PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quick Fighting Quick Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SPARky BoxMT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick Fighting Quick Fighter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to SPARky BoxMT's chin.

Fighting Quick Fighter
vs
BoxMT

194 cm
25
209 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quick Fighting Quick Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, SPARky BoxMT!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BoxMT avoids the body shot from Quick Fighter.
BoxMT chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quick Fighter can pounce on him.
BoxMT misses with a body kick.
Quick Fighter takes a jab right on the kisser.
BoxMT throws a leg kick but Quick Fighter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quick Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but BoxMT is just out of range.
BoxMT steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
BoxMT throws a shot from downtown. Quick Fighter moves away and avoids it.

Quick Fighter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Quick Fighter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
BoxMT tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quick Fighter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear BoxMT down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on BoxMT's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BoxMT tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Quick Fighter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Quick Fighter.
Check out the look on Quick Fighter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
BoxMT is looking for a sweep.
BoxMT takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick Fighter controls the position.
Quick Fighter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
BoxMT is trying to control Quick Fighter's posture but Quick Fighter avoids it.
BoxMT tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on BoxMT's face as Quick Fighter controls the position.
BoxMT struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Quick Fighter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down BoxMT for as long as he can get away with.
Quick Fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for BoxMT on the ground.
You can see the frustration on BoxMT's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quick Fighter controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick Fighter working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
BoxMT throws a leg kick

and Quick Fighter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Quick Fighter.
BoxMT can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quick Fighter controls the pace.
BoxMT is trying to keep Quick Fighter in close.
Quick Fighter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quick Fighter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
BoxMT wants to stand up but Quick Fighter is controlling him.
Quick Fighter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BoxMT keeping full guard, as Quick Fighter tries to pass.
Quick Fighter is working BoxMT over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quick Fighter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
BoxMT is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quick Fighter is controlling him.
BoxMT working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slapping body kick lands there for BoxMT.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quick Fighter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quick Fighting Quick Fighter dominated that round.
That's time! Quick Fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

BoxMT fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quick Fighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BoxMT throws out the jab.
It looked like Quick Fighter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from BoxMT.
Quick Fighter moves out of range of the body kick from BoxMT.
Quick Fighter moves out of range of the body kick from BoxMT.
BoxMT throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quick Fighter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Quick Fighter throws a head kick but BoxMT moves out of range.
BoxMT throws a hook but Quick Fighter blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BoxMT looks for the body kick but Quick Fighter saw that one coming.
BoxMT throws a leg kick but Quick Fighter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quick Fighter is looking to clinch but BoxMT is avoiding it.
BoxMT tries to counter with a clinch but Quick Fighter shakes him off and moves away.
BoxMT throws a lazy uppercut

so Quick Fighter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick Fighter lands a couple of digs.
Quick Fighter stays in close to BoxMT's body and controls the position.
BoxMT keeping full guard, as Quick Fighter tries to pass.
Quick Fighter sitting in guard here, content to control.

BoxMT is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quick Fighter is aware though and is defending well.
Quick Fighter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Quick Fighter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
BoxMT wants to sweep but no luck.
Quick Fighter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

BoxMT looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quick Fighter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Quick Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BoxMT can do to turn this around?
Quick Fighter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of BoxMT's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quick Fighter drops back looking for a leg! BoxMT is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and BoxMT manages to kick Quick Fighter off! Quick Fighter jumps back into BoxMT's guard.
BoxMT is trying to control the position but Quick Fighter postures up.
Quick Fighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BoxMT swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quick Fighter is stalling in the full guard.
Quick Fighter with a nice head shot there.
Quick Fighter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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.
Quick Fighter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Quick Fighter continues to stall.

BoxMT uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Quick Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from BoxMT.
Quick Fighter lands with a slapping head kick.
BoxMT is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quick Fighter.
BoxMT jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quick Fighter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BoxMT avoids the body shot from Quick Fighter.
Nice shot by BoxMT.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but SPARky BoxMT will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Quick Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BoxMT manages to avoid it.
Quick Fighter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
BoxMT was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
BoxMT throws a push kick but Quick Fighter slaps the foot to one side.
BoxMT lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quick Fighter cracks the inside of BoxMT's front leg.
BoxMT throws the left hand but Quick Fighter avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from BoxMT is predictable there

so Quick Fighter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Quick Fighter pushes down on BoxMT's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick Fighter slows the pace down in half guard.
BoxMT trying to hold on to Quick Fighter's head to control him but Quick Fighter postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick Fighter controlling the pace.
BoxMT is looking to escape.
Quick Fighter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
BoxMT tries to roll over but Quick Fighter keeps him under control.
Quick Fighter controlling the action here.

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.
BoxMT wants to control but Quick Fighter is keeping busy.
Quick Fighter controlling the pace.
Quick Fighter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Quick Fighter slows the pace down in half guard.
BoxMT makes his way to full guard. A much better position for BoxMT.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BoxMT working a defensive guard but Quick Fighter passes into half guard.
Quick Fighter controlling the action here.
BoxMT is trying to maintain the position but Quick Fighter is very close to passing his half guard.

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

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.
Quick Fighter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Quick Fighter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
BoxMT misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quick Fighter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but BoxMT manages to circle out of the way.
BoxMT tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quick Fighter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Quick Fighter duly obliges.
BoxMT fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quick Fighter manages to avoid it.

Quick Fighter gets a double leg takedown into BoxMT's guard.
BoxMT is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Quick Fighter dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
SPARky BoxMT comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... SPARky BoxMT!
The defeated Quick Fighting Quick Fighter had this to say: 'NOT THAT QUICKLY!@!!'.