PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Datsik
vs
Martin

188 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Martin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Datsik scores with a jab. Martin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Datsik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Martin misses.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.

Martin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin takes a little break here. Datsik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Datsik struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik tries to buck Martin off but Martin is having none of it.

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.
Datsik wants to control but Martin postures up.
Martin tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik wants to control but Martin postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Datsik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Datsik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
A nice combination there by Martin.
Datsik lands with a shot to the body.

Datsik moves into the clinch.
Datsik is working Martin over against the cage.
Datsik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik gets through Martin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Datsik.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Datsik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin tries to break free but Datsik pushes him back against the cage.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Datsik works on Martin's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
Martin looking for a takedown.
Martin looks gassed!
Datsik lands a shoulder strike.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Datsik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Datsik.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Datsik lands a left hand.
Datsik gets through Martin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viacheslav Datsik dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Martin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Datsik throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Datsik thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datsik connects with a looping right hand.
Datsik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Datsik throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Martin tries for a takedown but Datsik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Martin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Datsik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Datsik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Datsik desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Datsik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martin trying to control but Datsik is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Datsik is pulling down on Martin's head. It's preventing any offense from Martin, at least for the moment.
Datsik lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martin!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viacheslav Datsik dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.

Datsik connects with a jab.
Martin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Datsik swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Good work by Datsik as he checks the leg kick.
Datsik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin misses with a hook. Datsik ducked under it nicely.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
Martin throws a low kick, looking for Datsik's leg but Datsik calmly moves out of range.
Frank Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Datsik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Datsik lands a nice looking body shot.
Datsik misses with a looping right.
Datsik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin throws a head kick but Datsik moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Datsik.
Datsik misses with an uppercut.
Martin misses with a hook to the body
enabling Datsik to counter with a crisp jab.
Datsik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Martin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martin throws a low kick but Datsik avoids it.

Martin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Datsik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Datsik controlling the position.
Viacheslav Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Datsik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frank Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.

That's four 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.

Datsik kicks Martin off and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viacheslav Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Datsik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viacheslav Datsik!