PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Donghae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongo Martensite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martensite has chosen the Hellacopters - (Gotta Get Some Action) Now! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Donghae
vs
Martensite

183 cm
28
178 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

175 cm
26
175 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Donghae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mongo Martensite!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donghae scores with a punch to the head.
Donghae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martensite.

Martensite is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Donghae's half guard.
Martensite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donghae is trying to maintain the position but Martensite is very close to passing his half guard.
Donghae keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Donghae tries to kick Martensite off but Martensite keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Donghae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martensite.
Donghae wants to get back to his feet.
Donghae has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martensite is working away from the top position though.

Donghae looking for a kimura from the bottom but Martensite passes into side control!
Donghae tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Martensite are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Martensite scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Donghae is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Martensite creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donghae sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martensite is looking to take a break and control but Donghae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donghae is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martensite asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Donghae is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martensite connects with a decent elbow.
Donghae takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Donghae tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donghae looking for a sweep but Martensite has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Martensite working for a guillotine from mount but Donghae is in no mood to give up.
Donghae really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donghae wants to hold on but Martensite pushes him away.
Donghae is in a horrible position here. Martensite smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Donghae taking shots to the head.
Martensite lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martensite looking to control but Donghae is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martensite working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Martensite cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Martensite jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Donghae is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Donghae and Martensite has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Donghae wants to get back to his feet but Martensite drags him back down.
Donghae struggling a bit here.
Martensite tries to score with some ground and pound. Donghae controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martensite scoring with punches and elbows.
Martensite creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martensite lands a few punches from side control.
Donghae is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Martensite working the ground and pound.

Martensite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martensite scores with punches from side control.
Martensite trying to control the position but Donghae is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donghae is looking to regain half guard here but Martensite keeps moving and retains side control.
Donghae is not content to let Martensite control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mongo Martensite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Martensite closes the distance and clinches.

Martensite pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donghae throws a series of punches but Martensite moves out of range.
Donghae misses with a series of wild punches.
Martensite misses with a double jab.

Martensite has Donghae up against the ropes in a clinch.
Martensite is looking to take this one to the mat.
Donghae lands a nice uppercut.

Martensite breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae looks to land a combination but Martensite avoids it well.

Martensite forces Donghae back against the ropes and clinches.
Martensite stalling.

Martensite pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee Donghae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martensite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martensite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donghae's waist but Donghae gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martensite off to one side.
Donghae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martensite circles away quickly and effectively.
Martensite shoots in looking for a takedown but Donghae manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martensite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee Donghae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongo Martensite.
Martensite fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martensite dodges the punch combination from Donghae.
Martensite throws a hook but Donghae blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donghae slaps away a takedown attempt from Martensite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee Donghae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donghae misses with a two punch combination.

Martensite closes the distance and clinches.

Donghae is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martensite is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Donghae to the mat. Donghae regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Martensite prevents Donghae from getting back to his feet.
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!
Donghae looking for a sweep. Not yet Donghae, not yet.

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

Donghae working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martensite doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martensite manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martensite throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donghae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martensite stands up from Donghae's guard - Martensite perhaps looking for a knockout.
Donghae scores with a one two! Martensite had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Martensite shoots for a double leg takedown but Donghae sprawls well. He's pushed Martensite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Martensite rushes Donghae and presses him up against the ropes.
Donghae is trying to pull guard but Martensite has him pressed against the ropes.

Martensite gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Donghae trying to hold on to Martensite's head to control him but Martensite postures up.
Martensite working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martensite prevents Donghae from standing back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martensite lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Donghae moves into full guard.
Donghae looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martensite is one step ahead there.
Martensite tries to free his leg and advance position but Donghae is retaining full guard.
Donghae is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donghae wants to stand up but Martensite is controlling him.
Martensite lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mongo Martensite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Martensite misses with a head kick.

Martensite clinches.
Martensite tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Martensite breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Donghae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martensite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donghae as he jumps to the side.
Donghae displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martensite shoots in and drives through. Donghae sprawls well.
Donghae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Martensite darts in and clinches Donghae up against the ropes.
Martensite lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donghae backwards.
Martensite lands a good knee to the midsection. Donghae won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martensite gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Donghae is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martensite throwing strikes from guard but Donghae blocks nicely.
Martensite trying to control the position from guard on top but Donghae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martensite throwing strikes from guard but Donghae blocks nicely.
Martensite works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Martensite is looking to take a break and control but Donghae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martensite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mongo Martensite has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martensite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Donghae is trying to stand back up but Martensite is controlling him
Donghae moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!

Martensite stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Donghae throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donghae leaves Martensite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee Donghae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongo Martensite.
Donghae lands a nice looking body shot.
Donghae lands a jab-cross combination.
Martensite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donghae sprawls well. Donghae wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martensite gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donghae lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Martensite fails with a takedown attempt.
Donghae stuffs the takedown attempt from Martensite. Martensite gets slowly back to his feet.
Martensite takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martensite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donghae is fending him off so far but Martensite persists. Nope, Donghae circles away and we're back to standing.
Donghae misses with the combination.
Martensite fails to land the takedown.
Lee Donghae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donghae throws a nice looking combination but Martensite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mongo Martensite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Martensite clinches.
A short left from Donghae.

Donghae pulls guard successfully.

Donghae has his foot on Martensite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martensite works his way back into a safe position though.
Martensite is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Donghae looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martensite is stalling in the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donghae utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mongo Martensite.
I've got Martensite winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Mongo Martensite!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Mongo Martensite!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mongo Martensite!

Mongo Martensite wins by unanimous decision!