PBP Commentary

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!