PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Page (ranked 25119 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willow Fetch (ranked 6255 p4p, 0 weight class). David Page has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Page
vs
Fetch

200 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willow Fetch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fetch throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Page seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fetch.
Page checks a leg kick.

Fetch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Page is trying to control but can't.
Fetch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fetch is keen to just control but Page is a slippery customer.
Page desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fetch lands a nice short elbow.
Fetch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Page won't allow Fetch to pass to mount.
Page tries to roll over but Fetch keeps him under control.
Page preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fetch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fetch wants to pass to mount but Page is defending the position.
Fetch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Page is trying to control but can't.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Fetch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Fetch are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fetch working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Page is not content to let Fetch control the position.
Page can't do much from the bottom here.
Fetch is looking to take a break and control but Page is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Page wants to control but Fetch postures up.
Page is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fetch off and has taken his back!
Fetch trying to control the hands but Page won't let him.
Fetch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fetch hold on?
Page throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fetch could be in trouble here!
Fetch tries to escape but Page has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fetch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Fetch moves into the clinch.
Page wants a takedown.
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fetch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Fetch turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Page tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fetch trying to control the position but Page is working away.
Fetch controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Page is trying to improve his position.
Page tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fetch easily slips into full mount!
Fetch is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fetch looking to control but Page is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fetch controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fetch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fetch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fetch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fetch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fetch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Page is working to get back to half guard.
Page manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page trying to control from the bottom.
Willow Fetch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fetch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Page is looking to control Fetch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Page avoid being mounted?
Page preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Page really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fetch tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fetch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fetch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fetch controlling from mount.
Page is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willow Fetch 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! This is the final round!

Fetch misses with a two punch combination.

Page tries to sprawl but Fetch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Page desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fetch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fetch tries to stand and escape but Page is controlling the position.
Fetch is controlling the pace.
Page is pressing down on Fetch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fetch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetch tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
Page looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fetch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Page is trying to maintain the position but Fetch is very close to passing his half guard.
Fetch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fetch is trying to control. Page wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fetch working over Page with some ground and pound. Page looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fetch prevents Page from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Page is working hard here to advance position.
Page keeping hold of Fetch's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page tries to roll over but Fetch keeps him under control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fetch misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fetch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetch misses with an uppercut

and Page counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Page.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.
Page tries for a takedown but Fetch manages to get underhooks.
Page has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fetch after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fetch pulls guard successfully.
Fetch is trying to keep Page in close.
Fetch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fetch pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Fetch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Page has passed into side control.
Fetch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page controls the position.
Fetch tries to buck Page off but Page is having none of it.
Page lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fetch down.
Willow Fetch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fetch is looking to regain half guard here but Page keeps moving and retains side control.
Page in the domination position with Fetch hanging on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page tries to score with some ground and pound. Fetch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willow Fetch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fetch 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willow Fetch!