PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travin Mallard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mallard has chosen Robot Rock as his entrance music. Hugo Martinez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Martinez
vs
Mallard

180 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

177 cm
21
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Tri Light Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travin Mallard!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Mallard avoids them all with ease.
Mallard lands a jab to the head.
Hugo Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Mallard avoids nicely.
A big right from Martinez misses.
A clash of legs there as Mallard blocks the low kick.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mallard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mallard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mallard.
Mallard wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallard controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mallard trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Mallard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mallard advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallard trying to control but Martinez is having none of it.
Mallard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mallard wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travin Mallard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A big right from Martinez misses.
Martinez misses with a double jab
and Mallard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mallard scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mallard. Beautiful body shot.
Mallard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martinez misses the body punch
and Mallard counters with a two punch combo.
Mallard scores with a body shot.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mallard circles away.
Martinez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mallard counters with a three punch combo that has Martinez backing up. Martinez nods at Mallard to acknowledge the strikes.
Martinez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez misses with a double jab
and Mallard counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mallard blocks a leg kick.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mallard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Martinez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mallard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a combination
and Mallard counters with a series of strikes. Martinez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mallard thuds a left hand into Martinez's body.
Martinez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mallard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martinez circles away.
Mallard scores with a jab to the head.
Mallard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Martinez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mallard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mallard.

Martinez is rocked!
Martinez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hugo Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Mallard.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mallard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mallard takes a little break here. Martinez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Martinez seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mallard moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mallard wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travin Mallard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Martinez misses.
Mallard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martinez rather than just go for the knockout.
Mallard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez scores with a shot to the body.
Mallard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mallard misses with a combination
and Martinez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mallard thinking.
Mallard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mallard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mallard shoots in but no luck this time.
Martinez misses with an uppercut.
Travin Mallard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinez misses with a double jab
and Mallard counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Martinez misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martinez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Martinez finds it's way through Mallard's defenses.
Martinez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mallard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mallard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez is looking to slow Mallard down with leg kicks.
Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination

and Mallard counters with a shoot takedown. Martinez fights it but they end up in guard.
Mallard tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Mallard trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Mallard from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Mallard passes into half guard.
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.

Martinez manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mallard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
Martinez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mallard moves away.
Nice cross by Mallard.
Mallard connects with a body shot.
Hugo Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Mallard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mallard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Martinez misses with a combination

and Mallard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mallard wants to pass the guard but Martinez is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travin Mallard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mallard 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travin Mallard!