PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andr Fern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andr Fern has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Fern
vs
Jan

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 Sydney, Andr Fern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Jan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fern misses with a body shot.
Jan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jan shoots and misses
and Fern counters with an outside leg kick.
Andr Fern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Jan.
Jan has his takedown stuffed
and Fern counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big left from Fern misses.
Jan tries for a takedown but Fern circles away easily
and Fern counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fern counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jan has his takedown stuffed
and Fern counters with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan misses with a takedown
and Fern counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jan thinking.
Jan looks gassed!
Jan tries for a takedown but Fern circles away easily
and Fern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fern counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jan moves out of range of the body kick from Fern.
Fern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jan.

Jan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fern is trying to defend but Jan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fern tries to get to full guard but Jan has control of the leg.
Fern punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fern is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jan's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fern just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jan wants to escape the position.
Fern landing with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fern is looking to control Jan but Jan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fern scores with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Jan as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Fern!

Jan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fern gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fern controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Jan right now.
Jan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fern is riding his opponent, not letting Jan buck him off.
Fern gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jan has eaten all the pies!
Jan grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jan can't escape the position.
Fern biding his time, controlling Jan.
Jan trying to control the action but Fern just sinks the hooks in.
Fern connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jan to escape the position.
Jan tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fern punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fern is trying to stick to Jan's back but Jan is turning into Fern. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fern's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jan.
Fern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fern counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fern motions for Jan to come forward. Fern throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jan misses with a takedown attempt
and Fern counters with a stiff right hand.
Jan with a poor takedown
and Fern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andr Fern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Jan.
Fern thows a body shot but no joy.
Fern throws a head kick that misses.
Jan tries for a takedown but Fern circles away easily
and Fern counters with a thumping low kick.
Jan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fern counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fern looks to score with a jab to the body but Jan is just out of range.
Fern is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jan has his takedown stuffed
and Fern counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fern throws a low kick but Jan avoids it.
Jan fails with the takedown
and Fern counters with a right hand to the body.
Jan tries for a takedown but Fern circles away easily
and Fern counters with a leg kick.
Fern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jan misses with a takedown
and Fern counters with a right hand to the body.
Fern thows a body shot but no joy.
Fern throws a low kick but Jan moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Fern misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fern looks to score with a jab to the body but Jan is just out of range.
Jan has his takedown stuffed
and Fern counters with a nice leg kick.
Jan misses with a takedown
and Fern counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fern is looking to wear down Jan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fern swings for the body but Jan moves out of range.
Fern tried to score with a low kick but Jan checks it.
Jan has his takedown stuffed
and Fern counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fern throws a body punch but Jan moves out of range.
Jan has his takedown stuffed
enabling Fern to counter with a crisp jab.
Fern swings for the body but Jan moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fern counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fern counters with a stiff right hand.
Fern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jan manages to avoid it.
Fern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jan ducks under a wild hook from Fern.
Andr Fern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fern misses with an uppercut. Jan saw that one coming.
Andr Fern is winning the standup battle so far.

Jan shoots in and bounces Fern off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fern knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jan on the ground.

Fern looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jan is one step ahead there.
Fern striking off his back but it's not causing Jan any problems.
Jan preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fern keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Fern is controlling Jan's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andr Fern dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jan manages to avoid it.
Jan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fern counters with a good, hard body kick but Jan shrugs it off.
Jan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fern counters with a nice body shot.
Jan Jan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fern misses with a body shot.
Fern throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andr Fern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Jan.
Jan shoots and misses
and Fern counters with a good low kick that Jan was not able to check.
Jan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fern counters with a head kick.
Jan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fern throws a jab but it's blocked by Jan.
Jan blocks a leg kick.
Jan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fern makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fern is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jan misses with a takedown
and Fern counters with a nice body shot.
Fern tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jan is able to avoid easily.
Fern throws a solid leg kick but Jan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fern.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jan.
Fern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jan moves away.
Fern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jan moves away.
Jan with a poor takedown
and Fern counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jan misses with a takedown
and Fern counters with a nice leg kick.
Fern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jan moves away.
Fern is looking to land body kicks.
Jan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fern.
Fern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fern counters with a good, hard body kick but Jan shrugs it off.
Jan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fern counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fern misses the shot to the body.
Jan tries for a takedown but Fern circles away easily
and Fern counters with a leg kick.
Fern thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Jan.
Fern thows a body shot but no joy.
Jan tries for a takedown but Fern circles away easily
and Fern counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Jan blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fern makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fern fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jan checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fern. Jan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jan with a poor takedown
and Fern counters with a right hand to the body.
Jan with a poor takedown
and Fern counters with an outside leg kick.
Fern throws a head kick but Jan moves out of range.
Jan blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jan misses with a takedown attempt
and Fern counters with a nice leg kick.
Jan misses with a takedown attempt
and Fern makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jan Jan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jan manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andr Fern showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fern has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Andr Fern!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Andr Fern!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Andr Fern!

Andr Fern wins by unanimous decision!