PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charley Mcpherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Mcpherson
vs
Martinez

206 cm
20
214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charley Mcpherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Martinez !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Martinez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Martinez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mcpherson.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcpherson defending well though.
Martinez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcpherson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcpherson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez is working away from the top position though.
Martinez controlling the action here.
Mcpherson is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpherson trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Martinez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcpherson pinned against the cage. Mcpherson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcpherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Mcpherson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Mcpherson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martinez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mcpherson to the mat. Mcpherson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcpherson wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcpherson holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcpherson wants to stand and escape but Martinez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcpherson has his hands on Martinez 's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcpherson wants to stand and escape but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcpherson's guard.
Mcpherson is trying to control but can't.
Mcpherson is trying to get back to full guard.
Martinez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcpherson desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Charley Mcpherson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Mcpherson circles away.
Martinez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcpherson.

Mcpherson has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Mcpherson stalling.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcpherson controls his hands.
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Mcpherson, against the cage.
We've been informed that Martinez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mcpherson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martinez is defending well.

Martinez pulls guard effortlessly.
Martinez has a closed guard, preventing Mcpherson from standing up.
Mcpherson being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcpherson is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcpherson tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Martinez 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.

Martinez misses with a body kick.
Mcpherson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martinez 's waist but Martinez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcpherson off to one side.

Martinez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcpherson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcpherson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martinez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Mcpherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mcpherson gets caught flat footed, as Martinez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mcpherson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez .
Mcpherson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpherson can't keep his opponent in guard - Martinez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcpherson is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Martinez there.
Martinez slows the pace down in half guard.
Mcpherson wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez slows the pace down in half guard.
Martinez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez winds up and cracks Mcpherson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcpherson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez is working away from the top position though.
Mcpherson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Martinez wants to free his trapped foot but Mcpherson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez misses with a head kick.

Mcpherson pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcpherson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Martinez . No joy for Mcpherson on that attempt.
Martinez throws a right hand that Mcpherson ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcpherson also avoids with ease.
Martinez is breathing heavily.

Mcpherson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martinez is trying to defend but Mcpherson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mcpherson wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson throwing shots but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Mcpherson is nestled in close to Martinez , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mcpherson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Martinez works to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez wants to get up but he can't break Mcpherson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mcpherson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.

Martinez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcpherson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcpherson wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him.

Mcpherson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcpherson has wrist control.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Mcpherson keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greg Martinez wasn't active enough on the ground.

Martinez gets the takedown into side control.
Mcpherson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcpherson tries to get out of the position.

Martinez tries for a kimura but Mcpherson is defending well.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcpherson keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to stand but Mcpherson has his arm trapped.
Mcpherson struggling a bit here.
Martinez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mcpherson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Martinez wants to stand but Mcpherson is controlling his arm.
Mcpherson is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the position but Mcpherson is working away.
Mcpherson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcpherson is working hard here to advance position.
Martinez wants to control but Mcpherson is keeping him busy.
Greg Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Martinez cracks Mcpherson with a big right hand but Mcpherson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Martinez scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez working away.
Mcpherson is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.

Martinez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcpherson is trying to control Martinez 's posture but Martinez avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Martinez !
An out of breath Greg Martinez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.