PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Quim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jucifer's--. Jimmy Quim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Quim
vs
Mask

178 cm
31
183 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

177 cm
27
180 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Quim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quim scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Quim misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mask is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Quim trying to control the action but Mask is working from the bottom.

Quim is trying to work for a kimura but Mask is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mask makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mask.
Mask wants to sweep but no luck.
Quim trying to control the position from guard on top but Mask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Quim throws an elbow that misses. Mask uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Quim's guard. Nice move by Mask!
Quim looking for a sweep. Not yet Quim, not yet.
Quim keeping moving, preventing Mask from controlling successfully.
Mask won't allow Quim to sweep him here.
Quim keeping moving, preventing Mask from controlling successfully.
Quim wants to sweep here but Mask controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Quim pushes Mask off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask tries a head kick but it misses.
Quim fails with the takedown.
Mask stuffs the takedown.
Mask throws a sloppy head kick and Quim moves out of range easily.
Quim shoots and misses
and Mask counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Quim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quim swats away the attempt to clinch by Mask.
Mask takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mask was well out of range. Poor timing from Quim.
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!
Quim fails with a takedown attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mask wants to stand but Quim is controlling the position.
Quim trying to control but Mask is working from the bottom.
Quim postures up in Mask's guard and throws a big left but Mask blocks it.
Mask tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mask trying to keep a closed guard but Quim is proving a slippery customer.
Quim is looking to work some ground and pound but Mask has wrist control.
Quim scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quim throwing strikes from guard but Mask blocks nicely.
Quim trying to control but Mask is working from the bottom.
Quim is looking to work some ground and pound but Mask has wrist control.
Quim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quim postures up.
Mask working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Quim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Quim looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Quim prevents Mask from improving his position.
Quim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mask defending well though.
Mask regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mask keeping moving, preventing Quim from controlling successfully.
Quim throwing strikes but missing.
Mask wants to stand but Quim is controlling the position.
Jimmy Quim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quim looking to pass the guard.
Mask controls Quim momentarily but Quim frees himself.
Quim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mask's head.
Quim lands a couple of digs.
Quim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask keeping moving, preventing Quim from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quim 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.
Quim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quim postures up in Mask's guard and throws a big left but Mask blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quim postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Quim is trying desperately to improve position.
Quim tries to lock up and control but Mask gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mask content just to control the position here.
Quim is squirming around, avoiding Mask's attempts to control the action.
Mask content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quim is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mask trying to control but he's not successful this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Quim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mask with shots to the head and body - Quim looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quim is trying desperately to improve position.
Mask in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Quim dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Quim shoots in and drives through. Mask sprawls well.
Quim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mask counters with a straight right hand.
Quim fails with the takedown.
Mask fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mask as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Quim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mask swinging wildly here.
Quim swats away the attempt to clinch by Mask.
A combination from Mask does no damage.
Mask stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mask wants it to stay on the feet.

Quim scores a takedown into full mount!
Mask suckers Quim into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Mask is now in Quim's guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mask gets to his feet - Quim follows without any prompting.

Quim gets a double leg takedown into Mask's guard.
Mask controlling Quim's posture.
Quim trying to control the position from guard on top but Mask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Quim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mask wants to stand and escape but Quim is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quim wants to control from the top but Mask keeps moving.
Mask utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quim throws a big elbow that misses.
Quim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quim trying to control the position from guard on top but Mask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mask swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mask pushes Quim off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mask tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mask stuffs the takedown.
Quim throws a front kick aimed at Mask's knee but Mask avoids it well.
Mask misses the shot to the body.
Quim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mask avoids it really well and circles away.
Mask blocks a jab.
Mask throws a head kick but Quim moves out of range.
Mask swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mask throws a combination. Quim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiger Mask has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mask moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Mask gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mask breaks from the 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!
Quim with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mask moves into the clinch.
Quim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quim can't break the clinch.
Mask scores with a shoulder strike.
Mask gets underhooks to prevent Quim's takedown attempt.
Mask with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Mask breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mask fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quim tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mask tries to avoid it but Quim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mask to the ground. Mask escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiger Mask.
I think Quim 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Quim!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Quim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.