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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 2369 p4p, 291 weight class) and Canis Majoris (ranked 3362 p4p, 369 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 cm
45
176 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
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178 cm
34
165 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Canis Majoris! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Majoris throws a front kick aimed at Queen's knee but Queen avoids it well. Queen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Majoris. Majoris just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromQueen. Majoris blocks a leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Majoris. That's going to slow Queen down. Majoris cracks the inside of Queen's front leg. The fighters circle momentarily. Queen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Majoris checks a leg kick nicely. Majoris misses the shot to the body. Canis Majoris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Queen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Majoris's head backwards. A good leg kick by Majoris. Majoris ducks under a wild hook from Queen. Queen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Majoris momentarily.
Majoris has Queen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Queen pushes off an throws an elbow but Majoris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majoris.
That's one minute gone in the round. Majoris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Queen misses with an elbow strike.
Majoris lands a good knee to the midsection. Queen won't want to take too many of those. Majoris's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A nice left hand lands by Queen.
Majoris has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Queen.
Majoris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Majoris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Majoris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Majoris backwards. Queen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Majoris.
Majoris working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Canis Majoris has been cut. Majoris throws a head punch that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right from Queen. Majoris working aggressively here.
Majoris blocks an elbow strike from Queen.
Queen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Majoris blocks an uppercut.
Majoris lands a left hand.
Majoris throws a head punch that misses. Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Majoris.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Majoris.
Majoris dodges an elbow strike from Queen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Majoris. Queen cracks Majoris with a nice body shot. Majoris landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Majoris takes an elbow to the temple. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majoris. 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 Oliver Queen will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Canis Majoris's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Majoris fails in his attempt to clinch. Majoris tries to close the distance and clinch but Queen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Majoris ducks under a wild hook from Queen. Majoris cracks the inside of Queen's front leg. A chopping leg kick lands by Queen. Majoris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Queen. Majoris tries to work over Queen's front leg with a kick but Queen checks it. Majoris cracks Queen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Majoris scoring well with a low kick there.
Queen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Majoris throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Majoris swings widly with a right hand
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab. Queen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Majoris's calf. Majoris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Queen momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Queen blocks a head kick by Majoris.
Majoris misses with a head kick.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Majoris manages to avoid it. Queen throws out a loose jab but Majoris uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Majoris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Queens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Majoris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen. Majoris misses with a looping right. Majoris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majoris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Queen wants to slow Majoris down by chopping away at his legs. Majoris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Queen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A nice leg kick lands there from Majoris. Queen avoids the head kick by Majoris.
Good work by Majoris as he checks the leg kick. Queen is looking to slow Majoris down with leg kicks. Majoris looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely. Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Majoris off balance momentarily. Majoris throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Majoris tries a low kick but Queen avoids it. Queen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Majoris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Queen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Queen scores with a head kick. Majoris tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Queen dips to his left and cracks Majoris with an uppercut! Majoris ducks under a wild hook from Queen. Majoris tries to counter by closing the distance. Queen moves out of range of the strikes. Majoris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Majoris throws a head kick that misses. Queen thuds his right hand into Majoris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Majoris misses with a looping left. Majoris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Majoris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Queen can pounce on him.
Majoris throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Queen misses with a double jab
letting Majoris counter with a right hand. Queen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Majoris can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canis Majoris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Canis Majoris's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid body kick from Queen. Queen slips a jab from Majoris. Majoris misses with a head kick.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Majoris. Majoris pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Queen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. A combination from Queen does no damage. Majoris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Majoris throws a wild body kick that Queen sees coming a mile off. Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Majoris. Queen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Majoris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Queen misses with a low kick.
Majoris misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Queen is predictable there and Majoris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Queen moves out of range as Majoris throws a body kick.
Queen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Canis Majoris seems to be getting the better of the standup. Majoris ducks right into an uppercut from Queen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Queen misses with a low kick. Majoris throws a solid leg kick but Queen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Majoris. Majoris throws a hook but Queen blocks it. Majoris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab. Queen checks the leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Majoris blocks the leg kick.
Majoris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Queen throws a half hearted mid kick. Majoris looks like he wants to counter punch here. A big left from Majoris misses. Majoris connects with a leg kick. Queen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Queen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Majoris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Queen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Majoris. A big left from Queen misses. Queen staying out of range there. Queen tried to counter with a leg kick but Majoris avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Majoris misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters with a slapping leg kick. Majoris on the wrong end of a nice hook. Majoris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Queen checks a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Queen throws a head kick but Majoris moves out of range.
Majoris ducks under a wild hook from Queen. Majoris throws a solid leg kick but Queen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Majoris. Donk. Majoris catches Queen right on the button with a cross. Majoris throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot. Queen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Queen is looking to chop away at Majoris's legs. Majoris with the counter takedown but Queen avoids it easily. Majoris throws a leg kick and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Majoris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Majoris slips a straight right by Queen. Majoris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Canis Majoris. I think Majoris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Canis Majoris! Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Canis Majoris! Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Canis Majoris!
Canis Majoris wins by unanimous decision! After winning the bout, Canis Majoris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Oliver Queen spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.
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G |
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
73% |
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