PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Troy Slamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez has chosen Only One Can Judge as his entrance music. Troy Slamen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Slamen
vs
Martinez

183 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Real Fighters Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Slamen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez stuffs the takedown.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Martinez enables Slamen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martinez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Slamen postures up in Martinez's guard and throws a big left but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slamen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slamen with a nice head shot there.
Slamen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slamen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slamen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slamen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Slamen controlling him for the moment.
Slamen postures up in Martinez's guard and throws a big left but Martinez blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slamen manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamen pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.
Slamen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slamen is pulling down on Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Martinez, at least for the moment.

That's two 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.

Slamen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slamen connects with a couple of short punches.
Slamen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martinez can't keep his opponent in guard - Slamen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Slamen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Martinez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Slamen has cracked it and Martinez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Slamen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Troy Slamen!
Troy Slamen retains his lightweight title!
Troy Slamen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.