PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrija Krkic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krkic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Deniro feat. Toni Der Assi - Muhammad Ali repa. Andrija Krkic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Krkic
vs
Martin

220 cm
23
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrija Krkic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Martin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krkic's waist but Krkic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Martin shoots in but Krkic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krkic shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.

Krkic gets caught napping as Martin dives in and scores a takedown. Krkic manages to retain guard.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krkic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martin working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Krkic is retaining full guard.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Krkic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krkic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin chips away with some ground and pound.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krkic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krkic is breathing heavily.
Krkic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Martin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martin chips away with some ground and pound.
Martin is looking to work some ground and pound but Krkic has wrist control.
Martin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Martin connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krkic keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin postures up.
Krkic wants to hit a switch here but Martin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krkic there!
Martin is landing with some decent strikes but Krkic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

It looks like Andrija Krkic has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Martin! Krkic is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Martin!
An out of breath Roman Martin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.