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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahilen Quarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 cm
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193 lbs
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190 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Wall! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahilen Quarrel! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Quarrel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Wall is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Wall tries to bench press Quarrel off him but Quarrel keeps the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wall is working hard here to advance position. Quarrel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Quarrel wants to stand but Wall has his arm trapped. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. I wouldn't like to be where Wall is right now. Quarrel working away. Wall tries to get back to half guard but can't. Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quarrel tries to stand but Wall is controlling his head. Wall regains half guard. Wall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quarrel pulls his head out easily. Wall is concentrating on defense, preventing Quarrel from advancing position. Quarrel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Wall tries to kick Quarrel off but Quarrel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Quarrel trying to control from half guard but Wall is working away. Wall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quarrel is working away from the top position though. Wall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Quarrel looks to land a left hand but Wall moved out of range nicely. Quarrel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wall throws a head kick but Quarrel moves out of range.
Quarrel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Wall landing a few short strikes. Wall is controlling Quarrel's trapped leg to prevent Quarrel from advancing to side control. Quarrel not landing any meaningful shots this time. Quarrel wants to take a breather but Wall is having none of it. Wall is doing well to control the position and prevent Quarrel from advancing to side control. Wall is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quarrel wants to free his trapped foot but Wall is holding on for dear life with his legs. Quarrel is still trying to improve position. Quarrel is looking to take a break and control but Wall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are battling for position here. Wall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Quarrel looks winded! Quarrel with a flurry of punches that miss. Quarrel preventing the sweep. Wall is controlling Quarrel's posture. Wall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wall stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wall dives in for a single leg takedown but Quarrel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Quarrel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Wall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quarrel defends well. Wall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quarrel passes into side control.
Wall struggling a bit here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Quarrel is looking to take a break and control but Wall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahilen Quarrel dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wall misses with a double jab.
Quarrel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Quarrel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quarrel showed some decent athleticism there. Wall is trying to control but can't.
Wall keeping control of the position. Ahilen Quarrel has got the better of the ground game so far. Quarrel wants to take a breather but Wall is having none of it. Quarrel has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wall is looking to improve his position.
Wall is trying to control but can't.
Wall wants to get back to his feet.
Wall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wall is looking for a sweep. Quarrel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wall is trying to control but can't.
Quarrel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wall keeps working. Wall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quarrel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quarrel's back! Quarrel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wall.
Wall gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Will Wall go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wall scores with punches and elbows. Quarrel trying to survive by controlling the hands. Wall is not going to allow Quarrel to sit and survive in this position. Wall softening up his opponent with strikes here.
What can Quarrel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quarrel is really stuck here.
Wall is riding his opponent, not letting Quarrel buck him off. Wall is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Quarrel up.
Quarrel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wall scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Quarrel is looking for a way out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wall controlling the position well here. Quarrel rolled but Wall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Quarrel wants to escape the position.
Quarrel is breathing heavily. Wall punishes Quarrel with strikes from the back mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wall controlling well, preventing Quarrel from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wall dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wall shoots for a double leg takedown but Quarrel sprawls well. He's pushed Wall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Quarrel is trying to counter with his kicks. Quarrel shoots in and gets a takedown into Wall's guard. Quarrel postures up.
Quarrel trying to control the position from guard on top but Wall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Quarrel wanted to stand there but Wall had control of the position. Wall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Quarrel trying to control the position from guard on top but Wall 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wall trying to keep a closed guard but Quarrel is proving a slippery customer.
Wall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quarrel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quarrel's guard. Wall scoring with punches to the head and body. Wall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Quarrel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wall has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Wall stands up. Quarrel lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wall lands with a kick to the temple. Quarrel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A momentary lapse in concentration from Wall enables Quarrel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wall manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Wall is controlling Quarrel's posture. Wall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wall is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wall lands a couple of digs. Quarrel working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wall stopping the sweep attempt from Quarrel. Wall stands and steps away. Quarrel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Wall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Quarrel's guard. Wall stands and steps away. Quarrel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Wall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Quarrel! Quarrel tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Wall working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wall scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Wall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wall landing punches. Wall controlling the position easily from mount. Quarrel regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Charlie Wall showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Wall!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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