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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hardy (ranked 144 p4p, 334 weight class) and Javier Martinez (ranked 29 p4p, 52 weight class). Javier Martinez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Hardy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 60 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hardy has his takedown stuffed
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martinez tightens his grip and picks Hardy up, before dumping him to the ground. Hardy manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez postures up.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy trying to strike off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hardy passes into side control.
Martinez trying his best to control but Hardy has mounted him.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Martinez wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martinez wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez working to try and regain half guard.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four 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 regains half guard.
Martinez wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy.
Martinez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hardy jumps into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy controlling the position.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martinez checks it well.
Martinez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martinez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez is looking for a triangle here but Hardy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hardy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries to control but Hardy manages to take his back.
Martinez trying to control the action but Hardy just sinks the hooks in.
Hardy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez trying to control the position but Hardy manages to sink in the hooks.
Martinez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hardy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I would not like to be Martinez right now.
Hardy has the hooks in. Martinez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hardy controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has the hooks in. Martinez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Martinez just trying to survive but Hardy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Martinez is really stuck here.
Martinez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hardy not allowing Martinez to control his hands.
Martinez rolls, trying to escape but Hardy keeps control of the position.
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 just trying to survive but Hardy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hardy controls the position.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Hardy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martinez for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy is hanging on to Martinez's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martinez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Hardy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Martinez.
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Hardy's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez distracts Hardy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hardy controlling Martinez's posture.
Hardy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martinez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy is pulling down on Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Martinez, at least for the moment.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy looking to control.
Hardy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez is trying to trip Hardy. He has hold of a leg but Hardy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Martinez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hardy has his hands on Martinez's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hardy dives in and scores a takedown into Martinez's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardy clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martinez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hardy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martinez letting Hardy take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
Hardy is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy effectively controlling the action here.
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardy avoids the elbow strike from Martinez, against the cage.
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Martinez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy stalling the fight.
Martinez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martinez manages to pull guard.
Hardy postures up.
Hardy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a triangle here but Hardy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Martinez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hardy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Martinez is looking to improve his position but Hardy isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to lock up and control but Hardy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martinez tries to reverse the position but Hardy maintains control.
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy had his way with Javier Martinez in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martinez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Oliver Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hardy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martinez throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Martinez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martinez is in Hardy's guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy has momentary wrist control but Martinez slips an elbow through the middle.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Martinez is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Martinez's guard.
Martinez looking for subs off his back but Hardy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardy pulls his head out easily.
Martinez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hardy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardy pulls his head out easily.
Hardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardy is taking a breather. Martinez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Javier Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oliver Hardy.
I think Hardy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hardy!
Oliver Hardy retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Oliver Hardy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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