PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Average
vs
Fisher

170 cm
32
172 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

180 cm
30
177 lbs
15 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fisher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Average is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fisher wants to stand and escape but instead Average has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fisher trying to control the position.
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Fisher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Average working for a triangle but Fisher defends it easily.
Fisher being controlled here momentarily.
Average has a closed guard, preventing Fisher from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fisher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fisher has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Fisher is proving a slippery customer.
Average has momentary wrist control but Fisher slips an elbow through the middle.

Fisher drops back looking for a leg! Average is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Average manages to kick Fisher off! Fisher jumps back into Average's guard.

Fisher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Average looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher postures up in Average's guard and throws a big left but Average blocks it.
Average looking to control.

Average is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Average is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fisher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Average is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
Fisher scoring with some ground and pound.
Fisher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Fisher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fisher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Average is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fisher defends well.
Average controlling Fisher's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to sweep but no luck.
Fisher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Average escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fisher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fisher lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Average controls Fisher momentarily but Fisher frees himself.
Average wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Average throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Average working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fisher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fisher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Average will probably get the nod.
That's time! Average's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fisher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Average manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Fisher gets the takedown into side control.
Fisher is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Average will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fisher is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fisher working the ground and pound.
Average is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fisher tries to move into full mount but can't pass Average's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fisher tries for a kimura but Average is defending well.
Average is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fisher off and has taken his back!
Fisher covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Fisher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Average misses with a punch to the head.

Average is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fisher has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fisher turns into Average and is now in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fisher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Average is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Average manages to get himself to full guard.

Average working for a triangle but Fisher defends it easily.
Average manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Average lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Average wants to control the pace but Fisher is squirming around nicely.
Fisher is bucking up trying to escape but Average cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Average avoids the attempt from Fisher to control.
Average throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Average lands a big elbow.
Average punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fisher tries to hold on but Average postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Average cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average landing strikes from the mount and Fisher is in trouble!

It looks like John Fisher has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher tries to reverse the position but Average maintains control.
Average with a couple of short strikes.
Average unloading with bombs!
Fisher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Average misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Average dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Fisher's cut.
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!

Average closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Average prevents Fisher from improving his position.
Fisher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Average is controlling the pace.
Average is just content to waste time from the top position. Fisher takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Average postures up.
Fisher pulls Average in close to prevent any damage.
Average wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher pulls Average in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Average shoots in and gets a takedown into Fisher's guard.
Average postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Average accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe Average overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fisher wants to stand but Average is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to improve his position but instead Average has moved into half guard.

Average is working for a submission of some sort.
Average missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Average is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fisher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fisher tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Average 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fisher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fisher.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there.
Joe Average is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Average postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher is looking to sweep but instead, Average has passed into half guard.
Fisher trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Average manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average misses with a head shot.
Fisher wants to hold on but Average pushes him away.
Average landing strikes, looking to finish!
Average tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Average punishing his opponent with strikes.
John Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fisher tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Average with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Average showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Average, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Average!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Average thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.