PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syphon Filter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Country Grammar. Tommy Martinez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Filter
vs
Martinez

195 cm
26
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Syphon Filter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filter.
Martinez throws a hook but Filter blocks it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filter tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Filter is keeping busy.
Filter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Filter lands an uppercut.
Filter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Filter to work.
Filter scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been informed that Martinez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Filter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to force a seperation but Filter has the dominant position.
Filter just leaning against Martinez, taking a breather.
Filter works on Martinez's body with a couple of short punches.
Filter slows down the pace here.
Filter gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Filter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filter.
Filter has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Martinez tries to stall but Filter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filter misses with some punches.
Filter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filter digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filter.
Filter stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Filter struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
Martinez looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Filter.
A short left from Filter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Filter.
Filter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Filter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Filter can't find room to land a body shot as Martinez controls the action.
Filter lands a left hand.
Filter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Filter.
Filter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Filter.
Filter can't find room to land a body shot as Martinez controls the action.
Filter lands a left hand.
Filter lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Filter.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Filter has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Filter.
Filter is pushing Martinez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Filter misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filter struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syphon Filter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A head kick misses from Martinez.
Filter misses with a hook
and Martinez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Filter missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Filter's calf.
Martinez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Filter if he has to take too many more of those.
Filter avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Filter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Martinez lands a head kick!
Filter just misses with a punch to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Filter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Filter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
A head kick from Martinez lands but Filter takes it in his stride.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Filter takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Filter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martinez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Filter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

A head kick lands from Martinez that sends Filter to the canvas. Filter tries to scramble back to his feet but Martinez brings him back down into side control.

Filter is rocked!
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!

Martinez tries for a kimura but Filter is defending well.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Martinez tries for a kimura but Filter is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Filter is not content to let Martinez control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Filter is defending well.
Martinez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Martinez throws an elbow but Filter slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the position but Filter is working away.

Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Filter is defending well.
Martinez moves into full mount!
Filter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinez on the ground.
Filter stops Martinez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Martinez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Martinez has hold of Filter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Filter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Martinez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Martinez moves to back control.

Martinez working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Martinez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Martinez 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.

Filter clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Filter tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Filter back against the cage.
Martinez has Filter pressed against the cage, preventing Filter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martinez blocking some punches.
Filter misses with a body punch.
Filter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinez or not.
Filter misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Filter has been working on his elbows in the gym.

Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez keeps Filter at a distance using the push kick.
Martinez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martinez.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Filter has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Filter avoiding damage.
Martinez tries to break the clinch but Filter is controlling the position.
Filter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Filter.
Filter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez is trying to stall.
Filter is struggling to control the position.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Filter.
Martinez is trying to stall.
Filter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinez or not.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez wants to stall.
Filter lands a right hand.
Filter misses with some punches.
Martinez prevents a body shot from Filter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filter.
Syphon Filter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martinez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Filter.
Martinez prevents a body shot from Filter.
Filter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filter lands with a right to the head.

Filter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Filter has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Martinez looking to stall.
Filter misses with a punch to the body.
Filter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martinez misses with a body punch.
Filter lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
Filter leaning against his opponent.
Filter can't find room to land a body shot as Martinez controls the action.
Filter presses Martinez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Filter.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Martinez is looking to break free of the clinch but Filter has double underhooks.
Filter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martinez up against the cage.
Filter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez is trying to push Filter away but Filter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syphon Filter clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Martinez throws a head kick but Filter moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Martinez.
Filter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Martinez.
Filter tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez throws a body kick that misses.
Martinez looks to land a body kick but Filter moved away.
Filter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martinez.
Filter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Martinez. Those never looked like landing.
Martinez throws a head kick that half lands.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
Filter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martinez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Filter has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Filter.
Filter can't find room to land a body shot as Martinez controls the action.
A short left from Filter.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Filter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filter struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
Filter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martinez looking to stall.
Filter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filter tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Filter back against the cage.
Filter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinez or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Filter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filter gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Filter on the inside.
Filter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martinez looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Filter.
Filter can't find room to land a body shot as Martinez controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Filter is keeping busy.
Martinez seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Filter is stalling here.
Filter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filter scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Filter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Filter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Filter can't break the clinch.
Filter managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
Filter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Filter lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Filter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syphon Filter had his way with Tommy Martinez in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Filter clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Filter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Filter tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filter stalling.
A right hand to the body from Filter.
Filter misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Syphon Filter.
Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filter moves away.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez throws a body kick that misses.
Filter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Martinez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Filter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filter misses with a looping right.

Filter takes the fight into the clinch.
Filter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Filter tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Filter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Filter.
Filter is stalling here.
Filter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martinez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tommy Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez is trying to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filter tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Filter working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Martinez up against the cage.
Filter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filter leaning against his opponent.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Filter.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filter slows down the pace here.
Martinez taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filter slowing the pace effectively.
Filter tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Filter fails to land.

Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tommy Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filter blocks a head kick by Martinez.

Filter moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
Filter misses with a punch on the inside.
Filter is leaning against Martinez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Filter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filter slows down the pace here.
Filter working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Syphon Filter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Filter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syphon Filter!
Syphon Filter is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Syphon Filter was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.