PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AKimbo Cutt (ranked 5850 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin Fer Campsonver (ranked 5865 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cutt
vs
Fer Campsonver

190 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, AKimbo Cutt !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin Fer Campsonver!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fer Campsonver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cutt throws a hook but Fer Campsonver avoids it easily.
Fer Campsonver lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fer Campsonver wants to clinch up but Cutt keeps it at a distance.
Fer Campsonver slips a jab and a cross from Cutt .
Fer Campsonver misses with an uppercut
and Cutt counters with a right hand to the body.
Cutt tries to clinch up but Fer Campsonver circles away and keeps his distance.
Cutt misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fer Campsonver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cutt stuffs the takedown attempt from Fer Campsonver. Fer Campsonver gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fer Campsonver lands a jab to Cutt 's midsection.
Cutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fer Campsonver.
Cutt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cutt .
Fer Campsonver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cutt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fer Campsonver somewhat.
Fer Campsonver goes for a double leg but Cutt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cutt continues to drive forward.
AKimbo Cutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quentin Fer Campsonver.
Fer Campsonver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cutt .
Cutt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fer Campsonver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fer Campsonver throws a right hand that misses
and Cutt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cutt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fer Campsonver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fer Campsonver.
Fer Campsonver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fer Campsonver closes the distance and clinches up with Cutt , looking for a takedown. Fer Campsonver pushes Cutt against the cage but Cutt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fer Campsonver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cutt misses with a double jab.
Fer Campsonver misses with a straight right.
Cutt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fer Campsonver scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fer Campsonver misses with a looping right.
Fer Campsonver misses with a takedown
and Cutt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cutt swinging wildly here.
Fer Campsonver connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fer Campsonver cracks Cutt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Cutt .
Fer Campsonver misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cutt misses its intended target.
Fer Campsonver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fer Campsonver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cutt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fer Campsonver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
AKimbo Cutt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fer Campsonver throws a looping overhand right but Cutt ducks down to avoid it.

Fer Campsonver has closed the distance and engaged Cutt in a clinch.

Cutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fer Campsonver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cutt tries to avoid it but Fer Campsonver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cutt to the ground. Cutt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fer Campsonver looks to throw the jab but Cutt is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fer Campsonver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fer Campsonver darts in looking for a takedown but Cutt gets double underhooks and turns Fer Campsonver into the cage.
Cutt is looking for a counter combo.
Cutt slaps away a takedown attempt from Fer Campsonver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Cutt finds it's way through Fer Campsonver's defenses.
Cutt lands a jab to Fer Campsonver's midsection.
Fer Campsonver might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fer Campsonver takes a swing at Cutt 's ribcage but misses.
AKimbo Cutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Cutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Fer Campsonver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fer Campsonver blocks a jab.
Cutt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fer Campsonver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutt slaps away a takedown attempt from Fer Campsonver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
AKimbo Cutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quentin Fer Campsonver.
Cutt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fer Campsonver looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fer Campsonver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cutt pinned against the cage. Cutt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fer Campsonver throws an overhand right that lands on Cutt 's shoulder, as Cutt tries to avoid the shot.
Cutt throws a leg kick but Fer Campsonver sees it coming and moves out of range.

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.
Cutt tries to bum rush Fer Campsonver with a series of wild strikes but Fer Campsonver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cutt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fer Campsonver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cutt counters with a series of strikes. Fer Campsonver will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fer Campsonver shoots for a double leg takedown but Cutt sprawls well. He's pushed Fer Campsonver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cutt is looking for a counter combo.
Fer Campsonver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cutt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cutt misses with a head kick.
Fer Campsonver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
AKimbo Cutt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cutt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fer Campsonver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cutt pinned against the cage. Cutt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutt misses with a combination
enabling Fer Campsonver to counter with a crisp jab.
Cutt wants to clinch.

Cutt closes the distance and clinches.

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.
Cutt pushes off an throws an elbow but Fer Campsonver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fer Campsonver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cutt prevents the takedown attempt.

Cutt manages to break the clinch.
Fer Campsonver looks for a takedown but Cutt sprawls well.
It looked like Cutt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fer Campsonver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutt digs a good hook to Fer Campsonver's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AKimbo Cutt dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Fer Campsonver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cutt has time to react.
Cutt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fer Campsonver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Cutt .
Fer Campsonver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cutt defends well and Fer Campsonver ends up having to push Cutt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fer Campsonver slips under a jab from Cutt .
Fer Campsonver's corner calls for a 1-2. Fer Campsonver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fer Campsonver misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Cutt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fer Campsonver lands a glancing blow to the side of Cutt 's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fer Campsonver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cutt is looking to clinch but Fer Campsonver is avoiding it.
Cutt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fer Campsonver misses with a hook
and Cutt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Fer Campsonver takes the fight into the clinch.
Fer Campsonver tries to break free but Cutt pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Fer Campsonver to work.
Fer Campsonver is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cutt 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cutt throws a looping overhand right but Fer Campsonver ducks down to avoid it.
Cutt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fer Campsonver is defended easily by Cutt .
Cutt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cutt slips a jab from Fer Campsonver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutt misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Fer Campsonver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fer Campsonver keeps the fight on the outside.
Cutt tries to clinch there but Fer Campsonver circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Cutt misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Fer Campsonver.

Fer Campsonver moves into range and clinches up with Cutt .
Fer Campsonver stalling in the clinch but Cutt improves position.
Quentin Fer Campsonver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cutt 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fer Campsonver can do to turn this around?

Fer Campsonver has Cutt up against the cage in a clinch.

Cutt manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Fer Campsonver with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Cutt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
AKimbo Cutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quentin Fer Campsonver.

Fer Campsonver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cutt 's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fer Campsonver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cutt 's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quentin Fer Campsonver.
I think Cutt 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... AKimbo Cutt !