PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monroe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Martin
vs
Jackson

182 cm
29
185 lbs
13 - 18 - 0

180 cm
30
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Powerful

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 13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monroe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Martin lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Martin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
A shot to the liver by Martin. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Martin tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Martin throws a nice head kick!
Jackson throws a wild hook but Martin just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Jackson gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Martin raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Martin!