PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Faire (ranked 1808 p4p, 1578 weight class) and Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Faire
vs
Spar

164 cm
27
137
4 - 0 - 0

155 cm
27
135
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Faire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wrestling Spar!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Spar. No joy for Faire on that attempt.

Faire gets caught napping as Spar dives in and scores a takedown. Faire manages to retain guard.
Faire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Faire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spar is one step ahead there.
Spar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faire is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spar is one step ahead there.
Faire is working hard here to advance position.
Faire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

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.
Faire keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spar stands and throws Faire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Faire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spar taking a breather here.
Faire is looking to regain half guard here but Spar keeps moving and retains side control.
Faire gets back to half guard.
Faire tries to roll over but Spar keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spar is working away from the top position though.
Faire trying to get back to full guard but Spar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Faire is desperately trying to improve his position but Spar has a good base and remains in mount.
Spar is looking to work his way around to Faire's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Faire gets back to half guard.
Faire is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar tries to pass to full mount but Faire defends it.
Faire tries to roll over but Spar keeps him under control.
Faire won't allow Spar to pass to mount.

Faire looking for submissions off his back.
Spar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Faire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestling Spar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Faire takes a swing at Spar's ribcage but misses.

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

Faire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Faire gets full guard.

Faire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Faire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Faire working for a triangle but Spar defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Faire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar passes Faire's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spar moves nicely into side control.

Spar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Faire, who protects the arm well.
Spar is looking to take a break and control but Faire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spar moves into full mount!
Spar looking to control but Faire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faire manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Spar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spar tries to pass to full mount but Faire defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Faire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Faire working for a triangle but Spar defends it easily.
Spar pushing down on Faire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spar controlling the action here.
Faire regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Faire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Faire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spar defends well.
Faire trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar trying to control but Faire is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wrestling Spar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Spar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spar lands in his opponent's guard.

Faire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Faire is looking to sweep but instead, Spar has passed into half guard.
Spar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Faire reverses the position - he's now on top in Spar's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faire passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faire forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faire wants to pass the guard but Spar is defending well.

Faire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spar is looking to improve his position.

That's two 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.
Faire works his foot free and advances to mount.

Faire goes for an armbar but Spar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Spar.
Spar trying to control but Faire is working from the bottom.
Spar wants to pass the guard but Faire is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faire has his foot on Spar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spar works his way back into a safe position though.
Spar postures up.
Spar stopping the sweep attempt from Faire.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Faire has his foot on Spar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spar works his way back into a safe position though.
Faire trying to control the position.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Faire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Faire keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
Spar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faire is keeping the position for now.
Faire keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
Spar pushes down on Faire's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Faire is defending against the submission attempts here by Spar.
Tom Faire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestling Spar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Faire looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wrestling Spar.
Well Spar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!

Wrestling Spar wins by unanimous decision!
Wrestling Spar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.