PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Yevgen Maartins (ranked 23642 p4p, 23613 weight class) and Ross Buchanan (ranked 721 p4p, 722 weight class). Buchanan has chosen Roy Buchanan's Train Blues as his entrance music. 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.

Maartins
vs
Buchanan

180 cm
30
186
14 - 14 - 0

169 cm
40
147
21 - 23 - 0

World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yevgen Maartins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan lands a body shot.
Maartins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maartins tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maartins lands with a kick to the temple. Buchanan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maartins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational in the buildup to the fight.
Maartins lands a head kick. Buchanan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Buchanan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maartins is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Maartins.
Maartins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maartins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buchanan throws out the jab.
Yevgen Maartins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Buchanan. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maartins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buchanan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maartins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buchanan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buchanan.
Maartins tries a head kick but it misses.
Maartins throws out a loose jab but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maartins tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buchanan! But no joy.
Buchanan throws an overhand right that lands on Maartins's shoulder, as Maartins tries to avoid the shot.
Maartins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Maartins.
A nice side step and Buchanan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Maartins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buchanan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buchanan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maartins.
A big left from Buchanan misses.
Buchanan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buchanan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maartins.
Maartins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buchanan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maartins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Maartins.
Buchanan looks to throw the jab but Maartins is out of range.
Buchanan defending well as Maartins loads up on a big left hand.
Buchanan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maartins lands a high kick!
Buchanan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maartins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buchanan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maartins throws a head kick that misses.
Buchanan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Buchanan. Those never looked like landing.
Maartins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan connects with a solid leg kick.
Maartins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buchanan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buchanan throws a big shot that misses.
Maartins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Buchanan blocks a head kick by Maartins.
Maartins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maartins throws a hook but Buchanan avoids it easily.
Buchanan lands an overhand right.
Maartins tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Maartins.
A slow jab from Buchanan misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Maartins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maartins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Buchanan scores with a hook to the body. Maartins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buchanan swings widly with a right hand
and Maartins counters with a straight right hand.
Buchanan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maartins tries a head kick but it misses.
Buchanan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buchanan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Buchanan dominated that round.
That's time! Maartins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Buchanan misses with a head kick.
Maartins tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Buchanan both land. Nice combination.
Maartins takes a swing at Buchanan's ribcage but misses.
Maartins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buchanan scores with a kick to the body.
Buchanan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maartins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buchanan scores with a jab. Maartins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maartins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buchanan avoids the body shot from Maartins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buchanan tries to bum rush Maartins with a series of wild strikes but Maartins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buchanan with a nice cross.
Maartins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buchanan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buchanan scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Buchanan coming out on top.
Buchanan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maartins misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Buchanan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maartins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maartins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buchanan misses with a series of wild punches.
Maartins throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
Buchanan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maartins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Buchanan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Buchanan throws a wild body kick that Maartins sees coming a mile off.
Buchanan missing with a left hand there. Maartins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buchanan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Buchanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buchanan misses with a double jab.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses
and Buchanan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buchanan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maartins throws out a loose jab but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Maartins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ross Buchanan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buchanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buchanan throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maartins throws a head kick that Buchanan semi-blocks.
Buchanan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maartins eats them both and turns towards Buchanan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A low kick from Maartins misses
and Buchanan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maartins's knee momentarily.
Maartins misses with a straight left.
Buchanan lands a jab to the nose.
Maartins ducks under a wild hook from Buchanan.
Maartins throws a quick counter head kick but Buchanan was just out of range.
Maartins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left and a right from Buchanan both land. Nice combination.
Buchanan avoids a kick to the body.
Buchanan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Buchanan throws out a head kick that Maartins doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Maartins crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Maartins's eyes and has decided to let it go on!

Maartins is rocked!
Buchanan throws a series of punches but Maartins avoids them all with ease.
Oh Maartins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buchanan misses with a body shot.
Maartins misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Maartins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Buchanan connects with a right hand. Maartins shakes it off.
Buchanan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buchanan misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Maartins both land. Nice combination.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses
and Buchanan counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Buchanan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Buchanan there.
Buchanan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maartins throws a sloppy head kick and Buchanan moves out of range easily.
Maartins missing with a left hand there. Buchanan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Maartins.
Maartins slips a jab from Buchanan.
Maartins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buchanan misses with an uppercut. Maartins saw that one coming.
Buchanan blocks a head kick by Maartins.
Buchanan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yevgen Maartins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buchanan throws a big shot that misses.
Buchanan avoids the head kick by Maartins.
Buchanan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maartins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Buchanan throws a head kick but Maartins moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buchanan scores with a one two! Maartins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Maartins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Maartins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buchanan doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Maartins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan scoring well with a low kick there.
Maartins misses with a head kick.
Maartins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Buchanan lands a head shot.
Maartins throws a sloppy head kick and Buchanan moves out of range easily.
Maartins throws a head kick but Buchanan moves out of range.
Buchanan looks to land a combination but Maartins avoids it well.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maartins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maartins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buchanan.
No joy there for Buchanan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maartins misses with a two punch combination.
Buchanan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ross Buchanan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buchanan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maartins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buchanan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan tries to bum rush Maartins with a series of wild strikes but Maartins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maartins tries to move into range but Buchanan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maartins throws a head kick that half lands.
Maartins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maartins seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maartins walks into a straight right hand from Buchanan.
Buchanan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maartins on the side of the head.
Buchanan connects with a nice looking jab.
Buchanan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maartins.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buchanan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maartins at a distance.
Buchanan avoids the head kick by Maartins.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buchanan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maartins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maartins tries a head kick but it misses.
Buchanan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maartins's sensitive parts.
Buchanan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maartins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maartins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick from Buchanan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buchanan lands a nice hook to Maartins's body. Maartins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Buchanan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buchanan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Ross Buchanan!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Ross Buchanan!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Ross Buchanan!

Ross Buchanan wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Ross Buchanan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.