PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 306 p4p, 43 weight class) and Junkyard Dog (ranked 596 p4p, 84 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Aquila Corvus
vs
Dog

185 cm
30
187 lbs
21 - 9 - 1

182 cm
28
189 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junkyard Dog!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquila Corvus scores with a hook to the body. Dog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dog moves to clinch but Aquila Corvus breaks away
and Aquila Corvus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aquila Corvus momentarily.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick as Dog jumps back.
Dog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aquila Corvus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dog. That did some damage!
Dog takes one on the button.

Dog clinches up with Aquila Corvus and pushes him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dog has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aquila Corvus lands with a right to the head.
Aquila Corvus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aquila Corvus tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Aquila Corvus back against the cage.
Aquila Corvus misses with a punch on the inside.
Aquila Corvus can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aquila Corvus has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aquila Corvus backwards.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Aquila Corvus misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dog prevents Aquila Corvus from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dog working aggressively here.
Aquila Corvus avoiding damage.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Aquila Corvus controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dog.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aquila Corvus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aquila Corvus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dog blocks a body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Dog lands a right hand.
Dog wants a takedown but no success here.
Aquila Corvus throws a head punch that misses.
Aquila Corvus avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus stalls.

Aquila Corvus manages to break the clinch.
Ajax Aquila Corvus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus throws a right hand that misses
and Aquila Corvus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus motions for Dog to come forward. Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Aquila Corvus looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Aquila Corvus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aquila Corvus.
Dog checks a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aquila Corvus throws a body kick that misses

and Dog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Aquila Corvus working for submissions but it's allowed Dog to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog throwing shots but Aquila Corvus is blocking nicely.
Dog working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aquila Corvus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dog pulls his head out easily.
Aquila Corvus trying to control but Dog postures up.
Dog wants to free his trapped foot but Aquila Corvus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aquila Corvus is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aquila Corvus trying to control here.

Aquila Corvus looking for submissions off his back.
Dog working Aquila Corvus over with strikes.

That's four 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.
Dog is nestled in close to Aquila Corvus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dog thows a huge punch but Aquila Corvus dodges it nicely.
Dog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Dog is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aquila Corvus wants to control but Dog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aquila Corvus is trying to get back to full guard.
Dog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aquila Corvus is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junkyard Dog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aquila Corvus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Dog avoids the body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus lands a nice looking body shot.
Aquila Corvus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Dog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aquila Corvus swivels and escapes.
A big left from Dog misses.
Aquila Corvus misses with a straight right.
Dog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Dog tries to keep at a distance but Aquila Corvus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dog as Aquila Corvus tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Dog.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot to the head.
Dog is trying to drag Aquila Corvus to the mat but Aquila Corvus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dog has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aquila Corvus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junkyard Dog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus taking a breather.
Aquila Corvus misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Dog lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dog with the ground and pound but Aquila Corvus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dog is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Dog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aquila Corvus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dog has managed to get both his arms back between Aquila Corvus's legs - danger averted.
Aquila Corvus is adopting a defensive guard.
Dog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aquila Corvus is trying to keep Dog in close.
Aquila Corvus is controlling Dog's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Aquila Corvus working for a triangle but Dog defends it easily.
Aquila Corvus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dog wants to control from the top but Aquila Corvus keeps moving.
Dog connects with a couple of short punches.
Dog throwing strikes from guard but Aquila Corvus blocks nicely.
Aquila Corvus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dog pushes down on Aquila Corvus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dog throws a strike but Aquila Corvus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dog throwing strikes from guard but Aquila Corvus blocks nicely.
Aquila Corvus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aquila Corvus wants to sweep but no luck.
Dog scoring with some ground and pound.
Aquila Corvus trying to control the position.
Dog postures up in Aquila Corvus's guard and throws a big left but Aquila Corvus blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Aquila Corvus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aquila Corvus is trying to control the position but Dog postures up.
Dog throws a big right hand that misses.
Dog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aquila Corvus is trying to hold Dog in close to prevent damage but Dog has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dog is thwarting Aquila Corvus's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Dog gets tackled into the cage by Aquila Corvus. Aquila Corvus maintains the clinch.
Dog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aquila Corvus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aquila Corvus loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog misses with a hook.
Dog scores with a leg kick.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is winning the standup battle so far.
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus cracks the inside of Dog's front leg.
Dog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aquila Corvus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog avoids a kick to the body.
Dog misses with a shot to the body
and Aquila Corvus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dog avoids the body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Aquila Corvus throws out a leg kick but Dog moves out of range and Aquila Corvus only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog jabs Aquila Corvus right on the nose. Aquila Corvus blinks but takes it well.
Aquila Corvus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aquila Corvus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Dog releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dog blocks a low kick nicely.
Aquila Corvus misses with a leg kick

and Dog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dog passes Aquila Corvus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dog wants to free his trapped foot but Aquila Corvus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dog thows a huge punch but Aquila Corvus dodges it nicely.

Aquila Corvus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dog pulls his head out easily.
Aquila Corvus trying to control but Dog postures up.
Aquila Corvus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands with a punch from half guard.

Aquila Corvus looking for submissions off his back.
Dog lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dog winds up and cracks Aquila Corvus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dog scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dog lands strikes from half guard.
Dog is nestled in close to Aquila Corvus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog winds up and cracks Aquila Corvus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus wants to control but Dog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dog is trying to control. Aquila Corvus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aquila Corvus taking some punishment here, with Dog in his half guard.
Dog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Dog wants to work for an arm triangle but Aquila Corvus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dog thows a huge punch but Aquila Corvus dodges it nicely.
Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aquila Corvus is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Dog.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus trying to control here.
Dog is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dog throwing shots but Aquila Corvus is blocking nicely.
Aquila Corvus has hold of Dog's hands but Dog slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aquila Corvus is looking to control Dog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aquila Corvus avoid being mounted?
Dog passes to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Junkyard Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dog winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junkyard Dog!
A victorious Junkyard Dog thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.