PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henryk Chrobry (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.

Quintana
vs
Chrobry

174 cm
25
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vinicius Quintana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henryk Chrobry!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chrobry shoots in for a takedown but Quintana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quintana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chrobry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Quintana misses.

Chrobry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Chrobry is looking for a kimura but Quintana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chrobry to get the leverage.
Quintana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chrobry is working away from the top position though.
Chrobry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Quintana works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quintana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chrobry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quintana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Quintana wants to control from the top but Chrobry keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quintana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chrobry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chrobry keeping moving, preventing Quintana from controlling successfully.

Quintana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quintana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chrobry keeping moving, preventing Quintana from controlling successfully.

Chrobry scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chrobry throws a good cross that connects.
Quintana slips under a jab from Chrobry.
Chrobry slips under a jab from Quintana.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chrobry! But no joy.
Henryk Chrobry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chrobry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quintana as he avoids it easily.
Quintana has a takedown stuffed.
Chrobry throws out a loose jab but Quintana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quintana tries to counter with a takedown but Chrobry is quick to defend against it.
Quintana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chrobry.
Chrobry misses with a left hand

so Quintana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Quintana prevents Chrobry from getting back to his feet.
Chrobry looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana trying to control but Chrobry is working from the bottom.
Chrobry being controlled here, momentarily.
Quintana passes Chrobry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Quintana is looking to take a break and control but Chrobry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Quintana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chrobry is refusing to be controlled, as Quintana sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quintana moves nicely into side control.

Quintana goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chrobry has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Quintana but great work by Chrobry.

Chrobry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Quintana can't do much from the bottom here.
Quintana wants to get back to his feet.
Chrobry tries to score with some ground and pound. Quintana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chrobry throws a shot from downtown. Quintana moves away and avoids it.
Chrobry throws a hook to the side of Quintana's head but Quintana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chrobry fails to land the takedown.
Quintana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Quintana slips a jab from Chrobry.
Chrobry tries for a takedown but Quintana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quintana throws a looping overhand right but Chrobry ducks down to avoid it.
Quintana looks to score with a jab to the body but Chrobry is just out of range.
Chrobry moves out of range of the strikes.
Chrobry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vinicius Quintana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henryk Chrobry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chrobry fails with a takedown attempt.
Quintana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Quintana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana passes Chrobry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chrobry is breathing heavily.

Quintana 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.
Quintana prevents Chrobry from standing back up.
Quintana with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Quintana is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vinicius Quintana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quintana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chrobry is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quintana working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Chrobry turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Quintana off and cradles Chrobry's limp body as Quintana celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Vinicius Quintana!