PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Queen has chosen Fat Joe - Money Over Bitches [Feat Too $hort & TA] as his entrance music. Oliver Queen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Pitbull
vs
Queen

180 cm
33
152 lbs
27 - 12 - 1

180 cm
31
153 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Pitbull!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Queen lands with a nice body kick.
Pitbull throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been informed that Queen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Queen throws a leg kick but Pitbull moved away.
Pitbull throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pitbull or perhaps it was just good defense by Queen, which made it look bad.
Queen connects with a body shot that sends Pitbull's belly button to the back.
Pitbull looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Queen misses with a head kick.
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Pitbull off balance momentarily.
Queen is looking to land body kicks.
Pitbull lands a nice looking body shot.
Pitbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitbull.
Queen scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitbull moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pitbull misses with a body punch

and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pitbull!

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Queen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pitbull to see if he's OK.
Queen trying to control the position but Pitbull is working away.
Pitbull tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Queen crashes against the mat.
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitbull keeps working.
Queen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pitbull will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Queen wants to control for a moment but Pitbull uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull has a hand on Queen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Queen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull is desperately trying to improve his position but Queen has a good base and remains in mount.
Pitbull is working hard here to advance position.
Queen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pitbull can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pitbull is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pitbull takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen with shots to the head and body - Pitbull looks very uncomfortable down there.
Queen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pitbull bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pitbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pitbull cracks Queen with a solid left hand.
Pitbull is looking to work some ground and pound but Queen has wrist control.
Pitbull postures up and lands a big shot to Queen's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pitbull won't allow Queen to sweep him here.
Pitbull keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Queen's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen seems keen to control Pitbull's posture.
Queen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitbull is one step ahead there.
Pitbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pitbull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queen trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitbull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Queen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pitbull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitbull blocks a head kick by Queen.
Pitbull takes one on the button.
Queen throws a hook but Pitbull avoids it easily.
Pitbull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Queen.
Some bone on bone action there as Pitbull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Queen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pitbull throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Queen misses.
Nice straight punches there by Pitbull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pitbull.
Pitbull misses with a takedown attempt - Queen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Queen throws a body kick that misses.
Pitbull swings and misses with a shot to the body

so Queen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pitbull has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen lands a couple of elbows.
Pitbull is looking to sweep but instead, Queen has passed into half guard.
Pitbull is looking for a sweep. Queen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pitbull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Queen.

Pitbull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pitbull is staying active underneath Queen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Queen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pitbull defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Queen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Queen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Queen throws a strike but Pitbull avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Queen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Pitbull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Queen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Pitbull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Queen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Queen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oliver Queen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Queen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Queen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Pitbull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Queen wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pitbull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Queen defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Pitbull's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Queen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pitbull's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pitbull looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Queen has picked Pitbull up and slammed him! Pitbull can't keep hold of the triangle and Queen manages to pass to side control!
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitbull keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Queen 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!

Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Queen throws a jab when Pitbull was well out of range.
Queen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
Queen walks into a straight right hand from Pitbull.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitbull.
Pitbull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Pitbull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Queen moves away from the strike by Pitbull.
Pitbull walks into a jab.
Pitbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Pitbull scores with a nice strike.
Queen connects with a looping right hand.
Queen scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
Oliver Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
Pitbull misses with a few strikes there.
Oliver Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen throws a front kick that sends Pitbull stumbling back into the cage.
Queen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitbull moves away from the strike by Queen.
An inside leg kick from Queen misses.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitbull slips a jab from Queen.
Pitbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.

Pitbull drives through with a takedown into Queen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pitbull being controlled here momentarily.
Queen looking for a sweep. Not yet Queen, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull throws an elbow that misses. Queen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pitbull's guard. Nice move by Queen!
Pitbull can't keep his opponent in guard - Queen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pitbull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitbull works his way to full guard. Good work.
Queen throws a strike but Pitbull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pitbull throwing strikes from guard but Queen blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull landing with the ground and pound.
Pitbull throws a big elbow that misses.
Queen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Queen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Queen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitbull manages to get himself to full guard.
Queen scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen preventing the sweep.
Queen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Queen won't allow Pitbull to sweep him here.
Queen throws a strike but Pitbull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pitbull lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitbull postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pitbull throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Oliver Queen just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Pitbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Queen tries a low kick but Pitbull avoids it.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pitbull misses with a body shot.
Queen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pitbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pitbull misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Pitbull takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Queen staying out of range there.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Queen lands a nice hook to Pitbull's body. Pitbull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pitbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitbull lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Queen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Queen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pitbull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Queen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Queen.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Pitbull moves away and avoids it.
Queen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pitbull moves away from the strike by Queen.
Pitbull misses with a straight right.
Pitbull slips a straight right by Queen.
Pitbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Pitbull keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Queen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pitbull's calf.
Pitbull checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull lands with a cross.
Queen tried to score with a low kick but Pitbull checks it.
Pitbull misses the shot to the body.
Pitbull avoids the head kick by Queen.
Queen tries to move into range but Pitbull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitbull keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitbull throws a right and a left that both miss.
Queen wants to slow Pitbull down by chopping away at his legs.
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitbull.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen lands a high kick!
Queen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Queen throws a front kick aimed at Pitbull's knee but Pitbull avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pitbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Queen tries a low kick but Pitbull avoids it.
Pitbull checks a leg kick.
Queen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Queen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pitbull blocks a jab.
Pitbull looks for a takedown but Queen sprawls well.
Queen throws a head kick that half lands.

Pitbull gets a takedown into half guard.
Pitbull is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull works his way into full mount!
Queen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen keeps trying to improve his position.
Queen wants to hold on but Pitbull pushes him away.
Pitbull throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Queen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pitbull seems to be working for a kimura but Queen defends the submission attempt.
Pitbull working Queen over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roy Pitbull will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pitbull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pitbull has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Queen connects with an inside leg kick.
Queen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Queen looks to land a body kick but Pitbull moved away.
Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
Pitbull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
Queen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pitbull.
Queen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Queen, right into the meat.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitbull.
Queen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pitbull.
Pitbull walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pitbull just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen throws a wild body kick that Pitbull sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
Pitbull ducks under a wild hook from Queen.

Pitbull looking to score a takedown here. Queen is defending well but Pitbull drives through and ends up in Queen's guard.
Queen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Queen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Queen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pitbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Pitbull has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pitbull throws a big right hand that misses.
Queen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Pitbull pushes a forearm under Queen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Queen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Pitbull!
Roy Pitbull retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Roy Pitbull thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Oliver Queen had this to say: 'WTF!!! I was robbed!! Cgrace must have the judges in his pocket;)'.