PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Milan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen Freude schöner Götter Funken as his entrance music. Peter Martin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Milan
vs
Martin

185 cm
22
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Milan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Martin!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Milan closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
Milan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Milan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Milan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Milan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Milan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

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

Milan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martin up against the cage.
Milan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Milan.

Milan forces Martin back against the cage and clinches.
Milan is pushing Martin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milan crunches a lovely knee into Martin's ribcage.
Milan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Milan.

It looks like Peter Martin has been cut.
Milan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Milan has Martin pushed against the cage.
Milan lands a right hand.
Milan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Milan leaning against his opponent.
Milan digs a right hand underneath Martin's ribcage. Martin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Milan.
Milan slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Milan.
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!
A hook to the body from Milan.
Milan'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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Milan.

Martin tries to keep at a distance but Milan has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Milan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Milan moves into the clinch.
Milan lands a nice shot to the body.
Milan effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Milan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Milan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Milan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Milan lands a knee to the body.
Martin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martin can't get the takedown.
Milan content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milan digs a right hand into Martin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martin's gas tank.
Milan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Milan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Milan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Milan connects with a knee to the head.
Milan lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Milan.
Milan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Milan controls the action.
Milan gets underhooks to prevent Martin's takedown attempt.
Milan'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.
Milan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Milan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martin.
George Milan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Martin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Milan.
Milan is working Martin over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Milan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Milan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Milan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Martin tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Milan.
Milan is pressed up against the cage. Martin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Milan down to the mat. Milan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
George Milan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milan throws a head kick that Martin semi-blocks.
Milan thuds his right hand into Martin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Milan scores with a leg kick.

Milan clinches with his opponent.
Martin tries a body shot but Milan blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Milan just leaning against Martin, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milan is pressed up against the cage. Martin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Milan down to the mat. Milan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Milan forces Martin back against the cage and clinches.
Milan scores a nice knee to the body.
Martin can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Milan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Martin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A combination from Milan does no damage.
Milan throws a head kick that Martin semi-blocks.

Milan has managed to clinch.
Milan effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Milan.
A knee to the head by Milan.
Milan lands with a left to the head.
Milan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Milan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Milan works on Martin's body with a couple of short punches.
Milan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Milan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Milan slows down the pace here.
Milan lands a left hand.
Milan stalling the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Milan lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milan taking a breather.
George Milan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Milan.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Milan sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Milan lands with a slapping head kick.
George Milan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milan lands a high kick!
Milan tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
George Milan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Martin.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Milan but Milan pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Milan clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Martin up against the cage.
Martin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Milan smiles and moves away.

Milan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martin, pushing him back against the cage.
Martin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Milan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Milan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Milan.
Milan lands a nice knee to the body.
Milan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Milan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Milan walks away with a smile on his face. Martin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milan throws a nice head kick!
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Milan swivels and escapes.

Martin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Martin wants to control but Milan is keeping him busy.
Milan manages to get back to half guard.
Martin trying to mount his opponent but Milan defends it.
Milan gets back to full guard.
Milan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Milan is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milan scoring with some ground and pound.
Milan wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin wants to sweep but no luck.
Milan stands and throws Martin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Martin trying his best to control but Milan has mounted him.
Martin is desperately trying to improve his position but Milan has a good base and remains in mount.
Milan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martin is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Milan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Martin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Martin darts in trying to clinch
and Milan counters with an outside leg kick.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Milan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milan lands with an uppercut that bounces Martin off the cage and back into rage.

Milan takes the fight into the clinch.
Milan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Milan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Milan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Milan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Milan.

Martin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Milan manages to get back to half guard.
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Milan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Milan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Milan is trying to keep Martin in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milan keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Milan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Milan controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milan looking to pass the guard.
Milan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Milan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Milan trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Milan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin misses with a takedown
and Milan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
George Milan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Milan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martin's head.
Milan keeps Martin at a distance using the push kick.
Peter Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Martin has his takedown stuffed
and Milan counters with a good low kick that Martin was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milan lands a lovely overhand right.
Milan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Milan which made him look bad.
George Milan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Martin.
Milan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Milan - that will leave a mark!

Milan rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milan scores a nice knee to the body.
Milan has Martin pressed against the cage.
Milan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martin.
Martin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Milan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martin fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milan stalling.

Martin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Martin manages to end up in side control.
Milan manages to get back to half guard.
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Milan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Milan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martin!
Martin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Milan is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
George Milan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Milan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Milan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Milan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Milan!