PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santa Schwein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwein comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said knock you out - LL Cool J. Martinez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Major Lazer - Pon De Floor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schwein
vs
Martinez

182 cm
33
195 lbs
18 - 10 - 1

183 cm
31
195 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santa Schwein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwein lands with a hook. Martinez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Martinez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schwein's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schwein is looking to sweep but instead, Martinez has passed into half guard.
Schwein is trying to stand up here but Martinez is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez works his way into side control.
Schwein regains half guard.
Schwein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwein is refusing to be controlled, as Martinez sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schwein is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Santa Schwein.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to score with a low kick but Schwein moves his leg out of the way.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schwein but Schwein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big right from Schwein misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwein. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwein misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schwein avoids it really well and circles away.
Santa Schwein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Martinez.
Martinez dives in and grabs Schwein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schwein pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Schwein misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santiago Martinez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Schwein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santa Schwein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwein tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schwein looks to land a right hand but Martinez moved out of range.
Schwein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schwein misses with a right hand

and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Schwein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwein bucks up and tries to throw Martinez off but instead Martinez has got his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwein just trying to survive but Martinez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Schwein wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
What can Schwein do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Schwein tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwein trying to control the hands but Martinez breaks the grip.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Martinez wants to control but Schwein is keeping busy.
Schwein holding both Martinez 's hands and preventing any damage.
Martinez misses with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwein manages to reverse the position and now he's in Martinez's guard. Nice work there by Schwein.
Martinez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schwein!
Martinez avoids the attempt from Schwein to control.
Martinez won't let Schwein get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Santiago Martinez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Schwein throws out a loose jab but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Santiago Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schwein avoids it really well and circles away.
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schwein. Schwein obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schwein avoids it really well and circles away.
Schwein checks the leg kick.
Martinez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schwein misses the jab.
Martinez moves out of range as Schwein strikes.
Santa Schwein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Schwein.
Schwein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martinez.
Santa Schwein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Martinez.
Martinez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Martinez moves away from the strike by Schwein.
Schwein moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez blocks a jab.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schwein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schwein misses with a body punch
and Martinez counters with a thumping low kick.
Schwein connects with a body shot.
Schwein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martinez defending well as Schwein loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Martinez 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.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. Schwein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez's guard. Nice move by Schwein!

Martinez has his feet on Schwein's thighs here. He's pushed Schwein off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Schwein screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Martinez!
Santiago Martinez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Devil go bang bang, adios. Si amigo. El Loco fuck you up wey.'.