PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kvan Bearclaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Layser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvan Bearclaw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bearclaw
vs
Layser

165 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kvan Bearclaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lex Layser!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearclaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bearclaw dives in and grabs Layser's left leg, looking for a takedown. Layser pushes down on Bearclaw's head and hops out.
Bearclaw fails with the takedown

and Layser counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bearclaw has Layser pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Layser manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kvan Bearclaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bearclaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Layser is stalling here.
Layser lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bearclaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bearclaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bearclaw can't get the takedown.
Bearclaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Bearclaw wants a takedown.
Layser throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bearclaws head.
A short right from Layser on the inside.
Bearclaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Layser pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Layser content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bearclaw is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bearclaw is breathing heavily.
Layser dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Layser stops a takedown attempt from Bearclaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearclaw is trying to drag Layser to the mat but Layser just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bearclaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bearclaw has Layser pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Layser manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Layser controlling the action here for a moment.
Bearclaw tries for a takedown but Layser manages to get underhooks.
Layser is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Layser lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bearclaw backwards.
Bearclaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Layser gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Layser jumps into guard, dragging Bearclaw to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Layser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Layser keeping moving, preventing Bearclaw from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bearclaw has gone for a leg lock! Layser slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bearclaw's guard.
Layser trying to control the position from guard on top but Bearclaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Ironfist Athletics inform me that Layser has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Layser landing some decent shots from guard.
Layser controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearclaw has a closed guard, preventing Layser from standing up.

Layser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bearclaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Layser has managed to get both his arms back between Bearclaw's legs - danger averted.
Layser looking to sit in guard and control but Bearclaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Layser looking for a guillotine here but Bearclaw defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bearclaw has gone for a leg lock! Layser slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bearclaw's guard.
Layser wants to stand but Bearclaw has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bearclaw working for submissions but it's allowed Layser to get to half guard.

Layser seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bearclaw is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lex Layser!
An out of breath Lex Layser thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.