PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abigg Chungus (ranked 3342 p4p, 5769 weight class) and Fabiano Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Chungus
vs
Martinez

184 cm
26
180
10 - 13 - 0

188 cm
31
175
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abigg Chungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabiano Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chungus closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.
Martinez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chungus is defending well.
Chungus stalling the fight.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chungus is keeping busy.
Chungus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Chungus.
Chungus lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chungus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Chungus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chungus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Chungus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Chungus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chungus misses with a double jab.
Martinez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Chungus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Chungus drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.

Chungus manages to break the clinch.

Chungus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martinez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abigg Chungus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabiano Martinez.

Chungus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Chungus counter with a right hand.

Nice combo by Chungus! Oh, that's hurt him - Martinez falls to the canvas and Chungus follows him into side control.

Martinez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez being controlled for a moment.
Martinez is still in real trouble! Can Chungus finish him?
Martinez is trying to improve his position.
Martinez seems to have recovered his senses.
Chungus tries to move to mount but Martinez blocks the move with his legs.
Chungus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chungus lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Chungus stalls from top position.
Martinez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chungus looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing that Chungus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Martinez tries to reverse the position but Chungus maintains control.
Chungus moves to the back.
Martinez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martinez rolls, trying to escape but Chungus keeps control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Chungus.
Martinez is in bad spot here.
Chungus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martinez's body.
I really don't envy Martinez right now.
Chungus has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Martinez right now.

Chungus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Martinez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chungus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martinez's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martinez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fabiano Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chungus defends well and Martinez ends up having to push Chungus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Chungus lands a left and a right that sends Martinez crashing to the canvas! Chungus dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Fabiano Martinez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chungus prevents Martinez from getting the reversal.
Chungus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martinez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Martinez showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chungus controls the position.

Chungus working for the choke.

Chungus is persistently looking for the submission but Martinez is defending it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez can't escape the position.

Chungus has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chungus connects with a big shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Chungus keeps control of the position as Martinez tries to break free.
Martinez breaks Chungus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Martinez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chungus dives on top into guard.

Chungus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Martinez can't keep his opponent in guard - Chungus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chungus content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Chungus is controlling well.
Chungus controlling the action here.
Chungus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martinez for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chungus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez won't allow Chungus to pass to mount.
Chungus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Chungus shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Chungus clinches with his opponent.
Chungus is leaning against Martinez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chungus stops a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Abigg Chungus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabiano Martinez.
Chungus lands with a left to the head.
Chungus scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Chungus presses Martinez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chungus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Chungus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Chungus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chungus scores with a jab. Martinez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chungus punishes Martinez's body with a nice straight punch.

Martinez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chungus on his heels. He'll look to pass Chungus's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abigg Chungus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fabiano Martinez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A jab-cross combination lands for Chungus and sends Martinez crashing to the mat! Chungus follows him down to the mat - Martinez regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Chungus 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 Chungus.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chungus in particular looking to stall.

Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Chungus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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. Chungus connects with a nice short shot to Martinez's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chungus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martinez won't allow Chungus to pass to mount.

Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chungus pulls his head out easily.

Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chungus passes to full mount!
Chungus moves to take his opponent's back.
The referee is taking a good look at Martinez as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Chungus!
Chungus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martinez's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martinez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chungus gets his way!
Chungus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Chungus is working for a rear naked choke. Martinez is not defending it well and Chungus has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Martinez refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Martinez's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abigg Chungus!