PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Quayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

G Rection
vs
Quayson

225 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugh G Rection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dom Quayson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

G Rection forces Quayson back against the cage and clinches.

G Rection's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Quayson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming G Rection to the mat! G Rection manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

G Rection working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quayson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quayson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
G Rection keeping full guard, as Quayson tries to pass.
G Rection not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quayson tries to stand but G Rection is controlling from the bottom.
Quayson stopping the sweep attempt from G Rection.
G Rection will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
G Rection keeping moving, preventing Quayson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quayson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with G Rection. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Dom Quayson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
G Rection wants to clinch up but Quayson keeps it at a distance.
Quayson fails to land the takedown.
G Rection really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

G Rection drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
G Rection looking to pass the guard.
Quayson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quayson keeping moving, preventing G Rection from controlling successfully.
G Rection preventing the sweep.
Quayson has a closed guard, preventing G Rection from standing up.

Quayson has his foot on G Rection's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. G Rection works his way back into a safe position though.
G Rection landing some decent shots from guard.
G Rection works over Quayson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
G Rection sitting in guard here, content to control.
G Rection loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quayson wants to sweep here but G Rection controlling him for the moment.
G Rection trying to control the position from guard on top but Quayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
G Rection wants to stand but Quayson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

G Rection drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Quayson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now G Rection has Quayson in his guard.
G Rection lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quayson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quayson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quayson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quayson is staying active underneath G Rection, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Quayson wants to get back to full guard.
Quayson looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
G Rection keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
G Rection seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quayson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quayson wants to sweep but G Rection has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh G Rection dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

G Rection drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Quayson is trying to get back to half guard.
G Rection wants to control but Quayson is keeping him busy.
Quayson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
G Rection is looking to take a break and control but Quayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quayson is trying to control G Rection's posture but G Rection avoids it.
Hugh G Rection overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
G Rection wants to stand but Quayson is controlling his arm.
Quayson is looking for a sweep.

G Rection wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quayson, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
G Rection wants to control but Quayson is keeping him busy.
Quayson trying to control but G Rection flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - G Rection's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
G Rection doesn't have the hooks in and Quayson manages to turn into his guard.
G Rection tries to land a sweep but no joy.

G Rection looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quayson passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
G Rection is pressing down on Quayson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

G Rection working for a triangle but Quayson defends it easily.
Quayson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
G Rection can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quayson controls the pace.
Quayson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

G Rection working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Quayson has passed into half guard!
G Rection trying to control here.
Quayson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but G Rection does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
G Rection trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quayson is nestled in close to G Rection, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Quayson wants to lay and pray for a moment but G Rection keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh G Rection dominated that second round.
That's time! G Rection's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

G Rection throws a nice looking combination but Quayson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
G Rection gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Quayson counters with a takedown into side control.
Quayson is looking to take a break and control but G Rection is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
G Rection is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from G Rection but he's now mounted!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quayson landing strikes, looking to finish!
G Rection tries to lock up and control but Quayson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Quayson lands a heavy elbow.
Quayson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as G Rection is looking to escape.
Quayson controlling from the full mount.
G Rection is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
G Rection wants to control but Quayson is having none of it.
G Rection tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Quayson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… G Rection turns into him and now he's in Quayson's guard.
Quayson looking to hit a scissor sweep but G Rection is one step ahead there.
Quayson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quayson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quayson!
G Rection moves to clinch but Quayson breaks away

and Quayson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
G Rection can't break the clinch.
Quayson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by G Rection after a bit of a struggle.
G Rection tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
G Rection missing with knees to the body.
Quayson wants to take the fight to the mat but G Rection manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
G Rection is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quayson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh G Rection. That's going to take a lot out of him.

G Rection decides to pull guard.
G Rection is trying to control the position from the bottom.
G Rection is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
G Rection seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
G Rection seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quayson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
G Rection stops Quayson from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Quayson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well G Rection has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Hugh G Rection!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Hugh G Rection!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Hugh G Rection!

Hugh G Rection wins by unanimous decision!