PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Segura (ranked 1867 p4p, 1153 weight class) and Ceedee Queen (ranked 242 p4p, 155 weight class). Segura comes into the arena with Mystic Rick - Press Conference blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Rick Segura has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rick Segura seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Segura
vs
Queen

183 cm
25
176
8 - 6 - 0

189 cm
25
175
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
Conviction

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Segura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceedee Queen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Segura misses the target.

Segura gets the takedown into side control.
Queen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Segura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Queen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Queen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Segura is pulling down on Queen's head to control his posture.
Segura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Segura keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Segura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen being controlled here momentarily.
Segura looking for a sweep. Not yet Segura, not yet.
Segura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
I've been told that Queen has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Segura trying to control the position.
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Segura's brow.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Segura holds on and takes a little breather.

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.
Segura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Segura checks the leg kick.
Segura ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Segura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Segura.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Segura moves away and avoids it.
Queen misses with a leg kick.
Segura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Queen counters with a leg kick.
Queen throws an off balance right hand

and Segura counters with a shoot takedown. Queen fights it but they end up in guard.
Queen pulls Segura in close to prevent any damage.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segura is one step ahead there.
Segura working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Segura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Queen is trying to control the position but Segura postures up.
Segura preventing the sweep.
Segura postures up and lands a big shot to Queen's brow.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Queen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Queen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen won't allow Segura to sweep him here.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Segura wants to improve his position but instead Queen has moved into half guard.
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Segura keeps working.
Segura moves into full guard.
Queen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Segura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Queen wants to control from the top but Segura keeps moving.
Segura is trying to keep Queen in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Segura with a jab.
Segura misses with a body shot.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Segura misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with an outside leg kick.
Queen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.

Queen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Segura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Segura prevents Queen from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen is trying to control the position but Segura postures up.
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Segura manages to get himself to full guard.

Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen lands a couple of digs.
Segura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Segura has wrist control.
Segura working a defensive guard here.
Segura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Segura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Queen's guard.

Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen wants to stand and escape but Segura is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Segura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Segura won't allow Queen to get back to his feet.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Segura.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Queen has wrist control.
Queen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Segura manages to get to full guard.
Queen postures up in Segura's guard and throws a big left but Segura blocks it.
Segura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Segura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Queen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura is pulling down on Queen's head. It's preventing any offense from Queen, at least for the moment.
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queen won't allow Segura to sweep him here.
Queen tries to free his leg and advance position but Segura is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Segura has a closed guard, preventing Queen from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Queen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Segura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Segura throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura with a poor takedown
and Queen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Segura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Queen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Segura scrambles back to his feet.
Segura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seguras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Queen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura shoots in for a double leg but Queen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Queen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Segura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Queen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Segura scores with a jab to the body.
Queen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Segura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Queen sprawls and moves away.
Queen cracks Segura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Segura off balance momentarily.
Segura looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Segura tries for a takedown but Queen circles away easily
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Segura.
Segura misses with a takedown attempt - Queen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ceedee Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen stuffs the takedown attempt from Segura. Segura gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura misses with a takedown attempt - Queen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Segura shoots in looking for a takedown but Queen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Segura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Queen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Queen lands with a hook. Segura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Queen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Queen scores with a jab to the body.
Segura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ceedee Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen throws a leg kick but Segura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Segura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Queen walks into a left hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Segura or perhaps it was just good defense by Queen, which made it look bad.
Segura misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Segura darts in looking for a takedown but Queen gets double underhooks and turns Segura into the cage.
Segura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Segura.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Queen cracks Segura with a nice body shot.
Queen lands a nice shot to the body.
Queen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Queen digs a right hand into Segura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Segura's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Queen - that landed with a thud.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen is working Segura over against the cage.
Segura blocks a body shot from Queen.

Segura manages to break the clinch.
Segura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Queen throws a hook but Segura avoids it easily.
Segura feinted with a counter takedown.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Segura moves away and avoids it.
Queen missing with a left hand there. Segura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Segura has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands a body shot.
Segura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Segura loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Queen misses.
Queen cracks Segura with a good jab.
Segura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Segura tries to counter with a takedown but Queen is quick to defend against it.

Segura scores with a takedown into Queen's guard.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Rick Segura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen wants to get back to his feet but Segura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Segura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Segura won't allow Queen to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Segura wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Segura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Queen.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ceedee Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Queen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceedee Queen!
Ceedee Queen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.