PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andres Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machete comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm - Darude. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Machete
vs
Martel

171 cm
31
157 lbs
20 - 8 - 1

170 cm
39
145 lbs
44 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andres Machete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Martel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel swings for the body but Machete moves out of range.
Martel tries to clinch there but Machete circles away.
Machete bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machete takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machete misses the shot to the body.
Machete with a nice cross.
Martel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martel lands with a nice body kick.
Charles Martel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martel staying out of range there.
Machete motions for Martel to come forward. Machete throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machete lands a jab to Martel's midsection.
Martel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machete under the eye.
Machete throws a jab when Martel was well out of range.
Machete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel misses with a hook. Machete ducked under it nicely.
Machete avoids the body shot from Martel.
Martel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machete lands a nice looking body shot.
Martel throws a right hand that misses
and Machete cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martel misses with a head kick.
Martel wants to land a leg kick but Machete is out of range.
Martel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Machete throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machete thinking.
Machete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martel.
Martel connects with a body shot.
Martel lands a leg kick that knocks Machete off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machete throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel looks to land a body kick but Machete moved away.
Machete has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Barracks - LOD in the buildup to the fight.
Martel misses with a right hand
and Machete counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machete keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martel slips under a jab.
Martel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martel missing with a left hand there. Machete was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machete throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Martel counter with a right hand.
Machete misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martel swings for the body but Machete moves out of range.
Martel ducks right into an uppercut from Machete.
Martel scores with a body shot.
Machete avoids the head kick by Martel.
Martel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete ducks under a wild hook from Martel.
Martel misses with a wild body shot.
Martel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machete throws a leg kick which misses Martel's front leg but catches the back leg as Martel tries to avoid it.
Martel lands with a shot to the body.
Martel swings for the body but Machete moves out of range.
Martel misses with a low kick.
Martel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machete rather than just go for the knockout.
Martel misses with a leg kick
enabling Machete to counter with a crisp jab.
Martel throws a body kick that misses.
Machete misses with a wild body shot.
Martel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machete lands a head shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Martel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machete jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Machete takes a swing at Martel's ribcage but misses.
Machete blocks a head kick by Martel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martel. Machete does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machete on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machete is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machete misses with a low kick as Martel jumps back.
Martel blocks a leg kick.
Martel throws a sloppy head kick
and Machete counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machete on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martel. Martel obviously looking to wear him down.
Machete swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Martel blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jab by Martel.
A jab lands there for Machete.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Machete is just out of range.
Machete has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A thudding body kick lands there by Martel!
Machete throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charles Martel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machete throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machete.
Machete tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Martel misses.
Machete avoids the head kick by Martel.
Machete bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Machete moves away from the strike by Martel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete loads up on a big right hand but Martel slips the punch.
Martel just misses with a punch to the body.
Machete fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martel manages to avoid it.
Martel throws a lazy body kick
and Machete connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martel.
Martel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machete swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machete fails to land with a series of punches.
Martel thuds his right hand into Machete's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martel lands a right hook to the body.
Martel throws a body punch but Machete moves out of range.
Martel takes a swing at Machete's ribcage but misses.
Martel lands a jab to Machete's midsection.
Machete avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martel.
Machete throws a leg kick
and Martel counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machete throws a hook to the side of Martel's head but Martel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machete throws a shot from downtown. Martel moves away and avoids it.
Machete staying out of range there.
Machete throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machete misses with a low kick.
Martel cracks a nice hook into Machete's ribs.
Machete slips under a jab.
Machete jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machete cracks Martel with an open hand slap.
Martel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machete connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete works Martel's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Machete misses the target.
Martel throws a body punch but Machete moves out of range.
Machete throws a leg kick but Martel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machete throws a leg kick but Martel moved away.
Martel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martel throws a head kick but Machete moves out of range.
Martel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martel throws a leg kick
and Machete counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martel throws a hook to the side of Machete's head but Machete sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Machete is just out of range.

Martel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machete is trying to defend but Martel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Martel is trying to control the action in half guard but Machete is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Martel content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charles Martel.
Machete scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martel cracks a nice hook into Machete's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A clash of legs there as Martel blocks the low kick.
Martel throws a front kick that sends Machete stumbling back into the cage.
Machete swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Martel looks for the body kick but Machete saw that one coming.
Martel moves in looking to clinch but Machete pushes him off.
Martel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machete throws a body punch but Martel moves out of range.
Machete scores with a nice right hand.
Martel is looking to land body kicks.
Machete changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martel throws out a loose jab but Machete uses good head movement to avoid it.

Martel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Martel trying to control but Machete is working from the bottom.
Martel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machete swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel trying to control but Machete is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Charles Martel wasn't active enough on the ground.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martel.
Machete on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machete. Martel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martel.
Some bone on bone action there as Martel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martel lands a leg kick that knocks Machete off balance momentarily.
Martel throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Machete tenderised Martel's leg. Martel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andres Machete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete looks to score with a jab to the body but Martel is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machete has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machete and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Machete misses with a body shot.
Machete tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martel is able to avoid easily.
Machete takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machete is out of range.
Machete lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machete avoids a kick to the body.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Machete is just out of range.
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!
Martel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machete.
Machete misses with a wild body shot.
Martel throws a sloppy head kick and Machete moves out of range easily.
Martel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martel throws a head kick but Machete moves out of range.
Martel cracks a nice hook into Machete's ribs.
Martel missing with a left hand there. Machete was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Machete.
Machete closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Charles Martel has been cut.
Martel throws a body punch but Machete moves out of range.
Martel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machete cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Martel 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!
Machete chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martel is still on wobbly legs! Can Machete finish him?
Machete misses with a straight right.
Martel seems to have recovered his senses.
Martel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machete.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machete on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martel throws a head kick that misses.
Martel scores with a hook to the body. Machete takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machete swings for the body but Martel moves out of range.
Martel lands with a shot to the body.
Martel digs a good hook to Machete's body.
Martel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machete.
Martel staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machete looks to throw the jab but Martel is out of range.
Machete misses with a body kick.
Martel lands with an uppercut that bounces Machete off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Martel.
Well Martel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Martel!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Martel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.