PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Corey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mars has chosen Avenged Sevenfold's Nightmare as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Corey Jr
vs
Mars

175 cm
22
137 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

167 cm
22
141 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Corey Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Mars!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corey Jr throws a combination that misses

so Mars counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Corey Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Mars is in close to Corey Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corey Jr is trying to keep Mars in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corey Jr pulls Mars in close to prevent any damage.
Corey Jr is trying to keep Mars in close.
Corey Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mars.
Corey Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Corey Jr.
Corey Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corey Jr tries to clinch but Mars moves away

and Mars counters with a single leg into guard. Corey Jr didn't expect that.
Mars throwing strikes but missing.
Mars loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mars postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corey Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mars.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corey Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mars scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corey Jr is on top in guard.
Corey Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corey Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Mars manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corey Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Corey Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Corey Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corey Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Mars loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mars throwing strikes but missing.
Mars working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Corey Jr's head.
Mars postures up and lands a big shot to Corey Jr's brow.
Mars works over Corey Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Corey Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mars missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mars!
Mars is working to get back to half guard.
Mars is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Corey Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Mars defends it well.

Corey Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mars is on top in guard.
Mars is working Corey Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corey Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mars is one step ahead there.
Mars looking to pass the guard.
Corey Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mars in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corey Jr looking to control.
Corey Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mars chips away with some ground and pound.
Corey Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mars must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mars scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mars throws a strike but Corey Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Corey Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mars is keeping the position for now.

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.
Corey Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mars's head.
Corey Jr postures up in Mars's guard and throws a big left but Mars blocks it.
Corey Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corey Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mars is keeping the position for now.
Mars is adopting a defensive guard.
Mars wants to sweep but no luck.
Mars striking off his back, scoring a few points.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mars keeping full guard, as Corey Jr tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mars is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Mars dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Corey Jr defending well as Mars loads up on a big left hand.
Corey Jr tries to clinch but Mars moves away

so Mars counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mars throwing strikes but missing.
Corey Jr trying to control the position.
Mars is looking to work some ground and pound but Corey Jr has wrist control.
Mars lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Corey Jr looking to control.
Corey Jr is pulling down on Mars's head. It's preventing any offense from Mars, at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mars throwing strikes but missing.
Mars content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Corey Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars trying to control but Corey Jr is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corey Jr is on top in guard.
Mars throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Corey Jr trying to control but Mars is working from the bottom.
Corey Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mars wants to sweep but no luck.
Corey Jr looking to pass the guard.
Corey Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Mars has wrist control.
Mars is trying to control the position but Corey Jr postures up.
Corey Jr pushing down on Mars's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mars has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Corey Jr is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mars is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corey Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corey Jr's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mars.
Mars is looking to control Corey Jr but Corey Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Corey Jr trying to control the hands but Mars breaks the grip.
Mars missing with strikes.
Mars is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Corey Jr. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mars not allowing Corey Jr to control his hands.
Corey Jr tries to break free.
Mars is not going to allow Corey Jr to sit and survive in this position.
Mars lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Corey Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Corey Jr tries to roll over but Mars keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr taking some punishment here, with Mars in his half guard.
Corey Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Corey Jr wants to control but Mars is keeping busy.
Mars missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Corey Jr taking some punishment here, with Mars in his half guard.
Corey Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mars is working away from the top position though.
Corey Jr gets full guard.
Corey Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mars!

Corey Jr swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mars is now in Corey Jr's guard. A big mistake from Corey Jr there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mars working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Mars connects with a couple of short punches.
Mars postures up.
Mars working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Corey Jr's head.
Corey Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mars stands up over Corey Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mars with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mars throwing strikes from guard but Corey Jr blocks nicely.
Corey Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Corey Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mars manages to get himself to full guard.
Mars wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Mars showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Corey Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mars.
Corey Jr looks to clinch

and Mars counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mars landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mars missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mars not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Corey Jr tries to roll over but Mars keeps him under control.
Mars is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mars lands a nice short elbow.
Mars with the ground and pound but Corey Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mars is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Corey Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Corey Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lawrence Mars has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Corey Jr swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mars is now in Corey Jr's guard. A big mistake from Corey Jr there, giving up the dominant position!
Mars working some strikes from top position.
Mars working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mars postures up.
Mars is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mars is in close to Corey Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corey Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Corey Jr, not yet.
Mars is looking to work some ground and pound but Corey Jr has wrist control.
Mars landing with the ground and pound.
Mars scoring with some ground and pound.
Mars tries to free his leg and advance position but Corey Jr is retaining full guard.
Mike Corey Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Corey Jr working a defensive guard here.
Corey Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mars thows a big elbow that misses.
Mars cracks Corey Jr with a solid left hand.

Corey Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mars can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corey Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corey Jr trying to control the position.
Mars is looking to work some ground and pound but Corey Jr has wrist control.

Corey Jr is looking for a triangle but Mars pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mars with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mars landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars is in close to Corey Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corey Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Corey Jr, not yet.
Mars postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mars won't allow Corey Jr to sweep him here.
Mars stands up over Corey Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Corey Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Corey Jr, not yet.
Mars is working Corey Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Corey Jr working a defensive guard here.
Corey Jr keeping full guard, as Mars tries to pass.
Corey Jr looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mars's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Corey Jr controls Mars momentarily but Mars frees himself.
Mars trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mars throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corey Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr wants to sweep here but Mars controlling him for the moment.
Mars makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mars's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Corey Jr controls Mars momentarily but Mars frees himself.
Mars connects with a couple of short punches.
Mars distracts Corey Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mars scoring with some ground and pound.
Corey Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mars postures up and lands a big shot to Corey Jr's brow.
Corey Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence Mars is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mars is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mars tries to free his leg and advance position but Corey Jr is retaining full guard.
Corey Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Mars comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mars 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Mars!