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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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282 lbs
32 - 21 - 1 |
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300 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Polo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Polo drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Polo pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin blocks a body shot from Polo.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Polo misses with some punches.
Martin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Martin lands a really nice looking cross but Polo seems unphased.
Polo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Polo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Polo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Polo moves away and avoids it.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Polo.
Polo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin .
Polo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Polo's guard.
Polo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well.
Martin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Polo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Martin keeping full guard, as Polo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Polo wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Polo keeps trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Polo wants to stand but Martin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marco Polo.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Martin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Polo slips the punch.
Polo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polo lands an overhand right.
Polo closes the distance but Martin moves to the side
and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polo is trying to keep Martin in close.
Polo pulls Martin in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Martin postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marco Polo.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Polo counters with a right hand to the body.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Polo is out of range.
Martin misses with a left hand
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polo scores with a jab to the head.
Martin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Polo.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Polo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martin punishes Polo's body with a nice straight punch.
Polo drops Martin with a nice combination! Polo dives into Martin 's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Dean Martin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Polo is proving a slippery customer.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polo manages to get himself to full guard.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polo trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Polo is retaining full guard.
Polo keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Polo working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marco Polo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Polo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin .
Martin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marco Polo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Polo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin shoots in but Polo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Polo lunges at Martin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martin 's hand.
Marco Polo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polo fails to land with a series of punches.
Polo swings widly with a right hand
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Polo trying to control but Martin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin prevents Polo from standing back up.
Martin throwing shots but Polo is blocking nicely.
Martin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Polo's head.
Polo wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Dean Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Polo won't allow Martin to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polo looking for submissions off his back.
Martin is pressing down on Polo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Polo is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo is concentrating on defense, preventing Martin from advancing position.
Polo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martin .
Martin thows a huge punch but Polo dodges it nicely.
Polo wants to control but Martin is keeping busy.
Martin tries to pass to full mount but Polo defends it.
Polo tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Polo is trying to control but can't.
Polo gets back to full guard.
Polo trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo trying to control the position here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marco Polo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polo avoids the body shot from Martin .
Polo tries to sprawl but Martin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Polo to regain full guard.
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!
Polo has his hands on Martin 's head, controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin advances to half guard.
Martin trying to mount his opponent but Polo defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Polo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dean Martin 's cut.
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. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Martin . Beautiful body shot.
Polo moves away from the strike by Martin .
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Martin misses with a hook.
Polo throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polo was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin .
Polo tries to clinch up.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polo.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Polo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polo.
Martin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Polo counters with a nice body shot.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Marco Polo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polo tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polo manages to avoid it.
Martin lands with a nice body punch.
Polo digs a good body shot into Martin 's ribs.
Polo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polo wants to clinch.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dean Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Polo misses the target.
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polo scores with a hook to the body.
Martin wants to break free but Polo has control.
A head punch on the inside from Polo fails to land.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Polo has the dominant position.
Polo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Polo lands a shot to the body.
Polo throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin .
Martin wants to get back to striking at distance but Polo won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants a takedown.
Polo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Polo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polo works on Martin 's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are 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!
A head punch on the inside from Polo fails to land.
Martin wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Martin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polo misses with a punch on the inside.
Marco Polo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martin is looking for a takedown.
Polo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin breaks the clinch.
Polo connects with the punch.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polo moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Polo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Polo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Polo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marco Polo waved his t-shirt featuring GREEN!160's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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