PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Favre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Quiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Favre
vs
Quiz

182 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Schwarzenegger Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Favre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Quiz!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quiz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Favre wants to get back to full guard.

Quiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Favre looking for submissions off his back.
Favre is looking to improve his position.

Quiz decides to stand and escape the position.
Favre with a lazy takedown attempt

and Quiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Quiz is looking for a kimura here.

Quiz seems to be working for a kimura but Favre defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quiz is working for a kimura but Favre is defending it quite comfortably.

Favre actively working from the bottom here.
Favre is trying to stand back up but Quiz is controlling him
Quiz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Quiz is trying to work for a kimura but Favre is defending well.
Favre wants to get back to his feet.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Quiz feints and as Favre raises his hands in defense, Quiz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Quiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Favre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Quiz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Favre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Favre has escaped and now he's on top!
Quiz looks gassed!

Quiz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Favre is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Quiz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Favre's back instead.
Favre manages to reverse the position and now he's in Quiz's guard. Nice work there by Favre.
Favre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Quiz looking for subs off his back but Favre has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quiz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Favre pushes past his half guard into mount!

Favre stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Mike Quiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Favre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Mike Quiz has been cut.
Favre cracks a nice hook into Quiz's ribs.
Favre misses with a body kick.
Favre lands the left hand.
Quiz fails with the takedown
and Favre counters with an outside leg kick.
Quiz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Favre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Favre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quiz tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Favre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quiz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Favre's best efforts.
Favre is pressing down on Quiz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quiz is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Favre seems to be working for a kimura but Quiz defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quiz wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Favre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Quiz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Quiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Quiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Quiz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Favre has worked his arm free - good work by Favre!

Quiz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Favre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Quiz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Favre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quiz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quiz's back!
Quiz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Quiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Favre tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Quiz.
Quiz regains full guard. Nicely done.

Quiz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Favre stacks Quiz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Favre!
Quiz is trying to work for a sweep but Favre has mounted him!
Quiz is looking to get to half guard.

Favre working for a submission but Quiz is keeping him at bay.
Quiz is desperately trying to improve his position but Favre has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Favre looking for a guillotine from mount but Quiz is having none of it.
Quiz regains half guard.
Favre wants to take a breather but Quiz is having none of it.
Quiz regains full guard. Nicely done.

Quiz working for a triangle but Favre defends it easily.

Quiz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Favre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quiz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Favre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Quiz looking for subs off his back but Favre has passed one foot through into half guard.

Quiz looking for submissions off his back.

Quiz actively working from the bottom here.
Mike Quiz has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Favre moves nicely into side control.
Quiz is trying to get back to half guard.
Favre works to advance to full mount. Quiz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Favre has control of Quiz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Quiz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Quiz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quiz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Quiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Quiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Quiz misses with a takedown

and Favre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Quiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Favre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Favre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Favre throws a nice looking combination but Quiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Favre scores with a body shot.

Favre moves into range and clinches up with Quiz.

Favre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Favre as he jumps to the side.
Freddy Favre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Quiz.
Favre misses with a wild combination.
Favre misses with a jab, cross combination.

Quiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Favre stops Quiz from passing to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Quiz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quiz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quiz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Quiz wants to control but Favre is keeping him busy.
Favre manages to get back to half guard.

Quiz seems to be working for a kimura but Favre defends the submission attempt.
Favre tries to roll over but Quiz keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Favre is working hard here to advance position.
Quiz wants to control but Favre is keeping him busy.
Favre is trying to get back to full guard.

Quiz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Quiz is looking for a kimura but Favre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Quiz to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Favre defends it well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Favre works over Quiz's head and body with a nice combination.
Favre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Favre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Quiz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Quiz prevents Favre from improving his position.

Quiz is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Favre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quiz passes Favre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Favre is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Quiz pulls his head out easily.

Quiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Favre is just riding it out for now. Quiz eventually gives up the hold.

Favre looking for submissions off his back.

Quiz is trying to work for a kimura but Favre is defending well.

Quiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Quiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mike Quiz just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mike Quiz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Favre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Quiz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Quiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quiz lands a couple of digs.
Favre keeping moving, preventing Quiz from controlling successfully.

Quiz has gone for a leg lock! Favre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Quiz's guard.
Favre preventing the sweep.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Favre pushes down on Quiz's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Favre is looking to take a break and control but Quiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Quiz actively working from the bottom here.

Favre wants to work for an arm triangle but Quiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Favre is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Quiz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Quiz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Quiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Favre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two 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.
Quiz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Favre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Quiz seems to be looking for submissions.

Quiz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quiz is looking to advance position but Favre won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favre gets full guard.

Favre has his feet on Quiz's thighs here. He's pushed Quiz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Quiz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Favre!
Freddy Favre is the new middleweight champion!