PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Festivius Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jason Derulo - Wiggle. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jared Kincaid enters the cage!

Fisher
vs
Kincaid

174 cm
29
174 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

197 cm
30
182 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Festivius Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid lands a head kick!

It looks like Festivius Fisher has been cut.
A solid body kick from Fisher.
Kincaid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kincaid throws a nice head kick!

Fisher is rocked!
Kincaid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kincaid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fisher has a takedown stuffed.
Kincaid tries for a takedown but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fisher misses the shot to the body.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Kincaid moves out of range easily.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kincaid but Kincaid pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kincaid looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kincaid pushes Fisher off looking to stand but Fisher dives back in and keeps control.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kincaid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fisher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kincaid defending well though.
Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fisher works his way into full mount!
Fisher lands a couple of good shots and Kincaid has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kincaid has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kincaid showing good submission defense here.
Kincaid trying to get back to his feet but Fisher is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher is punishing Kincaid with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kincaid covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kincaid is trying to get back to his feet but Fisher has full control of the position and if anything, Kincaid has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher lands a shot to the body.

Fisher looking to break Kincaid's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kincaid remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fisher will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kincaid trying to get back to his feet but Fisher is in full control for now.

Kincaid showing good submission defense here.
Kincaid covering up well and avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kincaid is trying to get back to his feet but Fisher has full control of the position and if anything, Kincaid has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fisher is looking for the choke from the back position but Kincaid is controlling his hands well.
Fisher missing with punches from the back.
Kincaid is trying to stand back up.
Fisher missing with punches from the back.
Kincaid covering up well under a series of strikes from Fisher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Fisher looking to break Kincaid's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kincaid remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fisher will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fisher misses with punches from the back.
Kincaid is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Fisher is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kincaid has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kincaid manages to stand up with Fisher still on his back. Eventually Fisher drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Kincaid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kincaid.
Fisher wants to control but Kincaid postures up.
Fisher is looking to reverse the position.
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 Festivius Fisher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Festivius Fisher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fisher has a takedown stuffed.

Kincaid looking to score a takedown here. Fisher is defending well but Kincaid drives through and ends up in Fisher's guard.
Fisher pulls Kincaid in to control the position.

Fisher working for a triangle but Kincaid defends it easily.
Kincaid postures up.
Kincaid slips nicely into half guard.

Fisher looking for submissions off his back.
Fisher wants to control but Kincaid is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid prevents Fisher from improving his position.
Fisher taking some punishment here, with Kincaid in his half guard.
Fisher gets back to full guard.
Kincaid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fisher wants to sweep but no luck.
Kincaid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fisher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kincaid manages to get himself to full guard.
Kincaid wants to stand but Fisher is controlling the position.
Fisher is looking to work some ground and pound but Kincaid has wrist control.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Kincaid keeps moving.
Kincaid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Kincaid wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Kincaid wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.
Kincaid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Fisher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kincaid keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Fisher is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kincaid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kincaid wants to get back to his feet but Fisher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kincaid has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fisher is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fisher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kincaid's brow.
Fisher blocks an elbow strike from Kincaid.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fisher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kincaid's brow.
Fisher lands an elbow that stopped Kincaid in his tracks for a moment.

Kincaid manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kincaid wants to get back to his feet but Fisher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Kincaid has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fisher is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fisher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fisher misses with a knee strike.
Fisher presses Kincaid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kincaid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fisher is keeping busy.
Kincaid tries to pull guard but Fisher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kincaid is breathing heavily.
Kincaid lands a nice shot to the body.
Fisher has Kincaid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kincaid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kincaid is looking for a takedown.
Kincaid lands a nice uppercut.
Kincaid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kincaid's defenses.

Kincaid is trying to trip Fisher. He has hold of a leg but Fisher is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kincaid persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kincaid won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
Fisher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Festivius Fisher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Festivius Fisher's cut.
That's time! Fisher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fisher avoids the head kick by Kincaid.
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fisher blocks a leg kick.

Kincaid gets caught flat footed, as Fisher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fisher won't allow Kincaid to get back to his feet.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.

Kincaid is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fisher presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid is trying to drag Fisher to the mat but Fisher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kincaid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fisher.
Fisher blocks the elbow strike.

Kincaid manages to pull guard.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fisher postures up in Kincaid's guard and throws a big left but Kincaid blocks it.
Kincaid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kincaid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Kincaid is looking to stand up but Fisher isn't so interested in that idea.
Fisher throws a big elbow that misses.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher lands a couple of digs.
Fisher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fisher won't allow Kincaid to get back to his feet.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jared Kincaid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher prevents Kincaid from getting back to his feet.
Fisher distracts Kincaid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher working some strikes from top position.

Kincaid is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fisher presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kincaid blocks the elbow strike.
Kincaid avoids a wild elbow strike from Fisher.
Fisher avoids a wild elbow strike from Kincaid.
Fisher keeps control of Kincaid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Fisher.
Kincaid tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kincaid is looking to break free of the clinch but Fisher has double underhooks.

Kincaid breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Fisher with that takedown attempt.

Kincaid drives through with a takedown into Fisher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.
Fisher managing to control the position.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fisher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kincaid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kincaid wants to pass the guard but Fisher is keeping the position.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Fisher wants to sweep here but Kincaid controlling him for the moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fisher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fisher thows a huge punch but Kincaid dodges it nicely.

Kincaid manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A head kick misses from Kincaid.
Festivius Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kincaid pushes Fisher away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fisher wants to land a leg kick but Kincaid is out of range.
Fisher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher looks for the body kick but Kincaid saw that one coming.
Kincaid looks to land a right hand but Fisher moved out of range.
Festivius Fisher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Kincaid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Festivius Fisher.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fisher, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Festivius Fisher!
Festivius Fisher thanked the fans post fight for their support.