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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Daniels (ranked 3406 p4p, 5545 weight class) and Fabiano Martinez (ranked 409 p4p, 540 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabiano Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Martinez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez advances to half guard.
Martinez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Martinez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daniels is surviving well by controlling Martinez's body position as best he can.
Martinez looking to secure an arm triangle but Daniels defends it well.
Daniels is working to get back to half guard.
Martinez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Daniels is now in Martinez's guard. A big mistake from Martinez there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daniels drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Daniels off! Daniels jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daniels is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Martinez.
An elbow from Daniels crashes against the mat.
Daniels connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Martinez some visible discomfort.
Martinez is trying to improve his position.
Daniels trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Daniels has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Martinez is on him like a limpet, forcing Daniels back against the cage.
Daniels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martinez is defending well.
Stalling in the clinch from Martinez.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Daniels wants to break free but Martinez has control.
Martinez is struggling to control the position.
Martinez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels has Martinez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martinez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daniels throws an elbow but it misses.
Daniels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martinez walks away with a smile on his face. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez as he jumps to the side.
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!
Daniels gets caught napping as Martinez dives in and scores a takedown. Daniels manages to retain guard.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daniels wants to stand and escape but Martinez is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabiano Martinez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daniels tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fabiano Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daniels was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Daniels manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Martinez.
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martinez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martinez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniels misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Martinez looking to score a takedown here. Daniels is defending well but Martinez drives through and ends up in Daniels's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Martinez pushing down on Daniels's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daniels wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fabiano Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martinez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Martinez eventually gives up the hold.
Daniels is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daniels trying to control from the bottom.
Daniels is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Daniels is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
Daniels wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is working for a submission of some sort.
Daniels trying to control here.
Daniels is looking to improve his position.
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daniels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daniels is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martinez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daniels sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Martinez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daniels was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Martinez 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.
Daniels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daniels is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martinez is not content to let Daniels control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez gets back to full guard.
Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daniels defends well.
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Daniels has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Daniels throwing shots but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Daniels wants to pass the guard but Martinez is defending well.
Daniels is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daniels gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Martinez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martinez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daniels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Daniels has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Martinez but great work by Daniels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Daniels tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martinez defends well and Daniels ends up having to push Martinez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daniels is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daniels no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Daniels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daniels manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Daniels's guard.
Daniels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fabiano Martinez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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