PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Liam (ranked 2848 p4p, 2996 weight class) and Dwayne Fletcher (ranked 289 p4p, 304 weight class). Liam comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. The key to victory for Bruce Liam has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Liam
vs
Fletcher

170 cm
27
147
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
26
156
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Conquer

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Liam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher throws a lazy uppercut
and Liam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Dwayne Fletcher has been cut.
Fletcher misses with a hook.
Liam looks to land a left hand but Fletcher moved out of range nicely.
And Fletcher tries to counter it with a takedown but Liam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fletcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liam.
Fletcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Liam defending well as Fletcher loads up on a big left hand.
Liam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fletcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fletcher throws a lazy uppercut
and Liam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liam takes one to the chin there.
Liam misses with a wild body shot.
Fletcher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liam defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liam scores with a jab to the head.
Liam lands a body shot.
Liam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liam.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liam appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fletcher takes a swing at Liam's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liam. Fletcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fletcher slips a jab from Liam.
Fletcher moves out of range of the body kick.
Liam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fletcher blocks a jab.
Liam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruce Liam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fletcher throws a body punch but Liam moves out of range.
Liam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fletcher.
Fletcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fletcher misses.
Fletcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fletcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Liam is just out of range.
Liam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fletcher. That did some damage!
Fletcher misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Liam's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fletcher moves away.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liam but Liam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donk. Liam catches Fletcher right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fletcher slips a straight right by Liam.
Fletcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fletcher gets a double leg takedown into Liam's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher throws a big elbow that misses.
Fletcher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Liam's guard.
Liam wants to get back to his feet.
Liam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fletcher.
Liam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fletcher slows the pace down in half guard.
Fletcher tries to pass to full mount but Liam defends it.
Liam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fletcher on the ground.
Liam is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Fletcher seems content to control.
Liam is looking to escape.
Fletcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Fletcher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Liam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fletcher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fletcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fletcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liam.
Liam throws an overhand right that lands on Fletcher's shoulder, as Fletcher tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Liam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Fletcher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fletcher throws a right hand that misses
enabling Liam to counter with a crisp jab.
Fletcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fletcher throws a hook to the side of Liam's head but Liam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liam throws out a loose jab but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fletcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Liam counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fletcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Liam counters with a nice uppercut.
Liam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fletcher throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Liam misses the target.
A jab lands there for Liam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fletcher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Liam on his heels. He'll look to pass Liam's guard now, I'm sure.
Fletcher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liam keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully.
Liam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two 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 throwing strikes from guard but Liam blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fletcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Liam is just out of range.

Fletcher feints and as Liam raises his hands in defense, Fletcher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fletcher passes Liam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Liam trying to control here.
Fletcher is controlling the pace.
Fletcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liam defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fletcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Fletcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liam is just riding it out for now. Fletcher eventually gives up the hold.
Fletcher thows a huge punch but Liam dodges it nicely.
Fletcher is trying to control. Liam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Liam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Liam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fletcher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fletcher connects with a nice short shot to Liam's temple.
Liam is not content to let Fletcher control the position.
Fletcher stalling.
Liam trying to control from the bottom.
Fletcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fletcher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fletcher is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Liam!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Fletcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Fletcher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Liam moves forwards but Fletcher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fletcher blocks a jab.
Fletcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fletcher moves away.
And Fletcher tries to counter it with a takedown but Liam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Fletcher.
Fletcher misses with an uppercut. Liam saw that one coming.
Liam misses with a left hand

and Fletcher counters with a shoot takedown. Liam fights it but they end up in guard.
Fletcher slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liam scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fletcher manages to mount him!
Fletcher wants to control the pace but Liam is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher content just to control the position here.
Fletcher wants to control the pace but Liam is squirming around nicely.

Fletcher is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Liam has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fletcher breaks from Liam's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fletcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fletcher unloads with some shots from mount but Liam bucks and avoids them well.
Fletcher throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fletcher landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Fletcher is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Fletcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dwayne Fletcher!
Dwayne Fletcher gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).