letting Echoes take a breather here.

Echoes manages to break the clinch.
Echoes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Echoes.
Stam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Echoes gets a clinch.

Echoes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stam regains guard.
Echoes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Echoes wants to pass the guard but Stam is keeping the position.
Echoes slips nicely into half guard.
Stam gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stam is trying to control the position but Echoes postures up.
Echoes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echoes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Echoes preventing the sweep.
Echoes throws a big elbow that misses.
Stam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Echoes passes Stam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stam wants to improve his position but Echoes is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Echoes is pressing down on Stam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stam is holding on for now.
Stam wants to control but Echoes is keeping busy.
Echoes tries to pass to full mount but Stam defends it.
Echoes slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Echoes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myron Echoes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stam slips under a jab from Echoes.

Echoes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Echoes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Stam working for a triangle but Echoes defends it easily.
Stam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Echoes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Echoes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stam trying to control from the bottom.
Echoes content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Echoes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stam is looking to control Echoes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stam avoid being mounted?
Stam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Echoes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stam is trying to control the position but Echoes postures up.

Echoes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stam is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stam has escaped and now he's on top!
Stam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stam trying to control the position from guard on top but Echoes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stam looking to sit in guard and control but Echoes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Echoes.
Echoes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Echoes looking to pass the guard.
Stam keeping moving, preventing Echoes from controlling successfully.
Stam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Echoes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jaap Stam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Echoes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stam napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Stam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stam is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Echoes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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. Echoes connects with a nice short shot to Stam's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Myron Echoes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Echoes 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Myron Echoes!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Myron Echoes!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Myron Echoes!

Myron Echoes wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liubomir Panayotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bb ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liubomir Panayotov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Panayotov
vs
ss

185 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liubomir Panayotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, bb ss!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Panayotov lands a nice looking body kick.
Panayotov connects with an inside leg kick.
ss blocks a head kick by Panayotov.
Panayotov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
ss slaps away a takedown attempt from Panayotov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Panayotov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov shoots for a double leg takedown but ss sprawls well. He's pushed Panayotov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Panayotov scores with a push kick.
Panayotov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liubomir Panayotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panayotov fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from ss. No joy for Panayotov on that attempt.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and ss moves out of range easily.
ss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
ss blocks a head kick by Panayotov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov is looking to land body kicks.
Panayotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Panayotov throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but ss slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panayotov shoots in and drives through. ss sprawls well.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and ss moves out of range easily.
Panayotov is breathing heavily.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panayotov throws a low kick, looking for ss's leg but ss calmly moves out of range.
ss blocks a head kick by Panayotov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Panayotov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick
and ss counters with a straight right hand.
Panayotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov tries to bum rush ss with a series of wild strikes but ss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Panayotov dives in for a single leg takedown but ss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. ss obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ss is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
ss landing knees to the body.
Panayotov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ss trying to land knees to the body.
ss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Panayotov blocks it with crossed arms.
ss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Panayotov's face.

It looks like Liubomir Panayotov has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. ss obliges.
ss with a knee to the head.

Panayotov is rocked!
ss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Panayotov blocks it with crossed arms.
ss using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
ss throws a knee to the head but misses.
ss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Panayotov blocks it with crossed arms.
ss landing knees to the head.
Oh Panayotov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
ss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ss using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Panayotov seems to have got his legs back now.
Panayotov managing to block the knees to the body from ss.
ss misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for ss.
ss lands a knee to the head.
ss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ss tries to land a knee to the head but Panayotov blocks with his arms.
ss landing knees to the body.
ss connects with a knee to the head.
Panayotov takes a knee to the side of the body.
ss using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Panayotov tries to pull guard but ss holds him up against the cage and eventually Panayotov drops back down to his feet.
Panayotov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ss smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liubomir Panayotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panayotov looks for the body kick but ss saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ss avoids the head kick by Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panayotov throws a body punch but ss moves out of range.
ss stuffs the takedown attempt from Panayotov. Panayotov gets slowly back to his feet.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and ss moves out of range easily.
Liubomir Panayotov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bb ss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liubomir Panayotov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panayotov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Panayotov looks to land a right hand but ss moved out of range.
Panayotov throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panayotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ss moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov misses with a looping right.
ss slips under a jab.
bb ss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panayotov misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Panayotov or perhaps it was just good defense by ss which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Panayotov looks to land a right hand but ss moved out of range.
Panayotov misses with a head kick.
Panayotov throws the left hand but ss avoids the punch easily.
Panayotov is looking to chop away at ss's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and ss moves out of range easily.
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ss was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a leg kick but ss sees it coming and moves out of range.
ss avoids the head kick by Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panayotov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liubomir Panayotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panayotov swings for the body but ss moves out of range.
Liubomir Panayotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panayotov throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liubomir Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panayotov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for bb ss!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for bb ss!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for bb ss!

bb ss wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kacper Golan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Paul
vs
Golan

185 cm
19
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kacper Golan!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paul.

Golan closes the distance and clinches.
Golan keeps control of Paul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Golan prevents a body shot from Paul.
Golan stalling against the cage.
Golan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paul is defending well.
Golan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Golan as Paul tries to tie him up.
Paul wants to get back to striking at distance but Golan won't allow it.

Golan has clasped his hands together around Paul's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Paul is looking to reverse the position.
Paul is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Golan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paul is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golan wants to stand but Paul has his arm trapped.
Paul wants to control but Golan postures up.
Paul tries to buck Golan off but Golan is having none of it.

Golan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paul, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face as Golan controls the position.
Paul is trying to control Golan's posture but Golan avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golan controls the position.
Paul is trying to control Golan's posture but Golan avoids it.
Paul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Golan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face as Golan controls the position.
Paul regains half guard.
Golan trying to control the action but Paul is working from the bottom.
Paul tries to get to full guard but Golan has control of the leg.
Paul trying to control but Golan postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kacper Golan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Paul scores with a jab.
Golan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paul defends it nicely.
George Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kacper Golan.
Golan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paul sprawls well. Paul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Golan gets slowly back to his feet.
Golan shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paul.
Golan avoids a kick to the body.
Paul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paul wants it to stay on the feet.
Golan looks winded!

A big head kick from Paul and Golan is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Golan is rocked!

It looks like Kacper Golan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul gets to his feet and stands over Golan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Golan felt that one! Paul unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Golan from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Paul!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Voa Bruxao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Pacquiao
vs
Bruxao

178 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Voa Bruxao!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pacquiao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bruxao leaves Pacquiao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Pacquiao manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bruxao on his heels. He'll look to pass Bruxao's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pacquiao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bruxao looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruxao, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruxao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bruxao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pacquiao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao stands and throws Bruxao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Pacquiao stalls from top position.

Pacquiao has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bruxao is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pacquiao yanks on the arm and Bruxao is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pacquiao.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manny Pacquiao!