PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manco Capac (ranked 756 p4p, 922 weight class) and Ceedee Queen (ranked 109 p4p, 132 weight class). Capac's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iggy Pop - The Passenger. Manco Capac had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Capac
vs
Queen

180 cm
27
170
15 - 12 - 0

189 cm
26
175
12 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceedee Queen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capac scores with a decent looking hook.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Capac moved out of range nicely.
Queen slaps away a takedown attempt from Capac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Queen tried to score with a low kick but Capac checks it.
Capac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Capac was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.
Queen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Capac counters with a nice body shot.
Capac misses the jab.
Queen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Capac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Capac misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Capac.
A lazy left from Capac finds it's target.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
letting Capac counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Capac throws a right hand that Queen ducks under and follows up with a left that Queen also avoids with ease.
Capac connects with a jab.
Capac misses with a body shot
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Capac checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Queen wants to land a leg kick but Capac is out of range.
Capac throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.

Capac looking to score a takedown here. Queen is defending well but Capac drives through and ends up in Queen's guard.
Capac wants to pass the guard but Queen is keeping the position.
Capac is working hard here to advance position.
Queen pulls Capac in close to his closed guard and prevents Capac from doing any damage or advancing position.
Capac trying to move into half guard but instead Queen has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Capac is trying to control the position but Queen postures up.

Capac working for a triangle but Queen defends it easily.
Queen stands up over Capac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Capac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Queen.
Queen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Queen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Queen pushing down on Capac's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Capac moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Capac controls Queen momentarily but Queen frees himself.
Queen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Capac has his foot on Queen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Queen works his way back into a safe position though.
Capac looking for a sweep. Not yet Capac, not yet.

Capac pushes a forearm under Queen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Queen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manco Capac!
Our winner, Manco Capac, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.