PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea comes to the cage accompanied by Boss of All Bosses . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Idea
vs
Martel

172 cm
33
141 lbs
30 - 16 - 1

170 cm
43
145 lbs
53 - 18 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Hellbent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 53 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Charles Martel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idea thuds a left hand into Martel's body.
A big left from Idea misses.
Martel takes a swing at Idea's ribcage but misses.
Idea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Idea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martel looks to land a body kick but Idea moved away.
Idea tries to counter with a takedown but Martel is quick to defend against it.
Martel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Idea throws a good cross that connects.
Martel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Martel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Idea connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea throws a body punch but Martel moves out of range.
Idea lands the left hand.
Martel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martel digs a good hook to Idea's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Idea's head backwards.
Charles Martel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martel throws a wild body kick that Idea sees coming a mile off.
Idea throws a body shot but no joy.
Martel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Idea is out of range and Martel settles back down.
Martel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Idea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martel's head backwards.
Martel misses with a head kick.
Idea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Idea is looking to wear down Martel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Idea cracks Martel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martel throws a sloppy head kick and Idea moves out of range easily.
Martel keeps Idea at a distance using the push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martel misses with a looping left.
Idea misses with a looping right.
Martel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martel lands a front kick.
Idea catches Martel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Idea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martel throws a body punch but Idea moves out of range.
Idea looks to land a left hand but Martel moved out of range nicely.
It looks like Idea has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Martel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martel sprawls and moves away.
Idea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Idea moves out of range of the body kick from Martel.
Martel pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel throws a body punch but Idea moves out of range.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Idea is just out of range.
Martel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martel keeps Idea at a distance using the push kick.
Idea looks to land a left hand but Martel moved out of range nicely.
Idea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Martel catches Idea right on the button with a cross.
Idea blocks the body kick.
A jab from Martel misses.

Martel moves into range and clinches up with Idea.
Martel prevents Idea from breaking the clinch.
Idea misses with a body punch.

Martel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel misses the shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martel. Idea shrugs it off though.
Martel throws a body punch but Idea moves out of range.
Idea throws a nice looking combination but Martel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martel cracks the inside of Idea's front leg.
Martel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martel throws a low kick but Idea avoids it.
Martel misses with a wild body shot.
Martel with a nice cross.
Martel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Idea.
No joy there for Idea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martel fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Idea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Idea lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martel backs up against the cage.

Idea gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martel wants to improve his position but Idea is controlling well.
Martel wants to control but Idea is keeping busy.
Idea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Idea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martel taking some punishment here, with Idea in his half guard.
Idea working Martel over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Idea is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Idea wants to control from the top but Martel keeps moving.
Idea postures up.
Idea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Idea is looking for a sweep. Martel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idea is trying to maintain the position but Martel is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea is looking to improve his position.
Idea is staying active underneath Martel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Martel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martel is looking to clinch but Idea is avoiding it.
Idea scores with a decent looking hook.
Idea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Idea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martel's hands.
Idea takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Idea lands a jab.
Charles Martel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Idea misses with a wild body shot.
Martel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Idea.
Idea throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martel throws a leg kick but Idea sees it coming and moves out of range.
Idea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Idea ducks under a wild hook from Martel.
Martel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Idea.
Idea will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Idea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idea.
Martel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Idea tests Martel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martel cracks a nice hook into Idea's ribs.
Idea misses with a body shot
and Martel counters with a good low kick that Idea was not able to check.
Idea connects with a solid leg kick.
Martel misses with a body kick.
Idea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martel throws out the jab.
Idea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martel throws an overhand right that lands on Idea's shoulder, as Idea tries to avoid the shot.
Idea slips a jab from Martel.
Idea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martel misses with a wild body shot.
Idea sizes up Martel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martel lands a body shot.
Martel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Idea misses with a wild body shot.
Martel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martel moves away from the strike by Idea.
Nice body kick from Martel.
Idea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Idea.
Martel flicks out a counter leg kick but Idea steps away.
Idea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martel counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea throws a right hand that misses
and Martel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Martel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martel lands with a good body shot.
Martel throws a sloppy head kick and Idea moves out of range easily.
Idea is looking to counter punch.
Idea moves out of range of the body kick from Martel.
Idea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Martel lands.
Martel connects with a body shot.
Martel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Martel slips under a jab.
Martel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martel lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Idea finds it's way through Martel's defenses.
Idea takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martel throws a shot to the body.
Martel connects with a looping right hand.
Idea looks to throw the jab but Martel is out of range.
Martel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martel connects with a body shot that sends Idea's belly button to the back.
Idea thuds his right hand into Martel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Idea at a distance.
Idea avoids the body shot from Martel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idea clobbers Martel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Idea takes one on the button.
Martel lands a glancing blow to the side of Idea's head.
Martel throws a body kick that misses.
Martel throws a head kick that misses
and Idea counters with a nice body kick.
Martel misses with a body kick.
Idea tries to counter with a takedown but Martel is quick to defend against it.
Idea throws the left hand but Martel avoids the punch easily.
Martel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idea manages to avoid it.
Martel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Idea avoids a kick to the body.
Idea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Idea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Martel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Idea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Idea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martel throws out the jab.
Idea explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Martel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Idea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Idea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Martel.
Martel scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martel misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idea avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Martel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martel looks for the body kick but Idea saw that one coming.
Idea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Idea shoots in looking for a takedown but Martel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Idea's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Idea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Idea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martel was well out of range. Poor timing from Idea.
Idea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martel tries to avoid it but Idea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martel to the ground. Martel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Martel.
Martel takes a swing at Idea's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idea.
A jab from Idea misses.
Idea throws a hook but Martel blocks it.
Idea takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Martel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Idea feinted with a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Martel.
Martel lands a lovely overhand right.
Martel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idea scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martel in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martel cracks Idea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea misses with a hook
letting Martel counter with a right hand.
Martel dips to his left and cracks Idea with an uppercut!

Idea is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Idea.
Oh Idea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idea was well out of range. Poor timing from Martel.
Idea feinted with a counter takedown.
Idea seems to have got his legs back now.
Idea staying out of range there.
Idea's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martel under the eye.

Idea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martel!
Idea has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Martel defending against the ground and pound.
Idea working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Martel tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea cracks Martel with a big right hand but Martel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea wants to control but Martel is keeping him busy.
Martel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Idea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Idea off and has taken his back!
Idea is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Idea is trapped and Martel is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Idea prevents Martel from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Idea right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Martel misses with a low kick as Idea jumps back.
Martel slaps away a takedown attempt from Idea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Martel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Idea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martel.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idea.
Idea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martel sprawls and moves away.
Martel throws a body punch but Idea moves out of range.
Idea moves out of range of the leg kick from Martel.
Idea misses with a left hand
and Martel counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Idea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Idea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Idea there as he acknowledges the shot.
Idea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Martel - that will leave a mark!
Martel slips under a jab.
Martel scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Idea blocks the leg kick.
Martel misses with a wild body shot.
Martel stuns Idea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Idea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Idea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martel stuffs the takedown attempt from Idea. Idea gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Idea.
Bad Idea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea jabs Martel right on the nose. Martel blinks but takes it well.
Idea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martel scores with a jab to the body.
Martel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idea moves away.

Idea shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Idea was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Martel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Idea lands a nice short elbow.
Martel tries to roll over but Idea keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idea content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martel tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Idea manages to move to mount!
Idea with good strikes from the mount here!
Martel is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea raining down hammerfists from mount.
Idea avoids the attempt from Martel to control.
Martel is trying to escape the mount.
Idea lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Idea lands a heavy elbow.
Martel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Martel trying to control but Idea postures up.

Idea is trying to work for a kimura but Martel is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Idea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Martel!
Charles Martel is the new bantamweight champion!
Charles Martel gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Bad Idea stepped up to the mic, saying 'My time will come.. I just got unlucky today.. '.