PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Featherstone (ranked 3825 p4p, 3649 weight class) and Duck Dodgers (ranked 501 p4p, 488 weight class). Mickey Featherstone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Featherstone
vs
Dodgers

188 cm
18
205
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
205
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Featherstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Featherstone is defended easily by Dodgers.
Featherstone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dodgers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Featherstone somewhat.

Featherstone gets a double leg takedown into Dodgers's guard.
Dodgers has control of Featherstone's left arm, preventing Featherstone from doing any damage.
Featherstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dodgers is keeping the position for now.

Featherstone has gone for a leg lock! Dodgers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Featherstone's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Featherstone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Featherstone being controlled here, momentarily.

Featherstone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dodgers has passed into half guard!
Dodgers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Featherstone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Featherstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Featherstone actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Featherstone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

Featherstone is looking for a triangle here but Dodgers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Featherstone is trying to improve his position.
Dodgers is looking to take a break and control but Featherstone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Featherstone is letting Dodgers control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone is trying to control Dodgers's posture but Dodgers avoids it.
Dodgers happy to just control the position for now.
Dodgers working away.
Dodgers trying to control the action but Featherstone is working from the bottom.
Dodgers working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Featherstone ducks under a wild hook from Dodgers.
Featherstone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Mickey Featherstone has been cut.
Featherstone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Featherstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Featherstone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dodgers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dodgers wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Featherstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Featherstone.

Featherstone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dodgers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Featherstone tries for a kimura but Dodgers is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duck Dodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Featherstone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Featherstone avoids the body shot from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Featherstone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Featherstone tries to advance to mount but Dodgers instead regains half guard.

Featherstone is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Dodgers as he works his way to full guard.
Dodgers is pulling down on Featherstone's head. It's preventing any offense from Featherstone, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Featherstone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dodgers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Featherstone has Dodgers in his guard.

Featherstone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Featherstone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Featherstone's legs - danger averted.
Dodgers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Featherstone's guard.

Featherstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Featherstone has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dodgers escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dodgers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Featherstone struggling a bit here.
Featherstone is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Featherstone tries to buck Dodgers off but Dodgers is having none of it.
Featherstone is trying to control Dodgers's posture but Dodgers avoids it.
Featherstone is letting Dodgers control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What's Featherstone going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Featherstone wants to control but Dodgers postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Featherstone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Featherstone tries to get out of the position.
Featherstone is trying to get back to half guard.
Dodgers working away.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dodgers lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Mickey Featherstone's cut is getting worse.

Dodgers drives through and clinches with Featherstone against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Featherstone controls his hands.
Dodgers cracks Featherstone with a nice body shot.
Dodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Featherstone wants the takedown. Dodgers is fighting it off but Featherstone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dodgers's guard against the cage.
Featherstone wants to control from the top but Dodgers keeps moving.
Dodgers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dodgers is on top in guard.

Dodgers advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Featherstone is looking to control Dodgers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Featherstone avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Featherstone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dodgers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Featherstone!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duck Dodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mickey Featherstone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dodgers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Featherstone. Featherstone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Featherstone fails with a takedown attempt.
Featherstone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Featherstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Dodgers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dodgers fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Featherstone to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Featherstone looks to clinch but Dodgers throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Featherstone taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Duck Dodgers!
A relieved looking Duck Dodgers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.