PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Denny Spears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mars has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Spears
vs
Mars

191 cm
18
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denny Spears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Mars!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spears has closed the distance and engaged Mars in a clinch.
Mars looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mars fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spears tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spears goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mars prevents it.
Mars throws an elbow but it misses.

Mars jumps guard.

Spears stands up and waves to Mars to follow him.

Spears moves into the clinch successfully.
Mars throws an elbow but it misses.
Spears is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Spears. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spears tries to pull guard but Mars forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spears drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mars using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spears has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spears is looking to take this one to the mat.
Spears is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mars pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spears has Mars pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mars manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Spears pulls guard successfully.
Spears throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spears bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mars's guard.
Spears working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Spears gets to his feet. Mars looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Spears drives through and clinches with Mars against the cage.
Spears is trying to pull guard but Mars turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mars tries to pull guard but Spears forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spears is pushing Mars up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Spears has hold of one of Mars's legs. Mars is fighting the takedown attempt but Spears gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spears throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mars works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spears's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spears lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spears postures up in Mars's guard and throws a big left but Mars blocks it.
Spears throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mars works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mars avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Spears gets to his feet - Mars follows without any prompting.
Spears tries to work over Mars's front leg with a kick but Mars checks it.
Spears lands with a hook. Mars tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spears attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Mars gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spears will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Mars is working an open guard so Spears takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spears throws a leg kick

and Mars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spears tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mars just stands there and leans against the cage.

Spears breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Spears clinches with his opponent.
Spears is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mars is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Spears dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ace Mars's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Spears closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mars to the mat! Mars manages to get full guard.

Spears gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Denny Spears is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mars checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spears.

Spears scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mars is looking to reverse the position.

Spears is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mars has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spears grinds an elbow into Mars's temple.
Mars is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spears tries to score with some ground and pound. Mars controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Spears stands up.
Spears walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mars checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Spears clinches with his opponent.
Spears is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mars pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spears has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mars avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Spears has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mars uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spears is pulling down on Mars's head to control his posture.
Spears thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Spears throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mars tries to stand but Spears is controlling from the bottom.
Spears wants to stand up but Mars is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spears tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spears lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spears walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mars checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Spears darts in and clinches Mars up against the cage.
Spears wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Spears. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mars throws a punch but it's blocked by Spears.
Spears jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mars walks away with a smile on his face. Spears gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spears wants a takedown but no success here.
Mars jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spears walks away with a smile on his face. Mars gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spears jabs Mars right on the nose. Mars blinks but takes it well.

Spears closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mars quickly recovers to half guard.

Spears is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mars doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spears.
Spears thows a huge punch but Mars dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Spears dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ace Mars's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Spears instigates a clinch.
Spears tries to pull guard but Mars won't allow it.
Spears has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mars avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mars tries a knee to the head but Spears blocks it.
Mars can't find room to land a body shot as Spears controls the action.
Spears blocks the elbow strike.
Spears tries to pull guard but Mars holds him up against the cage and eventually Spears drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Spears. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spears goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mars prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars prevents the takedown attempt.
Spears has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mars avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mars prevents the takedown attempt.
Spears tries to score a body lock takedown but Mars shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Spears breaks from the clinch.
Spears throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mars wants to clinch.
Mars avoids the head kick by Spears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mars, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spears throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spears throws the kick towards the body but Mars avoids it.
Mars has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mars there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mars stuffs the takedown attempt from Spears. Spears gets slowly back to his feet.

Spears forces Mars back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars throws an elbow that misses.
Mars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spears drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mars pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spears is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mars can do to turn this around?
Mars tries to clinch but Spears moves out of range.

Spears closes the distance and clinches.
Mars jumps guard but Spears turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Spears ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spears no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spears 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.
Spears pulls Mars in close to prevent any damage.
Spears has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spears throws a head kick that misses.
Ace Mars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denny Spears is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Spears gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Spears showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spears has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Spears!