PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and xavier martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). xavier martinez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Baddabing
vs
martinez

188 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Boondock Fightwear
Swiss Systems Fight School

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, xavier martinez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baddabing looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

martinez moves into range and clinches up with Baddabing.
martinez just leaning against Baddabing, taking a breather.
Baddabing drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
martinez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baddabing or not.
martinez stops a takedown attempt from Baddabing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baddabing has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. martinez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
martinez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baddabing.
Baddabing is trying to work for a single leg takedown but martinez pulls him back up using the underhooks.

martinez manages to pull guard.
martinez wants to stand and escape but Baddabing is having none of it.
Baddabingis looking to pass into half guard but martinez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now martinez is in guard.
Baddabing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
martinez chips away with some ground and pound.

It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.
Baddabing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. martinez manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
martinez has his hands on Baddabing's head, controlling the position.
martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baddabing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baddabing passes easily into side control. Nice work.
What's martinez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Baddabing tries to advance to mount but can't.

Baddabing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Baddabing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. martinez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baddabing is breathing heavily.

That's two 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.
Baddabing tries to move to mount but martinez blocks the move with his legs.

Baddabing tries for a kimura but martinez is defending well.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baddabing is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, martinez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baddabing working away.
martinez is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Baddabing swings around for an armbar but martinez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Baddabing's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baddabing is looking for a triangle but martinez pushes his legs off easily.
Baddabing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Baddabing is retaining full guard.
martinez working some strikes from top position.

martinez gets to his feet - Baddabing follows without any prompting.
Baddabing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

martinez clinches.
Baddabing drops to a knee looking for a takedown but martinez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baddabing jumps guard but martinez stands there with Baddabing around his waist. Baddabing gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from martinez.
martinez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baddabing drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baddabing tries for a takedown but martinez manages to get underhooks.
Baddabing looking for a takedown.

martinez breaks from the clinch.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts martinez as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by martinez.
martinez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Baddabing is looking to reverse the position.
Baddabing manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Baddabing tries to roll over but martinez keeps him under control.

Baddabing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baddabing tries to roll over but martinez keeps him under control.
Baddabing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

xavier martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Baddabing shoots and misses

and martinez counters by moving into the clinch.
martinez lands a body punch in the clinch.

martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baddabing with a poor takedown

and martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Baddabing didn't expect that.

Baddabing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baddabing being controlled here, momentarily.

Baddabing looking for a guillotine here but martinez defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Baddabing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
xavier martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baddabing throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Baddabing working for a triangle but martinez defends it easily.

Baddabing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
martinez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baddabing is proving hard to escape from.
Baddabing lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for martinez!
martinez is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baddabing working for a submission but martinez is keeping him at bay.
martinez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
martinez wants to get back to his feet.

Baddabing is working for a kimura but martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
Baddabing tries to pass to full mount but martinez defends it.

Baddabing is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baddabing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baddabing tries to pass the half guard into mount. martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
martinez is trying to control but can't.
martinez wants to improve his position but Baddabing is controlling well.

Baddabing is working for a kimura but martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
Baddabing tries to pass the half guard into mount. martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baddabing shoots and misses

and martinez counters with a shoot takedown. Baddabing fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
martinez distracts Baddabing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Baddabing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Baddabing is looking for a triangle but martinez pushes his legs off easily.

Baddabing working for a triangle but martinez defends it easily.
martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baddabing lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for martinez!

Baddabing working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. martinez looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Baddabing! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Manny Baddabing!