PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Matsuzaka (ranked 585 p4p, 1236 weight class) and Ceedee Queen (ranked 93 p4p, 184 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Matsuzaka
vs
Queen

179 cm
24
181
11 - 3 - 1

189 cm
21
175
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Matsuzaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ceedee Queen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Queen.
Matsuzaka throws out a leg kick but Queen moves out of range and Matsuzaka only half commits.
Queen lands with a good body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Queen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Queen slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Queen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Queen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuzaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Queen moved away.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Queen blocks the low kick.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Queen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Queen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matsuzaka's guard.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Matsuzaka blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuzaka is pulling down on Queen's head to control his posture.
Queen looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queen throws an elbow that misses. Matsuzaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Queen's guard. Nice move by Matsuzaka!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen is pulling down on Matsuzaka's head. It's preventing any offense from Matsuzaka, at least for the moment.
Queen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matsuzaka has passed into side control.
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Queen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Queen sneaks back into half guard.
Queen wants to improve his position but Matsuzaka is controlling well.
Queen is doing well to control the position and prevent Matsuzaka from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Queen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Queen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuzaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ceedee Queen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Queen takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka throws a sloppy body shot

and Queen counters with a shoot takedown. Matsuzaka fights it but they end up in guard.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsuzaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Queen works over Matsuzaka with some ground and pound from guard.
Matsuzaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen distracts Matsuzaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuzaka has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Queen wants to control from the top but Matsuzaka keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Queen thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Queen misses with a straight right.
Queen scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka tries to score with a low kick but Queen moves his leg out of the way.
Queen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka moves forwards but Queen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Queen lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen thumps Matsuzaka with a low kick.
Ceedee Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Queen lands with a straight right. Matsuzaka didn't see that one coming.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
Queen takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick
and Queen counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen misses with a leg kick.
Ceedee Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Queen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka controlling the position well.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Queen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matsuzaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matsuzaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Queen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matsuzaka wants to get back to full guard but Queen has passed into side control.
The ground and pound from Queen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Queen landing strikes.
Queen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Matsuzaka dodges the ground and pound from Queen.
Queen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Matsuzaka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Queen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matsuzaka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Matsuzaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsuzaka dodges the ground and pound from Queen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuzaka taking punishment in the form of punches.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Queen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Queen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matsuzaka on his heels. He'll look to pass Matsuzaka's guard now, I'm sure.
Queen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Queen landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsuzaka controls Queen momentarily but Queen frees himself.
Queen throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Queen checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Queen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsuzaka rather than just go for the knockout.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Queen tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsuzaka is wise to it.
A lazy body kick from Queen
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Queen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a series of strikes. Queen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Queen lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Queen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsuzaka sprawls well initially but Queen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matsuzaka tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Ceedee Queen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuzaka keeps working.
Queen content to control rather than advance.
Matsuzaka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Queen.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Queen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queen lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Queen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Queen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuzaka has wrist control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsuzaka throws a solid leg kick but Queen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuzaka is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ceedee Queen.
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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceedee Queen!
After the fight, Ceedee Queen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.