PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Spades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arsene Dumars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Spades could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arsene Dumars's chin.

Spades
vs
Dumars

175 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonny Spades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arsene Dumars!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spades fails with the takedown.
Dumars shoots in but no luck this time.
Dumars looks to land a combination but Spades avoids it well.
Dumars catches Spades with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Dumars closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spades wants to take the fight to the mat but Dumars manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Spades taking a breather.

Dumars breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dumars shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dumars throws a lazy head kick

and Spades counters by moving into the clinch.
Spades blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dumars.

Spades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dumars tried to score with a low kick but Spades checks it.
Dumars avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dumars shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spades is concentrating on defense, preventing Dumars from advancing position.
Spades blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dumars.
Spades is concentrating on defense, preventing Dumars from advancing position.
Dumars wants to control but Spades is keeping him busy.
Spades tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dumars bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dumars defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spades.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Spades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spades misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spades shoots in for a takedown but Dumars shows good takedown defense.
Dumars shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spades sprawls well. Spades wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dumars gets slowly back to his feet.
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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spades lands a shot to the body.
Dumars tries to pull guard but Spades holds him up against the cage and eventually Dumars drops back down to his feet.

Dumars's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dumars stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dumars wants it to stay on the feet.
Dumars lands a leg kick that knocks Spades off balance momentarily.
Spades tries to clinch but Dumars is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumars swats away the attempt to clinch by Spades.
Dumars swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dumars tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spades dives in and grabs Dumars's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dumars pushes down on Spades's head and hops out.
Spades is breathing heavily.

Dumars gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Dumars pulls guard successfully.
Spades trying to control but Dumars is working from the bottom.
Spades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dumars is keeping the position for now.
Spades sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spades has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jonny Spades just wasn't active enough.
Spades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spades tries to clinch but Dumars moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dumars pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spades.

Dumars has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsene Dumars dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dumars looking to land some kicks to the body here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dumars tries to keep at a distance but Spades has taken the fight into the clinch.

Dumars escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arsene Dumars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Spades drives through and clinches with Dumars against the cage.

Dumars jumps into guard, dragging Spades to the mat.
Dumars being controlled here, momentarily.
Spades trying to control but Dumars is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumars wants to get back to his feet but Spades passes into half guard.

Spades escapes and gets back to his feet.
Spades shoots in looking for a takedown but Dumars manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spades's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Spades. No joy for Dumars on that attempt.
Dumars scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spades looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spades tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dumars swivels and escapes.
Spades fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Spades. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dumars gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spades is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dumars goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spades prevents it.
A short uppercut from Dumars.
Dumars tries to stall but Spades uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spades wants a takedown.
Dumars is looking to control Spades's arms but Spades gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dumars has his back to the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spades has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dumars is trying to pull guard but Spades turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dumars trying to control the position but instead, Spades has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dumars into the cage.
Dumars stops a takedown attempt from Spades.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spades has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dumars is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Spades pulls guard.
Dumars connects with a couple of short punches.
Dumars trying to control but Spades is working from the bottom.

Spades working for submissions but it's allowed Dumars to get to half guard.
Dumars moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dumars looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dumars looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spades is avoiding damage well.
Spades seems a little lost for a moment, as Dumars dominates the positioning.
Dumars trying to control the action but Spades is working from the bottom.

Dumars stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dumars blocks a head kick by Spades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsene Dumars showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dumars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spades was well out of range. Poor timing from Dumars.
A punch combination from Dumars misses.
Spades shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dumars sprawls well. Dumars wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spades gets slowly back to his feet.
Dumars scores with a jab. Spades acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dumars fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arsene Dumars seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dumars misses with a combination
and Spades counters with an outside leg kick.
Dumars throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spades shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dumars but Dumars pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dumars feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spadess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spades slips a jab and a cross from Dumars.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dumars moves into the clinch.
Spades prevents the takedown attempt.
Dumars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spades.
Spades is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dumars to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Spades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dumars tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spades just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spades wants to take the fight to the mat but Dumars manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Spades can't get the takedown.
Dumars scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dumars trying to land knees to the body.

Spades pulls guard effortlessly.

Dumars gets to his feet - Spades follows without any prompting.
Spades throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Spades forces Dumars back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spades is trying to pull guard but Dumars has him pressed against the cage.
Dumars is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spades pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spades is trying to pull guard but Dumars turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dumars tries to pull guard but Spades forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dumars can't find room to land a body shot as Spades controls the action.
Dumars has Spades pressed against the cage, preventing Spades from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Spades.

Dumars breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arsene Dumars seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dumars tries to land knees in the clinch but Spades avoids the damage to the body.
Dumars gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spades.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dumars breaks from the clinch.

Dumars has Spades up against the cage in a clinch.
Spades tries to score a body lock takedown but Dumars shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dumars has Spades pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spades manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Dumars manages to break the clinch.

Dumars has closed the distance and engaged Spades in a clinch.
Spades landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spades jumps guard but Dumars turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spades can't get the takedown.
Dumars with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumars has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spades is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Dumars escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spades shoots in for a double leg but Dumars sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dumars tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dumars throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spades will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Dumars finds it's target.

Dumars clinches up with Spades and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dumars breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jonny Spades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dumars drives through and clinches with Spades against the cage.
Arsene Dumars is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Spades successfully pulls guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arsene Dumars comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dumars 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arsene Dumars!