PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winston (ranked 538 p4p, 79 weight class) and Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 333 p4p, 47 weight class). Winston comes to the cage accompanied by The Lost Boy. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ajax Aquila Corvus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Winston
vs
Aquila Corvus

178 cm
27
200 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

185 cm
26
187 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquila Corvus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winston, as that shot connected.
A lazy body kick from Aquila Corvus

and Winston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Winston.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aquila Corvus is keeping the position for now.
Aquila Corvus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Aquila Corvus has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aquila Corvus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aquila Corvus keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Aquila Corvus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aquila Corvus keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquila Corvus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Aquila Corvus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Aquila Corvus!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston wants to improve his position but instead Aquila Corvus has moved into half guard.
Winston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Aquila Corvus from controlling successfully.

Aquila Corvus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aquila Corvus has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Winston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Winston is looking for a triangle but Aquila Corvus pushes his legs off easily.
Winston being controlled here, momentarily.
Aquila Corvus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winston throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aquila Corvus uses it to pass to side control.
Winston tries to buck Aquila Corvus off but Aquila Corvus is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Winston's face as Aquila Corvus controls the position.
Winston tries to buck Aquila Corvus off but Aquila Corvus is having none of it.
Winston is not content to let Aquila Corvus control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
Winston 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 four 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.
Winston wants to control but Aquila Corvus postures up.
Winston is trying to get back to half guard.
Winston struggling a bit here.
Aquila Corvus trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom.
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aquila Corvus jabs Winston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winston jabs at Aquila Corvus's body.
Aquila Corvus takes one to the chin there.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus tried to score with a low kick but Winston checks it.

Aquila Corvus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aquila Corvus is leaning against Winston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Winston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Winston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Winston working for a triangle but Aquila Corvus defends it easily.
Winston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aquila Corvus is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston trying to control the position.

Winston looking for subs off his back but Aquila Corvus has passed one foot through into half guard.

Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Winston with the active half guard here but Aquila Corvus passes nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winston is trying to control Aquila Corvus's posture but Aquila Corvus avoids it.
Aquila Corvus controlling from side mount.
Winston is looking for a sweep.
Winston trying his best to control but Aquila Corvus has mounted him.
Winston is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Winston wants to escape the position.
Winston turns into Aquila Corvus and is now in his guard.
Winston trying to control but Aquila Corvus is working from the bottom.
Aquila Corvus pulls Winston in close to prevent any damage.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston is looking to advance position but Aquila Corvus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Winston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Winston is trying to reverse the position but instead Aquila Corvus has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aquila Corvus keeps control of the position as Winston tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ajax Aquila Corvus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Aquila Corvus throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Winston counters with a shoot takedown. Aquila Corvus fights it but they end up in guard.
Aquila Corvus managing to control the position.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Aquila Corvus has wrist control.
Winston passes Aquila Corvus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Winston controlling the action here.
Aquila Corvus is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Winston there.

Aquila Corvus makes his way to full guard, as Winston worked for a kimura.
Winston trying to control but Aquila Corvus is working from the bottom.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
Aquila Corvus trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Aquila Corvus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Aquila Corvus!

Aquila Corvus preventing the sweep.
Aquila Corvus passes Winston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Winston actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston wants to get back to full guard but Aquila Corvus has mounted him!
Winston wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Winston is trying to break free.
Winston is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus is trying to stick to Winston's back but Winston is turning into Aquila Corvus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aquila Corvus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Winston.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Aquila Corvus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Aquila Corvus!

Winston has an active guard here but Aquila Corvus has managed to pass into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston tries to get to full guard but Aquila Corvus has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harry Winston.
I think Winston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston!
After the big win, Harry Winston made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.