PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodtang Jaotalaytong (ranked 2502 p4p, 282 weight class) and Marlin Scars (ranked 24050 p4p, 567 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jaotalaytong
vs
Scars

182 cm
25
159 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

One stop shop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodtang Jaotalaytong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlin Scars!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A big head kick from Jaotalaytong and Scars is sent sprawling to the canvas!

It looks like Marlin Scars has been cut.
Jaotalaytong wants to stand but Scars is controlling his posture from full guard.
Scars managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scars told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jaotalaytong wanted to stand there but Scars had control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Scars scores with a takedown into Jaotalaytong's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaotalaytong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scars lands a couple of elbows.

Scars is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jaotalaytong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scars is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scars trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaotalaytong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scars stops Jaotalaytong from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scars is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scars won't allow Jaotalaytong to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scars working some strikes from top position.
Scars trying to control but Jaotalaytong is working from the bottom.
Scars is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scars's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaotalaytong lands with a kick to the temple. Scars shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Scars gets tackled into the cage by Jaotalaytong. Jaotalaytong maintains the clinch.

Scars has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jaotalaytong is trying to keep an underhook but Scars manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Scars prevents Jaotalaytong from standing back up.
Scars is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jaotalaytong is trying to stand up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Scars tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Scars has control of Jaotalaytong's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jaotalaytong regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scars controlling the pace for now.
Scars can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaotalaytong is looking to escape.
Jaotalaytong is in a horrible position here. Scars smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jaotalaytong is trying to stand up.
Scars takes Jaotalaytong's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jaotalaytong is in trouble.
Scars has Jaotalaytong flattened out and is raining down punches.

Jaotalaytong showing good submission defense here.
Jaotalaytong staying busy and making it hard for Scars to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scars working for the choke.

Scars is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jaotalaytong defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jaotalaytong is trying to get back to his feet but Scars has full control of the position and if anything, Jaotalaytong has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Jaotalaytong is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Scars gets his way!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaotalaytong wants to get back to his feet.

Jaotalaytong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Scars tries to keep control of the position but Jaotalaytong is staying busy.

Scars working for the choke.
Jaotalaytong wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlin Scars dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlin Scars's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Scars scores with a takedown into Jaotalaytong's guard.
Marlin Scars has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jaotalaytong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jaotalaytong feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Scars collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rodtang Jaotalaytong!