PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Frost (ranked 25247 p4p, 3436 weight class) and Zhandouji Quantou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by Texas. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Frost
vs
Quantou

185 cm
21
170
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
184
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhandouji Quantou!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quantou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quantou shoots in but no luck this time.
Frost shoots for a takedown but Quantou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quantou shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexander Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Quantou slaps away a takedown attempt from Frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frost wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quantou.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frost gets a double leg takedown into Quantou's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Quantou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost prevents Quantou from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quantou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there.
Quantou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Quantou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to control from the top but Quantou keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quantou holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Quantou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frost leaves Quantou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quantou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Quantou ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Quantou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Frost on his heels. He'll look to pass Frost's guard now, I'm sure.
Frost is looking to stand back up but Quantou counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Frost.

Frost trying to control but Quantou postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quantou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.

Quantou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frost defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Quantou thows a huge punch but Frost dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quantou in particular looking to stall.

Frost looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quantou works his foot free and advances to mount.
Quantou controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quantou moves to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zhandouji Quantou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Quantou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frost swivels and escapes.

Quantou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frost sprawls well initially but Quantou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zhandouji Quantou has got the better of the ground game so far.

Quantou decides to stand up.
Frost shoots and misses
letting Quantou counter with a right hand.
Quantou shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Frost shoots for a takedown but Quantou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Frost gets caught flat footed, as Quantou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Quantou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frost wants to improve his position but instead Quantou has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is looking to control Quantou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frost avoid being mounted?
Quantou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quantou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quantou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Quantou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Quantou decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quantou fails with a takedown attempt.
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alexander Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Quantou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quantou showed some decent athleticism there.

Quantou decides to stand up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Frost enables Quantou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Quantou gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frost misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quantou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frost is trying to defend but Quantou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Quantou works his foot free and advances to mount.
Quantou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quantou avoids the attempt from Frost to control.
Quantou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quantou breaks from Frost's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zhandouji Quantou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Quantou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Frost tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Quantou is in Frost's guard.
Quantou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frost can't do much from the bottom here.
Frost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quantou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Quantou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Frost!
Frost on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frost tries to get out of the position.
Quantou controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou with a couple of short strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Quantou.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quantou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frost wants to control but Quantou is having none of it.
Quantou scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Quantou controlling his opponent.
Quantou looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quantou controlling the position easily from mount.
Frost really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frost wants to hold on but Quantou pushes him away.
Frost is looking to improve his position but Quantou isn't that keen on the idea.
Quantou working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Quantou scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quantou landing shots from mount.
Quantou breaks from Frost's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Frost is rocked!
Quantou cracks Frost with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhandouji Quantou!
In defeat, Alexander Frost stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well.'.