PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Weiland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Pratchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Weiland
vs
Pratchett

175 cm
22
181 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
195 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Weiland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Pratchett!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Weiland as Pratchett shoots in.
Weiland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pratchett walks into a straight right hand from Weiland.
Pratchett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weiland's waist but Weiland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pratchett off to one side.
Jay Weiland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Pratchett.
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pratchett has a takedown stuffed.
Pratchett has a takedown stuffed.
Pratchett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pratchett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Weiland rushes Pratchett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Pratchett has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Weiland is trying to keep an underhook but Pratchett manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Weiland trying to control here.
Weiland tries to roll over but Pratchett keeps him under control.
Weiland is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiland wants to get back to his feet.
Weiland is looking for a sweep. Pratchett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pratchett is trying to control the action in half guard but Weiland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Weiland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pratchett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pratchett's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Weiland.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiland throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiland tries to keep control of the position but Pratchett is staying busy.
Pratchett breaks Weiland's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pratchett won't allow Weiland to sweep him here.
Pratchett throws a big right hand that misses.
Weiland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pratchett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pratchett forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pratchett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pratchett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Weiland is looking for a sweep. Pratchett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pratchett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pratchett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pratchett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weiland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pratchett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Weiland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pratchett on the ground.

Pratchett decides to stand up.
Weiland jabs Pratchett right on the nose. Pratchett blinks but takes it well.
Pratchett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weiland pinned against the cage. Weiland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Weiland scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Weiland is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weiland looks to land a combination. Pratchett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Pratchett is rocked!
Weiland tries to clinch but Pratchett moves out of range.
Pratchett is still on wobbly legs! Can Weiland finish him?
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weiland but Weiland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pratchett has a takedown stuffed.
Pratchett seems to have recovered his senses.
Weiland wants to clinch up but Pratchett keeps it at a distance.
Weiland tries to bum rush Pratchett with a series of wild strikes but Pratchett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pratchett looks for a takedown but Weiland sprawls well.
Weiland moves in looking to clinch but Pratchett pushes him off.
Weiland cracks Pratchett with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett misses with a wild combination.
Pratchett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pratchett lands with a slapping head kick.
Pratchett blocks a jab.
Pratchett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Weiland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Pratchett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pratchett decides to return to a standing position.
No joy there for Pratchett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Pratchett or perhaps it was just good defense by Weiland which made him look bad.

Pratchett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terry Pratchett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pratchett stuffs the takedown.
Pratchett shoots and misses
and Weiland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weiland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weiland shoots in for a takedown but Pratchett shows good takedown defense.
Terry Pratchett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pratchett moves into the clinch successfully.
Weiland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pratchett just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Weiland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weiland fails to pull guard.

Pratchett breaks from the clinch.

Pratchett scores a takedown into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Pratchett.
Pratchett wants to control the pace but Weiland is squirming around nicely.
Weiland tries to hold on but Pratchett postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pratchett cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiland taking shots to the head.
Pratchett unloading with bombs!
Pratchett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Weiland's face.
BOOM! Pratchett connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Weiland tries to reverse the position but Pratchett maintains control.
Pratchett scoring with strikes but Weiland is staying in there.
Pratchett punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pratchett lands a big shot there that rocks Weiland but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pratchett working Weiland over with strikes here.
Pratchett landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pratchett with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pratchett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weiland is looking to escape.
Pratchett with shots to the head and body - Weiland looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pratchett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett working the ground and pound effectively.
Pratchett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pratchett breaks from Weiland's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pratchett with shots to the head and body - Weiland looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pratchett dominating with strikes here.
Weiland throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pratchett. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Pratchett connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pratchett scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Weiland?
Pratchett working the ground and pound effectively.
Weiland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pratchett blocks Weiland's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
A nice elbow there by Pratchett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett landing punches.
The referee warns Weiland that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Weiland bucks up and throws Pratchett to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Pratchett misses with a takedown attempt

and Weiland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Weiland.

Pratchett lands a takedown into guard.

Pratchett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Weiland, up you get!
Pratchett tries to bum rush Weiland with a series of wild strikes but Weiland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weiland fails with the takedown
and Pratchett counters with a head kick. That will keep Weiland thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pratchett tries for a takedown but Weiland circles away easily

and Weiland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Weiland.
Weiland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratchett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Weiland!
Pratchett with shots to the head and body - Weiland looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pratchett goes for an armbar but Weiland turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Weiland.

Pratchett working for a triangle but Weiland defends it easily.
Weiland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pratchett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Weiland manages to get himself to full guard.
Pratchett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weiland has momentary wrist control but Pratchett slips an elbow through the middle.

Weiland has his foot on Pratchett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pratchett works his way back into a safe position though.
Pratchett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weiland's head.
Pratchett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Pratchett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Pratchett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pratchett trying to pass the guard but Weiland defending well.
Weiland is staying active underneath Pratchett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pratchett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pratchett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Pratchett.
Weiland is trying to maintain the position but Pratchett is very close to passing his half guard.
Pratchett working the head and body with strikes.
Pratchett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Weiland landing rabbit punches to the side of Pratchett's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weiland is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Pratchett there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pratchett shoots for a takedown but Weiland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Weiland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Weiland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Terry Pratchett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weiland prevents Pratchett from getting the reversal.
Weiland landing strikes, looking to finish!

Weiland goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pratchett is on top in guard.
Pratchett won't allow Weiland to sweep him here.
Pratchett scoring with some ground and pound.

Pratchett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pratchett fails to land the takedown.
Pratchett throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pratchett's calf.

Pratchett instigates a clinch.

Pratchett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weiland misses with the combination.

Pratchett gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Pratchett has Weiland pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pratchett pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Weiland tumbling to the mat - Pratchett dives into Weiland's guard.
Pratchett is standing up over Weiland. Weiland looks to escape but Pratchett dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pratchett decides to stand back up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weiland is working hard here to advance position.
Weiland working a defensive guard here.

Pratchett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pratchett stopping the sweep attempt from Weiland.
Weiland is looking to stand up but Pratchett isn't so interested in that idea.
Pratchett working some strikes from top position.
Weiland tries to strike from the bottom.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pratchett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Pratchett scores a takedown into full mount!
Pratchett lands with some strikes.
Pratchett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Weiland's face.
Pratchett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Weiland looks a forlorn figure.
Pratchett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pratchett lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pratchett landing strikes from the mount and Weiland is in trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weiland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jay Weiland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pratchett blocks Weiland's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Terry Pratchett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pratchett prevents Weiland from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Pratchett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pratchett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Terry Pratchett!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Terry Pratchett!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Terry Pratchett!

Terry Pratchett wins by unanimous decision!