PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raphael Stone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fisher
vs
Stone

183 cm
21
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spencer Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Stone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Stone sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fisher as he jumps to the side.
Stone tries to clinch but Fisher moves out of range.

Fisher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stone is trying to keep Fisher in close.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Stone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fisher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stone trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stone keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Fisher trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Fisher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stone fails with the takedown.
Spencer Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Stone.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stone scores with a one two! Fisher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stone lands a nice looking body shot.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Stone wants to slow Fisher down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone scores with a hook to the body. Fisher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisher's waist but Fisher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stone off to one side.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Fisher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fisher closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes Stone against the cage but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Stone feints and as Fisher raises his hands in defense, Stone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Stone controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Fisher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fisher tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Raphael Stone wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisher slaps away a takedown attempt from Stone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stone throws a series of strikes that have Fisher backpedaling.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Fisher tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fisher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spencer Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fisher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fisher but Fisher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stone connects with a body shot.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Fisher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Stone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stone clinches up with Fisher and pushes him back against the cage.

Stone pulls Fisher into guard.
Stone controlling the position.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Raphael Stone has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fisher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Fisher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raphael Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone tries to clinch there but Fisher circles away.
Spencer Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Fisher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fisher tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fisher to the ground. Fisher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Stone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fisher thinking.
Stone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.

Stone forces Fisher back against the cage and clinches.
Stone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking for a takedown.
Stone is trying to maintain a safe position but Fisher gets an underhook and turns Stone into the cage.
Fisher wants to take the fight to the mat but Stone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Stone has clasped his hands together around Fisher's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stone stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Fisher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone looks for a takedown but Fisher sprawls well.

Fisher scores a takedown into full mount!
Fisher wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but Fisher has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Fisher.

Fisher with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but Fisher has a good base and remains in mount.
Stone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fisher landing shots from mount.
Stone is working to get back to half guard.
Fisher looking to control but Stone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Raphael Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone tries to hold on but Fisher pushes him away.
Stone regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stone moves into range and clinches up with Fisher.
Stone taking a breather.
Stone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Stone misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Fisher.
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Stone sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fisher gets a takedown into half guard.
Fisher is looking to stall here but Stone recovers full guard.
Fisher being controlled here momentarily.
Stone is trying to keep Fisher in close.
Stone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard.
Stone trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.

Stone stands up from Fisher's guard - Stone perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spencer Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Stone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a two punch combo.
Stone leaves Fisher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fisher shoots in and drives through. Stone sprawls well.
Stone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fisher blocks a low kick nicely.
Stone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Fisher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Fisher gets a takedown into half guard.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fisher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
Stone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fisher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fisher's back!
Fisher tries to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fisher is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Stone off. It looks like it's working - Stone slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Fisher displaying calm under pressure there.
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Stone sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raphael Stone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
Stone swinging wildly here.
Spencer Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raphael Stone.
Well Stone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Stone!