PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olavi Korkeaoja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Martin
vs
Korkeaoja

182 cm
21
197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olavi Korkeaoja!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korkeaoja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Korkeaoja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin walks into a jab.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Korkeaoja.
Korkeaoja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korkeaoja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korkeaoja.
Korkeaoja lands the left hand.
Korkeaoja lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Pete Martin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korkeaoja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Korkeaoja.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korkeaoja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Korkeaoja misses with a two punch combination.
Korkeaoja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korkeaoja scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martin in his tracks.
Nice shot by Korkeaoja.
Martin tries for a takedown but Korkeaoja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Martin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Korkeaoja is trying to get back to his feet.

Martin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martin is breathing heavily.
Korkeaoja wants to get back to his feet but Martin drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korkeaoja wants to control but Martin postures up.

Martin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Korkeaoja tries to escape but Martin is in control.
Korkeaoja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Korkeaoja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Martin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korkeaoja is looking to regain half guard here but Martin keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Korkeaoja is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Korkeaoja is looking for a sweep.
Korkeaoja wants to get back to his feet but Martin drags him back down.

Martin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Korkeaoja tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Martin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Korkeaoja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Korkeaoja, who protects the arm well.
Korkeaoja wants to get back to his feet but Martin drags him back down.

Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Korkeaoja, who protects the arm well.

Korkeaoja throws Martin to one side and escapes!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korkeaoja looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olavi Korkeaoja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Martin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A combination from Korkeaoja does no damage.
Korkeaoja throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Korkeaoja. That snapped Martin's head back.
Martin staying out of range there.

Martin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Korkeaoja's half guard.

Martin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Korkeaoja won't allow Martin to pass to mount.
Korkeaoja controlling the position well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Korkeaoja kicks Martin off and gets back to his feet.
Korkeaoja lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korkeaoja lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Korkeaoja lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Olavi Korkeaoja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korkeaoja stuffs the takedown.
Martin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korkeaoja connects with a looping right hand.
Korkeaoja uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Korkeaoja.
Korkeaoja might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Martin blocks a head kick by Korkeaoja.
Korkeaoja misses with a two punch combination.
Korkeaoja looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korkeaoja avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Korkeaoja defends it nicely.
Korkeaoja ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korkeaoja stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Korkeaoja wants it to stay on the feet.
Korkeaoja misses with the combination.
Korkeaoja throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Korkeaoja misses with a double jab.
Korkeaoja scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martin.
Korkeaoja scores with a decent looking hook.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Korkeaoja lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Korkeaoja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olavi Korkeaoja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korkeaoja scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Korkeaoja throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Olavi Korkeaoja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Martin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Martin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Korkeaoja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Korkeaoja wants to get back to his feet.
Korkeaoja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Martin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Korkeaoja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Martin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olavi Korkeaoja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pete 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 slips a jab and a cross from Korkeaoja.
Korkeaoja lands with a right hand.
Korkeaoja scores with a one two! Martin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Martin walks into a stiff left hand from Korkeaoja.
Korkeaoja throws out a powerful jab.
Korkeaoja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martin. Martin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korkeaoja.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Korkeaoja tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Korkeaoja to the ground. Korkeaoja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Korkeaoja throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Martin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Korkeaoja.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Korkeaoja.
Martin dives in and grabs Korkeaoja's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korkeaoja pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.

Martin gets a takedown into half guard.

Martin is looking for a kimura here.
Korkeaoja tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Korkeaoja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martin.

Martin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Korkeaoja defends it well.
Korkeaoja tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Korkeaoja is defending against the submission attempts here by Martin.

Martin is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin stops Korkeaoja from getting back to his feet.
Korkeaoja is positioning himself well to prevent Martin advancing to mount.

Martin is looking for a kimura here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Korkeaoja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Olavi Korkeaoja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Martin blocks a head kick by Korkeaoja.
Nice shot by Korkeaoja.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Korkeaoja.
Korkeaoja lands a glancing blow to the side of Martin's head.
Korkeaoja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korkeaoja connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Korkeaoja misses.
Korkeaoja lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martin backs up against the cage.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korkeaoja as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korkeaoja defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Pete Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korkeaoja scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Olavi Korkeaoja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korkeaoja winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olavi Korkeaoja!