PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Bijanek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bijanek is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Avenir Struga. 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.

Martin
vs
Bijanek

182 cm
22
185 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Convicted Trap House

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Bijanek!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bijanek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bijanek keeps the fight on the outside.

Bijanek closes the distance and clinches.
Martin tries to break free but Bijanek pushes him back against the cage.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Martin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bijanek as Martin tries to tie him up.
Bijanek prevents a body shot from Martin.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Bijanek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bijanek leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bijanek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bijanek counters with an inside leg kick.
Martin falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bijanek counters with a crisp one two that drops Martin! Bijanek thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Martin to his feet! Martin is in big trouble!
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bijanek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like James Martin has been cut.
Bijanek Rushes Martin and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Martin is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Bijanek Piles on the pressure and Martin crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Bijanek!