PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wilfredo Martinez (ranked 5568 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Mischiek (ranked 8435 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory Mischiek looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Martinez
vs
Mischiek

182 cm
22
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilfredo Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cory Mischiek!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Martinez shoots in and bounces Mischiek off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mischiek looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Martinez wants to control from the top but Mischiek keeps moving.
Martinez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Martinez gets to his feet. Mischiek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mischiek circles away.
Cory Mischiek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Mischiek moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.

Mischiek has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martinez uses from the top position.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martinez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Martinez stands and steps away. Mischiek gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown. Mischiek tries to sprawl out of it but Martinez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mischiek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Mischiek clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martinez pulls guard successfully.
Martinez striking off his back but it's not causing Mischiek any problems.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez is adopting a defensive guard.

Martinez pushes Mischiek off and gets back to his feet.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilfredo Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Martinez darts in and clinches Mischiek up against the cage.
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!

Mischiek manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Martinez gets to his feet. Mischiek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mischiek avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown but Mischiek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martinez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mischiek looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Mischiek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez.
Mischiek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mischiek misses with a series of wild punches.
Mischiek looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Martinez is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilfredo Martinez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Martinez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Martinez looks for a takedown but Mischiek sprawls well.
Martinez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Martinez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mischiek sprawls well initially but Martinez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Mischiek kicks off Martinez and gets to his feet.

Mischiek rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mischiek tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez goes for a takedown attempt but Mischiek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilfredo Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mischiek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martinez somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mischiek closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martinez jumps guard but Mischiek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Mischiek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martinez.

Mischiek has Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Mischiek holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to force a seperation but Mischiek has the dominant position.
Martinez fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Martinez jumps into guard, dragging Mischiek to the mat.
Martinez wants to stand up but Mischiek is controlling him.

Martinez is working an open guard so Mischiek takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mischiek lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martinez showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Martinez is working for a kimura but Mischiek is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mischiek keeps working.

Martinez decides to stand and escape the position.
Martinez has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mischiek misses with a leg kick.
Mischiek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez goes for a double leg but Mischiek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mischiek continues to drive forward.
Martinez slips under a jab from Mischiek.
Martinez checks a low kick from Mischiek.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Martinez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mischiek has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Martinez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Mischiek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mischiek connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Martinez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up with Mischiek, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes Mischiek against the cage but Mischiek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mischiek misses with a straight right.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Mischiek shows good takedown defense.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mischiek sprawls well. Mischiek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilfredo Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mischiek. No joy for Martinez on that attempt.
Martinez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mischiek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martinez somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mischiek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martinez has a takedown stuffed.
Wilfredo Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt
and Mischiek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martinez shoots in but no luck this time.

Mischiek clinches up against the cage.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mischiek to keep the fight standing.

Mischiek breaks the clinch.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Mischiek circles away easily
and Mischiek counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mischiek misses the shot to the body.
Mischiek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mischiek wants it to stay on the feet.
Mischiek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez.
Mischiek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez trying to land knees to the body.
Martinez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mischiek smiles and moves away.
Mischiek scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mischiek looks to throw a body kick
and Martinez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mischiek's knee momentarily.
Mischiek throws a lazy body kick
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Mischiek gets a clinch.

Martinez gets control of Mischiek's arms and successfully pulls guard. Martinez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Martinez pushes Mischiek off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cory Mischiek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mischiek lands a jab to Martinez's midsection.
Mischiek throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez dives in for a single leg takedown but Mischiek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Mischiek has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mischiek pulls guard successfully.

Martinez stands up from Mischiek's guard - Martinez perhaps looking for a knockout.

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

Mischiek gets control of Martinez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mischiek will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Martinez pushes down on Mischiek's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Mischiek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mischiek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Mischiek!