PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crayon Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Flats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Flats acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Mars
vs
Flats

183 cm
22
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crayon Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Flats!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars throws a sloppy body shot
letting Flats counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Flats or perhaps it was just good defense by Mars which made him look bad.
Flats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Flats!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mars darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Flats shoots in and bounces Mars off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Flats tries to stand but Mars is controlling from the bottom.
Mars on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mars tries to get out of the position.
Flats won't allow Mars to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flats takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flats scores with a jab. Mars acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mars fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Mars misses.
Mars throws a sloppy head kick and Flats moves out of range easily.

Flats has closed the distance and engaged Mars in a clinch.
Flats holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Flats lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
Flats throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flats lands with a short shot to the head.
Flats prevents Mars from breaking the clinch.
Mars is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mars has had enough of the clinch but Flats keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flats creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flats keeps control of Mars as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flats lands an uppercut.
Flats lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Flats as the two fighters clinch.
Mars tries to circle away but Flats has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Flats.
Flats is stalling here.
Mars goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flats prevents it.
Flats pushes Mars back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mars is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars has had enough of the clinch but Flats keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Flats.
Flats scores with a nice hook to the head.

Flats breaks the clinch.
Mars ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flats moves away.
Flats throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mars's waist but Mars gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flats off to one side.
Flats cracks Mars with a right hand to the side of the head.
Flats stuns Mars with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mars throws a series of punches but Flats avoids them all with ease.
Mars fails with a takedown attempt.

Flats feints and as Mars raises his hands in defense, Flats changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flats's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mars keeping moving, preventing Flats from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Larry Flats has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Flats lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mars scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mars throws a body punch but Flats moves out of range.
Flats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mars on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flats connects with a right hand. Mars shakes it off.
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!
Flats lands a glancing blow to the side of Mars's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flats. That's going to slow Mars down.
Flats throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flats lands a glancing blow to the side of Mars's head.

Flats has Mars up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Flats.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Flats dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Flats throws a series of strikes that have Mars backpedaling.
Mars misses with a few strikes there.
Flats connects with a nice looking jab.
Flats lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mars at a distance.
Flats throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mars on the side of the head.

Mars is rocked!
Larry Flats seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Flats shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oh Mars is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Flats drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mars dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flats wants to sweep here but Mars controlling him for the moment.
Mars seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars wants to control from the top but Flats keeps moving.
Mars is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Crayon Mars wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Flats moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flats scores with a jab.

Flats bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flats trying to control the action but Mars is working from the bottom.
Mars is pushing Flats's head away, looking to escape. Flats manages to hold on to the position though.
Mars tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flats wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mars struggling a bit here.
Flats trying to control the position but Mars is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Larry Flats.
Flats lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four 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.
Flats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mars.
Mars looks to land a left hand but Flats moved out of range nicely.
Flats closes the distance and clinches up with Mars, looking for a takedown. Flats pushes Mars against the cage but Mars circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flats uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mars has time to react.
Mars misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flats moves into range and connects with a jab.
Flats scores with a spinning back kick!
Mars closes the distance but Flats moves to the side
letting Flats counter with a right hand.
Flats takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flats connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flats throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flats uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mars throws a leg kick
and Flats counters with a left to the body.
Flats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Flats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Flats scores with a nice head shot.
Flats tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mars swivels and escapes.
Flats lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Flats shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mars manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flats prevents Mars from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mars swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flats wants to control from the top but Mars keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Larry Flats was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Flats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flats lands a jab to the head.
Mars is looking to clinch but Flats is avoiding it.
Flats lands a nice looking body shot.
Flats lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mars's sensitive parts.
Flats fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Flats shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mars trying to hold on to Flats's head to control him but Flats postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars is looking for a sweep. Flats is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flats sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mars swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flats looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mars throws a body punch but Flats moves out of range.
Mars displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flats.
Crayon Mars has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Flats.
Mars misses with a double jab
and Flats counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crayon Mars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larry Flats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mars is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Flats scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mars fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flats manages to avoid it.
Flats punishes Mars's body with a nice straight punch.
Flats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Flats with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flats lands a glancing blow to the side of Mars's head.
Flats lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flats slips a straight right by Mars.
Flats has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Mars. No joy for Flats on that attempt.
Mars takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Mars gets tackled into the cage by Flats. Flats maintains the clinch.
Flats lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flats as Mars tries to tie him up.
Mars goes for a takedown attempt but Flats pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mars takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mars throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flats feints and then cracks Mars's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mars down.
Flats throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mars on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Flats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flats 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Flats!