PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nebojsa Mihattovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihattovic has chosen Geto Boys - Still as his entrance music. Marcos Martini has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Martini
vs
Mihattovic

175 cm
30
168 lbs
26 - 13 - 0

177 cm
25
163 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry)

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Martini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nebojsa Mihattovic!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihattovic throws a low kick, looking for Martini's leg but Martini calmly moves out of range.
Martini throws a push kick but Mihattovic slaps the foot to one side.
Martini blocks a jab.
Martini misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Mihattovic - just one landing.
Martini misses with a jab to the body
and Mihattovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Mihattovic.
Martini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Martini. Those never looked like landing.
Martini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martini blocks a low kick nicely.

Mihattovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mihattovic lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Martini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mihattovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martini's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martini is looking to control Mihattovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martini avoid being mounted?
Martini wants to improve his position but Mihattovic is controlling well.
Martini regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Martini is retaining full guard.
Mihattovic trying to control but Martini is working from the bottom.
Mihattovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martini is keeping the position for now.
Martini looking to control but Mihattovic passes into half guard.
Martini is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martini is refusing to be controlled, as Mihattovic sits in half guard.
Martini tries to roll over but Mihattovic keeps him under control.
Mihattovic thows a huge punch but Martini dodges it nicely.
Martini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mihattovic wants to take a breather but Martini is having none of it.
Martini is looking to improve his position.
Martini is refusing to be controlled, as Mihattovic sits in half guard.

Mihattovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martini manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic stopping the sweep attempt from Martini.
Mihattovic passes Martini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mihattovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mihattovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mihattovic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Martini's face.
Martini tries to lock up and control but Mihattovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martini is looking to improve his position but Mihattovic isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Mihattovic connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Mihattovic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Martini has worked his arm free - good work by Martini!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihattovic trying to control the position but Martini is working away.
Martini is looking to regain half guard here but Mihattovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Martini is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mihattovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Martini tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nebojsa Mihattovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mihattovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mihattovic takes one on the button.
Martini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mihattovic is able to avoid easily.
Martini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic throws a head kick that misses.
Martini throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Martini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martini scores with a jab to the body.
Mihattovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Martini moves into the clinch.
Martini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mihattovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Mihattovic.
Martini tries to land knees in the clinch but Mihattovic avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihattovic can't find room to land a body shot as Martini controls the action.
Martini takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Mihattovic on the inside.
Mihattovic lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Martini backwards.
A right hand to the body from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic has a couple of punches blocked by Martini.
A nice left hand lands by Mihattovic.
Mihattovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martini lands a body shot.
Martini misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Martini.

It looks like Nebojsa Mihattovic has been cut.
Martini tries to land knees in the clinch but Mihattovic avoids the damage to the body.
Mihattovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihattovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Mihattovic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martini obliges.
Mihattovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martini has a couple of punches blocked by Mihattovic.
Martini takes a shot to the head.
Mihattovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Martini gets an underhook and turns Mihattovic into the cage.
Martini trying to land knees to the body.
Mihattovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Mihattovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mihattovic misses the shot to the body.

Martini gets caught napping as Mihattovic dives in and scores a takedown. Martini manages to retain guard.
Martini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mihattovic is one step ahead there.
Mihattovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mihattovic trying to control but Martini is working from the bottom.
Mihattovic distracts Martini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mihattovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Martini throws an elbow that misses. Mihattovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martini's guard. Nice move by Mihattovic!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic passes Martini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mihattovic works his way into full mount!
Mihattovic wants to control the pace but Martini is squirming around nicely.

Mihattovic looking to secure an arm triangle but Martini defends it well.
Martini throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mihattovic. What's that going to do exactly?
The referee warns Martini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Martini is rocked!
Mihattovic postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Martini bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Mihattovic and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nebojsa Mihattovic!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nebojsa Mihattovic thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).