PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Warwick Martigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter McBain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBain has chosen Alien8 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Martigan
vs
McBain

169 cm
28
140 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

182 cm
30
135 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warwick Martigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter McBain!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McBain closes the distance and clinches.
Martigan misses with a punch on the inside.
Martigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBain is stalling here.
McBain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McBain struggles to land a body shot inside as Martigan controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McBain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martigan is leaning against McBain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McBain lands with a short shot to the head.
McBain throws an elbow but it misses.
Martigan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McBain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Martigan fails to land.
Martigan misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martigan can't find room to land a body shot as McBain controls the action.
Martigan misses with a punch to the body.
McBain blocks an uppercut.
Martigan struggles to land a body shot inside as McBain controls his hands.
Martigan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McBain is keeping busy.
Martigan misses with some punches.
Martigan stalling in the clinch but McBain improves position.
Martigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McBain misses with an elbow strike.
Martigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBain just leaning against Martigan, taking a breather.
Martigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martigan just misses with a elbow thrown towards McBain's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBain blocks an elbow strike.
Martigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martigan has a couple of punches blocked by McBain.
McBain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Martigan fails to land.
Martigan throws a head punch that misses.
Martigan swings wildly with an uppercut but McBain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martigan misses with an elbow over the top.
McBain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martigan pushes McBain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain throws an elbow but it misses.
Martigan has a couple of punches blocked by McBain.
McBain dodges an elbow strike from Martigan.
Martigan stalling.
Martigan misses with some punches.
McBain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McBain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martigan working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBain.
McBain is trying to stall.
Martigan throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McBain.
Martigan takes an elbow to the forehead.
McBain throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBain has Martigan pressed against the cage.
McBain is trying to stall.
McBain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
McBain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBain blocks an uppercut.
Martigan swings wildly with an uppercut but McBain uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Warwick Martigan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McBain wants to clinch.
Martigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Martigan closes the distance and pushes McBain back into the cage.
McBain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McBain lands an elbow just above Martigan 's eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McBain lands a nice uppercut.
McBain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBain wants to take the fight to the mat but Martigan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martigan takes an elbow to the temple.
Martigan blocks an elbow strike.
McBain throws an elbow that misses.
McBain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Martigan.
McBain slows down the pace here.
Martigan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McBain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martigan has a couple of punches blocked by McBain.
Martigan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McBain up against the cage.
Martigan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martigan swings wildly with an uppercut but McBain uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBain.
Martigan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martigan tries a body shot but McBain blocks it.
McBain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martigan's defenses.
McBain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martigan misses with a punch to the body.
McBain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martigan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McBain up against the cage.
McBain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain misses with a knee strike.
McBain blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McBain blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, McBain throws an elbow but misses.
McBain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McBain lands an elbow inside.
McBain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martigan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martigan misses with some punches.
McBain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBain misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martigan.
Martigan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McBain taking a breather.
McBain blocking some punches.
Warwick Martigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martigan taking a breather.
McBain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martigan prevents it.
McBain stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBain blocks a body shot from Martigan.
McBain trying to control the position but instead, Martigan has worked for underhooks and has pushed McBain into the cage.
Martigan misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter McBain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Martigan thows a body shot but no joy.
McBain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martigan misses with a hook. McBain ducked under it nicely.
Martigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martigan tries to bum rush McBain with a series of wild strikes but McBain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBain has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Martigan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Martigan lands with a straight right. McBain didn't see that one coming.
Martigan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warwick Martigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBain tries to clinch but Martigan moves out of range.
McBain wants to clinch up but Martigan keeps it at a distance.
Martigan tried to score with a low kick but McBain checks it.

McBain clinches with his opponent.
Martigan lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martigan.
Martigan working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBain unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Martigan lands a shoulder strike.
McBain blocks an elbow strike from Martigan.
McBain throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McBain connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Martigan fails to land.
McBain is struggling to control the position.
Martigan misses with an elbow over the top.
Martigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martigan taking a breather.
McBain landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBain misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McBain as Martigan tries to tie him up.
Martigan seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but McBain is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Martigan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martigan gets through McBain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
McBain blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martigan as McBain tries to tie him up.
Martigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
McBain is struggling to control the position.
McBain looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain works on Martigan's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McBain.
Martigan trying to stall but McBain improves his position.
Martigan tries to throw a body punch but McBain avoids it by throwing Martigan back against the cage.
McBain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McBain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martigan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McBain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McBain working Martigan over with knees to the body.
McBain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martigan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martigan gets underhooks to prevent McBain's takedown attempt.
Martigan trying to control the position but instead, McBain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martigan into the cage.
Martigan can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
McBain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martigan lands with a light punch inside.
McBain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McBain has Martigan pushed against the cage.
McBain looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McBain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice elbow from McBain.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Warwick Martigan.
I think Martigan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Warwick Martigan!
Warwick Martigan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Peter McBain stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Kaiser for helping me look so good, and Fury for helping me be strong, my team at Hey Steve's Fight Shack, all of my loved ones back home, and King Justus for letting me fight here in the OFC..really wanted the win tonight, I'll get it next time'.