PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Munaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munaton's entrance music is Nähää Helvetissä. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Munaton
vs
Martin

190 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

188 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matti Munaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Martin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin is looking to clinch.
Munaton tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Martin closes the distance and pushes Munaton back into the cage.
Martin can't get the takedown.
Munaton is trying to drag Martin to the mat but Martin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Munaton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martin pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Munaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munaton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Munaton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martin wants to clinch up but Munaton keeps it at a distance.
Munaton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matti Munaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Munaton as he avoids it easily.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Munaton as he jumps to the side.
Martin closes the distance and clinches up with Munaton, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes Munaton against the cage but Munaton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Munaton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munaton off to one side.
Munaton shoots and misses

and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin.

Munaton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Munaton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Munaton is breathing heavily.
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!
Martin tries to clinch but Munaton moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Munaton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Martin counters with a takedown into side control.
Martin lands an elbow.
Martin cracks Munaton with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Munaton sneaks out the side door and pushes Martin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Martin is looking to clinch but Munaton is avoiding it.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Munaton sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Munaton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Munaton persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Munaton has a takedown stuffed.
Munaton tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Munaton with a lazy takedown attempt

and Martin counters by clinching up.

Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin tries to clinch but Munaton moves out of range.
Munaton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Munaton shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martin rushes Munaton and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munaton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Munaton can't get the takedown.
Munaton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martin gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Martin breaks the clinch.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munaton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munaton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.

Martin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Munaton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Martin is looking to stand up but Munaton won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Munaton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Martin prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munaton tries for a takedown but Martin manages to get underhooks.
Martin tries to break free but Munaton pushes him back against the cage.
Munaton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Munaton keeps him there for the moment.
Munaton prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Munaton is controlling the position.
Munaton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Munaton keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Munaton can't get the takedown.
Martin wants to break free but Munaton has control.
Munaton prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.

Munaton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Martin is trying to stand.
Munaton thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
Munaton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Martin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Munaton. What's that going to do exactly?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Martin is in a horrible position here. Munaton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Munaton landing strikes from the mount.
Martin is trying to escape the mount.
Munaton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Martin is trying desperately to improve position.
Munaton working Martin over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munaton lands a heavy elbow.
Munaton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munaton with a couple of short strikes.
Munaton working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Martin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Munaton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Munaton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Martin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martin wants to stand but Munaton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Martin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Munaton defending well though.
Martin thows a huge punch but Munaton dodges it nicely.
Munaton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Munaton moves into full guard.

Munaton kicks Martin off and gets to his feet.
Munaton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Munaton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Munaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munaton looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munaton has his takedown stuffed

and Martin moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martin breaks from the clinch.
Martin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munaton.
Munaton swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.

Martin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Munaton did well to prevent Martin getting side control.
Munaton 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.

Munaton kicks Martin off and gets back to his feet.
Martin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munaton.

Martin has managed to clinch.
Munaton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin is trying to break free.
Munaton can't get the takedown.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Munaton has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Martin.
Munaton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Munaton is working for takedown but Martin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martin tries to break free but Munaton pushes him back against the cage.
Munaton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Munaton has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Munaton goes for a takedown attempt but Martin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Munaton swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munaton fails with the takedown

and Martin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martin.
Munaton wants a takedown but no success here.
Munaton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Munaton keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Munaton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munaton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Martin tries to clinch but Munaton moves out of range.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Munaton misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Munaton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Martin clinches.
Munaton tries for a takedown but Martin manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries for a takedown but Munaton manages to get underhooks.
Munaton can't get the takedown.
Munaton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Munaton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Martin has Munaton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Munaton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Munaton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Munaton can't get the takedown.
Munaton keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Munaton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martin is pressed up against the cage. Munaton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martin down to the mat. Martin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Munaton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martin defends it nicely.
Munaton misses with a takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Munaton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
Martin tries to clinch but Munaton is having none of it.
Munaton fails with the takedown
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Martin.
Matti Munaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munaton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munaton off to one side.
Munaton avoids the head kick by Martin.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munaton paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin is looking to clinch.
Munaton shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Munaton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Martin clinches up with Munaton and pushes him back against the cage.
Munaton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Munaton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Munaton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Munaton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Munaton keeps him there for the moment.
Martin stops a takedown attempt from Munaton.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Munaton can't get the takedown.
Munaton wants a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Martin breaks the clinch.
Munaton with a lazy takedown attempt

and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Munaton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Munaton can't get the takedown.
Martin tries to circle away but Munaton has him pinned against the cage.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Munaton is controlling the position.
Munaton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin tries to break free but Munaton pushes him back against the cage.
Martin tries to break free but Munaton pushes him back against the cage.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Munaton is controlling the position.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Munaton wants a takedown but no success here.
Martin gets underhooks to prevent Munaton's takedown attempt.
Martin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munaton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Munaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munaton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munaton doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Martin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munaton, pushing him back against the cage.
Martin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Munaton keeps him there for the moment.

Martin breaks from the clinch.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Martin has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munaton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Munaton wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Munaton looking for a takedown.
Munaton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Munaton is trying to drag Martin to the mat but Martin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munaton smiles and moves away.

Martin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Munaton is trying to defend but Martin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Munaton pushes Martin off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Munaton misses with a takedown

and Martin moves into the clinch.
Munaton has Martin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Munaton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Munaton tries to score a body lock takedown but Martin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Munaton can't get the takedown.
Martin prevents the takedown attempt.
Jim Martin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Munaton wants a takedown.
Munaton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martin pulls his leg out and moves away.

Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munaton goes for a takedown attempt but Martin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Munaton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Munaton looking for a takedown.
Munaton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Munaton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Munaton did well to prevent Martin getting side control.
Munaton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Munaton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Munaton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munaton swivels and escapes.
Munaton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Munaton misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munaton shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Munaton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Munaton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Munaton misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munaton shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Munaton prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Munaton looking for a takedown.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Munaton has him pressed against the cage.
Martin can't get the takedown.
Martin stops a takedown attempt from Munaton.
Munaton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin is pressed up against the cage. Munaton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martin down to the mat. Martin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Martin forces Munaton back against the cage and clinches.
Matti Munaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munaton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Munaton tries for a takedown but Martin manages to get underhooks.
Munaton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martin tries to break free but Munaton pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munaton can't get the takedown.
Munaton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munaton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Jim Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Munaton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martin pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Martin!