PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Durden has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Durden
vs
Mars

180 cm
25
161 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Mars!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars swinging wildly here.
Durden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mars sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Durden throws a series of strikes that have Mars backpedaling.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mars tries to clinch but Durden is having none of it.
Durden lands with a nice combination. Mars backs away looking to recover.
Mars wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
Durden misses with a wild combination.
Mars keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mars's calf.
Durden tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mars counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Durden!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Durden blocking the ground and pound.

Mars is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Durden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mars has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Mars looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Mars looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Durden tries to hold on but Mars pushes him away.
Durden working to try and regain half guard.
Mars with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars tries to control but Durden wriggling away.
Mars thowing shots but they're missing.
Mars controlling the position easily from mount.
Durden is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Mars controlling from the full mount.
Durden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Durden is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden tries to buck Mars off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mars thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Mars wants to finish this one by submission but Durden is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mars.

Mars looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Durden working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Mars there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mars works his way to his opponent's back.
Mars tries to keep control of the position but Durden is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars misses with a punch to the head.

Durden showing good submission defense here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mars trying to control.

Mars has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Durden is defending well but eventually Mars manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Durden has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ethan Mars!