PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mason Featheringham (ranked 2826 p4p, 2927 weight class) and Kai Blanche (ranked 302 p4p, 311 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kai Blanche enters the cage!

Featheringham
vs
Blanche

167 cm
25
150
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
158
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Featheringham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kai Blanche!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanche fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blanche tries to bum rush Featheringham with a series of wild strikes but Featheringham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Featheringham gets caught napping as Blanche dives in and scores a takedown. Featheringham manages to retain guard.
Featheringham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Featheringham tries to get out of the position.
Featheringham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Featheringham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Blanche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Featheringham's guard.

Featheringham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blanche is one step ahead there.
Blanche trying to control but Featheringham is working from the bottom.
Blanche lands a couple of elbows.
Featheringham looking for a sweep. Not yet Featheringham, not yet.
Featheringham is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanche connects with a couple of short punches.
Featheringham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Featheringham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blanche on the ground.
Featheringham postures up.
Blanche wants to get back to his feet but Featheringham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Featheringham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Featheringham pushes down on Blanche's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Featheringham moves into full mount! Blanche won't be happy about that!
Featheringham throws some wild stikes that Blanche manages to avoid easily.
Featheringham with the ground and pound from mount.
Featheringham with the ground and pound from mount.
Blanche manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanche manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Featheringham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Featheringham throws a big elbow that misses.
Blanche trying to control the position.
Featheringham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanche is keeping the position for now.
Featheringham looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blanche is trying to keep Featheringham in close.
Blanche lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Featheringham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featheringham keeping moving, preventing Blanche from controlling successfully.
Blanche stands up over Featheringham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Featheringham looking for a sweep. Not yet Featheringham, not yet.

Featheringham looking for a guillotine here but Blanche defends easily.
Blanche stopping the sweep attempt from Featheringham.
Featheringham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blanche manages to get himself to full guard.

Blanche is looking to stand up but Featheringham isn't so interested in that idea.
Blanche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Featheringham's guard.

Featheringham has his foot on Blanche's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blanche works his way back into a safe position though.
Featheringham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blanche working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanche slips nicely into half guard.
Featheringham gets back to full guard.
Blanche chips away with some ground and pound.
Blanche scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blanche passes into half guard.
Blanche controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Blanche.
Blanche frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blanche scoring with strikes but Featheringham is staying in there.
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!
Blanche with shots to the head and body - Featheringham looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blanche working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blanche has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Featheringham working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kai Blanche will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Featheringham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blanche as he avoids it easily.
Blanche shoots in and drives through. Featheringham sprawls well.
Featheringham feinted with a counter takedown.
Mason Featheringham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Featheringham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blanche pinned against the cage. Blanche gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Blanche instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Blanche has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Blanche has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Featheringham is trying to keep an underhook but Blanche manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Blanche is trying to control. Featheringham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Featheringham taking some punishment here, with Blanche in his half guard.
Featheringham is looking for a sweep. Blanche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanche lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Featheringham tries to roll over but Blanche keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Featheringham manages to get to full guard.
Blanche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanche keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Featheringham's head.
Featheringham keeping moving, preventing Blanche from controlling successfully.
Featheringham lands a decent punch to the body there.
Blanche trying to control the position from guard on top but Featheringham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Featheringham is on top in guard.

Blanche is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Featheringham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blanche manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Featheringham manages to get himself to full guard.

Featheringham wants to sweep but no luck.
Featheringham is looking to sweep but instead, Blanche has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Featheringham is trying to get back to full guard.
Blanche controlling the action here.
Featheringham tries to get to full guard but Blanche has control of the leg.
Featheringham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blanche throws a big elbow that misses.
Featheringham keeping moving, preventing Blanche from controlling successfully.
Featheringham wants to sweep but no luck.
Blanche works over Featheringham with some ground and pound from guard.
Blanche lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blanche stopping the sweep attempt from Featheringham.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featheringham is looking to sweep but instead, Blanche has passed into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blanche lands a nice short elbow.
Blanche working over Featheringham with some ground and pound. Featheringham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Blanche.
Featheringham wants to get back to full guard.
Blanche winds up and cracks Featheringham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Blanche decides to stand up.

Blanche gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Featheringham trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blanche manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Featheringham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blanche doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blanche manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blanche lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanche pushing down on Featheringham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Featheringham wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Featheringham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanche is pushing down on Featheringham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Featheringham is fighting to maintain full guard but Blanche has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blanche in particular looking to stall.
Featheringham is not content to let Blanche control the position.
Featheringham is looking to improve his position.
Blanche lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Blanche is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blanche is trying to control. Featheringham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Blanche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Blanche tries to score a power double leg takedown but Featheringham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blanche somewhat.
Featheringham tries to counter with a takedown but Blanche is quick to defend against it.
Featheringham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blanche swivels and escapes.

Blanche closes the distance and clinches.
Blanche stops a takedown attempt from Featheringham.

Blanche breaks the clinch.
Blanche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Featheringham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featheringham wants to pass to mount but Blanche is defending the position.
Blanche trying to control but Featheringham postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featheringham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Featheringham working over Blanche with some ground and pound. Blanche looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Featheringham wants to pass the guard but Blanche is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Featheringham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Featheringham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Featheringham trying to mount his opponent but Blanche defends it.
Featheringham working over Blanche with some ground and pound. Blanche looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blanche makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blanche.
Featheringham won't allow Blanche to sweep him here.
Blanche is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blanche connects with a nice short shot to Featheringham's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blanche lands a nice short elbow.
Featheringham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Featheringham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blanche's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Featheringham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Featheringham advances to half guard.
Featheringham with the ground and pound but Blanche uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Blanche wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Blanche.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Featheringham darts in looking for a takedown but Blanche gets double underhooks and turns Featheringham into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Featheringham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanche is looking to take this one to the mat.
Featheringham can't get the takedown.

Blanche manages to break the clinch.
Featheringham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blanche sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blanche darts in looking for a takedown but Featheringham gets double underhooks and turns Blanche into the cage.

Featheringham gets caught napping as Blanche dives in and scores a takedown. Featheringham manages to retain guard.
Featheringham will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Featheringham looking for a sweep. Not yet Featheringham, not yet.
Blanche advances position into side control!
Blanche lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanche is putting a hurting on Featheringham here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blanche is working Featheringham over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Blanche's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Featheringham tries to bench press Blanche off him but Blanche keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Blanche stalls from top position.
Featheringham regains half guard.
Featheringham wants to get back to full guard.
Blanche looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blanche prevents Featheringham from improving his position.
Blanche looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Featheringham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kai Blanche has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Featheringham is trying to get back to full guard.
Featheringham is staying active underneath Blanche, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blanche prevents Featheringham from improving his position.
Blanche scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blanche scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blanche is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Blanche is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Featheringham gets back to full guard.
Blanche won't allow Featheringham to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Blanche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blanche has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Blanche!