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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeeves Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 cm
32
177 lbs
21 - 10 - 2 |
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180 cm
27
175 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeeves Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Query! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith throws a solid leg kick but Query takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith. A low kick from Query is predictable there and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice. Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Query misses and Smith counters with a left to the body. Query changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Query working the ground and pound. Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Query throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Query keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Smith is staying active underneath Query, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith pulls Query in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Query with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Query doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Query manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Query manages to get himself to full guard.
Query not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Query is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Query seems keen to control Smith's posture. Query is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nate Query was stalling too much, according to the referee. Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. Smith lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith tries to throw a body punch but Query avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Query wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Query makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Query. Query wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Query is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Query tries to land a sweep but no joy. Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Query is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeeves Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground. Query misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Query fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it. Query scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Query throws a hook but Smith blocks it. Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Query manages to avoid it. Smith tries to bum rush Query with a series of wild strikes but Query uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Query ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Smith is breathing heavily. Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Query is out of range and Smith settles back down. Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Query is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Query.
Query prevents a body shot from Smith. Query managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
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 Jeeves Smith will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses. Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Query counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Query fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Query is able to avoid easily. Smith scores with a jab to the body. Smith is looking to wear down Query with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Query throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Query's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith tests Query's chin there with a solid looking shot. Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jeeves Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Query checks a low kick from Smith. A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Query down. Jeeves Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smith scores with a jab to the body. Query throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Query changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Query manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Query scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks. Query rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Query defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
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! Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Query works Smith's body with a nice hook. Query uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith. Query misses with a low kick. Smith lands a high kick!
Query uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith. Nice defenses there by Query. Smith misses with a combination
and Query counters with a takedown into side control. Smith is looking for a sweep. Query scoring with punches from side control. Query just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith wants to control but Query postures up. Query advances to mount. Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Query trying to control but he's not successful this time. Query lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Query scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Query landing strikes from the mount. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Smith gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith is trying to control the position but Query postures up. Query must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Query lands a couple of digs. Query loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Query stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Query lands a couple of elbows. Query stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position. Query wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position. Query won't allow Smith to sweep him here. Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Query wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Query throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Query showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Query ducks down to avoid it. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith moves forwards but Query connects with a nice, crisp jab. Query's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Query scrambles back to his feet. Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Query checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick. Query blocks a head kick by Smith.
Query jabs at Smith's body. Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Query breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. Query moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Query gets a takedown into half guard. Query is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Smith moves into full guard.
Query got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Query has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted. Query lands a couple of elbows. Query is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Nate Query has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Query postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Query should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Smith has tightened it up now! Query should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeeves Smith!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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