PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Joe (ranked 24658 p4p, 3776 weight class) and Dave DeMartin (ranked 775 p4p, 475 weight class). DeMartin has chosen I'm a gay fish by - Kanye West as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Joe
vs
DeMartin

181 cm
20
255
0 - 1 - 0

207 cm
25
264
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave DeMartin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeMartin gets a clinch.
Joe tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeMartin misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeMartin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from DeMartin.
Joe dodges an elbow strike from DeMartin.
DeMartin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
DeMartin tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
DeMartin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from DeMartin.
Joe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeMartin has him pressed against the cage.
Joe takes an elbow to the temple.
DeMartin is stalling here.

Joe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMartin throws a low kick but Joe avoids it.

DeMartin forces Joe back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, DeMartin throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from DeMartin.
Joe dodges an elbow strike from DeMartin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMartin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe blocks the elbow strike.

Joe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeMartin loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
DeMartin throws out a leg kick but Joe moves out of range and DeMartin only half commits.
Joe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeMartin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeMartin misses the jab.
DeMartin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Joe fails to land the takedown.

DeMartin instigates a clinch.
Joe blocks an elbow strike.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe is trying to pull guard but DeMartin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeMartin is defending well.
DeMartin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMartin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DeMartin digs a right hand underneath Joe's ribcage. Joe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeMartin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeMartin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DeMartin working aggressively here.
DeMartin prevents the takedown attempt.
DeMartin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Nice elbow from DeMartin.

It looks like Big Joe has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeMartin throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by DeMartin.
DeMartin is leaning against Joe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeMartin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeMartin lands an elbow inside.
DeMartin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMartin misses with a punch to the body.
Joe leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeMartin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joe.
Joe missing with knees to the body.
Joe is trying to break the clinch but DeMartin has him pressed against the cage.
DeMartin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DeMartin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DeMartin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeMartin lands a body punch.
Joe is breathing heavily.
DeMartin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DeMartin lands a damaging elbow.
DeMartin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
DeMartin lands an elbow just above Joe 's eye.
DeMartin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Joe jumps guard but DeMartin stands there with Joe around his waist. Joe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMartin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joes head.
Nice elbow from DeMartin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeMartin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by DeMartin.
Joe jumps guard but DeMartin stands there with Joe around his waist. Joe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DeMartin lands an elbow inside that Joe shrugs off.
DeMartin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeMartin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Joe takes an elbow to the temple.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from DeMartin.
Joe is trying to drag DeMartin to the mat but DeMartin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DeMartin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Joe is looking to control DeMartin's arms but DeMartin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joe has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave DeMartin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Joe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

DeMartin lands with a straight right. Joe didn't see that one coming.

DeMartin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joe prevents a body shot from DeMartin.
DeMartin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeMartin misses with an elbow over the top.
Joe has DeMartin pushed against the cage.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from DeMartin.
DeMartin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DeMartin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Joe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DeMartin uses from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DeMartin wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe has a closed guard, preventing DeMartin from standing up.
DeMartin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joe is trying to control the position but DeMartin postures up.
DeMartin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Joe keeping full guard, as DeMartin tries to pass.

DeMartin stands up from Joe's guard - DeMartin perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

DeMartin rushes Joe and presses him up against the cage.
DeMartin lands a shoulder strike.
DeMartin lands a damaging elbow.
Joe blocks the elbow strike.
DeMartin throws an elbow but it misses.
DeMartin lands an elbow just above Joe 's eye.
DeMartin lands an elbow that stopped Joe in his tracks for a moment.
DeMartin throws an elbow that misses.
Joe blocks a body shot from DeMartin.
Joe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DeMartin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe walks into a stiff left hand from DeMartin.
DeMartin throws a leg kick but Joe moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMartin connects with a single shot there.
DeMartin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Joe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joe blocks the elbow strike.
DeMartin can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
DeMartin lands an elbow just above Joe 's eye.
DeMartin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeMartin misses with an elbow strike.
Joe jumps guard but DeMartin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
DeMartin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DeMartin lands an elbow inside.
DeMartin throws an elbow but it misses.
Dave DeMartin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeMartin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe is trying to drag DeMartin to the mat but DeMartin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from DeMartin.
Joe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeMartin smiles and moves away.
DeMartin throws an overhand right that lands on Joe's shoulder, as Joe tries to avoid the shot.
Big Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeMartin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
DeMartin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe.
Joe shoots in looking for a takedown. DeMartin tries to sprawl out of it but Joe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeMartin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeMartin thuds his right hand into Joe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave DeMartin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Joe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

DeMartin instigates a clinch.

Joe breaks the clinch.
Joe moves out of range of the leg kick from DeMartin.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeMartin.
DeMartin misses with a hook
and Joe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
DeMartin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeMartin scores with a punch to the head.
DeMartin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joe doesn't seem bothered though.
DeMartin throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeMartin scores with a sloppy right hand. Joe should have avoided that one.
DeMartin throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joe checks a leg kick.

DeMartin clinches up with Joe and pushes him back against the cage.
Joe takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeMartin lands an elbow just above Joe 's eye.
Joe blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMartin lands an elbow just above Joe 's eye.
Joe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeMartin walks away with a smile on his face. Joe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A low kick from DeMartin misses
and Joe counters with a series of strikes. DeMartin will be more careful next time no doubt.
DeMartin misses with a low kick.
Joe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeMartin connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeMartin throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeMartin misses with a looping right.
Joe shoots in for a double leg but DeMartin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by DeMartin.
Dave DeMartin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMartin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by DeMartin.
DeMartin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe swats him away and circles back towards the center.

DeMartin closes the distance and pushes Joe back into the cage.
Joe is trying to pull guard but DeMartin has him pressed against the cage.
Joe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DeMartin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeMartin misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe is trying to pull guard but DeMartin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMartin misses with a punch to the body.
Joe drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeMartin pulls his leg out and moves away.

DeMartin rushes Joe and presses him up against the cage.
DeMartin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joes head.
Joe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeMartin tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Joe trying to control the position but instead, DeMartin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joe into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMartin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeMartin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DeMartin tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing DeMartin back against the cage.
Big Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by DeMartin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave DeMartin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeMartin 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave DeMartin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dave DeMartin thanked Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).