PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cocoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oba Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cocoa
vs
Martins

182 cm
22
223 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

185 cm
24
213 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Cocoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oba Martins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocoa is looking to clinch but Martins is avoiding it.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cocoa misses the jab.
Cocoa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Cocoa.
Donk. Cocoa catches Martins right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Cocoa misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martins is defended easily by Cocoa.
Cocoa lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cocoa. Martins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cocoa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cocoa misses with a series of wild punches.
Nick Cocoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cocoa.
Cocoa keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Cocoa misses.
Cocoa leaves Martins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cocoa lands with a right hand.
Martins moves out of range of the body kick.
Cocoa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cocoa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cocoa. Martins does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocoa scores with a jab to the head.
Cocoa lands with a right hand.
Cocoa avoids the body shot from Martins.
Cocoa tries to land a front kick but Martins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cocoa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cocoa loads up on a big right hand but Martins slips the punch.
Cocoa misses with a looping left.
Cocoa looks to land a combination but Martins avoids it well.
Martins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martins slips a straight right by Cocoa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cocoa moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nick Cocoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oba Martins.

Cocoa has picked Martins up - he's going for a ride! Cocoa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Martins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cocoa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cocoa's back!

Martins working for the choke.
Martins tries to keep control of the position but Cocoa is staying busy.
Can Cocoa hold on?! Martins is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins is not going to allow Cocoa to sit and survive in this position.
Martins scores with punches to the body.
Martins missing with punches from the back.

Cocoa is trying to defend against the choke here but Martins has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Martins Tightens the hold and Cocoa taps out furiously! Martins displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oba Martins!