PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zheka Poke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes into the arena with Downstait's blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Martin
vs
Poke

193 cm
22
265 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

215 cm
21
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zheka Poke!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poke is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.

Poke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poke working some strikes from top position.

Poke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poke has managed to get both his arms back between Martin's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Poke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top!
Martin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Poke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martin's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Poke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Poke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Poke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Poke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.

Martin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Poke tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Martin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Martin!
Our winner, Andrew Martin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.