PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Achmed Azunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaique Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaique Quadros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Azunga
vs
Quadros

172 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
149 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Achmed Azunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaique Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Azunga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Quadros did well to prevent Azunga getting side control.

Quadros is defending against the submission attempts here by Azunga.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azunga is thwarting Quadros's attempts to control the position.

Azunga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quadros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azunga.
Quadros wants to control but Azunga is keeping busy.

Azunga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Azunga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quadros is just riding it out for now. Azunga eventually gives up the hold.

Azunga 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Azunga 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Azunga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Azunga is thwarting Quadros's attempts to control the position.

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.
Quadros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Azunga is looking for a kimura but Quadros is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azunga to get the leverage.

Quadros is defending against the submission attempts here by Azunga.
Azunga is breathing heavily.

Azunga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Azunga is thwarting Quadros's attempts to control the position.

Azunga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quadros is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Azunga is working for a kimura but Quadros is defending it quite comfortably.
Quadros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quadros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quadros trying to control but Azunga postures up.
Quadros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azunga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Azunga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Quadros pushes Azunga up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Quadros breaks the clinch.
Azunga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Quadros as Azunga shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achmed Azunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azunga.
A head kick from Quadros lands but Azunga takes it in his stride.

Quadros moves into range and clinches up with Azunga.

Quadros works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Azunga keeping full guard, as Quadros tries to pass.
Quadros trying to control but Azunga is working from the bottom.
Azunga wants to sweep here but Quadros controlling him for the moment.
Quadros works over Azunga with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achmed Azunga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Azunga fails to land the takedown.
Azunga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quadros as he avoids it easily.

Quadros has Azunga up against the cage in a clinch.

Quadros breaks the clinch.
Quadros thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azunga if he has to take too many more of those.
Quadros throws a head kick that Azunga semi-blocks.
Azunga misses with a takedown attempt - Quadros sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achmed Azunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Quadros has Azunga up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azunga wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Azunga wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quadros breaks from the clinch.
Azunga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Achmed Azunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quadros scores with a kick to the midsection.

Azunga tries to keep at a distance but Quadros has taken the fight into the clinch.

Quadros wants the takedown. Azunga is fighting it off but Quadros persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Azunga's guard against the cage.

Azunga looking for a guillotine here but Quadros defends easily.
Quadros trying to control but Azunga is working from the bottom.
Quadros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azunga is on top in guard.
Azunga stopping the sweep attempt from Quadros.

Azunga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Quadros is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Quadros has escaped and now he's on top!
Quadros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azunga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quadros trying to control but Azunga is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azunga wants to sweep but no luck.

Azunga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quadros defends it easily.

Azunga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quadros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Azunga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quadros passes into half guard.

Azunga looking for a kimura from the bottom but Quadros passes into side control!
Quadros scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azunga is trying to get back to half guard.
Quadros wants to stand but Azunga has his arm trapped.

Quadros wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azunga, who protects the arm well.
Quadros wants to stand but Azunga has his arm trapped.
Azunga tries to escape but Quadros is in control.
Azunga manages to work his way to half guard, despite Quadros's best efforts.

Azunga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quadros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Azunga's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaique Quadros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Quadros has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azunga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Quadros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Quadros scores a nice knee to the body.
Azunga is trying to stall.

Quadros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quadros looks to land a combination. Azunga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Achmed Azunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azunga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quadros lands with a nice combination. Azunga backs away looking to recover.
Azunga closes the distance and clinches up with Quadros, looking for a takedown. Azunga pushes Quadros against the cage but Quadros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achmed Azunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azunga fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Quadros.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azunga misses with a takedown attempt - Quadros sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quadros.

Quadros closes the distance and clinches.
Azunga is looking to control Quadros's arms but Quadros gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azunga has his back to the cage.

Quadros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Azunga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Quadros is trying to defend but Azunga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Quadros wants to get back to full guard.

Azunga is looking for a kimura but Quadros is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azunga to get the leverage.
Quadros wants to get back to full guard.
Quadros pushes Azunga off looking to stand but Azunga dives back in and keeps control.

Quadros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quadros trying to hold on to Azunga's head to control him but Azunga postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Azunga has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Quadros defend it? Azunga steps over the head and cranks it - Quadros is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Azunga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Achmed Azunga!