PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Firehand (ranked 8730 p4p, 668 weight class) and Will Martin (ranked 9318 p4p, 684 weight class). Firehand comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. 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.

Firehand
vs
Martin

205 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goran Firehand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Martin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firehand throws a head kick that misses.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Martin has closed the distance and engaged Firehand in a clinch.

Martin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Firehand regains guard.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Firehand.
Firehand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Firehand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Firehand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Firehand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Firehand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin landing with the ground and pound.
Martin lands a couple of digs.
Martin scoring with some ground and pound.
Firehand has momentary wrist control but Martin slips an elbow through the middle.

Firehand is rocked!
Firehand is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Firehand's head off the mat! Firehand is out! He's out! Martin jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Will Martin!
An out of breath Will Martin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.