PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martian Manhunter (ranked 2619 p4p, 234 weight class) and Marlin Scars (ranked 3630 p4p, 300 weight class). Manhunter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Name Is J'onn J'onzz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Manhunter
vs
Scars

175 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Condemned

One stop shop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martian Manhunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlin Scars!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scars misses with a takedown attempt - Manhunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been told by Manhunter's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manhunter lands a nice hook to Scars's body. Scars takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scars shoots in and drives through. Manhunter sprawls well.
Manhunter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manhunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Scars takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Marlin Scars has been cut.
Manhunter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scars tries for a takedown but Manhunter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manhunter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Scars.
Manhunter throws a combination. Scars tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manhunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manhunter jabs at Scars's body.
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!
Jab by Manhunter.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scars avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scars changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhunter connects with a body shot that sends Scars's belly button to the back.
Scars is looking to clinch.
Scars keeps Manhunter at a distance using the push kick.

Manhunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manhunter prevents the takedown attempt.
Scars is looking for a takedown.
Scars jumps guard but Manhunter stands there with Scars around his waist. Scars gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manhunter is trying to force a seperation but Scars has the dominant position.

Scars decides to pull guard.

Scars is looking for a triangle but Manhunter pushes his legs off easily.
Manhunter throws a strike but Scars rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scars stops Manhunter from standing up.
Manhunter wants to sweep but no luck.
Manhunter trying to control the position.

Manhunter working for a triangle but Scars defends it easily.
Scars stopping the sweep attempt from Manhunter.
Scars trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scars working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlin Scars's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Scars tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manhunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses.
Manhunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scars.
Scars takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scars slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Manhunter.
Manhunter misses the shot to the body.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scars walks into a left hand.
Manhunter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manhunter.

Scars moves into the clinch.
Manhunter stops a takedown attempt from Scars.
A body shot lands from Manhunter.
A left hand lands to the body for Manhunter.
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!
Scars has Manhunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manhunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scars backwards.
Scars has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manhunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Scars.
Scars has Manhunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manhunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scars jumps guard but Manhunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Manhunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scars can do to turn this around?
Manhunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scars backwards.
Come on Manhunter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Manhunter is trying to force a seperation but Scars has the dominant position.
Scars is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manhunter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Manhunter.
Manhunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Scars won't allow it.
Manhunter tries to break free but Scars pushes him back against the cage.
Manhunter working hard to break the clinch.
Scars fails to pull guard.
Scars tries for a takedown but Manhunter manages to get underhooks.

Scars has Manhunter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Scars pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Manhunter tumbling to the mat - Scars dives into Manhunter's guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manhunter has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Scars has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scars is trying to pull guard but Manhunter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scars tries for a takedown but Manhunter manages to get underhooks.
Scars is working for takedown but Manhunter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Scars tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scars is breathing heavily.
Scars keeps control of Manhunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manhunter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manhunter.
Manhunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Scars won't allow it.
Scars looking for a takedown.
Scars is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scars is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manhunter is trying to break the clinch but Scars has him pressed against the cage.
Manhunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martian Manhunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marlin Scars's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Manhunter clobbers Scars with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scars lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manhunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Manhunter is looking to counter punch.
Scars avoids the body shot from Manhunter.
Scars slips a jab and a cross from Manhunter.
Scars feints the counter takedown.
Manhunter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Scars is rocked!
Manhunter connects with a superb combination that knocks Scars out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Manhunter before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Scars!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martian Manhunter!
Martian Manhunter is the new featherweight champion!
Martian Manhunter thanked the fans post fight for their support.