PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien OQuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jock Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OQuinn comes to the cage accompanied by King Gordy - Damian. Damien OQuinn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jock Fletcher's chin.

OQuinn
vs
Fletcher

183 cm
23
176 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
201 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien OQuinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jock Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher with a lazy takedown attempt
and OQuinn counters with a right hand to the body.

Fletcher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. OQuinn was covering up waiting for the punch and Fletcher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OQuinn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OQuinn is looking to stand back up but Fletcher counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by OQuinn.
Fletcher content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher controlling the action here.
OQuinn looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fletcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

OQuinn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fletcher, pushing him back against the cage.
Fletcher has OQuinn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OQuinn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Damien OQuinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jock Fletcher.
Fletcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by OQuinn after a bit of a struggle.
OQuinn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fletcher.

Fletcher has clasped his hands together around OQuinn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher controlling the position.
Fletcher's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fletcher wants to control but OQuinn is keeping him busy.
OQuinn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher wants to control but OQuinn is keeping him busy.
OQuinn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
OQuinn being controlled for a moment.

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

Fletcher closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into OQuinn's guard.
OQuinn keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully.

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.
Fletcher is stalling in the full guard.
OQuinn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
OQuinn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fletcher is controlling him.
Fletcher stays in close to OQuinn's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fletcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fletcher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jock Fletcher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fletcher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. OQuinn quickly recovers to half guard.
Jock Fletcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fletcher trying to control the pace.
Fletcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OQuinn is looking to get back to is feet but Fletcher passes into side control.
Fletcher controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher advances to full mount.
OQuinn is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fletcher looking to control and managing it successfully.
OQuinn trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fletcher controlling from the full mount.
OQuinn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

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.
Fletcher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
OQuinn is trying to stand up.
Fletcher controlling from the full mount.
Fletcher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OQuinn wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Fletcher.
OQuinn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fletcher looking to control and managing it successfully.
OQuinn trying desperately to get to his feet.

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 sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OQuinn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Fletcher controlling his opponent.
Fletcher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fletcher controlling his opponent.
Fletcher looking to finish OQuinn with some ground and pound. This is bad for OQuinn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

OQuinn closes the distance and pushes Fletcher back into the cage.
Fletcher tries for a takedown but OQuinn manages to get underhooks.
OQuinn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OQuinn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Jock Fletcher has been cut.
Fletcher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fletcher tries for a takedown but OQuinn manages to get underhooks.
Damien OQuinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jock Fletcher.
Fletcher is looking for a takedown.
Fletcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OQuinn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OQuinn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OQuinn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OQuinn scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn landing knees to the head.
OQuinn lands a knee to the head.
OQuinn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fletcher up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fletcher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OQuinn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fletcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by OQuinn.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OQuinn.
Fletcher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OQuinn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fletcher takes a knee right on the jaw!

Fletcher is rocked!
Fletcher is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees to the body from OQuinn.
OQuinn leaning against his opponent.
OQuinn stops a takedown attempt from Fletcher.
OQuinn controlling the action here for a moment.
OQuinn gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damien OQuinn.
Fletcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OQuinn counters with a nice body kick.
Jock Fletcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

OQuinn takes the fight into the clinch.
Damien OQuinn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fletcher tries for a takedown but OQuinn manages to get underhooks.
Fletcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OQuinn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OQuinn lands a knee to the head.

OQuinn drops Fletcher with a big knee straight up the middle! Fletcher is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fletcher is still on wobbly legs! Can OQuinn finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

OQuinn closes the distance and clinches.
OQuinn jerks Fletcher's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Fletcher drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! OQuinn goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from OQuinn because Fletcher was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Damien OQuinn!
A very excited looking Damien OQuinn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.