PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Doran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes into the arena with Ain't That A Kick In The Head blaring out of the sound system. Earl Doran is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Martin
vs
Doran

180 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Green Beret Clothing

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isaac Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Earl Doran!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doran somewhat.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doran.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martin misses with a wild combination.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doran.
Doran shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but Doran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Doran. Doran gets slowly back to his feet.
Isaac Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Doran.
Martin tries to clinch but Doran moves out of range.

Martin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martin showed some decent athleticism there.
Doran is trying to stand up here but Martin is controlling him well.
Doran looks winded!
Doran trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doran has hold of Martin's hands but Martin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Martin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martin trying to control the action but Doran is working from the bottom.
Doran wants to get back to his feet.
Martin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Doran looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doran is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Martin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Martin thows a huge punch but Doran dodges it nicely.
Martin working Doran over with strikes.
Martin content to control rather than advance.
Doran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Doran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Doran is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Martin is going to stand back up.
Ground and pound from Martin.
Martin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Martin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Doran.

Martin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doran is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
Doran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doran defending well though.
Martin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Martin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Martin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Doran back to the cage. Martin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Martin tries to clinch up

and Doran counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doran on the ground.
Doran is thwarting Martin's attempts to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doran is keen to just control but Martin is a slippery customer.

Doran is trying to work for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Martin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doran is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doran trying to stand up but can't free himself from Martin's guard.
Doran is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.

Doran stands up from Martin's guard - Doran perhaps looking for a knockout.
Doran shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Martin moves into the clinch successfully.

Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Martin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Martin prevents Doran from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doran wants to get back to his feet.
Martin lands strikes from half guard.
Doran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martin connects with a nice short shot to Doran's temple.

Martin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Doran to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martin rushes Doran and presses him up against the cage.

Martin jumps into guard, dragging Doran to the mat.
Martin wants to stand up but Doran is controlling him.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Doran is proving a slippery customer.
Doran won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Doran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Martin wants to get back to his feet but Doran is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Doran decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Doran scores with a takedown into Martin's guard.

Doran decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Doran clinches up against the cage.
Martin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Doran successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Martin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Martin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doran is trying to defend but Martin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Martin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Martin has closed the distance and engaged Doran in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Doran.
Martin lands a left hand.
Doran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Martin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Doran is defending against the submission attempts here by Martin.
Martin throws a strike but Doran avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doran is adopting a defensive guard.

Martin gets to his feet. Doran looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Doran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Martin lands.
Doran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doran.
Isaac Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Doran.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin stuffs the takedown.

Martin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doran was covering up waiting for the punch and Martin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Doran has momentary wrist control but Martin slips an elbow through the middle.
Doran trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martin cracks Doran with a solid left hand.
Martin scoring with some ground and pound.

Martin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Martin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Doran wants to get back to his feet.
Martin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Earl Doran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doran trying to control but Martin postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Isaac Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doran regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin wants to get up but he can't break Doran's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Doran looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
Martin trying to control but Doran is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Martin!
Isaac Martin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.