PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guxinho Mnarets (ranked 5546 p4p, 5959 weight class) and Ryan Springs (ranked 555 p4p, 579 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mnarets
vs
Springs

190 cm
18
210
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
215
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Guxinho Mnarets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Springs!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mnarets at a distance.

Springs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Springs tries to score a body lock takedown but Mnarets shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Springs works on Mnarets's body with a couple of short punches.
Mnarets tries to pull guard but Springs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Springs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mnarets wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guxinho Mnarets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mnarets is trying to break free.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mnarets prevents a body shot from Springs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Springs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mnarets backwards.
Springs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Springs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Mnarets controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Mnarets controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Springs - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Springs.
Springs lands a body punch.
Springs scores with a shot to the side of Mnarets's head.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Mnarets controls the action.
Springs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mnarets tries to score a body lock takedown but Springs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Springs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Springs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Springs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mnarets wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Springs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Springs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Springs.
Mnarets is breathing heavily.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mnarets backwards.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Mnarets controls his hands.
Mnarets takes a shot to the head.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Mnarets avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
Mnarets blocks a body shot from Springs.
Springs digs a right hand underneath Mnarets's ribcage. Mnarets let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Mnarets tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Springs presses Mnarets against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Springs scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Springs.
Springs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mnarets backwards.
Springs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Springs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Springs lands an uppercut.
Mnarets is trying to push Springs away but Springs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Springs - that landed with a thud.

Springs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan Springs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Springs moves into the clinch.
Springs lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Springs.
Springs is leaning against Mnarets and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Springs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs works on Mnarets's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs presses Mnarets against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Springs pushes Mnarets back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Springs.
A short body shot lands from Springs as the two fighters clinch.
Springs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Springs lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Springs.
A body shot lands from Springs.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Springs pushes Mnarets back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Springs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Springs lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Springs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Springs has closed the distance and engaged Mnarets in a clinch.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Springs.
Springs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Springs scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Springs scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Springs.
Mnarets is looking to break free of the clinch but Springs has double underhooks.
Springs lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Springs lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs scores with a hook to the body.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mnarets backwards.
A short uppercut from Springs.
Springs works on Mnarets's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs works on Mnarets's body with a couple of short punches.
Springs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Springs digs a right hand underneath Mnarets's ribcage. Mnarets let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Springs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mnarets or not.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Springs lands a right hand.
Springs presses Mnarets against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Springs cracks Mnarets with a nice body shot.
Springs lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Springs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mnarets or not.
Springs pushes Mnarets back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Springs works on Mnarets's body with a couple of short punches.
Springs scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs is working Mnarets over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mnarets changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Springs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Springs scores with a body shot.

Springs darts in and clinches Mnarets up against the cage.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mnarets has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Springs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Springs scores with a hook to the body.
Springs scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs is leaning against Mnarets and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Springs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Springs.
Springs lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Springs - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs lands with a right to the head.
Springs lands a hook that snaps the head of Mnarets backwards.
Springs scores with a shot to the side of Mnarets's head.
Springs lands with a short shot to the head.
Mnarets is working for takedown but Springs is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guxinho Mnarets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Springs.
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Springs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mnarets.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
Springs lands a right hand.
Springs is pushing Mnarets up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Springs digs a right hand into Mnarets's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mnarets's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Springs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mnarets.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnaretss head.
Springs gets through Mnarets's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Springs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryan Springs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Springs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mnarets takes a shot to the head.
Springs lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Springs.
Springs lands an uppercut.
Springs pushes Mnarets back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Springs breaks the clinch.
Springs scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Springs. Beautiful body shot.

Springs clinches up with Mnarets and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Springs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Springs works Mnarets's body with a nice hook.

Springs pushes Mnarets up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Springs.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Springs presses Mnarets against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Springs lands an uppercut.
Springs digs a right hand into Mnarets's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mnarets's gas tank.
Springs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Springs scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Springs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Springs.
A hook to the body from Springs.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Springs scores with a shot to the side of Mnarets's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs presses Mnarets against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Springs.
Springs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Springs pushes Mnarets back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Springs lands an uppercut.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Springs presses Mnarets against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Springs is working Mnarets over against the cage.
Springs lands a nice shot to the body.
Springs scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs is leaning against Mnarets and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Springs lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Springs.
Springs is leaning against Mnarets and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Springs presses Mnarets against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Springs.
Good body shot from Springs.
Nice body punch from Springs - that landed with a thud.
Springs lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Springs.
Springs is working Mnarets over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Springs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Springs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Springs.
Springs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mnarets.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Springs lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Springs.
Springs pushes Mnarets back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Springs lands a hook that snaps the head of Mnarets backwards.
Ryan Springs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mnarets tries to circle away but Springs has him pinned against the cage.
Mnarets tries to break the clinch but Springs is controlling the position.
Springs is leaning against Mnarets and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Springs is pressed up against the cage. Mnarets has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Springs down to the mat. Springs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Springs has closed the distance and engaged Mnarets in a clinch.
Springs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mnarets.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Mnarets controls the action.
Springs lands a left hand.
Springs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Springs lands a body punch.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Guxinho Mnarets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mnarets is trying to push Springs away but Springs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Springs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Springs 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Springs!