PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Genral Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lee
vs
Martin

187 cm
27
180 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
32
176 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genral Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Martin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Martin.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab from Martin.
Lee blocks a head kick by Martin.
Lee tries a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Lenny Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin digs a good hook to Lee's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Martin shoots in.
Genral Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Martin.
Lee avoids the head kick by Martin.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Martin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Martin scores with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a leg kick but Martin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Lee misses with a low kick as Martin jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Lee blocks a head kick by Martin.
Lee blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee thows a leg kick but Martin checks it
and Martin counters with a leg kick.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martin is able to avoid easily.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Martin counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Genral Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Martin counters with an inside leg kick.

Martin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.

Lee working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Martin wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Lee striking off his back but it's not causing Martin any problems.
Martin is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is staying active underneath Martin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martin prevents Lee from improving his position.
Martin is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Martin dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lee misses with a low kick.
Martin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Martin wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Martin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Martin blocks the low kick.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Martin shoots in.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martin.
Martin throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martin is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Genral Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Martin.
A leg kick checked by Martin.
Lenny Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lee slips a jab from Martin.
Lee avoids the head kick by Martin.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martin.
Martin cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martin is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Martin throws a head kick that half lands.
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.

Martin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lee regains half guard.

Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Martin trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?

Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Martin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin is controlling the pace.
Martin trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Lee looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Martin tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Martin is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martin tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Genral Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Martin.
Martin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Martin tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Martin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lenny Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin lands with a slapping head kick.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lee rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Lee avoids the head kick by Martin.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Martin.
Martin scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Martin blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Martin.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Genral Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Lenny Martin!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Lenny Martin!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Lenny Martin!

Lenny Martin wins by unanimous decision!