PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrewle Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crossed - So much pain. Martin has chosen Wiz Khalifa - We Own It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Andrewle Martin enters the cage!

Harrison
vs
Martin

167 cm
20
158 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
27
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aidan Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrewle Martin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harrison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Harrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Harrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harrison scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Andrewle Martin has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Martin has his takedown stuffed
and Harrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aidan Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrewle Martin.
Harrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrison. Harrison obviously looking to wear him down.
Aidan Harrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Harrison drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Martin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harrison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harrison tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Harrison lands a lovely overhand right.
Martin looks for a takedown but Harrison sprawls well.

Harrison instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harrison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Harrison.
Martin takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martins head.
Harrison trying to control the position but instead, Martin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harrison into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harrison takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harrison prevents it.
Harrison lands with a short shot to the head.

That has opened up Andrewle Martin's cut even more.
Harrison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison lands a good knee to the midsection. Martin won't want to take too many of those.
Martin is trying to pull guard but Harrison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martin is working for takedown but Harrison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martin looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Martin can't get the takedown.
Martin is trying to drag Harrison to the mat but Harrison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harrison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison is trying to maintain a safe position but Martin gets an underhook and turns Harrison into the cage.
Martin jumps guard but Harrison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martin goes for a takedown attempt but Harrison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harrison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harrison clobbers Martin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Harrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrison cracks a nice hook into Martin's ribs.
Martin tries for a takedown but Harrison circles away easily

and Harrison counters with a crisp one two that drops Martin! Harrison thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Martin to his feet! Martin is in big trouble!

Martin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrison plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Martin to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Martin just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aidan Harrison!
After winning the bout, Aidan Harrison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Andrewle Martin spoke after the fight, saying 'No excuse. I got beat tonight and the only thing I can do is go back to the drawing board.'.