PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urpo Muilu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez has chosen Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Muilu
vs
Martinez

186 cm
26
176 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

186 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urpo Muilu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Martinez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muilu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez.
Muilu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
Martinez lands a head shot.
Martinez lands a jab to Muilu's midsection.
Muilu takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Urpo Muilu has been cut.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Muilu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martinez swinging wildly here.

Martinez gets a clinch.
A hook to the body from Martinez.
Nice body punch from Martinez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muilu tries to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling the position.
Muilu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martinez walks away with a smile on his face. Muilu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muilu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Muilu is avoiding it.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Muilu's shoulder, as Muilu tries to avoid the shot.
Jose Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Martinez misses.
Muilu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martinez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martinez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Martinez lands a shot to the body.
Martinez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muilu is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Muilu tries for a takedown but Martinez manages to get underhooks.
Martinez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urpo Muilu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez digs a right hand underneath Muilu's ribcage. Muilu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez lands with a light punch inside.
Martinez digs a right hand underneath Muilu's ribcage. Muilu let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martinez lands a body punch.
Martinez scores with a shot to the side of Muilu's head.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body.
Martinez is leaning against Muilu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martinez digs a right hand into Muilu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muilu's gas tank.
Martinez digs a right hand into Muilu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muilu's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Martinez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martinez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martinez lands a body shot.
A short right from Martinez on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martinez.
Martinez scores with a shoulder strike.
Martinez is leaning against Muilu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martinez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Martinez.
A left hand lands to the body for Martinez.
Martinez digs a right hand underneath Muilu's ribcage. Muilu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martinez lands with a left to the head.
Martinez lands a shot to the body.
Martinez is working Muilu over against the cage.
Martinez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martinez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martinez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Martinez.
Martinez digs a right hand into Muilu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muilu's gas tank.
Martinez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Martinez.
Martinez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muilu backwards.
Martinez lands with a short shot to the head.

Urpo Muilu's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martinez is leaning against Muilu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muilu takes a shot to the head.
Martinez lands a shot to the body.
Martinez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Martinez on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Martinez.
A body shot lands from Martinez.
Martinez lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinez.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinez.
Martinez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martinez.
Martinez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muilus head.
Martinez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Martinez lands a hook that snaps the head of Muilu backwards.
Martinez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martinez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martinez is working Muilu over against the cage.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muilu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martinez.
Martinez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martinez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martinez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muilu wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Martinez.
A hook to the body from Martinez.
Martinez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muilus head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muilu backwards.
Martinez lands a shot to the body.
Martinez lands a body shot.
Martinez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martinez.
A body shot lands from Martinez.
Martinez digs a right hand into Muilu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muilu's gas tank.
Martinez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martinez is working Muilu over against the cage.
Martinez lands a right hand.
Martinez scores with a shot to the side of Muilu's head.
Martinez is leaning against Muilu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martinez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muilu takes a shot to the head.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body.
Muilu tries to score a body lock takedown but Martinez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martinez works on Muilu's body with a couple of short punches.
Muilu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martinez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jose Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urpo Muilu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Martinez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muilu.
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muilu fails in his attempt to clinch.

Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Martinez as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martinez.
Martinez scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Muilu pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Muilu looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Muilu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Muilu keeps moving.

Muilu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez wants to stand but Muilu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Muilu tries to strike from the bottom.
Muilu wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Muilu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Martinez has picked Muilu up and slammed him! Muilu can't keep hold of the triangle and Martinez manages to pass to side control!

Martinez decides to stand back up. Martinez steps back and let's Muilu get back to his feet.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muilu wants to clinch but Martinez slips to the side

and Martinez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muilu trying to stall but Martinez improves his position.
Muilu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body.
Martinez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martinez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martinez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jose Martinez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muilu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martinez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urpo Muilu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez throws a body punch but Muilu moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Muilu saw that one coming.
Muilu doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.

Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martinez.
Martinez pushes Muilu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martinez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muilus head.
Martinez lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Muilu.
A short left from Martinez.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martinez lands a right hand.
Martinez lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinez.
A left hand lands to the body for Martinez.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Martinez.
Martinez scores with a shot to the side of Muilu's head.
Martinez lands a body punch.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muilu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martinez pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a body shot.
Martinez pushes Muilu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muilu managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
Muilu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martinez walks away with a smile on his face. Muilu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Martinez moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Martinez - that landed with a thud.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martinez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martinez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martinez lands a body punch.
Martinez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muilu backwards.
Martinez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martinez lands a nice uppercut.
Martinez lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Martinez.
Martinez scores with a shoulder strike.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martinez pushes Muilu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Martinez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinez.
Martinez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martinez lands a hook that snaps the head of Muilu backwards.
Martinez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muilu backwards.
Martinez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Martinez.
Still in the clinch, Martinez scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Urpo Muilu's cut.
That's time! Muilu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Martinez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martinez lands a right hook to the body.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.

Muilu clinches with his opponent.
Martinez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muilu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martinez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Muilu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martinez wants to clinch.

Martinez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muilu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martinez prevents it.
Martinez digs a right hand underneath Muilu's ribcage. Muilu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martinez scores with a shot to the side of Muilu's head.
A nice left hand lands by Martinez.
Nice body punch from Martinez - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martinez.
Muilu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martinez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muilu backwards.
Martinez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez works on Muilu's body with a couple of short punches.
Martinez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martinez works on Muilu's body with a couple of short punches.
Martinez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martinez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Martinez.
Nice body punch from Martinez - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Martinez.
Nice body punch from Martinez.
Martinez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez is working Muilu over against the cage.
Martinez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jose Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is leaning against Muilu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martinez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martinez scores with a shot to the side of Muilu's head.
Muilu wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urpo Muilu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martinez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muilu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martinez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martinez digs a right hand into Muilu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muilu's gas tank.
Martinez scores with a shoulder strike.
Muilu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martinez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martinez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Martinez as the two fighters clinch.
Martinez digs a right hand underneath Muilu's ribcage. Muilu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muilu has Martinez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martinez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martinez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muilu backwards.
Muilu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martinez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martinez lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Martinez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands with a right to the head.
Martinez lands with a left to the head.
Martinez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martinez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martinez lands with a right to the head.
Martinez lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Muilu is rocked!
Muilu tries for a takedown but Martinez manages to get underhooks.
Martinez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martinez is working Muilu over against the cage.
Muilu wants a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martinez.
Oh Muilu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martinez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martinez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muilu backwards.
Muilu misses with a punch to the body.
Muilu seems to have got his legs back now.
A right handed body shot lands from Martinez.
Martinez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Martinez scores with a nice short uppercut.

Urpo Muilu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Muilu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Martinez.
Martinez digs a right hand into Muilu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muilu's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Martinez.
Martinez lands a nice uppercut.
Martinez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martinez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martinez lands with a right to the head.
Muilu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from Martinez.
A right handed body shot lands from Martinez.
Muilu wants a takedown but no success here.
Martinez pushes Muilu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urpo Muilu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muilu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muilu or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Martinez.
Martinez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muilu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez 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 George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Martinez!