PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spuke Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banica Corvina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ares
vs
Corvina

200 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spuke Ares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Banica Corvina!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corvina shoots in for a takedown but Ares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Corvina drops Ares with a beautiful combination! Ares stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Corvina is looking for the KO!

Ares is rocked!

It looks like Spuke Ares has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Corvina looks for a takedown but Ares sprawls well.
Spuke Ares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banica Corvina.
Corvina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corvina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banica Corvina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ares shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Corvina manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ares trying to control the position from guard on top but Corvina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corvina doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Corvina had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ares defends it easily.
Ares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ares prevents Corvina from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corvina keeping moving, preventing Ares from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ares trying to control but Corvina is working from the bottom.
Corvina wants to sweep here but Ares controlling him for the moment.
Ares seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spuke Ares has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Corvina with a poor takedown

and Ares counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Corvina wants to get back to his feet.
Corvina works his way to full guard. Good work.
Corvina keeping moving, preventing Ares from controlling successfully.

Corvina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ares trying to control the position from guard on top but Corvina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ares passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Corvina is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Corvina's face as Ares controls the position.
Ares is breathing heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Banica Corvina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spuke Ares's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Corvina tries to clinch but Ares moves away

and Ares counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ares.

Corvina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corvina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ares trying to control the position from guard on top but Corvina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corvina is trying to control the position but Ares postures up.
Corvina throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Corvina is trying to keep Ares in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Banica Corvina.
Corvina has his takedown stuffed

and Ares counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Corvina's guard now.
Ares trying to control the position from guard on top but Corvina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aresis looking to pass into half guard but Corvina pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Corvina is in guard.
Ares controls Corvina momentarily but Corvina frees himself.
Ares keeping moving, preventing Corvina from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ares wants to stand up but Corvina is controlling him.
Corvina wants to control from the top but Ares keeps moving.
Corvina tries to free his leg and advance position but Ares is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Banica Corvina was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Corvina misses with a body kick.
Corvina tries for a takedown but Ares circles away easily

and Ares counters with a single leg into guard. Corvina didn't expect that.
Corvina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ares is one step ahead there.
Ares trying to control but Corvina is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corvina wants to sweep here but Ares controlling him for the moment.

Ares is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Corvina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Corvina has escaped and now he's on top!
Ares wants to stand and escape but Corvina is having none of it.

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.
Corvina wants to control from the top but Ares keeps moving.
Corvina passes into half guard.
Ares is not content to let Corvina control the position.
Corvina tries to pass to full mount but Ares defends it.
Corvina scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spuke Ares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Corvina there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spuke Ares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spuke Ares's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Corvina tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ares counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Corvina looks like he's trying to stand up.
Corvina won't allow Ares to pass to mount.
Ares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Corvina wants to control but Ares is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Banica Corvina was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Corvina instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Corvina.
Corvina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ares smiles and moves away.

Ares drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Corvina is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ares's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corvina makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Corvina.
Corvina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Corvina looking for a guillotine here but Ares defends easily.
Corvina tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corvina wants to get back to his feet but Ares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Corvina isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ares stacks Corvina on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ares!

Corvina bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Corvina wants to clinch up but Ares keeps it at a distance.
Corvina closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ares circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corvina is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spuke Ares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banica Corvina.
Corvina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ares leaves Corvina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Corvina is looking to clinch but Ares is avoiding it.
Spuke Ares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corvina with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ares counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Corvina's guard now.
Ares postures up.
Ares wants to pass the guard but Corvina is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spuke Ares showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ares 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spuke Ares!