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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stewart Bradford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ace Mars acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stewart Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Mars!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars looks for the body kick but Bradford saw that one coming.
Bradford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mars scores with a push kick.
Mars scores with a one two! Bradford had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bradford drives through with a takedown into Mars's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mars seems keen to control Bradford's posture.
Bradford gets to his feet. Mars looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mars scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mars looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bradford shoots in for a takedown but Mars shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars closes the distance and clinches.
Mars breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mars gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bradford is trying to buck Mars off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Mars are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Mars crashes against the mat.
Mars working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bradford avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mars.
Bradford struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Mars crashes against the mat.
Bradford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradford parries the strikes from Mars easily there. Mars is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bradford to escape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mars wants to control but Bradford is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford gets back to half guard.
Mars wants to pass the guard but Bradford is defending well.
Mars is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bradford is looking for a sweep. Mars is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mars missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bradford is doing well to control the position and prevent Mars from advancing to side control.
Bradford manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mars keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mars looks winded!
Mars trying to stall but Bradford improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mars.
Mars throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mars throws a head kick that misses.
Mars tries to clinch up but Bradford circles away and keeps his distance.
Mars shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bradford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradford wants to stand and escape but Mars is having none of it.
Bradford uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Mars dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bradford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mars scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like Mars is going to stand back up.
Bradford kicks off Mars and gets to his feet.
Mars throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mars.
Bradford stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Mars is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bradford works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bradford is pulling down on Mars's head to control his posture.
Bradford manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bradford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mars tries to circle away but Bradford has him pinned against the cage.
Bradford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mars pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mars throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradford.
Mars doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradford circles away.
Mars shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bradford is trying to defend but Mars finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradford is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford pushes Mars off and gets back to his feet.
Bradford slips a jab and a cross from Mars.
Mars swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mars closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mars lands in his opponent's guard.
Mars postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradford has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mars has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bradford is trying to stall.
Bradford has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mars is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mars escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mars clinches up with Bradford and pushes him back against the cage.
Mars prevents the takedown attempt.
Mars with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mars can't break the clinch.
Bradford is looking to control Mars's arms but Mars gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bradford has his back to the cage.
Mars tries to stall but Bradford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bradford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ace Mars will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mars tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bradford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mars throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mars throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bradford was covering up waiting for the punch and Mars finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bradford holds on and takes a little breather.
Mars wants to get up but he can't break Bradford's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ace Mars has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradford working a defensive guard here.
Mars in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford pushes Mars off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bradford shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mars napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bradford stands up.
Bradford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradford shoots in looking for a takedown but Mars manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bradford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Mars as Bradford shoots in.
Mars shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bradford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mars stands up and beckons Bradford to his feet.
Bradford shoots in looking for a takedown but Mars manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bradford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mars.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford blocks the body kick.
Mars tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mars tries to avoid it but Bradford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mars to the ground. Mars escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bradford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradford dives in for a single leg takedown but Mars sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mars breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Mars.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mars tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bradford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mars swivels and escapes.
Mars moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bradford takes a swing at Mars's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mars throws the kick towards the body but Bradford avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Mars!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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