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QFC Tournament 1071 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Zhen (ranked 4629 p4p, 4592 weight class) and Landon Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 491 weight class). Zhen comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Boy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Miranda's choice of entrance music: Your Eyes. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Zhen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Landon Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Zhen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miranda.
Miranda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zhen tries to throw a body punch but Miranda avoids it by throwing Zhen back against the cage.
Miranda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhen misses with a punch to the body.
Zhen misses with some punches.
Zhen tries to work over Miranda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miranda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Miranda misses.
Miranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Miranda closes the distance and clinches up with Zhen, looking for a takedown. Miranda pushes Zhen against the cage but Zhen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhen misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Zhen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miranda.
Miranda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miranda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhen manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Zhen as Miranda shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Zhen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doctor Zhen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Miranda.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhen moves away.
Miranda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhen circles away.
Landon Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Zhen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miranda.
Zhen blocks a jab.
Miranda throws a body punch but Zhen moves out of range.
Miranda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miranda throws a body punch but Zhen moves out of range.
Miranda is looking to clinch but Zhen is avoiding it.
Miranda throws a shot from downtown. Zhen moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda shoots in and drives through. Zhen sprawls well.
Miranda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhen's waist but Zhen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miranda off to one side.
Zhen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miranda looks winded!
Miranda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miranda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zhen counters with a straight right hand.
Miranda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miranda has his takedown stuffed
enabling Zhen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miranda misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhen counters with a left to the body.
Miranda shoots in for a double leg but Zhen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Zhen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miranda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhen counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda misses with a body punch
and Zhen counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Zhen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miranda just misses with a punch to the body.
Miranda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miranda misses with a takedown
and Zhen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miranda shoots and misses
and Zhen counters with a big right hand! Oh Miranda is in trouble here! Zhen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Zhen!
Doctor Zhen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mijain Lopez (ranked 4414 p4p, 4456 weight class) and Pablo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Orishas A lo Cubano. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mijain Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mijain Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez feints with a jab and clips Gracie right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Gracie is sent crashing into the canvas and Lopez leaps in for the kill! Gracie tries to get to his feet but Lopez is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Gracie is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mijain Lopez!
During a confident post fight interview, Mijain Lopez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 4415 p4p, 4690 weight class) and Titan Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagomedov comes to the cage accompanied by MMA Entrance Music / Khabib Nurmagomedov. Titan Tyson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Titan Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tyson trying to control the pace.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Tyson in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tyson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Tyson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov has hold of Tyson's hands but Tyson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tyson in particular looking to stall.
Tyson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tyson prevents Nurmagomedov from improving his position.
Tyson drops an elbow to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Tyson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tyson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurmagomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
 Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Tyson lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Nurmagomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson working the head and body with strikes.
Tyson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nurmagomedov!
Tyson lands a big shot to the head and Nurmagomedov winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Titan Tyson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Neutron (ranked 4570 p4p, 4457 weight class) and Julio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Gracie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Neutron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Neutron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neutron but Neutron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neutron tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neutron to the ground. Neutron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neutron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
Jimmy Neutron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Neutron's head but Neutron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neutron half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Neutron half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Neutron.
Neutron half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Neutron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Neutron's guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Neutron manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Neutron in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looks winded!
Neutron won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Neutron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Neutron wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Neutron controlling him for the moment.
Neutron drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neutron jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neutron drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Neutron off! Neutron jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Neutron 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Neutron drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Neutron off! Neutron jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Neutron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Neutron uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Neutron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Neutron dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Neutron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neutron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neutron really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Neutron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neutron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neutron tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Neutron sprawls well.
Jimmy Neutron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neutron avoids a kick to the body.
Neutron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Neutron's knee but Neutron avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neutron defends it nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neutron tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neutron to the ground. Neutron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neutron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Neutron is out of range.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Neutron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Neutron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Neutron. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Neutron shows good takedown defense.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Neutron counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neutron slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jimmy Neutron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neutron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Neutron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neutron tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neutron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neutron is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Neutron working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Neutron dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie dives in and grabs Neutron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neutron pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Neutron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie tries to clinch up but Neutron circles away and keeps his distance.
Julio Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neutron defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Neutron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Neutron tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Jimmy Neutron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Gracie.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neutron half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Neutron sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Neutron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Neutron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Neutron tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Neutron circles away.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Neutron half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Neutron counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Neutron tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neutron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neutron is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Neutron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Neutron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Neutron is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Julio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neutron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Neutron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Neutron has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Jimmy Neutron!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Jimmy Neutron!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jimmy Neutron!
Jimmy Neutron wins by unanimous decision!
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