PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stentorian Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Original Techno Viking. Macho Martel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Martel
vs
Moss

199 cm
23
237 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
230 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Martel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stentorian Moss!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moss misses with a wild body shot.
Moss lands a nice hook to Martel's body. Martel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Martel.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Martel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Martel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Martel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martel trying to control the position but Moss is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moss sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Moss is not content to let Martel control the position.
Moss gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss really wants to buck Martel off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Martel is working for a guillotine from mount but Moss frees his head quite easily.
Moss tries to buck Martel off but he can't manage it.

Martel has control of Moss's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moss regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Martel fails to advance to Moss's back.
Moss is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss prevents Martel from taking his back.
Moss wants to get back to his feet.

Martel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moss has worked his arm free - good work by Moss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moss tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Martel working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Martel looking for the choke from the back.

Moss fending off the submission attempt from Martel.
Moss is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Martel looking to break Moss's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moss remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Martel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Martel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A right-left combo lands from Moss.

It looks like Macho Martel has been cut.
Martel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Martel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martel trying to control the action but Moss is working from the bottom.

Martel is working for a submission of some sort.
Moss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Martel wants to work for an arm triangle but Moss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moss looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martel stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Martel.
Martel wants to control but Moss is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel is really struggling to control Moss but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Martel advances to mount.
Moss is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Martel throws some wild stikes that Moss manages to avoid easily.
Martel tries to control but Moss wriggling away.

Martel goes for an armbar but Moss turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Moss.

Moss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moss has managed to get both his arms back between Martel's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Moss misses with a two punch combination.
Moss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moss digs a good body shot into Martel's ribs.
Moss connects with a body shot.
Martel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moss.
Stentorian Moss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moss misses with a few strikes there.
Martel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moss throws a one two combo.
Moss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moss misses with a two punch combination.
Moss misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Martel.
Martel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moss.
Moss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Macho Martel's cut is getting worse.
Moss tests Martel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Moss does it's job there.

Moss drops Martel with a beautiful combination! Martel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moss is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stentorian Moss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Macho Martel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Martel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moss as he jumps to the side.
Moss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moss just misses with a punch to the body.
Moss swinging wilding here.
Moss has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Martel.
Some wild striking there from Moss.
Moss looks to land a combination but Martel avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss lands a jab to Martel's midsection.
Martel tries to land a front kick but Moss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moss cracks Martel with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Martel 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Macho Martel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Moss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Moss.
Moss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moss avoids it really well and circles away.
Martel tries to move into range but Moss moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moss connects with a looping right hand.
Martel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the 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!

Martel feints and as Moss raises his hands in defense, Martel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moss wants to stand up but Martel is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moss throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martel manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Moss.
Moss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martel circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Moss misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel misses with a takedown attempt - Moss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Martel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martel lands with a nice body kick.
Moss lands with a shot to the body.
Moss jabs Martel right on the nose. Martel blinks but takes it well.

Jeez, Macho Martel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Martel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A right-left combo lands from Moss.
Martel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid body kick from Martel.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Martel.

Martel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stentorian Moss really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macho Martel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Moss throws out a powerful jab.
Moss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moss misses with a body shot.
Martel fakes the leg kick and cracks Moss in the body.
Martel throws a head kick that Moss semi-blocks.
Martel throws a head kick that Moss semi-blocks.
Martel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moss.
Martel scores with a leg kick.
Moss is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Moss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martel can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moss is trying to defend but Martel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Martel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moss pushes Martel off but Martel dives into side control.
Martel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moss keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss is trying to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Martel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Martel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Martel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Martel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moss, who protects the arm well.
Moss wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moss takes a swing at Martel's ribcage but misses.
Martel shoots for a takedown but Moss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moss.
Moss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martel fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Martel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moss goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moss.
Martel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moss misses with a two punch combination.
Moss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martel circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Moss. That snapped Martel's head back.
Moss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moss works Martel's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Macho Martel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Macho Martel's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Moss sizes up Martel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moss connects with a crisp jab.
Martel needs to keep his hands up - Moss had a free shot at his head there.
Martel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moss throws a series of punches but Martel avoids them all with ease.

Martel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moss is trying to defend but Martel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Martel sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Martel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss pushes Martel off looking to stand but Martel dives back in and keeps control.
Moss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martel.
Moss is looking to escape.
Macho Martel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moss throws a right hand that Martel ducks under and follows up with a left that Martel also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Martel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Martel seems content to control.
Martel throwing shots but Moss is blocking nicely.
Martel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Martel is trying to work for a kimura but Moss is defending well.
Martel prevents Moss from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martel wants to work for an arm triangle but Moss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moss tries to kick Martel off in order to stand up. Martel Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Martel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moss scores with a hook to the body. Martel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moss swings for the body but Martel moves out of range.
Moss misses with a few strikes there.
Moss looks to land a combination but Martel avoids it well.
Moss misses with a wild combination.
Moss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Martel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martel stops Moss from standing up.
Martel trying to control but Moss is working from the bottom.
Martel wants to pass the guard but Moss is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Martel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!