PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gran Chaco Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Martin
vs
Chaco Bomber

185 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
252 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trey Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gran Chaco Bomber!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chaco Bomber.
Chaco Bomber scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Trey Martin has been cut.
Martin tries a low kick but Chaco Bomber avoids it.

Martin clinches up with Chaco Bomber and pushes him back against the cage.
Chaco Bomber is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin leaning against his opponent.
Chaco Bomber lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Martin wants a takedown but no success here.
Chaco Bomber wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Martin.
Chaco Bomber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chaco Bomber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chaco Bomber's coach down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chaco Bomber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chaco Bomber working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Martin pulls guard successfully.
Chaco Bomber has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.
Chaco Bomber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaco Bomber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin has a closed guard, preventing Chaco Bomber from standing up.
Chaco Bomber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Martin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaco Bomber defends it easily.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaco Bomber.
Chaco Bomber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chaco Bomber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martin seems to be looking for submissions.
Martin stops Chaco Bomber from getting back to his feet.
Martin controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin stops Chaco Bomber from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chaco Bomber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Martin is working for a kimura but Chaco Bomber is defending it quite comfortably.
Martin stalling.
Martin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chaco Bomber pushes Martin off looking to stand but Martin dives back in and keeps control.

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.

Martin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Chaco Bomber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chaco Bomber is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chaco Bomber cracks Martin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chaco Bomber lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martin takes a step back to recover.
Martin closes the distance and clinches up with Chaco Bomber, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes Chaco Bomber against the cage but Chaco Bomber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chaco Bomber, right into the meat.
Chaco Bomber misses with a wild combination.
Chaco Bomber throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chaco Bomber lands a jab to the head.
Chaco Bomber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gran Chaco Bomber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trey Martin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Martin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chaco Bomber can pounce on him.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Martin walks into a jab.
Chaco Bomber keeps Martin at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Chaco Bomber.
A good leg kick by Chaco Bomber.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaco Bomber connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Chaco Bomber as Martin shoots in.
Martin backing away here, and Chaco Bomber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Martin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chaco Bomber.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaco Bomber circles away.
Chaco Bomber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gran Chaco Bomber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaco Bomber moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gran Chaco Bomber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaco Bomber lands with a cross.
Chaco Bomber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martin's hands.
Chaco Bomber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chaco Bomber throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Trey Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaco Bomber connects with a solid leg kick.
Chaco Bomber scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Chaco Bomber lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Martin sprawling to the canvas. Chaco Bomber follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Martin hang on?

Martin is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaco Bomber wants to stand up but Martin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Chaco Bomber tries to stand and escape but Martin actually recovers to full guard.

Martin is looking for a triangle but Chaco Bomber pushes his legs off easily.
Chaco Bomber throwing strikes but missing.
Martin has a closed guard, preventing Chaco Bomber from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chaco Bomber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaco Bomber wants to stand but Martin is controlling his posture from full guard.

Martin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaco Bomber defends it easily.
Trey Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaco Bomber.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control the position here.
Chaco Bomber wants to get up but he can't break Martin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chaco Bomber wants to stand but Martin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chaco Bomber throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.

Martin looking for a guillotine here but Chaco Bomber defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gran Chaco Bomber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trey Martin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A solid body kick from Chaco Bomber.
Martin tries to clinch but Chaco Bomber moves out of range.
Chaco Bomber unleashes a big counter combination but Martin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chaco Bomber lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chaco Bomber.
Chaco Bomber throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.

Chaco Bomber drops Martin with a left and a right! Oh, Martin is hurt - Chaco Bomber dives into side control looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaco Bomber in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Martin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chaco Bomber is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
Martin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chaco Bomber wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chaco Bomber is trying to stand up here but Martin is controlling him well.

Martin decides to stand up.
Chaco Bomber misses with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chaco Bomber.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin tries for a takedown but Chaco Bomber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chaco Bomber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chaco Bomber lands with a straight right. Martin didn't see that one coming.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaco Bomber tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaco Bomber to the ground. Chaco Bomber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chaco Bomber steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaco Bomber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.
Gran Chaco Bomber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaco Bomber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Chaco Bomber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Chaco Bomber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chaco Bomber lands a leg kick that knocks Martin off balance momentarily.
Chaco Bomber scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Chaco Bomber drops Martin with a right and a left! Chaco Bomber comes rushing in but Martin regains his composure and manages to keep Chaco Bomber in guard.
Oh Martin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chaco Bomber wants to stand and escape but instead Martin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Chaco Bomber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Martin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaco Bomber wants to stand and escape but Martin is having none of it.
Martin seems to have got his legs back now.
Chaco Bomber is wriggling around but Martin manages to pass to half guard.

Martin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Chaco Bomber throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Chaco Bomber, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaco Bomber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martin moves forwards but Chaco Bomber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chaco Bomber scores with a push kick.
Martin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chaco Bomber.
Chaco Bomber is looking to slow Martin down with leg kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chaco Bomber.
Chaco Bomber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chaco Bomber is looking to slow Martin down with leg kicks.
Chaco Bomber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trey Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gran Chaco Bomber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gran Chaco Bomber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chaco Bomber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gran Chaco Bomber!