QFC Tournament 411 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Cameron Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kagami Taiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cameron Jr
vs
Taiga

175 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Cameron Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kagami Taiga!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cameron Jr is looking to clinch but Taiga is avoiding it.
Taiga tries to land a leg kick but Cameron Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Cameron Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Taiga shoots in and bounces Cameron Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Cameron Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cameron Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taiga scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taiga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taiga looking to pass the guard.
Taiga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiga passes into half guard.
Cameron Jr trying to control here.

Taiga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taiga wants to stand up but Cameron Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cameron Jr wants to improve his position but Taiga is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taiga thows a huge punch but Cameron Jr dodges it nicely.
Cameron Jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Taiga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cameron Jr trying to control here.
Cameron Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cameron Jr.
Cameron Jr is trying to keep Taiga in close.
Taiga tries to free his leg and advance position but Cameron Jr is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron Jr is trying to keep Taiga in close.
Taiga passes into half guard.
Cameron Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Taiga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Taiga prevents Cameron Jr from improving his position.
Taiga content to control rather than advance.
Taiga blocks the strikes from Cameron Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taiga not doing much here.

Kagami Taiga has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Taiga closes the distance and clinches up with Cameron Jr, looking for a takedown. Taiga pushes Cameron Jr against the cage but Cameron Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Taiga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cameron Jr tries to kick Taiga off but Taiga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taiga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taiga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cameron Jr is looking to improve his position but Taiga isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagami Taiga 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Cameron Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cameron Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Taiga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taiga is stalling here.
Taiga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Taiga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Taiga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cameron Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taiga trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taiga looking for a guillotine here but Cameron Jr defends easily.

Taiga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cameron Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Taiga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cameron Jr tries to stand but Taiga is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taiga wants to sweep here but Cameron Jr controlling him for the moment.
Taiga trying to control the position here.
Cameron Jr prevents Taiga from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taiga wants to clinch up but Cameron Jr keeps it at a distance.
Taiga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cameron Jr wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cameron Jr is fending him off so far but Taiga persists. Nope, Cameron Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Cameron Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taiga avoids it really well and circles away.
Cameron Jr dives in and grabs Taiga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taiga pushes down on Cameron Jr's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cameron Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taiga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cameron Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cameron Jr avoids the body shot from Taiga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Cameron Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Taiga which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Cameron Jr misses.

Taiga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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. Taiga connects with a nice short shot to Cameron Jr's temple.

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

Cameron Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Taiga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taiga lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagami Taiga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Taiga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cameron Jr is looking to slow Taiga down with leg kicks.
Cameron Jr wants to clinch.
Cameron Jr tries to clinch there but Taiga circles away.
Kagami Taiga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taiga stuffs the takedown.
Cameron Jr throws a head kick but Taiga moves out of range.
Taiga fails with a takedown attempt.
Taiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cameron Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taiga somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Cameron Jr slams his shin into Taiga's torso.
Cameron Jr shoots in for a double leg but Taiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cameron Jr misses with a takedown

and Taiga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cameron Jr's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cameron Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cameron Jr working a defensive guard here.
Taiga controlling from the top position.
Cameron Jr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taiga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taiga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Taiga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taiga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taiga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taiga is one step ahead there.
Taiga stands up over Cameron Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taiga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cameron Jr's guard.
Taiga trying to pass the guard but Cameron Jr defending well.
Taiga controlling the action here.

Cameron Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taiga pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron Jr wants to control but Taiga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taiga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cameron Jr wants to get back to full guard but Taiga has mounted him!
Taiga in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Taiga postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cameron Jr looks a forlorn figure.
Samuel Cameron Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taiga controlling the pace for now.

Taiga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cameron Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagami Taiga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taiga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Kagami Taiga!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Kagami Taiga!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Kagami Taiga!

Kagami Taiga wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Vanntinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vanntinen
vs
Hansen

171 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Vanntinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jens Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hansen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vanntinen quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hansen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vanntinen wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy.
Hansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Hansen connects with a nice short shot to Vanntinen's temple.
Hansen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vanntinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hansen is controlling the pace.
Hansen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vanntinen's thigh. Vanntinen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Vanntinen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hansen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vanntinen has tightened it up now! Hansen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pekka Vanntinen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nich DiMag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen The Champ Is Here as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

DiMag
vs
Robinson

170 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nich DiMag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but DiMag sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DiMag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
DiMag throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
DiMag misses with a body shot.
DiMag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DiMag throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson darts in looking for a takedown but DiMag gets double underhooks and turns Robinson into the cage.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but DiMag pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nich DiMag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Robinson.
Robinson throws a head kick but DiMag moves out of range.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DiMag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson tries for a takedown but DiMag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DiMag throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Nich DiMag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMag thows a body shot but no joy.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but DiMag shows good takedown defense.
DiMag stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Robinson is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by DiMag! Robinson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nich DiMag!
Nich DiMag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killua Zoldyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janos Bajnai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Zoldyck
vs
Bajnai

180 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Killua Zoldyck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janos Bajnai!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bajnai misses with a series of wild punches.
Zoldyck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bajnai.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Zoldyck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zoldyck misses with a head kick.

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

Zoldyck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoldyck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bajnai is keeping the position for now.

Bajnai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zoldyck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Zoldyck stays in close to Bajnai's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajnai is trying to control the position but Zoldyck postures up.

Bajnai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoldyck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoldyck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zoldyck wanted to stand there but Bajnai had control of the position.

Bajnai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zoldyck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bajnai has momentary wrist control but Zoldyck slips an elbow through the middle.
Zoldyck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zoldyck wants to pass the guard but Bajnai is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajnai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zoldyck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Bajnai is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Zoldyck frees his head nicely. Oh but Bajnai has switched to an armbar! Zoldyck is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Janos Bajnai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Young Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abner Llorent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thug
vs
Llorent

180 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Young Thug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abner Llorent!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thug pushes Llorent up against the cage in a clinch.
Llorent is trying to drag Thug to the mat but Thug just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Thug has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Llorent regains guard immediately.
Thug trying to control the position from guard on top but Llorent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thug controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thug being controlled here momentarily.
Thug wants to pass the guard but Llorent is keeping the position.
Thug controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Young Thug just wasn't active enough.

Thug closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Llorent to the mat! Llorent manages to get full guard.
Thug controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Llorent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thug is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Llorent preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Llorent keeping full guard, as Thug tries to pass.
Llorent being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Young Thug has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Thug pushes Llorent up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Llorent wants a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Thug pulls guard successfully.
Thug knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Llorent on the ground.

Llorent thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thug is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug is trying to control the position but Llorent postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Llorent drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thug dives on top into guard.
Thug tries to free his leg and advance position but Llorent is retaining full guard.
Llorent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thug is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thug pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llorent is keeping the position for now.
Thug slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thug lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thug working away.

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

Thug has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Llorent looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thug!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thug tries to bench press Llorent off him but Llorent keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Llorent misses with the ground and pound.
Thug tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Llorent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Young Thug dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thug is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Llorent's half guard.
Llorent wants to get back to full guard.
Llorent is pressing down on Thug's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thug has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Llorent is proving hard to escape from.
Thug controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Thug is sitting in close to Llorent's body. Llorent has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thug is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thug is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Llorent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abner Llorent!