PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Delacruix Evans (ranked 6164 p4p, 24986 weight class) and Mason Martin (ranked 109 p4p, 129 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Delacruix Evans
vs
Martin

180 cm
19
150
0 - 1 - 0

205 cm
23
155
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Delacruix Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Martin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin with a poor takedown

and Delacruix Evans moves into the clinch.
Delacruix Evans comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Delacruix Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delacruix Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Delacruix Evans pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin blocks an elbow strike.
Delacruix Evans misses with an elbow over the top.
Delacruix Evans jumps guard but Martin stands there with Delacruix Evans around his waist. Delacruix Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Delacruix Evans wants to take the fight to the mat but Martin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Delacruix Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruix Evans throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Delacruix Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Delacruix Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Delacruix Evans throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin taking a breather.
Delacruix Evans lands an elbow inside.
Delacruix Evans scores a nice knee to the body.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martin is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Delacruix Evans jumps into guard, dragging Martin to the mat.
Delacruix Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martin is controlling him.
Martin controlling from the top position.
Martin wants to control from the top but Delacruix Evans keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delacruix Evans seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delacruix Evans is defended easily by Martin.

Delacruix Evans moves into the clinch.
Delacruix Evans jumps guard but Martin stands there with Delacruix Evans around his waist. Delacruix Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Delacruix Evans, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Delacruix Evans avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
Martin misses with an elbow over the top.
Delacruix Evans jumps guard but Martin stands there with Delacruix Evans around his waist. Delacruix Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Delacruix Evans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martin tries to score a body lock takedown but Delacruix Evans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Delacruix Evans is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Delacruix Evans drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Delacruix Evans has him pressed against the cage.

Martin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Delacruix Evans uses from the top position.
Delacruix Evans trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delacruix Evans trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin keeping full guard, as Delacruix Evans tries to pass.
Martin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Delacruix Evans has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Martin is on him like a limpet, forcing Delacruix Evans back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Delacruix Evans pulls guard effortlessly.
Martin trying to control but Delacruix Evans is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Delacruix Evans 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.

Delacruix Evans shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Martin tries to get set, Delacruix Evans tries to push him back and clinch up but Martin manages to avoid the attempt.
Martin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delacruix Evans.
A nice side step and Martin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Martin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Delacruix Evans is trying to buck Martin off.

Martin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Delacruix Evans has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Martin but great work by Delacruix Evans.
Martin is not content to let Delacruix Evans control the position.
Delacruix Evans prevents Martin from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Martin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Delacruix Evans controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacruix Evans trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Delacruix Evans's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Martin actively working from the bottom here.
Delacruix Evans is controlling the pace.

That's two 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.

Delacruix Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delacruix Evans.
Martin is not content to let Delacruix Evans control the position.
Martin is trying to maintain the position but Delacruix Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Delacruix Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to kick Delacruix Evans off but Delacruix Evans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Delacruix Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martin moves into full guard.
Martin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Delacruix Evans is pushing down on Martin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martin is fighting to maintain full guard but Delacruix Evans has managed to sneak the leg through.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Delacruix Evans wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Delacruix Evans wants to pass the guard but Martin is defending well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Delacruix Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?

Martin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delacruix Evans wants to get back to his feet but Martin passes into half guard.
Delacruix Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Martin stalling.
Martin winds up and cracks Delacruix Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delacruix Evans is trying to stand up here but Martin is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mason Martin 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. This is the final round!

Delacruix Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Delacruix Evans pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin scores with a punch to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.

Martin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Delacruix Evans quickly recovers to half guard.
Delacruix Evans is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
Martin wants to take a breather but Delacruix Evans is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruix Evans tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin working Delacruix Evans over with strikes.
Delacruix Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martin.
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Delacruix Evans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Delacruix Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Delacruix Evans as he jumps to the side.
Delacruix Evans tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martin manages to circle out of the way.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delacruix Evans moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delacruix Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Delacruix Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Delacruix Evans moves into the clinch successfully.

Delacruix Evans decides to pull guard.
Delacruix Evans has a closed guard, preventing Martin from standing up.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Delacruix Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delacruix Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Delacruix Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Delacruix Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.

Martin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delacruix Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Delacruix Evans looking to pass the guard.
Delacruix Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martin striking off his back but it's not causing Delacruix Evans any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delacruix Evans wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Delacruix Evans is really struggling to control Martin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Delacruix Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Martin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin stops Delacruix Evans from getting back to his feet.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Delacruix Evans is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martin 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!