|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ceedee Queen (ranked 3618 p4p, 2825 weight class) and Andrey Nikonov (ranked 476 p4p, 400 weight class). Andrey Nikonov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
18
175
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
181 cm
22
175
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ceedee Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrey Nikonov!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikonov misses with a wild combination.
Queen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nikonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nikonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nikonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikonov scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nikonov misses.
Nikonov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Queen is trying to defend but Nikonov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Queen wants to improve his position but Nikonov is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikonov is trying to work for a kimura but Queen is defending well.
Nikonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Queen keeps working.
Queen is looking for a sweep. Nikonov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nikonov seems to be looking for submissions.
Queen gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Queen controlling the position.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Nikonov from controlling successfully.
Nikonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nikonov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikonov trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nikonov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nikonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nikonov!
We've been hearing that Queen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen is putting a hurting on Nikonov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Queen landing a few strikes.
Queen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nikonov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Queen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Queen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Queen trying to control the action but Nikonov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen working the ground and pound from side control.
Queen working the body and head with strikes.
Queen scores with punches from side control.
Nikonov is rocked!
The referee asks Queen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Queen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nikonov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nikonov is still in real trouble! Can Queen finish him?
A big shot lands for Queen! That's hurt Nikonov! Will he recover? Queen fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ceedee Queen!
In his post fight interview, Ceedee Queen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
