PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romain Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzattrounewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Calzattrounewis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Romain Martel's chin.

Martel
vs
Calzattrounewis

175 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

S.W.A.T.

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 London, Romain Martel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzattrounewis!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Calzattrounewis feints and as Martel raises his hands in defense, Calzattrounewis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Calzattrounewis distracts Martel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Calzattrounewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Martel wants to sweep here but Calzattrounewis controlling him for the moment.
Calzattrounewis is standing up over Martel. Martel looks to escape but Calzattrounewis dives into side control.

Calzattrounewis decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Calzattrounewis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martel is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martel is looking to improve his position.
Calzattrounewis content to control rather than advance.
Martel is breathing heavily.

Calzattrounewis stands up and beckons Martel to join him on the feet.
Calzattrounewis tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martel tries to clinch but Calzattrounewis moves out of range.
Martel avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Calzattrounewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Martel gets caught flat footed, as Calzattrounewis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Calzattrounewis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Calzattrounewis wanted to stand there but Martel had control of the position.
Calzattrounewis lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis controlling from the top position.
Martel striking off his back but it's not causing Calzattrounewis any problems.
Calzattrounewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Calzattrounewis won't allow Martel to sweep him here.
Calzattrounewis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Martel's guard.
Calzattrounewis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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.
Martel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calzattrounewis is one step ahead there.

Calzattrounewis gets to his feet - Martel follows without any prompting.
Calzattrounewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Calzattrounewis throws a nice looking combination but Martel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calzattrounewis counters with a two punch combo.
Martel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calzattrounewis circles away.
Martel avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Calzattrounewis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Martel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martel is looking to clinch but Calzattrounewis is avoiding it.
Martel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Calzattrounewis does no damage.
Calzattrounewis throws a one two combo.
Calzattrounewis throws a leg kick that misses.
Calzattrounewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calzattrounewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martel but Martel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calzattrounewis lands with a straight right. Martel didn't see that one coming.
Martel moves in looking to clinch but Calzattrounewis pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Calzattrounewis does no damage.
Martel misses with a combination

and Calzattrounewis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calzattrounewis wants to stand but Martel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Martel is trying to control the position but Calzattrounewis postures up.
Calzattrounewis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Calzattrounewis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis postures up.
Calzattrounewis controlling from the top position.
Calzattrounewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Martel is retaining full guard.
Calzattrounewis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Calzattrounewis works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Calzattrounewis decides to stand up.
Martel fails with the takedown

so Calzattrounewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romain Martel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Calzattrounewis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Martel fails to land with a series of punches.
Martel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calzattrounewis is fending him off so far but Martel persists. Nope, Calzattrounewis circles away and we're back to standing.
Martel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martel misses with a leg kick.
Martel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calzattrounewis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Calzattrounewis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Calzattrounewis lands with a nice combination. Martel backs away looking to recover.

Martel is rocked!
Martel avoids the head kick by Calzattrounewis.
Oh Martel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martel seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis stops a takedown attempt from Martel.
Martel jumps guard but Calzattrounewis stands there with Martel around his waist. Martel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calzattrounewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Martel won't allow it.
Martel throws a head punch that misses.
Martel looking for a takedown.
Calzattrounewis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martel wants to stall.
Martel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martel looking to slow down the pace here.
Martel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calzattrounewis smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Calzattrounewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Martel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calzattrounewis circles away.
Martel misses with a double jab

and Calzattrounewis counters with a single leg into guard. Martel didn't expect that.
Martel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Calzattrounewis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martel, up you get!
Calzattrounewis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Martel tries to clinch

and Calzattrounewis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martel's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Calzattrounewis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Calzattrounewis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Calzattrounewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martel circles away.
Martel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Calzattrounewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calzattrounewis wants to break free but Martel has control.
Calzattrounewis goes for a takedown attempt but Martel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Calzattrounewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romain Martel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Martel gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Calzattrounewis is trying to stand up here but Martel is controlling him well.
Calzattrounewis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Calzattrounewis kicks off Martel and gets to his feet.
Martel doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Calzattrounewis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Calzattrounewis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel prevents Calzattrounewis from breaking the clinch.

Martel breaks from the clinch.
Martel scores with a leg kick.
Martel shoots in and drives through. Calzattrounewis sprawls well.
Martel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Calzattrounewis counters with a one-two to the body.
Calzattrounewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Martel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martel takes a swing at Calzattrounewis's ribcage but misses.
Martel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Calzattrounewis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calzattrounewis avoids the body shot from Martel.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination. Martel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Martel shoots in for a takedown but Calzattrounewis shows good takedown defense.
Calzattrounewis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calzattrounewis as he jumps to the side.
Martel throws a combination that misses
letting Calzattrounewis counter with a right hand.
Calzattrounewis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Calzattrounewis counters with a stiff right hand.

Martel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Martel controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel lands some shots froms side control.
Martel trying to control the position but Calzattrounewis is working away.
Calzattrounewis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martel's best efforts.

Calzattrounewis has one foot on Martel's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Calzattrounewis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calzattrounewis prevents Martel from improving his position.
Romain Martel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Calzattrounewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Calzattrounewis 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 William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Calzattrounewis!