PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Wills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wills might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman . Fellows is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Last day - Raised fist. The key to victory for Joe Wills has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Wills
vs
Fellows

205 cm
24
198 lbs
3 - 12 - 0

172 cm
20
202 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Wills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryce Fellows!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills dives in for a single leg takedown but Fellows sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fellows scores with a jab to the head.

Wills gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fellows controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wills will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Fellows drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wills dives on top into guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fellows works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Fellows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wills doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wills manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wills preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fellows has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wills can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fellows has a closed guard, preventing Wills from standing up.
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Fellows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wills avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Fellows is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.
Fellows controls Wills momentarily but Wills frees himself.
Wills working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wills passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wills thows a huge punch but Fellows dodges it nicely.
Wills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fellows trying to control here.
Wills trying to control the action but Fellows is working from the bottom.
Fellows is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Fellows actively working from the bottom here.
Fellows gets full guard.
Fellows looks winded!

Wills stands up from Fellows's guard - Wills perhaps looking for a knockout.

Wills closes the distance and pushes Fellows back into the cage.

Fellows manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wills 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.
Fellows preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Wills stands up from Fellows's guard - Wills perhaps looking for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wills.
And Fellows responds with a good body kick, but Wills manages to step out the way in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fellows.

Wills sneaks out the side door and pushes Fellows away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Joe Wills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wills takes the fight into the clinch.

Wills jumps guard and drags Fellows to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fellows stops Wills from standing up.
Wills really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wills controls Fellows momentarily but Fellows frees himself.
Fellows passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Wills dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fellows drives through with a takedown into Wills's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wills is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fellows dives into side control.

Fellows trying to control the position but Wills is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wills looking for a sweep but Fellows has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Fellows goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wills is on top in guard.
Our spies down at at Fokai Academy inform us that Fellows has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellows keeping moving, preventing Wills from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fellows is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wills loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fellows looking to control but Wills passes into half guard.
Fellows trying to hold on to Wills's head to control him but Wills postures up.

Fellows is defending against the submission attempts here by Wills.

Wills wants to work for an arm triangle but Fellows is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fellows wants to control but Wills is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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.

Fellows looking for submissions off his back.
Fellows blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wills.
Fellows tries to get to full guard but Wills has control of the leg.
Wills trying to control the pace.
Fellows wants to get back to full guard.
Fellows trying to hold on to Wills's head to control him but Wills postures up.
Wills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fellows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fellows keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fellows has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wills is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab from Wills.
Wills shoots in for a takedown but Fellows shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Fellows closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wills did well to prevent Fellows getting side control.
Fellows is breathing heavily.
Fellows is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wills reverses the position - he's now on top in Fellows's guard.
Fellows avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fellows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Fellows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wills throwing strikes but missing.
Wills is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fellows can do to turn this around?

Fellows is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fellows looking to control but Wills passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fellows is trying to maintain the position but Wills is very close to passing his half guard.
Fellows is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Wills dominated that second round.
That's time! Wills's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fellows takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fellows swats away the attempt to clinch by Wills.
Despite the aggression on Fellows's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wills tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fellows manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wills shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fellows as he jumps to the side.
Fellows takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wills gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Wills is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fellows presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fellows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fellows works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Wills has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fellows off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wills fails with a takedown attempt.
Wills fails in his attempt to clinch.

Fellows shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wills napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wills is looking to get back to his feet here but Fellows is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wills's back.
Joe Wills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills just trying to survive but Fellows is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wills prevents Fellows from getting a body triangle.

Wills showing good submission defense here.
Fellows is looking to control Wills but Wills is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills trying to get back to his feet but Fellows is in full control for now.
Fellows thows a strike but Wills uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Wills as he ends up in Fellows 's guard!
Wills chips away with some ground and pound.
Fellows wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fellows is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Fellows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fellows had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wills defends it easily.

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

Fellows throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wills escapes and throws Fellows's legs to the side, diving into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Wills showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wills, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Wills!
Joe Wills took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Bryce Fellows spoke after the fight, saying 'I really ate dick out here. I'll be back stronger...and with no dick in my mouth.'.