PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Cox (ranked 3497 p4p, 1799 weight class) and Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cox
vs
Spar

166 cm
26
141
1 - 3 - 0

155 cm
27
135
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaac Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wrestling Spar!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spar scores with a takedown into Cox's guard.
Cox is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Spar dives into side control.

The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Spar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Spar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cox is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar is staying tight to Cox's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Spar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Spar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cox!
Spar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cox is looking to escape.

Spar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cox is surviving well by controlling Spar's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Spar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cox is surviving well by controlling Spar's body position as best he can.

Spar wants to finish this one by submission but Cox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Spar.
Spar content just to control the position here.

Cox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Spar.
Spar trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Spar controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Spar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Cox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Spar's arms.

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.

Spar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cox defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Spar biding his time, controlling Cox.

Spar looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cox's body.
Cox rolls, trying to escape but Spar keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestling Spar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Spar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Spar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Spar is looking for a kimura here.
Spar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spar has control of Cox's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cox regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spar on the ground.
Cox is trying to escape the mount but Spar keeps good control and instead manages to take Cox's back.

Spar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Cox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well.
Wrestling Spar has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spar looking for the RNC.

Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well.

Spar is persistently looking for the submission but Cox is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Spar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Spar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cox's body.
Cox tries to escape the position.
Spar trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Cox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Spar tightening his grip on Cox, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Spar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cox has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestling Spar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Spar moves away from the strike by Cox.
Cox misses with a hook

and Spar counters with a shoot takedown. Cox fights it but they end up in guard.
Spar postures up.
Spar pushing down on Cox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spar is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Spar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Spar works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar moves to back control.

Spar looking for the choke but no joy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Cox showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Good control from Spar.

Spar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cox knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cox for a finish.
Spar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Spar working for the choke.

Cox showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well.
Spar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Spar working for the choke.
Cox can't escape the position.
Spar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cox's body.

Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Spar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!

Wrestling Spar wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Wrestling Spar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.