PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rmarkas Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Lingad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fletcher kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Keep on Lovin Me Baby by Colin James. Lingad has chosen Kinda Like a Big Deal - Clipse Ft. Kanye West as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Fletcher
vs
Lingad

175 cm
28
146 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

170 cm
28
156 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rmarkas Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Lingad!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lingad.
Lingad shoots in for a takedown but Fletcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fletcher throws out a loose jab but Lingad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lingad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rmarkas Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Lingad.
Lingad fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher lands a jab to Lingad's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingad needs to keep his hands up - Fletcher had a free shot at his head there.
Lingad drops his hands momentarily and Fletcher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lingad has a takedown stuffed.
Lingad moves out of range as Fletcher strikes.
Fletcher misses with an uppercut. Lingad saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lingad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fletcher's waist but Fletcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lingad off to one side.

Lingad closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fletcher tries to roll over but Lingad keeps him under control.
Lingad wants to control but Fletcher is keeping him busy.
Lingad prevents Fletcher from improving his position.
Lingad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fletcher keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fletcher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lingad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lingad tries to get to full guard but Fletcher has control of the leg.
Fletcher thows a huge punch but Lingad dodges it nicely.
Fletcher is stalling here. Lingad is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fletcher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lingad has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fletcher is looking to regain half guard here but Lingad keeps moving and retains side control.
Lingad working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fletcher manages to get back to half guard.
Fletcher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lingad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lingad's back!
Lingad has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fletcher.
Fletcher struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fletcher lands punches and elbows.
Fletcher 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.
You can see the frustration on Lingad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fletcher punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lingad grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fletcher misses with a head kick.
Lingad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lingad moves out of range as Fletcher strikes.
Lingad dives in and grabs Fletcher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fletcher pushes down on Lingad's head and hops out.

Fletcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fletcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fletcher postures up in Lingad's guard and throws a big left but Lingad blocks it.
Fletcher throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher preventing the sweep.
Fletcher is pushing down on Lingad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lingad is fighting to maintain full guard but Fletcher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lingad moves into full guard.
Fletcher trying to control but Lingad is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lingad's head.
Fletcher throws and elbow that misses. Lingad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fletcher's guard. Nice move by Lingad!
Fletcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fletcher has his foot on Lingad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lingad works his way back into a safe position though.

Fletcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lingad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing Lingad from controlling successfully.
Lingad won't allow Fletcher to sweep him here.
Lingad wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
Lingad is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Fletcher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lingad stopping the sweep attempt from Fletcher.

Fletcher has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lingad is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fletcher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lingad remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lingad trying to control the position but Fletcher is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingad lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rmarkas Fletcher dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fletcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lingad manages to avoid it.
Lingad with a poor takedown
and Fletcher counters with a stiff right hand.

Fletcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Fletcher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fletcher trying to control the action but Lingad is working from the bottom.
Lingad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fletcher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lingad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fletcher!
Fletcher is working to get back to half guard.
Fletcher gets back to half guard.
Fletcher is staying active underneath Lingad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is trying to get back to full guard.
Lingad wants to free his trapped foot but Fletcher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fletcher tries to roll over but Lingad keeps him under control.
Fletcher is working hard here to advance position.
Lingad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lingad is trying to control. Fletcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lingad is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Jon Lingad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fletcher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lingad's guard.
Fletcher throwing strikes from guard but Lingad blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fletcher is looking to advance position but Lingad has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fletcher is desperately trying to improve his position but Lingad has a good base and remains in mount.
Rmarkas Fletcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lingad lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingad with shots to the head and body - Fletcher looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Lingad connects with a massive shot to the dome!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Lingad.
Well Fletcher 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rmarkas Fletcher!