PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Martynov (ranked 170 p4p, 101 weight class) and Just Whymer (ranked 28 p4p, 19 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Martynov
vs
Whymer

195 cm
27
195
19 - 6 - 0

194 cm
29
209
21 - 9 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Martynov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Martynov takes the fight into the clinch.
Whymer misses with the head strike.
Martynov throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Whymer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martynov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martynov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martynov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martynov takes a shot to the head.
Whymer has a couple of punches blocked by Martynov.
Martynov lands with a left to the head.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Whymer controls the action.
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
Whymer misses with some punches.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Martynov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whymer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whymer gets through Martynov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whymer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov tries a knee to the head but Whymer blocks it.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Whymer.
Whymer prevents a body shot from Martynov.
Whymer can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Whymer blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martynov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whymer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Martynov misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martynov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whymer's brow.
Martynov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Whymer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Whymer takes a shot to the head.
Whymer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martynov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Whymer can turn it around.
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
Whymer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Martynov jumps into guard, dragging Whymer to the mat.
Martynov working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martynov working for a triangle but Whymer defends it easily.

Martynov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martynov looking for a guillotine here but Whymer defends easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whymer gets to his feet. Martynov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Martynov moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martynov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whymer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Whymer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martynov throws a counter high kick but Whymer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Whymer avoids the head kick by Martynov.
Martynov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martynov.
Martynov with a nice cross.
Martynov ducks right into an uppercut from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Whymer avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Whymer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Martynov.
Whymer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martynov misses with a head kick.
Martynov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whymer circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Martynov misses.
Martynov misses the body punch
and Whymer counters with a body kick that stops Martynov in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Martynov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Martynov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Martynov throws a sloppy body shot
and Whymer counters with a straight right hand.
Whymer tries a low kick but Martynov avoids it.
Whymer misses with a leg kick
and Martynov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martynov blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martynov. That's going to slow Whymer down.
Martynov avoids a kick to the body.
Martynov 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.
Martynov throws a wild body kick that Whymer sees coming a mile off.
Martynov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whymer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whymer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov throws a jab when Whymer was well out of range.
Martynov motions for Whymer to come forward. Martynov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whymer is looking for the big counter here.
Martynov moves out of range as Whymer strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martynov.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Whymer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martynov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martynov misses with an uppercut.
Whymer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Whymer misses with a looping left.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Whymer scores with a leg kick.
Whymer throws a series of punches but Martynov avoids them all with ease.
Whymer moves out of range of the body kick.
Martynov walks into a left hand.
Whymer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whymer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martynov misses with a low kick.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Whymer moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Whymer.
Whymer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martynov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martynov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Martynov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martynov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martynov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martynov misses with an uppercut. Whymer saw that one coming.
Whymer throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martynov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martynov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whymer.
Martynov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whymer.
A slow jab from Whymer misses its intended target.
Martynov blocks the body kick.
Martynov throws a big counter combination but Whymer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Whymer throws a head kick but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov takes a swing at Whymer's ribcage but misses.
Martynov misses with a low kick as Whymer jumps back.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martynov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martynov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Martynov coming out on top.
Martynov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martynov misses with a hook. Whymer ducked under it nicely.
Whymer throws a wild body kick that Martynov sees coming a mile off.
A nice combination there by Martynov.
Whymer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martynov is out of range.
Martynov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whymer scores with a shot to the body.
Martynov misses with an uppercut.
Martynov swings for the body but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer throws a counter combo.
Martynov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Whymer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martynov.
Martynov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whymer counters with a nice uppercut.
Whymer with a hook.
Martynov is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whymer! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whymer lands a slapping body shot.
Whymer misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martynov misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Martynov misses.
Martynov checks a leg kick.

Martynov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Whymer takes a shot to the head.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
Whymer throws a head punch that misses.
Whymer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Whymer misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whymer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martynov misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov takes a shot to the head.
Martynov is working Whymer over against the cage.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Whymer tries to work over Martynov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whymer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Just Whymer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Whymer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martynov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Whymer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Just Whymer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martynov connects with an inside leg kick.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Whymer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Whymer misses its intended target.
Whymer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whymer throws a push kick but Martynov slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from Whymer.
Martynov looks for the body kick but Whymer saw that one coming.
Whymer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov pushes Whymer away with a front kick.
Martynov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whymer moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Whymer checks it well.
A jab lands there for Martynov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer throws a body shot but no joy.
Whymer walks into a left hand.
Whymer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whymer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Whymer pushes him off.
Whymer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whymer wants to land a leg kick but Martynov is out of range.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whymer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whymer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martynov.
Whymer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martynov cracks Whymer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martynov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martynov sizes up Whymer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Martynov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whymer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Whymer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov punishes Whymer's body with a nice straight punch.
Martynov scoring well with a low kick there.
Whymer scores with a sloppy right hand. Martynov should have avoided that one.
Whymer throws a right hand that misses
and Martynov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martynov throws a head kick but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer thows a leg kick but Martynov checks it
and Martynov counters with a good low kick that Whymer was not able to check.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whymer blocks a jab.
Whymer slips under a jab from Martynov.
Whymer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Whymer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Martynov takes one to the chin there.
Martynov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whymer fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martynov.
Whymer thinks about the counter body kick.
A combination from Martynov does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Whymer.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whymer moves away.
Martynov misses with a hook. Whymer ducked under it nicely.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Martynov moved away.
Martynov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whymer.
Martynov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Whymer eats them both and turns towards Martynov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Whymer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martynov's hands.
Whymer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whymer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whymer.
The crowd cheers as Whymer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martynov doesn't seem phased though.
Whymer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov lands with a hook. Whymer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martynov connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martynov.
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.

Martynov darts in and clinches Whymer up against the cage.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Whymer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Whymer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whymer can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Whymer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Whymer tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Whymer back against the cage.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Martynov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whymer tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Whymer back against the cage.
Whymer lands an uppercut.
Whymer pushes Martynov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergei Martynov.
Well Martynov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!