PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Farrell (ranked 24438 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Mars (ranked 4661 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson Mars acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Farrell
vs
Mars

215 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

167 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Farrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackson Mars!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars connects with a body shot.
Farrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mars.
Mars avoids the body shot from Farrell.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Farrell enables Mars to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Farrell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mars stopping the sweep attempt from Farrell.
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Farrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mars.
Mars is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mars.
Farrell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mars accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farrell 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.
Farrell keeping moving, preventing Mars from controlling successfully.
Mars postures up in Farrell's guard and throws a big left but Farrell blocks it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mars cracks Farrell with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Jerry Farrell has been cut.
Jackson Mars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mars shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Farrell is rocked!
Mars is trying to control the action in half guard but Farrell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrell moves into full guard.

Farrell has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mars has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Mars has Farrell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mars pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Farrell tumbling to the mat - Mars dives into Farrell's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Farrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrell trying to control the position here.
Mars working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mars wants to control from the top but Farrell keeps moving.
Mars looks winded!
Mars stopping the sweep attempt from Farrell.

Farrell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mars can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mars stopping the sweep attempt from Farrell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Farrell lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Mars stopping the sweep attempt from Farrell.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mars tries to clinch but Farrell is having none of it.

Mars shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Farrell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mars trying to control the action but Farrell is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mars wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Farrell, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jackson Mars will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerry Farrell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Farrell throws a series of punches but Mars avoids them all with ease.

Mars shoots in and gets a takedown into Farrell's guard.
Mars pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farrell is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mars accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farrell pulls Mars in to control the position.
Farrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mars is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Farrell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mars defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mars is breathing heavily.
Mars stands up out of Farrell's guard for a moment - Farrell manages to land a nice upkick.
Mars looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mars is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mars tries to clinch but Farrell is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Farrell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Farrell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Farrell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Farrell tries to sprawl but Mars drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farrell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farrell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mars trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson Mars has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farrell is on top in guard.

Farrell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Farrell 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.

Farrell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farrell postures up and lands a big shot to Mars's brow.

Farrell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mars, up you get!
Farrell looks to land a left hand but Mars moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrell misses with a two punch combination.

Mars closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Farrell throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Nice takedown defense from Mars. No joy for Farrell on that attempt.

Mars looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Farrell kicks off Mars and gets to his feet.
Farrell throws a chopping leg kick but Mars manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mars throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Farrell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Farrell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Mars avoids the body shot from Farrell.
Mars swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Mars darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Farrell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mars.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrell is looking to escape.
Mars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farrell tries to roll over but Mars keeps him under control.
Farrell punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Farrell's thigh. Farrell counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mars preventing the sweep.
Mars tries to stand but Farrell is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Farrell swats away the attempt to clinch by Mars.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Mars feints and as Farrell raises his hands in defense, Mars changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mars takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Farrell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mars's guard.

Mars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farrell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farrell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Farrell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farrell cracks Mars with a solid left hand.
Mars not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Farrell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mars's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars 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.
Farrell landing some decent shots from guard.
Mars has momentary wrist control but Farrell slips an elbow through the middle.

Farrell stands and steps away. Mars gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Farrell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mars napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Farrell tries for a kimura but Mars is defending well.

Farrell is trying to get an arm triangle but Mars is defending well.

Farrell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mars is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Farrell tries for a kimura but Mars is defending well.
Mars takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Farrell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Farrell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Farrell controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farrell working the body and head with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Farrell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Farrell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Farrell!
The defeated Jackson Mars had this to say: 'That call was crap I wanna rematch make it happen.'.