PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Fletcher (ranked 4289 p4p, 4713 weight class) and Jason Vorhees (ranked 522 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.

Fletcher
vs
Vorhees

197 cm
25
215
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
215
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 The Island, Joe Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Vorhees!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorhees fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vorhees tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fletcher swivels and escapes.
Fletcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vorhees.
Vorhees throws a series of punches but Fletcher moves out of range.
Fletcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vorhees circles away quickly and effectively.
Fletcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fletcher wants to slow Vorhees down by chopping away at his legs.
Fletcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fletcher wants it to stay on the feet.
As Vorhees looks to move away, Fletcher throws a big counter combo but Vorhees just gets out of the way.
Fletcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Vorhees is just out of range.
Vorhees looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fletcher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joe Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Vorhees.
Fletcher misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joe Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vorhees looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Vorhees looks to move away, Fletcher throws a big counter combo but Vorhees just gets out of the way.
Fletcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fletcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Fletcher misses with a body shot.
Fletcher throws a sloppy head kick and Vorhees moves out of range easily.
Vorhees will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fletcher throws a series of strikes that have Vorhees backpedaling.
Fletcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fletcher misses with a combination
and Vorhees counters with a left and a right that stings Fletcher.
Fletcher stuffs the takedown.
Fletcher is looking to counter punch.
Fletcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vorhees dives in for a single leg takedown but Fletcher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vorhees or perhaps it was just good defense by Fletcher, which made it look bad.
Fletcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fletcher throws a low kick but Vorhees moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Fletcher. No joy for Vorhees on that attempt.
Fletcher throws a shot to the body.
Fletcher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fletcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Fletcher misses
and Vorhees counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vorhees misses with a takedown attempt - Fletcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fletcher looks to land a combination. Vorhees sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fletcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fletcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vorhees unleashes a big counter combination but Fletcher bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fletcher misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Vorhees blocks the low kick.
Fletcher throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vorhees.
Vorhees goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fletcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vorhees shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fletcher as he avoids it easily.
Fletcher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fletcher tries to land a front kick but Vorhees steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fletcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vorhees shoots in for a takedown but Fletcher shows good takedown defense.
Vorhees tries to bum rush Fletcher with a series of wild strikes but Fletcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fletcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vorhees manages to avoid it.
And Vorhees tries to counter it with a takedown but Fletcher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vorhees works the jab nicely.

Vorhees closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vorhees looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vorhees throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorhees prevents Fletcher from improving his position.

Vorhees is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fletcher wants to control but Vorhees is keeping busy.

Fletcher pushes Vorhees off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vorhees avoids the head kick by Fletcher.
Fletcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorhees can do to turn this around?
Fletcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fletcher misses with a two punch combination.
Vorhees is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vorhees avoids the head kick by Fletcher.
A jab from Fletcher finds it's way through Vorhees's defenses.
Vorhees darts in looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets double underhooks and turns Vorhees into the cage.
Vorhees shoots in for a double leg but Fletcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses.
Vorhees misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fletcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vorhees was well out of range. Poor timing from Fletcher.
Vorhees avoids the head kick by Fletcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher throws a jab when Vorhees was well out of range.
Vorhees is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Fletcher misses.
Vorhees doesn't manage to clinch there - Fletcher circles away.
Vorhees tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fletcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher throws a lazy right hand but Vorhees sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vorhees changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fletcher tries to avoid it but Vorhees manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fletcher to the ground. Fletcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Vorhees.
Fletcher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vorhees lands a jab to the nose.
Fletcher misses with a few strikes there.
Fletcher misses with a double jab.
Fletcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vorhees moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vorhees is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fletcher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fletcher throws a sloppy head kick and Vorhees moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fletcher crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vorhees - the referee stops the clock and Fletcher gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vorhees. Fletcher manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Fletcher.
Vorhees tries for a takedown but Fletcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fletcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Vorhees throws a head kick but Fletcher moves out of range.
Fletcher throws a series of punches but Vorhees avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vorhees slips under a jab.
Vorhees throws a head kick but Fletcher moves out of range.
Vorhees tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fletcher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Fletcher.
Fletcher lands a slapping body shot.
Fletcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fletcher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vorhees throws a big counter head kick but Fletcher avoids it with no problem.
Vorhees shoots in but Fletcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vorhees uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fletcher.
Vorhees avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fletcher throws a right hand that Vorhees ducks under and follows up with a left that Vorhees also avoids with ease.
Vorhees pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vorhees dives in for a single leg takedown but Fletcher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorhees shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fletcher but Fletcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fletcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vorhees.
Fletcher looks to throw the jab but Vorhees is out of range.
Fletcher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vorhees tries to clinch up but Fletcher circles away and keeps his distance.
Vorhees dives in for a single leg takedown but Fletcher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fletcher falls off balance throwing a combination

and Vorhees holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vorhees changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fletcher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses.
Vorhees uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fletcher.
Joe Fletcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Vorhees swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorhees throws a head kick that misses.
Joe Fletcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fletcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vorhees tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fletcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fletcher throws a series of punches but Vorhees moves out of range.
Vorhees tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fletcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fletcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fletcher throws a series of punches but Vorhees avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Vorhees's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vorhees is looking to clinch but Fletcher is avoiding it.
Fletcher throws a sloppy head kick and Vorhees moves out of range easily.
Vorhees lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Vorhees moves into range and clinches up with Fletcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vorhees breaks from the clinch.
Vorhees dodges the punch combination from Fletcher.
Fletcher throws a sloppy head kick and Vorhees moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Vorhees misses.
Vorhees throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fletcher's waist but Fletcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vorhees off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Fletcher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Fletcher looks to land a combination but Vorhees avoids it well.
Vorhees only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vorhees uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fletcher.
Vorhees feints a jab promting Fletcher to slip. Vorhees then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fletcher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vorhees looks for a takedown but Fletcher sprawls well.
Vorhees tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fletcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vorhees somewhat.
Vorhees lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vorhees.
Vorhees avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vorhees ducks under a wild hook from Fletcher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorhees shoots in for a takedown but Fletcher shows good takedown defense.
Joe Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Vorhees.
Fletcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vorhees circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fletcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vorhees fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vorhees.
Fletcher throws an overhand right that lands on Vorhees's shoulder, as Vorhees tries to avoid the shot.
Vorhees looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vorhees.
Fletcher takes a swing at Vorhees's ribcage but misses.
Vorhees goes for a double leg but Fletcher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fletcher continues to drive forward.
Fletcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fletcher is looking to land body kicks.
Fletcher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fletcher misses with a two punch combination.
Vorhees throws a head kick but Fletcher moves out of range.
Vorhees fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Fletcher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vorhees wants to clinch.
Fletcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vorhees throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Fletcher. Those never looked like landing.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses.
Joe Fletcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fletcher moves out of range as Vorhees throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Vorhees holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Fletcher.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fletcher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fletcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Vorhees controls his hands.
Vorhees goes for a takedown attempt but Fletcher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fletcher takes a swing at Vorhees's ribcage but misses.
Fletcher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vorhees misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorhees fails with a takedown attempt.
Vorhees slips a jab and a cross from Fletcher.
Fletcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vorhees counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fletcher swings for the body but Vorhees moves out of range.
Fletcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vorhees moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Vorhees scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Fletcher has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vorhees is on him like a limpet, forcing Fletcher back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vorhees tries to score a body lock takedown but Fletcher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fletcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vorhees has him pressed against the cage.
Fletcher gets underhooks to prevent Vorhees's takedown attempt.
Fletcher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vorheess head.
Jason Vorhees has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Fletcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fletcher blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Fletcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fletcher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Fletcher!