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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piroco Murcho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enrique Martinez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Piroco Murcho's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enrique Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piroco Murcho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murcho is looking to clinch.
Murcho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murcho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martinez sprawls well initially but Murcho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martinez controlling the position for now.
Martinez trying to control but Murcho postures up.
Murcho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murcho is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Martinez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murcho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murcho's back!
Murcho trying to get back to his feet but Martinez is in full control for now.
Martinez controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez looking for the RNC.
Martinez looking for the RNC.
Martinez is riding his opponent, not letting Murcho buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but Murcho is keeping busy.
Murcho is trying to stand back up.
Martinez throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Martinez is riding his opponent, not letting Murcho buck him off.
Murcho is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Murcho.
Murcho has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Martinez.
Martinez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Murcho grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Martinez is looking to control Murcho but Murcho is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Martinez working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Murcho.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Enrique Martinez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Murcho tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Martinez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martinez dives in and grabs Murcho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murcho pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murcho.
Murcho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murcho lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
Murcho keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez throwing shots but Murcho is blocking nicely.
Martinez wants to work for an arm triangle but Murcho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martinez wants to control but Murcho is keeping him busy.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murcho wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Murcho does no damage.
Murcho is breathing heavily.
Murcho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Murcho throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Murcho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martinez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Martinez jumps into guard, dragging Murcho to the mat.
Martinez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murcho with a nice head shot there.
Murcho is looking to work some ground and pound but Martinez has wrist control.
Martinez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murcho throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murcho's guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Murcho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Murcho keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez controlling from the top position.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murcho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Piroco Murcho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up with Murcho, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes Murcho against the cage but Murcho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Murcho is looking to clinch.
Martinez rushes Murcho and presses him up against the cage.
Martinez manages to pull guard.
Martinez looking to control.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Murcho wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murcho is looking to escape.
Murcho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez controlling the position easily from mount.
Martinez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Martinez with shots to the head and body - Murcho looks very uncomfortable down there.
Martinez won't let Murcho get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two 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.
Murcho is bucking up trying to escape but Martinez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Enrique Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez tries to control but Murcho wriggling away.
Murcho working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Martinez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martinez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Martinez looking to control but Murcho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murcho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martinez breaks from Murcho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Martinez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Martinez with the ground and pound from mount.
Martinez is working for a guillotine from mount but Murcho frees his head quite easily.
Martinez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Martinez trying to control but Murcho is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martinez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Martinez!
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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