PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Cardenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Louis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nique La Police. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cardenas
vs
Saint Louis

175 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

164 cm
20
135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachary Cardenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardenas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cardenas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint Louis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Cardenas moved away.
Cardenas connects with a body shot that sends Saint Louis's belly button to the back.
Saint Louis looks to land a right hand but Cardenas moved out of range.
Saint Louis misses with a straight right.
Saint Louis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardenas.
Cardenas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saint Louis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saint Louis misses with a leg kick.
Cardenas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saint Louis scores with a jab to the head.
Cardenas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardenas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Saint Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardenas misses with a series of wild punches.
Saint Louis misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Cardenas does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis connects with a solid leg kick.
Zachary Cardenas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Cardenas clinches up with Saint Louis and pushes him back against the cage.
Cardenas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardenas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardenas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saint Louis stalling in the clinch.
Cardenas pushes Saint Louis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cardenas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint Louis blocks an uppercut.
Cardenas digs a right hand into Saint Louis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saint Louis's gas tank.
Cardenas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint Louis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cardenas is keeping busy.
Cardenas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint Louis backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint Louis.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saint Louis blocking some punches.
Saint Louis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cardenas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Louis tries to stall but Cardenas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Martin Saint Louis.
Cardenas misses with a combination
and Saint Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
Cardenas tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis looks to land a left hand but Cardenas moved out of range nicely.
Cardenas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardenas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good work by Cardenas as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Cardenas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cardenas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saint Louis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cardenas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Saint Louis misses its intended target.
Zachary Cardenas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint Louis lands a nice looking body shot.
Cardenas tries to bum rush Saint Louis with a series of wild strikes but Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cardenas wants to clinch.
Cardenas misses with a wild combination.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardenas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardenas connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis misses the shot to the body.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saint Louis avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardenas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardenas wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Cardenas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Danga de danga de dang - Saint Louis scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Louis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cardenas moves out of range of the body kick from Saint Louis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardenas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cardenas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saint Louis looks to land a right hand but Cardenas moved out of range.
Cardenas throws a nice looking combination but Saint Louis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Martin Saint Louis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A punch combination from Cardenas misses.
Saint Louis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cardenas on the side of the head.
Cardenas misses with a body shot
and Saint Louis counters with a low kick, right behind Cardenas 's knee.
Saint Louis keeps the fight on the outside.
Cardenas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saint Louis moves forwards but Cardenas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cardenas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saint Louis.
Cardenas tries to clinch but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Cardenas throws a series of punches but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Cardenas swinging wildly here.
Saint Louis lands an overhand right.
Saint Louis takes a swing at Cardenas's ribcage but misses.
Zachary Cardenas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cardenas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws the left hand but Cardenas avoids the punch easily.
Saint Louis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardenas.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Cardenas misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cardenas misses.
Cardenas wants to clinch.
Cardenas misses with a few strikes there.

Saint Louis feints and as Cardenas raises his hands in defense, Saint Louis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Louis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saint Louis forces his way into half guard.
Cardenas wants to get back to his feet.

Saint Louis seems to be working for a kimura but Cardenas defends the submission attempt.
Cardenas tries to kick Saint Louis off but Saint Louis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Saint Louis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint Louis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cardenas!
Saint Louis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Saint Louis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee warns Cardenas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis controlling the pace for now.
Saint Louis won't let Cardenas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cardenas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saint Louis on the ground.
Saint Louis unloading with bombs!
Saint Louis controlling from the full mount.
Cardenas tries to buck Saint Louis off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint Louis punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saint Louis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint Louis controlling from mount.
Saint Louis trying to control but Cardenas is having none of it.

Saint Louis wants to finish this one by submission but Cardenas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Saint Louis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Cardenas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Saint Louis controlling from mount.
Saint Louis is landing with some decent strikes but Cardenas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saint Louis landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint Louis scoring with strikes but Cardenas is staying in there.
Cardenas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Martin Saint Louis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saint Louis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cardenas looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Saint Louis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cardenas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cardenas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint Louis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cardenas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saint Louis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saint Louis cracks Cardenas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cardenas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cardenas throws a combination that misses
and Saint Louis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cardenas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardenas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cardenas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saint Louis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cardenas tries to clinch there but Saint Louis circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saint Louis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint Louis throws a series of punches but Cardenas avoids them all with ease.
Cardenas stuffs the takedown.
Saint Louis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint Louis misses with a leg kick.
Cardenas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis lands with a shot to the body.
Saint Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardenas manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cardenas tries to clinch there but Saint Louis circles away.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saint Louis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardenas's head backwards.
Saint Louis punishes Cardenas's body with a nice straight punch.
Saint Louis lands a nice hook to Cardenas's body. Cardenas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cardenas staying out of range there.
Saint Louis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardenas misses with a series of wild punches.
Cardenas fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Saint Louis misses.
A leg kick checked by Cardenas.
Cardenas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cardenas tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint Louis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardenas doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint Louis circles away.
Cardenas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin Saint Louis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas tries to clinch up but Saint Louis circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardenas tries to clinch but Saint Louis is having none of it.
Saint Louis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardenas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saint Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint Louis scores with a decent looking hook.
Saint Louis throws a lazy right hand but Cardenas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardenas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saint Louis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardenas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cardenas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint Louis counters with an outside leg kick.
Saint Louis throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Cardenas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cardenas moves forwards but Saint Louis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saint Louis shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardenas tries to sprawl out of it but Saint Louis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cardenas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis motions for Cardenas to come forward. Saint Louis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Saint Louis gets tackled into the cage by Cardenas. Cardenas maintains the clinch.
Cardenas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saint Louiss head.
Cardenas can't break the clinch.
Saint Louis blocks an uppercut.
Cardenas throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint Louis.
Cardenas tries to throw a body punch but Saint Louis avoids it by throwing Cardenas back against the cage.
Saint Louis takes a shot to the head.
Cardenas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint Louis blocking some punches.
Cardenas swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint Louis uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis is trying to maintain a safe position but Cardenas gets an underhook and turns Saint Louis into the cage.
Cardenas works on Saint Louis's body with a couple of short punches.
Cardenas tries to throw a body punch but Saint Louis avoids it by throwing Cardenas back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardenas.
Cardenas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardenas is trying to push Saint Louis away but Saint Louis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cardenas scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Saint Louis is pushing Cardenas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Still in the clinch, Cardenas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zachary Cardenas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cardenas tries to work over Saint Louis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Saint Louis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saint Louis 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Saint Louis!
A very excited looking Martin Saint Louis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.