PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jock Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jock Fletcher had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Fletcher
vs
James

180 cm
25
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jock Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fletcher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fletcher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
James working a defensive guard here.
Fletcher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fletcher is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Fletcher has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to get to full guard but Fletcher has control of the leg.
Fletcher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

James shoots in and gets a takedown into Fletcher's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fletcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Fletcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fletcher, not yet.
James stands and throws Fletcher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fletcher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fletcher is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James is looking to take a break and control but Fletcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher moves into full guard.
James controlling from the top position.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fletcher wants to get back to full guard.
Fletcher is working hard here to advance position.
Fletcher controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fletcher is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
James controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fletcher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a head kick.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Fletcher, looking for a takedown. James pushes Fletcher against the cage but Fletcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fletcher fails with the takedown

and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse James will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fletcher is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
James is looking to take a break and control but Fletcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fletcher is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fletcher is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants to take a breather but Fletcher is having none of it.
Fletcher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fletcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fletcher defending well though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control from half guard but Fletcher is working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Fletcher gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fletcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fletcher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fletcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from James as Fletcher shoots in.
Fletcher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jock Fletcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Fletcher shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fletcher misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fletcher is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fletcher desperately trying to maintain half guard.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fletcher is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fletcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.

Fletcher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fletcher controls the position.
James is not content to let Fletcher control the position.
James is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fletcher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fletcher wants to sweep but no luck.
James looking to pass the guard.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Jesse James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fletcher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Fletcher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fletcher is in James's guard.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fletcher manages to get himself to full guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fletcher is on top in guard.

James striking off his back but it's not causing Fletcher any problems.
James being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher passes James's left leg - he's now in half guard.
James is trying to control but can't.
Fletcher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
James is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher slows the pace down in half guard.
Fletcher seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jock Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fletcher looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Fletcher shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Fletcher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fletcher looks up at the clock and then as James takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fletcher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fletcher controls the position.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Fletcher keeps moving and retains side control.
Jock Fletcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James tries to control but Fletcher manages to take his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jock Fletcher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse James!