PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall William Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

William Quinn
vs
Bloggs

191 cm
25
265 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

186 cm
23
255 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Niall William Quinn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bloggs!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
Bloggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Quinn both land. Nice combination.
Niall William Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs moves away from the strike by Quinn.
Quinn throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quinn wants it to stay on the feet.
Niall William Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bloggs.
Bloggs shoots in and drives through. Quinn sprawls well.
Bloggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Quinn tries to sprawl out of it but Bloggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quinn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quinn tries to bum rush Bloggs with a series of wild strikes but Bloggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niall William Quinn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bloggs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quinn avoids it really well and circles away.
Quinn stuffs the takedown attempt from Bloggs. Bloggs gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloggs looks for a takedown but Quinn sprawls well.
Niall William Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bloggs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Quinn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs shoots in for a double leg but Quinn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quinn tries to bum rush Bloggs with a series of wild strikes but Bloggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

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.
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
Quinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niall William Quinn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Quinn. No joy for Bloggs on that attempt.
Bloggs fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niall William Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bloggs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a double jab.

That's two 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.
Bloggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quinn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloggs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
Quinn scores with a shot to the body.
Quinn stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws a nice looking combination but Bloggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bloggs takes a swing at Quinn's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niall William Quinn clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Quinn throws a body punch but Bloggs moves out of range.
Quinn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Quinn duly obliges.
Bloggs shoots in for a double leg but Quinn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bloggs circles away quickly and effectively.
Quinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bloggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn misses with a body shot
and Bloggs counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bloggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quinn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bloggs is trying desperately to land a takedown but Quinn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bloggs.
Bloggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloggs shoots in for a double leg but Quinn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niall William Quinn had his way with Joe Bloggs in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Quinn misses with a double jab

and Bloggs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quinn's guard.
Bloggs looking to pass the guard.
Bloggs wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bloggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Quinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloggs is just out of range.
Bloggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quinn defends it nicely.
Niall William Quinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bloggs throws a head kick but Quinn moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a few strikes there.
Quinn misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horrible takedown by Bloggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Quinn which made him look bad.
Niall William Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quinn tries to bum rush Bloggs with a series of wild strikes but Bloggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bloggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quinn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niall William Quinn!
Niall William Quinn retains his heavyweight title!