PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yajson Mrar (ranked 5708 p4p, 271 weight class) and Quinn Cambridge (ranked 3793 p4p, 187 weight class). Mrar comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Dreams- Emily Browning. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mrar
vs
Cambridge

164 cm
21
143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
138 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yajson Mrar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinn Cambridge!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Mrar scores with a four punch combination!
Mrar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mrar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mrar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mrar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mrar misses with a double jab.
Cambridge throws a head kick but Mrar moves out of range.
Mrar throws a series of punches but Cambridge avoids them all with ease.
Mrar throws a series of punches but Cambridge moves out of range.
Cambridge shoots in for a takedown but Mrar shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cambridge is defended easily by Mrar.
Yajson Mrar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinn Cambridge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cambridge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cambridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cambridge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cambridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Mrar digs a good hook to Cambridge's body.
Mrar jabs at Cambridge's body.
Mrar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cambridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cambridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cambridge fails to land the takedown.
Mrar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cambridge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cambridge.
Cambridge throws a low kick but Mrar avoids it.
Yajson Mrar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mrar lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mrar with a jab.
Mrar lands with an uppercut that bounces Cambridge off the cage and back into range.
Cambridge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mrar stuns Cambridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mrar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mrar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cambridge doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Mrar. Beautiful body shot.
A left and a right from Mrar both land. Nice combination.
Nice uppercut there from Mrar.
Mrar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cambridge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mrar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cambridge somewhat.
Yajson Mrar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Mrar.
Cambridge throws the kick towards the body but Mrar avoids it.
Mrar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mrar scores with a jab to the body.

Cambridge moves into the clinch successfully.

Mrar breaks the clinch.
Cambridge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mrar finds it's way round the side to connect with Cambridge's head.
Cambridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mrar.
Mrar lands with an uppercut that bounces Cambridge off the cage and back into range.
Mrar connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Mrar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mrar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mrar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mrar lands a right hook to the body.
Mrar throws a combination. Cambridge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cambridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mrar counter with a right hand.
Mrar lands a jab to the nose.
Mrar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cambridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Mrar misses the shot to the body.
Mrar misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mrar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Cambridge closes the distance and pushes Mrar back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yajson Mrar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mrar misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mrar.
Mrar works over Cambridge's head and body with a nice combination.
Cambridge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cambridge goes for a double leg but Mrar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mrar continues to drive forward.
Mrar tests Cambridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yajson Mrar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Mrar.
A nice combination there by Mrar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mrar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cambridge shoots in and drives through. Mrar sprawls well.
Cambridge shoots in but Mrar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yajson Mrar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinn Cambridge.
Cambridge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yajson Mrar is winning the standup battle so far.
Cambridge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mrar throws a combination that misses
and Cambridge counters with a three punch combo that has Mrar backing up. Mrar nods at Cambridge to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrar misses with a series of wild punches.
Cambridge is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mrar is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cambridge.
Mrar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cambridge back to the cage. Mrar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mrar throws a series of punches but Cambridge moves out of range.
Cambridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mrar is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mrar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cambridge.
Mrar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cambridges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy left from Mrar finds it's target.
Mrar tests Cambridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cambridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mrar throws a series of punches but Cambridge moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mrar gets tackled into the cage by Cambridge. Cambridge maintains the clinch.
Cambridge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mrar to keep the fight standing.

Cambridge breaks from the clinch.
Mrar throws a left and a right that both miss

and Cambridge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cambridge.
Cambridge leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mrar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Mrar breaks from the clinch.
Mrar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cambridge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mrar.
Mrar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mrar.
Mrar lands with a nice body punch.

Cambridge moves into the clinch successfully.
Cambridge tries to throw a body punch but Mrar avoids it by throwing Cambridge back against the cage.
Cambridge is stalling here.
Cambridge has Mrar pressed against the cage, preventing Mrar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Mrar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cambridge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Cambridge closes the distance and pushes Mrar back into the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cambridge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cambridge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mrar to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Cambridge.
Cambridge has Mrar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mrar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mrar tries to circle away but Cambridge has him pinned against the cage.
Cambridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Cambridge.
Mrar is looking to break free of the clinch but Cambridge has double underhooks.
Mrar leaning his opponent against the cage.

Cambridge manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yajson Mrar dominated that second round.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cambridge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mrar finds it's way round the side to connect with Cambridge's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mrar!
Mrar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mrar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cambridge.
Cambridge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mrar defends well and Cambridge ends up having to push Mrar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mrar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cambridge.
Mrar tries to bum rush Cambridge with a series of wild strikes but Cambridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mrar throws a right and a left that both miss.

Cambridge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cambridge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mrar after a bit of a struggle.
Yajson Mrar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinn Cambridge.

Mrar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Cambridge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mrar slaps away a takedown attempt from Cambridge, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cambridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mrar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cambridge fails with the takedown.
Mrar is looking for a counter combo.
Mrar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mrar lands a nice shot that snaps Cambridge's head back.

Cambridge moves into the clinch.
Mrar letting Cambridge take a breather here.

Cambridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrar misses with a combination
enabling Cambridge to counter with a crisp jab.
Mrar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cambridge's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mrar connects with a body shot.
Cambridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mrar.
Mrar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cambridge can do to turn this around?
Mrar misses with a combination

and Cambridge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cambridge tries to pull guard but Mrar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Mrar manages to break the clinch.
Mrar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mrar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cambridge shoots and misses
and Mrar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cambridge.
Mrar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cambridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mrar.
Mrar throws a nice looking combination but Cambridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cambridge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mrar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cambridge somewhat.
Mrar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cambridge.
Cambridge just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mrar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cambridge momentarily.
Cambridge is looking to clinch but Mrar is avoiding it.
Mrar scores with a jab. Cambridge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cambridge rushes Mrar and presses him up against the cage.
Cambridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cambridge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yajson Mrar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mrar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mrar throws a right hand that Cambridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Cambridge also avoids with ease.
Cambridge follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mrar throws a body shot but no joy.
Cambridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mrar.
Quinn Cambridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cambridge throws a sloppy head kick and Mrar moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yajson Mrar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mrar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yajson Mrar!
A victorious Yajson Mrar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.