PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Flett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendon Martindale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martindale has chosen Who Am I as his entrance music. Kendon Martindale will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Flett
vs
Martindale

189 cm
18
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight 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 Los Angeles, Dan Flett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kendon Martindale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flett throws a low kick but Martindale avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martindale has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martindale and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Flett thows a body shot but no joy.
Flett misses with a few strikes there.

Flett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Flett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martindale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flett scores with punches from side control.
Martindale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flett winds up and cracks Martindale with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martindale is trying to get back to full guard.
Flett is looking to take a break and control but Martindale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flett wants to pass to mount but Martindale is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flett throwing shots but Martindale is blocking nicely.
Martindale is staying active underneath Flett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martindale manages to avoid it.
Martindale slips under a jab.
Martindale tries for a takedown but Flett circles away easily

and Flett counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Martindale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Flett drops back looking for a leg! Martindale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martindale manages to kick Flett off! Flett jumps back into Martindale's guard.
Martindale trying to control the position.
Flett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Flett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martindale looks gassed!
Flett passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martindale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flett landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Flett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Martindale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flett slips a nice elbow through Martindale's hands, connecting with Martindale's forehead.
Flett is looking to take a break and control but Martindale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martindale wants to get back to his feet.
Martindale tries to get to full guard but Flett has control of the leg.

Flett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Flett there.
Flett prevents Martindale from improving his position.

Flett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martindale gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Flett working the ground and pound.
Martindale is being controlled here.
Martindale takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martindale is looking for a sweep.
Martindale is trying to control Flett's posture but Flett avoids it.
Martindale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martindale is not content to let Flett control the position.
Martindale is trying to improve his position.

Flett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Martindale struggling a bit here.

Flett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martindale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Flett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martindale wants to control but Flett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martindale is in trouble now - Flett has advanced to mount!
Martindale tries to reverse the position but Flett maintains control.
Martindale tries to lock up and control but Flett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flett landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flett prevents Martindale from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flett trying to control but Martindale is having none of it.
Martindale regains half guard.
Martindale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martindale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martindale fails with the takedown
and Flett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martindale shoots and misses

and Flett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martindale wants to improve his position but Flett is controlling well.
Martindale is staying active underneath Flett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Flett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martindale defends it well.

Martindale looking for submissions off his back.
Martindale is not content to let Flett control the position.

Martindale actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martindale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flett's back!
Flett staying busy and making it hard for Martindale to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flett can't escape the position.
Martindale trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Flett doesn't escape.
Martindale is looking to control Flett but Flett is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flett tries to roll but Martindale sticks to his back.

Martindale is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Martindale is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Flett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Flett for a finish.
Flett is trying to break free.
Flett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Martindale's guard. Nice work there by Flett.
Flett trying to control the position from guard on top but Martindale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Flett preventing the sweep.
Martindale manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Flett manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Martindale trying to mount his opponent but Flett defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martindale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martindale stopping the sweep attempt from Flett.

Flett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Martindale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martindale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flett wants to sweep here but Martindale controlling him for the moment.

Flett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Flett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martindale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martindale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martindale passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martindale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martindale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Flett is defending against the submission attempts here by Martindale.
Flett gets full guard.
Martindale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martindale thows a big elbow that misses.
Martindale throwing strikes from guard but Flett blocks nicely.
Martindale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martindale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martindale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flett keeps working.
Check out the look on Martindale's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Martindale creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Martindale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martindale wants to free his trapped foot but Flett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martindale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flett!
Martindale raining down shots from the mount!
Martindale avoids the attempt from Flett to control.
Flett regains half guard.
Flett gets back to full guard.

Flett had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Martindale is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Flett Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Martindale's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Flett has Martindale flattened out and is raining down punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flett controlling well, preventing Martindale from escaping the position.

Martindale is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Flett throws a sloppy head kick and Martindale moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Flett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Flett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martindale tries to clinch up.
Martindale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flett.
Martindale blocks a head kick by Flett.
Dan Flett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martindale avoids the body shot from Flett.
Flett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martindale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Flett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martindale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flett controls the pace.
Flett trying to control the position from guard on top but Martindale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martindale punching from the bottom - just letting Flett know he's still in a fight.
Flett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Martindale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Flett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Flett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martindale keeping full guard, as Flett tries to pass.
Flett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martindale's head.
Martindale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Flett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Flett drops back looking for a leg! Martindale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martindale manages to kick Flett off! Flett jumps back into Martindale's guard.
Flett forces his way into half guard.
Martindale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flett is working away from the top position though.
Flett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dan Flett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Flett is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Martindale has managed to free his arm - good work.

Martindale actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flett is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Martindale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martindale is trying to get back to full guard.
Flett trying to mount his opponent but Martindale defends it.
Martindale is looking to improve his position.
Martindale gets back to full guard.
Martindale striking off his back but it's not causing Flett any problems.
Flett stops Martindale from standing up.
Martindale has momentary wrist control but Flett slips an elbow through the middle.
Flett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martindale keeping moving, preventing Flett from controlling successfully.
Flett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martindale keeping full guard, as Flett tries to pass.
Flett trying to control but Martindale is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flett misses with the combination.
Flett shoots in for a double leg but Martindale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martindale wants to clinch up but Flett keeps it at a distance.
Martindale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martindale doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Flett counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martindale's guard now.
Dan Flett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendon Martindale.
Flett landing with the ground and pound.
Flett cracks Martindale with a solid left hand.
Flett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martindale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flett.
Flett trying to control but Martindale is working from the bottom.
Flett advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Martindale is defending against the submission attempts here by Flett.
Flett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Flett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Flett seems to be working for a kimura but Martindale defends the submission attempt.
Flett is pressing down on Martindale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martindale is holding on for now.

Flett is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Flett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Flett has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Martindale defend it? Flett steps over the head and cranks it - Martindale is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Flett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Flett!
Dan Flett retains his light heavyweight title!