PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kile Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kile Martinez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mickey Franco's chin.

Franco
vs
Martinez

168 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kile Martinez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco with a poor takedown

and Martinez counters by moving into the clinch.
Franco wants to break free but Martinez has control.

Martinez jumps guard.
Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martinez looking to control.
Martinez pulls Franco in close to prevent any damage.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Franco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Martinez is looking to stand back up but Franco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Martinez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franco is thwarting Martinez's attempts to control the position.
Martinez missing with punches from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt

and Martinez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martinez prevents Franco from standing back up.
Martinez wants to stand up but Franco has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Franco kicks Martinez off and gets back to his feet.
Franco throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.

Martinez rushes Franco and presses him up against the cage.
Martinez missing with knees to the body.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Martinez pulls guard successfully.
Martinez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franco is one step ahead there.
Martinez is trying to keep Franco in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franco is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez trying to strike off his back.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Martinez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Franco moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Martinez breaks from the clinch.

Martinez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Franco to the ground. Martinez is now in Franco's guard.
Franco keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Martinez looks winded!
Franco wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Martinez manages to pass to side control.
Franco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martinez leaves Franco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Martinez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Franco to the ground. Martinez is now in Franco's guard.
Kile Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martinez prevents Franco from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Franco misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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

Martinez lands a takedown into guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Franco is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Martinez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco is wriggling around but Martinez manages to pass to half guard.
Franco is looking to escape.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but Franco defending well.
Martinez is thwarting Franco's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Martinez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez won't allow Franco to get back to his feet.
Franco is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Franco is looking to stand up but Martinez isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kile Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Martinez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Franco's guard.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franco is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Franco is looking to stand up but Martinez isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez wants to stand but Franco is controlling his posture from full guard.
Franco is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him.

Franco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez tries to clinch up.

Franco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martinez is looking to stand back up but Franco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Martinez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franco blocks the strikes from Martinez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Martinez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Franco.
Martinez managing to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to stand and escape but Franco is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franco tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily

so Martinez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Franco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martinez is controlling him.
Martinez passes Franco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franco is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franco avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to advance position but Franco won't allow it.
Franco is pressing down on Martinez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franco is looking to stand up but Martinez isn't so interested in that idea.
Martinez wanted to stand there but Franco had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Franco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kile 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

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