PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Martinez (ranked 3431 p4p, 3326 weight class) and Daniel Pawlikowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Martinez
vs
Pawlikowski

197 cm
27
215
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
210
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Pawlikowski!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez stuffs the takedown.
Martinez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pawlikowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Pawlikowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martinez's half guard.
Pawlikowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martinez defending well though.
Still in half guard, Pawlikowski seems content to control.
Pawlikowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Pawlikowski is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlikowski prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Martinez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pawlikowski on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlikowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pawlikowski is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
Pawlikowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pawlikowski is looking to advance position but Martinez won't allow it.
Pawlikowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pawlikowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pawlikowski winds up and cracks Martinez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is refusing to be controlled, as Pawlikowski sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pawlikowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martinez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pawlikowski.
Pawlikowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Pawlikowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martinez defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pawlikowski connects with a nice short shot to Martinez's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Pawlikowski is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawlikowski to get the leverage.

Pawlikowski is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.

Pawlikowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pawlikowski.
Martinez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pawlikowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Martinez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martinez tries to get out of the position.
Pawlikowski working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Pawlikowski looking to secure an arm triangle but Martinez defends it well.

Pawlikowski is working for a guillotine from mount but Martinez frees his head quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlikowski raining down shots from the mount!

Martinez is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Pawlikowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pawlikowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.

Pawlikowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martinez is trying to defend but Pawlikowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oh Martinez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pawlikowski passes to side control.
Pawlikowski lands a strong strike to the head of Martinez. That's dazed him! Pawlikowski looking to finish here. Martinez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Pawlikowski lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Pawlikowski!
Mike Martinez was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I know i lost tonight,but i will comeback better next time,fuck it'.