PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mata Usi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata Usi looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Usi
vs
Martain

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mata Usi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Martain!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Usi finds it's target.
Martain misses with a series of wild punches.
Martain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usi.
A lazy left from Martain finds it's target.
Usi shoots in but no luck this time.
Martain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usi moves away.
Martain misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Martain.
Usi loads up on a big right hand but Martain slips the punch.
Usi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martain.
Usi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martain misses with a body shot.
Martain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Usi rather than just go for the knockout.
Martain misses the shot to the body.
Usi avoids the body shot from Martain.
Martain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Usi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Usi takes a jab right on the kisser.

Usi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Usi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Usi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Martain is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Martain tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Martain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Usi.
Martain blocking the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Usi thowing shots but they're missing.

Usi is working for a guillotine from mount but Martain frees his head quite easily.

Usi working for a guillotine from mount but Martain is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martain tries to buck Usi off but he can't manage it.
Martain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Martain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Usi.
Martain trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Usi controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martain wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mata Usi 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.

Martain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martain lands with an uppercut that bounces Usi off the cage and back into range.
Martain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usi was well out of range. Poor timing from Martain.
Martain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usi moves out of range of the strikes.

Usi closes the distance and clinches.
Usi tries to pull guard but Martain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Usi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martain cracks Usi with an open hand slap.
Usi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Usi somewhat.
Martain misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Usi or perhaps it was just good defense by Martain which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mata Usi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martain.
Mata Usi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Usi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martain defends it nicely.
Usi avoids the body shot from Martain.
Martain scores with a nice strike.
Usi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Usi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Usi throws a hook to the side of Martain's head but Martain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martain tests Usi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Usi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martain throws out the jab.
Martain lands with a shot to the body.
James Martain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martain cracks a nice hook into Usi's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Martain.
Usi wants to clinch up but Martain keeps it at a distance.
Martain thuds a left hand into Usi's body.
Martain slaps away a takedown attempt from Usi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James Martain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martain misses with an uppercut. Usi saw that one coming.
Martain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martain throws a body punch but Usi moves out of range.
Martain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usi was well out of range. Poor timing from Martain.
Martain cracks Usi with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martain misses with a hook.
Martain cracks a nice hook into Usi's ribs.
Martain slips a jab and a cross from Usi.
Martain connects with a right hand. Usi shakes it off.
Martain just misses with a punch to the body.
Martain lands a jab to Usi's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martain connects with a body shot.
Usi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martain throws a shot to the body.
Martain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James Martain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martain. Usi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martain scores with a jab to the body.
Martain throws a body punch but Usi moves out of range.
Martain misses with a hook.
Usi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martain misses with a double jab.
Usi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Usi walks into a stiff left hand from Martain.
Martain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martain punishes Usi's body with a nice straight punch.
Martain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usi manages to avoid it.
Jab from Martain.
Martain lands a slapping body shot.
Martain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Usi's head.
Martain throws a series of strikes that have Usi backpedaling.
Martain scores with a body shot.
Martain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martain lands a body shot.
Martain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Martain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Usi doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Usi moves away from the strike by Martain.
Martain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Usi doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Martain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Martain.
Usi takes one to the side of the head.
Martain throws a nice looking combination but Usi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Usi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Usi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martain throws a one two combo.
A left lands for Martain.
Martain jabs Usi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Usi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Martain swinging wildly here.
Martain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Usi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usi tries to pull guard but Martain holds him up against the cage and eventually Usi drops back down to his feet.
Martain is trying to break the clinch but Usi has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martain is trying to break the clinch but Usi has him pressed against the cage.

Usi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Martain.
Martain lunges at Usi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usi's hand.
Usi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Usi scrambles back to his feet.
Martain just misses with a punch to the body.
Martain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Martain connects with the punch.

Usi clinches up with Martain and pushes him back against the cage.
Martain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martain is trying to break the clinch but Usi has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mata Usi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martain wants to get back to striking at distance but Usi won't allow it.
Martain is trying to break the clinch but Usi has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Usi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martain. Usi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Usi slips a jab from Martain.
Martain connects with a nice looking jab.
Usi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martain misses with a body shot.
Martain stalks Usi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Usi's face. Usi staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martain throws a body punch but Usi moves out of range.
Usi shoots in but Martain avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Usi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martain lands a slapping body shot.
Martain stuns Usi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Usi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martain misses with a looping right.
Martain throws a series of punches but Usi avoids them all with ease.
Usi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martain is fending him off so far but Usi persists. Nope, Martain circles away and we're back to standing.
Martain cracks Usi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Usi needs to keep his hands up - Martain had a free shot at his head there.
Martain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Usi.
Usi slips under a jab from Martain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martain jabs at Usi's body.
Martain scores with a jab to the head.
Usi drops his hands momentarily and Martain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martain tests Usi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Usi's hands.
Martain connects with a crisp jab.
Martain punishes Usi's body with a nice straight punch.
Martain throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martain lands with an uppercut that bounces Usi off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Martain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Martain!