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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Manning (ranked 788 p4p, 107 weight class) and Frank Martin (ranked 1016 p4p, 137 weight class). Manning comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu. Frank Martin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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197 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peyton Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Martin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown. Martin tries to sprawl out of it but Manning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manning has been working on his balance at Big Price MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Martin.
A head kick from Martin lands but Manning takes it in his stride.
Manning closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard.
Manning drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manning jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Martin is looking to stand up but Manning isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is fighting to break Martin's control of his arms but Martin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manning won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manning closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manning seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Manning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manning is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Manning looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martin is surviving well by controlling Manning's body position as best he can.
Manning can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martin is looking to escape.
Martin is trying to escape the mount.
Manning is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martin is surviving well by controlling Manning's body position as best he can.
Martin is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning working for a guillotine from mount but Martin is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is trying to escape the mount.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Manning's attempts to control the action.
Martin tries to reverse the position but Manning maintains control.
Manning trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manning working for a submission but Martin is keeping him at bay.
Martin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Manning can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martin is looking to escape.
Martin is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning landing shots from mount.
Martin gets back to half guard.
Manning tries to pass to full mount but Martin defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manning trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peyton Manning dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin slaps away a takedown attempt from Manning, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manning looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martin!
Manning wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Manning wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martin, who protects the arm well.
Manning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martin has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
Martin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manning off and has taken his back!
Martin not allowing Manning to control his hands.
Manning rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Martin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Martin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning manages to get to full guard.
Martin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peyton Manning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manning wants to sweep but no luck.
Manning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Manning controlling the position.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Heritage Gym inform me that Martin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Martin is very close to passing his half guard.
Martin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manning tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Martin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manning wants to get back to full guard but Martin has passed into side control.
Manning is not content to let Martin control the position.
Manning is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martin's best efforts.
Manning tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Manning is not content to let Martin control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Manning closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard.
Manning being controlled here momentarily.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manning is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manning shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manning showed some decent athleticism there.
Martin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manning's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manning's back!
Manning looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning tries to break free.
Manning trying to control but not successfully.
Manning tries to escape the position.
Manning staying busy and making it hard for Martin to control.
You can see the frustration on Manning's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Martin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Manning wants to escape the position.
Manning rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Martin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning is pressing down on Martin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manning is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manning is trying to keep Martin in close.
Manning looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Manning's legs - danger averted.
Manning not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manning is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manning had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
Manning working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Manning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manning can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.
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 Peyton Manning.
I think Manning 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peyton Manning!
Our winner, Peyton Manning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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