PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex The has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

The
vs
Martins

190 cm
28
260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex The!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from The.
The fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The shoots for a double leg takedown but Martins sprawls well. He's pushed The's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex The. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins closes this distance looking for a takedown but The circles away.

Martins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The is trying to control Martins's posture but Martins avoids it.
The is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

The looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martins is working away from the top position though.

Martins seems to be working for a kimura but The defends the submission attempt.

Martins wants to work for an arm triangle but The is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The tries to get to full guard but Martins has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Martins is trying to work for a kimura but The is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The wants to get back to full guard.

Martins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The is just riding it out for now. Martins eventually gives up the hold.

Martins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martins is thwarting The's attempts to control the position.

Martins is trying to work for a kimura but The is defending well.

Martins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The wants to control but Martins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Martins seems to be looking for submissions.
The tries to roll over but Martins keeps him under control.
Martins wants to pass the guard but The is defending well.
The trying to control here.
The is trying to stand back up but Martins is controlling him

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.

Martins is looking for a kimura here.

Martins is looking for a kimura here.
The wants to improve his position but Martins is controlling well.
The flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Martins is looking for a kimura here.

Martins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Martins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The is just riding it out for now. Martins eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcio Martins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The slips a jab and a cross from Martins.
Martins looks for a takedown but The sprawls well.
Martins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ducks under a wild hook from Martins.
The changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martins tries to avoid it but The manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martins to the ground. Martins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but The shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alex The has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcio Martins.
Martins shoots for a takedown but The saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martins looks to clinch

and The counters with a takedown into side control.

Martins throws The to one side and escapes!
Martins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The tries to counter with a takedown but Martins is quick to defend against it.
The fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The closes the distance but Martins moves to the side

so Martins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The is trying to keep Martins in close.
Martins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The's guard.

Martins is working for a kimura but The is defending it quite comfortably.

Martins seems to be looking for submissions.
The is looking to control Martins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The wants to get back to his feet.

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

The is defending against the submission attempts here by Martins.

The looking for submissions off his back.

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

Martins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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.
The trying to control from the bottom.
The is looking to improve his position.

Martins is trying to work for a kimura but The is defending well.
Martins wants to pass the guard but The is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The is defending against the submission attempts here by Martins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcio Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! The's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Martins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Martins darts in looking for a takedown but The gets double underhooks and turns Martins into the cage.
The tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martins defends well and The ends up having to push Martins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The defends it well.
The fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marcio Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins darts in trying to clinch

and The counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Martins looking for submissions off his back.
The is looking to take a break and control but Martins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins wants to sweep here but The controlling him for the moment.
The pushes down on Martins's leg and manages to get into half guard.

The is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martins defends it well.
The stops Martins from getting back to his feet.

The is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martins has managed to free his arm - good work.

Martins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The pulls his head out easily.
Martins gets full guard.

Martins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martins has his foot on The's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The works his way back into a safe position though.
The throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The is looking to stand up but Martins won't let him.
The passes Martins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martins wants to improve his position but The is controlling well.
Martins won't allow The to pass to mount.
The thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martins's head.

The is working for a kimura but Martins is defending it quite comfortably.

The is working for a kimura but Martins is defending it quite comfortably.
Marcio Martins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins gets full guard.
Martins trying to control the position here.
The trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alex The has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martins wants to stand but The is controlling the position.
Marcio Martins has got the better of the ground game so far.

Martins has his foot on The's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex The showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martins 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcio Martins!