PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joelmir Subzero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Subzero
vs
Martinez

189 cm
28
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joelmir Subzero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez misses with a left hand
and Subzero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Martinez goes for a double leg but Subzero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Subzero continues to drive forward.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Subzero controls the action.
Martinez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Subzero to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Subzero for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Subzero holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Joelmir Subzero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alpo Martinez.

Subzero lands a takedown into guard.
Subzero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
Subzero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinez's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Subzero is controlling well.

Subzero stands up and beckons Martinez to join him on the feet.
Subzero throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martinez's head.
Subzero keeps the fight on the outside.
Subzero dives in for a single leg takedown but Martinez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Subzero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Subzero jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez works over Subzero with some ground and pound from guard.
Subzero pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.
Martinez tries to stand but Subzero is controlling from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Subzero throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Subzero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Subzero is working an open guard so Martinez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Martinez throws a push kick but Subzero slaps the foot to one side.
Subzero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martinez eats them both and turns towards Subzero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Subzero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Subzero lands in his opponent's guard.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
Martinez wants to control the position but Subzero says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Subzero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martinez wants to control but Subzero is keeping busy.
Subzero wants to stand but Martinez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Subzero is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez is trying to control but Subzero manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to hold on but Subzero pushes him away.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Subzero's attempts to control the action.
Martinez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Subzero is stalling here but it's allowed Martinez to get half guard.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Subzero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joelmir Subzero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martinez showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Martinez seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Subzero keeps working.
Martinez content to control rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Subzero moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subzero wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. Subzero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez's guard. Nice move by Subzero!
Martinez looking to control.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Martinez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Subzero stands up and waves to Martinez to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subzero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Subzero as he avoids it easily.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Subzero keeps it at a distance.
Subzero with a lazy takedown attempt

and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Subzero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
Martinez won't allow Subzero to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Subzero.

Subzero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Subzero is working hard here to advance position.
Martinez controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez pushing down on Subzero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Subzero tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Subzero defending well though.
Martinez is keen to just control but Subzero is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez is looking to advance position but Subzero won't allow it.
Martinez prevents Subzero from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alpo Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Subzero looking to score a takedown here. Martinez is defending well but Subzero drives through and ends up in Martinez's guard.
Martinez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez working a defensive guard here.
Martinez has his hands on Subzero's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Subzero wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.

Subzero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martinez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Subzero has Martinez in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Subzero trying to control the position.

Subzero working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Subzero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez landing with the ground and pound.
Alpo Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Subzero is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.

Martinez gets to his feet. Subzero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Subzero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Subzero tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Joelmir Subzero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Martinez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Subzero is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martinez decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Martinez misses
and Subzero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Subzero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martinez to the ground. Subzero is now in Martinez's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
Martinez passes Subzero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Subzero pushes Martinez off looking to stand but Martinez dives back in and keeps control.
Martinez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Subzero tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to control. Subzero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Subzero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Subzero wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Martinez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alpo Martinez.
Martinez tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alpo Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martinez 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpo Martinez!