PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joan Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggy Erta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggy Erta will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wells
vs
Erta

193 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joan Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggy Erta!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erta is looking to clinch.

Wells moves into the clinch.
Erta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wells fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wells backs up against the cage.

It looks like Joan Wells has been cut.

Erta forces Wells back against the cage and clinches.
Wells fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Erta pulls Wells into guard.
Wells postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erta trying to keep a closed guard but Wells is proving a slippery customer.
Erta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wells working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erta 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.
Wells throws a big elbow that misses.

Erta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Erta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wells tries to stand but Erta is controlling from the bottom.
Erta wants to stand and escape but Wells is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Erta misses with a body shot.

Wells tries to keep at a distance but Erta has taken the fight into the clinch.

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.
Erta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wells after a bit of a struggle.

Wells drags the fight down to the ground.

Erta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Erta gets caught napping as Wells dives in and scores a takedown. Erta manages to retain guard.
Erta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wells postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Erta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wells.
Wells throws a big right hand that misses.
Wells throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erta looking to control but Wells passes into half guard.

Wells is working for a kimura but Erta is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Erta has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wells is on him like a limpet, forcing Erta back against the cage.
Wells wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Erta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wells fails with a takedown attempt.
Wells shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erta as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joan Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells fails with a takedown attempt.

Erta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wells tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Erta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Erta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wells pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Erta breaks the clinch.
Erta shoots for a takedown but Wells saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Erta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Erta is trying to drag Wells to the mat but Wells just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggy Erta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joan Wells's cut.
That's time! Wells's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Erta gets caught napping as Wells dives in and scores a takedown. Erta manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wells trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erta trying to keep a closed guard but Wells is proving a slippery customer.
Wells with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells throwing strikes but missing.
Wells missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wells throwing strikes from guard but Erta blocks nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Erta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wells sprawls well. Wells wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Erta gets slowly back to his feet.
Erta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wells defends well and Erta ends up having to push Wells into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wells dives in and grabs Erta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Erta pushes down on Wells's head and hops out.
Reggy Erta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wells throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wells looks for a takedown but Erta sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Erta counters with a straight right hand.
Erta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wells is trying hard to land a takedown here. Erta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Erta tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joan Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Erta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Erta moves into range and clinches up with Wells.
Wells jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Erta walks away with a smile on his face. Wells gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Erta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erta slaps away a takedown attempt from Wells, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Erta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wells, pushing him back against the cage.

Erta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Erta has closed the distance and engaged Wells in a clinch.
Erta wants a takedown but no success here.
Erta goes for a takedown attempt but Wells pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Erta tries for a takedown but Wells circles away easily

and Wells counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wells.
Erta looking to slow down the pace here.

Erta manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wells drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wells trying to stand up but can't free himself from Erta's guard.

Erta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wells doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wells manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Erta pulls Wells in close to prevent any damage.
Wells throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joan Wells will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joan Wells's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wells manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Erta on his heels. He'll look to pass Erta's guard now, I'm sure.
Wells has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Erta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wells has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Erta is proving hard to escape from.
Wells throws a strike but Erta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wells can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Erta controls the pace.
Wells looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wells is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erta trying to control the position from guard on top but Wells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wells is trying to keep Erta in close.
Erta 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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Erta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wells slaps away a takedown attempt from Erta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wells is looking to counter punch.
Reggy Erta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Erta fails with a takedown attempt.
Joan Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggy Erta.

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.

Erta rushes Wells and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Wells ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wells no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wells wants to sweep here but Erta controlling him for the moment.
Wells is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wells wants to sweep here but Erta controlling him for the moment.
Erta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wells seems keen to control Erta's posture.
Wells 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wells is on top in guard.

Erta trying to control the position here.
Wells stops Erta from standing up.
Erta trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Erta controls Wells momentarily but Wells frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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.
Wells throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Erta wants to clinch.
Wells misses with a few strikes there.
Erta keeps the fight on the outside.

Erta clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Wells manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joan Wells showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wells has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!