PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jett Fletcher (ranked 24449 p4p, 5772 weight class) and Chief Waterfall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fletcher comes to the cage accompanied by Can’t Hold Us by Macklemore. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Fletcher
vs
Waterfall

218 cm
26
210
0 - 7 - 0

190 cm
27
206
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jett Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chief Waterfall!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Waterfall pinned against the cage. Waterfall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Fletcher backs off Waterfall throws a huge counter combo but Fletcher manages to avoid it all.
Waterfall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fletcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waterfall circles away quickly and effectively.
Fletcher tries to clinch but Waterfall moves out of range.

Waterfall moves into the clinch.

Fletcher breaks from the clinch.
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.
Waterfall pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Waterfall instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher trying to control the position but instead, Waterfall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fletcher into the cage.

Waterfall successfully pulls guard.
Fletcher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher trying to control but Waterfall is working from the bottom.
Waterfall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fletcher trying to control but Waterfall is working from the bottom.

Waterfall looking for a guillotine here but Fletcher defends easily.
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterfall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waterfall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fletcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fletcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Waterfall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fletcher as he jumps to the side.

Fletcher closes the distance and clinches.
Waterfall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fletcher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fletcher is trying to maintain a safe position but Waterfall gets an underhook and turns Fletcher into the cage.

Waterfall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fletcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waterfall swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fletcher defends well and Waterfall ends up having to push Fletcher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jett Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waterfall.
Waterfall misses with a takedown

and Fletcher counters by moving into the clinch.
Waterfall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Waterfall prevents Fletcher from breaking the clinch.

Waterfall decides to pull guard.
Fletcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Waterfall is retaining full guard.

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

Waterfall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fletcher defends well.
Waterfall controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Waterfall seems keen to control Fletcher's posture.
Waterfall is continuing to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Waterfall is on top in guard.

Fletcher is trying to control the position but Waterfall postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waterfall preventing the sweep.
Waterfall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Waterfall dominated that round.
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.

Waterfall has a takedown stuffed.
Fletcher shoots in for a double leg but Waterfall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Fletcher has Waterfall up against the cage in a clinch.

Waterfall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waterfall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Waterfall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fletcher manages to get himself to full guard.

Waterfall wanted to stand there but Fletcher had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher wants to stand but Waterfall is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Waterfall is now in half guard.
Waterfall is controlling the pace.
Waterfall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fletcher defending well though.
Waterfall controlling the action here.
Fletcher trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Waterfall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fletcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Waterfall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fletcher!
Waterfall controlling his opponent.
Fletcher is working to get back to half guard.

Fletcher defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Waterfall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is looking to improve his position but Waterfall isn't that keen on the idea.
Waterfall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fletcher gets back to half guard.
Fletcher tries to get to full guard but Waterfall has control of the leg.
Waterfall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waterfall controlling the pace.
Fletcher is looking to control Waterfall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fletcher avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fletcher is looking for a sweep. Waterfall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Waterfall is taking a breather. Fletcher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Waterfall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Waterfall prevents Fletcher from improving his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Waterfall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fletcher.
Fletcher sets himself, and Waterfall steps forward looking for the clinch! Fletcher avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waterfall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fletcher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fletcher takes a kick to the side of the head.
Waterfall shoots in but no luck this time.
A counter left hand to the body from Fletcher misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Waterfall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Fletcher. No joy for Waterfall on that attempt.

Fletcher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waterfall, pushing him back against the cage.
Waterfall looking for a takedown.

Waterfall jumps guard and drags Fletcher to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Waterfall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Waterfall has a closed guard, preventing Fletcher from standing up.
Waterfall has control of Fletcher's left arm, preventing Fletcher from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Waterfall looking for a guillotine here but Fletcher defends easily.
Waterfall keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterfall trying to control the position here.
Fletcher wanted to stand there but Waterfall had control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Waterfall is pulling down on Fletcher's head to control his posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Waterfall keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Waterfall.
Jett Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waterfall.

Fletcher moves into the clinch.
Fletcher tries for a takedown but Waterfall manages to get underhooks.
Waterfall is trying to pull guard but Fletcher has him pressed against the cage.
Waterfall leaning against his opponent.
Fletcher fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Waterfall breaks the clinch.
Waterfall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fletcher tries to avoid it but Waterfall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fletcher to the ground. Fletcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jett Fletcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Waterfall moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fletcher tries to pull guard but Waterfall holds him up against the cage and eventually Fletcher drops back down to his feet.
Fletcher blocks the elbow strike.

Waterfall breaks the clinch.
Fletcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Fletcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Waterfall.

Waterfall has closed the distance and engaged Fletcher in a clinch.
Waterfall avoiding damage.
Fletcher fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Waterfall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Waterfall closes the distance and clinches.

Waterfall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Waterfall. No joy for Fletcher on that attempt.
Waterfall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fletcher defends well and Waterfall ends up having to push Fletcher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Waterfall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fletcher tries to avoid it but Waterfall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fletcher to the ground. Fletcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fletcher is looking to clinch.
Fletcher misses with the combination.
Waterfall feints the counter takedown.

Waterfall moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waterfall looking to throw knees to the head but Fletcher is blocking nicely.
Jett Fletcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chief Waterfall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fletcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Waterfall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waterfall 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 Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Waterfall!
Jett Fletcher was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my family and fans! You are amazing! God bless! '.