QFC Tournament 299 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Remus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avro Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romulus Remus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Avro Lancaster's chin.

Remus
vs
Lancaster

150 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romulus Remus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avro Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Remus gets a clinch.
Lancaster working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Remus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Remus has Lancaster pushed against the cage.
Remus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lancaster dodges an elbow strike from Remus.
Lancaster tries to break free but Remus pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Remus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Avro Lancaster has been cut.
Lancaster avoids a wild elbow strike from Remus.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster avoiding damage as Remus throws knees to the body.
Remus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Remus lands a damaging elbow.
Remus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lancaster.
Remus lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remus tries a knee to the head but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Remus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lancaster wants to stall.
Lancaster tries to work over Remus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Remus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lancaster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Remus prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Remus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Remus pushes off an throws an elbow but Lancaster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Remus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remus throws an elbow that misses.
Remus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lancaster is defending well for now.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Remus's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Remus stalls.
Lancaster working hard to break the clinch.
Lancaster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lancaster dodges an elbow strike from Remus.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Remus really is a fat lump.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike from Remus.
With the fighters up against the cage, Remus throws an elbow but misses.
Remus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Come on Remus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remus blocking some punches.
Remus throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lancaster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lancaster is looking to break free of the clinch but Remus has double underhooks.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Remus prevents Lancaster from breaking the clinch.
Remus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Remus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Remuss head.
Remus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lancaster is trying to break the clinch but Remus is controlling him.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Remus pushes off an throws an elbow but Lancaster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Remus obliges.
Remus has Lancaster pressed against the cage, preventing Lancaster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Remus lands an elbow inside that Lancaster shrugs off.
Lancaster blocks the elbow strike.
Remus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike.
Remus throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Remus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lancaster's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster is trying to break the clinch but Remus is controlling him.
Lancaster is trying to break free.
Lancaster is trying to push Remus away but Remus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Remus controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Lancaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Remus lands a damaging elbow.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Remus blocks it.
Remus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lancaster's defenses.
Lancaster looks winded!
Remus lands a damaging elbow.
Remus lands an elbow just above Lancaster 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lancaster wants to get back to striking at distance but Remus won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lancaster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Remus throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Remus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avro Lancaster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Remus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Remus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Remus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster dodges an elbow strike from Remus.
Remus misses with an elbow over the top.
Lancaster avoids the elbow strike from Remus, against the cage.
Lancaster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Remus has him pressed against the cage.
Remus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Remus misses with an elbow strike.
Remus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Remus tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Remus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lancaster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Remus lands an elbow that stopped Lancaster in his tracks for a moment.
Lancaster is looking to break free of the clinch but Remus has double underhooks.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Remus controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Remus lands an elbow inside that Lancaster shrugs off.
Remus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Remus keeps control of Lancaster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lancaster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Remus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lancaster is defending well for now.
Remus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lancaster dodges an elbow strike from Remus.
Remus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Remus prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Remus is stalling here.
Lancaster is trying to force a seperation but Remus has the dominant position.
Lancaster being controlled against the cage.
Lancaster blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remus trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Remus lands a damaging elbow.
Remus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lancaster's defenses.
Remus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Remus lands an elbow just above Lancaster 's eye.

Lancaster is rocked!
Remus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Remus finish him?
Remus misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Remus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Remus throws an elbow but it misses.
Remus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lancaster's efforts to push away.
Clinched against the cage, Remus lands a big elbow that drops Lancaster! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Lancaster is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romulus Remus!
Avro Lancaster spoke after the fight, saying 'This is bullshit! I won that fight, i broke both of his hands with my head for Christ sake!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zinaid Zinaidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Zinaidov
vs
Gracie

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zinaid Zinaidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinaidov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zinaidov.

Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zinaidov's half guard.
It looks like Gracie is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinaidov is trying to get back to full guard.

Zinaidov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Zinaidov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Zinaidov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zinaidov.
Zinaidov is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie is looking to stand but Gracie has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
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.

Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Zinaidov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Zinaidov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
Zinaidov is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Zinaidov is holding on tight.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Zinaidov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Zinaidov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zinaidov can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinaidov is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zinaidov has worked his arm free - good work by Zinaidov!
Zinaidov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zinaidov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Gracie wants to stand up but Zinaidov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie prevents Zinaidov from improving his position.
Zinaidov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinaidov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.

Zinaidov is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Zinaidov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zinaidov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zinaidov's head.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Zinaidov won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinaidov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Gracie is going to stand back up.
Zinaidov tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Zinaidov is defending the position.
Zinaidov manages to get to full guard.
Zinaidov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Zinaidov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Zinaidov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Zinaidov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Zinaidov's guard.
Gracie tries to stand but Zinaidov is controlling from the bottom.
Zinaidov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Zinaidov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Zinaidov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.

Zinaidov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie stands up over Zinaidov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zinaidov's guard.
Gracie won't allow Zinaidov to sweep him here.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zinaidov wants to get back to full guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.

Zinaidov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zinaidov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Zinaidov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.

Zinaidov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zinaidov has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zinaidov defends well.
Zinaidov passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Zinaidov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zinaidov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zinaidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zinaidov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zinaidov defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinaidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinaidov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zinaidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gracie has his feet on Zinaidov's thighs here. He's pushed Zinaidov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Zinaidov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Gracie!