PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arus Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fletcher comes into the arena with Gregorian Chant blaring out of the sound system. Arnost Paskalev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Fletcher
vs
Paskalev

185 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
19
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arus Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnost Paskalev!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fletcher wants it to stay on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fletcher!
An inside leg kick from Fletcher misses.
Paskalev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fletcher circles away.
Arnost Paskalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fletcher leaves Paskalev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arus Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnost Paskalev.

Paskalev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fletcher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paskalev is in Fletcher's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Paskalev looking to pass the guard.
Paskalev forces his way into half guard.
My spies in immortals inform me that Paskalev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fletcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paskalev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fletcher has given up his back here. Will Paskalev look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paskalev working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Fletcher is doing well to defend. Paskalev seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Fletcher is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arnost Paskalev!
Arnost Paskalev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Arus Fletcher had this to say: 'Today, Jesus was on my opponent's corner, and he didn't got punished for his sins, but karma awaits and he will still have to pay for his sins.'.