PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, UFC Original Theme Music . Martin has chosen RAWR as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Gracie Jr
vs
Martin

183 cm
28
168 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good chin

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Gracie Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcel Martin!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gracie Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martin.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie Jr throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Gracie Jr avoids the head kick by Martin.

Gracie Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Martin's guard.
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.
Gracie Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin wants to stand and escape but Gracie Jr is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Gracie Jr from controlling successfully.
Martin is looking to stand up but Gracie Jr isn't so interested in that idea.

We're going to have a standup here because Royce Gracie Jr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie Jr takes one on the button.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie Jr throws a low kick, looking for Martin's leg but Martin calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Martin breaks the clinch.
Martin throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie Jr fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin works Gracie Jr's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie Jr tries to land a front kick but Martin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Martin blocks the leg kick.
Martin tries to clinch but Gracie Jr moves out of range.

Martin clinches up against the ropes.
Martin has Gracie Jr pushed against the ropes.

Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.

Martin clinches up against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crunch! Martin slams his shin into Gracie Jr's torso.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Martin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Martin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Martin rushes Gracie Jr and presses him up against the ropes.

Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie Jr circles away.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie Jr moves out of range easily.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie Jr throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin lands an elbow that stopped Gracie Jr in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Royce Gracie Jr has been cut.
Martin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the ropes.

Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin misses with a leg kick.
Gracie Jr moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
Marcel Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcel Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Martin tries to clinch but Gracie Jr is having none of it.
Gracie Jr throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.

Martin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gracie Jr being controlled against the ropes.

Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcel Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martin avoids it really well and circles away.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie Jr blocks a head kick by Martin.
Gracie Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Martin moves into the clinch successfully.

Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie Jr circles away.
Marcel Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Martin.
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie Jr throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Gracie Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie Jr off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
A slow jab from Gracie Jr misses its intended target.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie Jr.

Martin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Martin manages to break the clinch.
Gracie Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Gracie Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin throws a head kick but Gracie Jr moves out of range.
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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Martin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Martin throws a head kick that half lands.
Gracie Jr throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr lands with a slapping head kick.

Martin drives through and clinches with Gracie Jr against the ropes.
Gracie Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Martin manages to break the clinch.
Gracie Jr thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martin can pounce on him.
Martin misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martin, right into the meat.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin tries to clinch but Gracie Jr moves out of range.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin wants to land a leg kick but Gracie Jr is out of range.
Gracie Jr lands with an overhand left.

Martin closes the distance and clinches.

Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie Jr keeps the fight on the outside.

Martin has closed the distance and engaged Gracie Jr in a clinch.

Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Gracie Jr.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie Jr.
Martin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie Jr misses with a body shot.
Gracie Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin tries to clinch up but Gracie Jr circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Gracie Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Gracie Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martin is just riding it out for now. Gracie Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Royce Gracie Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie Jr is keen to just control but Martin is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martin can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Martin is looking to escape.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Martin is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie Jr.
Martin tries to roll over but Gracie Jr keeps him under control.
Marcel Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martin 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Martin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marcel Martin thanked Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).