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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Martinez (ranked 842 p4p, 629 weight class) and Tout Petit Gigante (ranked 95 p4p, 66 weight class). Gigante has chosen HH as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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11 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tout Petit Gigante!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gigante darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gigante.
Martinez missing with punches from the bottom.
Martinez's coaches at California Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gigante prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.
Gigante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gigante.
Gigante is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Gigante eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martinez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gigante 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.
Martinez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Gigante tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a couple of heel strikes.
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Gigante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez striking off his back but it's not causing Gigante any problems.
Martinez lands a decent punch to the body there.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gigante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigante works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
Gigante wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martinez tries to roll over but Gigante keeps him under control.
Gigante seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.
Gigante seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martinez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martinez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gigante advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
Gigante is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily.
Gigante is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martinez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gigante.
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tout Petit Gigante dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gigante looking to score a takedown here. Martinez is defending well but Gigante drives through and ends up in Martinez's guard.
Martinez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Martinez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gigante 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.
Martinez striking off his back but it's not causing Gigante any problems.
Martinez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Tout Petit Gigante has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Martinez lands a decent shot there.
Gigante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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.
Gigante 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.
Gigante 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.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gigante forces his way into half guard.
Gigante is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martinez striking from half guard on the bottom.
Martinez is pressing down on Gigante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Gigante 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gigante 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.
Martinez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gigante looking to pass the guard.
Gigante stands up out of Martinez's guard for a moment - Martinez manages to land a nice upkick.
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Gigante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez gets full guard.
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gigante 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.
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Gigante 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tout Petit Gigante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.
Gigante working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Gigante working for submissions but it's allowed Martinez to get to half guard.
Martinez stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martinez lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Gigante has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martinez not doing much here.
Gigante is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martinez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martinez's back!
Martinez is really stuck here.
Gigante looking to break Martinez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Martinez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gigante will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gigante has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Martinez is trying to defend against the choke here but Gigante has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gigante Tightens the hold and Martinez taps out furiously! Gigante displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante is the new lightweight champion!
Tout Petit Gigante seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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