PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dookie Stainz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dookie Stainz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stainz
vs
Martinez

165 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
158 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dookie Stainz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Stainz.
Martinez lands a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stainz. That's going to slow Martinez down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martinez!
Martinez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice shot lands for Martinez.
Martinez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stainz throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
Martinez lands with a good body shot.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Stainz.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Stainz avoids them all with ease.
Stainz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stainz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stainz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stainz wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stainz throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dookie Stainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stainz swinging wildly here.
Stainz misses with a left hand
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Stainz.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Stainz avoids it well.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Julio Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stainz throws an off balance right hand
and Martinez counters with a right hand to the body.
Martinez works Stainz's body with a nice hook.
Stainz fails with a takedown attempt.
Martinez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stainz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.
Stainz is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Stainz closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez avoiding damage as Stainz throws knees to the body.
Stainz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stainz can't break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez lands a right hand.
Stainz keeps control of Martinez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stainz is trying to force a seperation but Martinez has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Martinez.
Stainz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martinez cracks Stainz with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Martinez.
Martinez gets through Stainz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martinez works on Stainz's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stainz is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch but Stainz keeps him there for the moment.
Martinez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stainz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stainz wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Martinez.
Martinez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martinez jumps guard but Stainz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martinez keeps control of Stainz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stainz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
Stainz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body.
Martinez lands a body punch in the clinch.

Stainz breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Stainz.
Martinez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stainz back to the cage. Martinez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Martinez looks to land a combination. Stainz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stainz shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dookie Stainz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stainz fails to land the takedown.
Martinez scores with a jab to the head.
Martinez lands a jab-cross combination.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Martinez both land. Nice combination.
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Martinez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stainz. Stainz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stainz takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stainz fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Martinez. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Stainz misses
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stainz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martinez works over Stainz's head and body with a nice combination.
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Martinez finds it's way through Stainz's defenses.
Martinez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stainz back to the cage. Martinez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stainz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martinez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Martinez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stainz backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Martinez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stainz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stainz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stainz. Stainz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martinez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stainz backs up against the cage.
Stainz tries to clinch up
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Stainz backing up. Stainz nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Stainz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dookie Stainz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stainz throws the kick towards the body but Martinez avoids it.
Stainz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martinez.
Martinez lands a jab-cross combination.
Martinez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stainz lands a leg kick that knocks Martinez off balance momentarily.
Stainz misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a one two combo.
Stainz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stainz shoots in looking for a takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl out of it but Stainz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martinez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martinez.
Martinez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martinez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martinez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stainz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martinez lands a glancing blow to the side of Stainz's head.
Martinez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Stainz pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stainz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stainz is trying to push Martinez away but Martinez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stainz has had enough of the clinch but Martinez keeps him there for the moment.
Martinez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stainz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez fails to pull guard.
Good body shot from Martinez.
A right handed body shot lands from Martinez.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Stainz won't allow it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stainz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Martinez lands with a light punch inside.

Stainz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stainz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez scores with a hook.
Stainz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
Martinez misses with the combination.

Stainz forces Martinez back against the cage and clinches.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stainz backwards.
A hook to the body from Martinez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez prevents Stainz from breaking the clinch.
Stainz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Stainz manages to break the clinch.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Stainz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Stainz.
Stainz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dookie Stainz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stainz looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Stainz lands with a slapping head kick.
Martinez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stainz tries to clinch up.
Martinez stuns Stainz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stainz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Martinez.
Stainz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stainz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stainz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martinez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws a right hand that Stainz ducks under and follows up with a left that Stainz also avoids with ease.
Martinez connects with a jab.
Martinez digs a good body shot into Stainz's ribs.
Martinez scores with a one two! Stainz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Julio Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stainz takes one on the button.
Stainz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Stainz.
Martinez lands a really nice looking cross but Stainz seems unphased.
A left and a right from Martinez both land. Nice combination.
Stainz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stainz throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Stainz instigates a clinch.
Martinez lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinez.
Stainz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez pushes Stainz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Julio Martinez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martinez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Martinez manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
Martinez is working Stainz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stainz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stainz has momentary wrist control but Martinez slips an elbow through the middle.
Martinez lands a couple of elbows.

Martinez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Martinez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stainz at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a jab to Stainz's midsection.
Martinez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stainz on the side of the head.
Martinez fails to land with a series of punches.
Stainz moves forwards but Martinez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stainz misses with a head kick.
Martinez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martinez.
Stainz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Stainz avoids them all with ease.
Julio Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice combination there by Martinez.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Stainz throws a head kick that misses.
Stainz takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinez lands a two punch combo.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stainz moves away.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Stainz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martinez's calf.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stainz.
No joy there for Stainz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stainz misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinez.
Dookie Stainz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Martinez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Martinez!