PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sigandi Legend Jr (ranked 5095 p4p, 4009 weight class) and Zander Fisher (ranked 270 p4p, 238 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Legend Jr
vs
Fisher

225 cm
25
130
2 - 13 - 0

220 cm
25
145
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigandi Legend Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zander Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Legend Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Fisher's guard.
Fisher trying to control the position.
Fisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legend Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fisher holds on and takes a little breather.
Fisher working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher being controlled here, momentarily.
Legend Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend Jr wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fisher tries to sprawl but Legend Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Legend Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Legend Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fisher trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.
Fisher is staying active underneath Legend Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Fisher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legend Jr pulls his head out easily.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Legend Jr is thwarting Fisher's attempts to control the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Legend Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fisher's guard.
Fisher wants to stand and escape but Legend Jr is having none of it.
Legend Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Legend Jr wants to pass the guard but Fisher is keeping the position.
Fisher has his hands on Legend Jr's head, controlling the position.
Legend Jr looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.

Fisher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Legend Jr defends well.
Fisher looks winded!
Fisher wants to sweep here but Legend Jr controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sigandi Legend Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Fisher as Legend Jr shoots in.
No luck for Fisher with that takedown attempt.

Legend Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fisher did well to prevent Legend Jr getting side control.
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Legend Jr sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher is trying to maintain the position but Legend Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend Jr wants to pass to mount but Fisher is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend Jr wants to pass the guard but Fisher is defending well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fisher trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Legend Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fisher defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Fisher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Legend Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fisher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legend Jr's guard.

Sigandi Legend Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legend Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Legend Jr wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr controls Fisher momentarily but Fisher frees himself.
Legend Jr keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Legend Jr keeps moving.
Legend Jr is trying to keep Fisher in close.
Legend Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.

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.
Legend Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legend Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Fisher is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Legend Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.

Fisher has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Legend Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zander Fisher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fisher shoots for a takedown but Legend Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fisher has a takedown stuffed.
Legend Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Legend Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Fisher looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher is positioning himself well to prevent Legend Jr advancing to mount.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control from the bottom.
Legend Jr controlling the action here.
Legend Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fisher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fisher wants to control but Legend Jr is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fisher tries to roll over but Legend Jr keeps him under control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters 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.

Fisher gets caught napping as Legend Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Fisher manages to retain guard.
Legend Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Legend Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fisher trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr looking to pass the guard.
Fisher throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Legend Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Fisher gets caught flat footed, as Legend Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fisher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Legend Jr controls the pace.
Legend Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Fisher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr stands and throws Fisher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legend Jr staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sigandi Legend Jr clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Legend Jr.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet but Legend Jr is dominant here and he's now got Fisher's back!
Fisher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fisher wants to control but Legend Jr passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend Jr trying to control the position but Fisher is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to reverse the position.
Legend Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fisher on the ground.
Legend Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fisher tries to improve position but can't.
Legend Jr controlling from side mount.
Fisher is trying to improve his position.
Fisher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legend Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fisher struggling a bit here.
Legend Jr trying to control the position but Fisher is working away.
Fisher is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Legend Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fisher's legs.
Legend Jr is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Legend Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fisher's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Fisher is trying to keep Legend Jr in close.
Legend Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
Fisher is controlling Legend Jr's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sigandi Legend Jr had his way with Zander Fisher in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Legend Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fisher struggling a bit here.
Fisher is looking for a sweep.
Legend Jr takes a little break here. Fisher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend Jr is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Legend Jr working away.
Fisher gets back to half guard.
Fisher is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Legend Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fisher stops Legend Jr from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is working to get back to half guard.
Legend Jr trying to control but Fisher is having none of it.
Legend Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr looking to control but Fisher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fisher regains half guard.

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.
Legend Jr is keen to just control but Fisher is a slippery customer.
Legend Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fisher missing with punches from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Legend Jr dives in and grabs Fisher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes down on Legend Jr's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Fisher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zander Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sigandi Legend Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fisher leaves Legend Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sigandi Legend Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legend Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigandi Legend Jr!
Sigandi Legend Jr is the new featherweight champion!