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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Marroquin (ranked 3027 p4p, 319 weight class) and Jean Pierre Martinez (ranked 24564 p4p, 497 weight class). Alvaro Marroquin looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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157 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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186 cm
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alvaro Marroquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Pierre Martinez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez has a takedown stuffed.
Marroquin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Martinez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marroquin swivels and escapes.
A combination from Martinez does no damage.
Alvaro Marroquin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez fails to land the takedown.
Alvaro Marroquin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre Martinez.
Martinez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marroquin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martinez.
Marroquin connects with a nice looking jab.
Martinez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Marroquin keeps moving.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marroquin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marroquin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marroquin is looking to stand up but Martinez isn't so interested in that idea.
Marroquin keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marroquin avoids it really well and circles away.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marroquin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marroquin defends it nicely.
Martinez fails with the takedown.
Marroquin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez.
Martinez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvaro Marroquin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martinez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marroquin.
Martinez darts in looking for a takedown but Marroquin gets double underhooks and turns Martinez into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Marroquin as Martinez shoots in.
Martinez darts in looking for a takedown but Marroquin gets double underhooks and turns Martinez into the cage.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marroquin gets tackled into the cage by Martinez. Martinez maintains the clinch.
Marroquin tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez looking for a takedown.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marroquin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marroquin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martinez has Marroquin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marroquin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martinez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marroquin stops a takedown attempt from Martinez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marroquin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Marroquin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Marroquin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Martinez works Marroquin's body with a nice hook.
Martinez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martinez.
Some wild striking there from Marroquin.
Martinez clinches.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Marroquin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marroquin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Alvaro Marroquin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Marroquin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Marroquin has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez has Marroquin pressed against the cage, preventing Marroquin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marroquin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martinez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marroquin up against the cage.
Martinez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marroquin walks away with a smile on his face. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marroquin throws an overhand right that lands on Martinez's shoulder, as Martinez tries to avoid the shot.
Martinez clinches up with Marroquin and pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two 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 has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marroquin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martinez jumps guard but Marroquin stands there with Martinez around his waist. Martinez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martinez is stalling here.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marroquin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marroquin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martinez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is keen to just control but Marroquin is a slippery customer.
Martinez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marroquin is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martinez wants to control but Marroquin is keeping him busy.
Martinez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martinez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 shoots in for a takedown but Marroquin shows good takedown defense.
Martinez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martinez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marroquin is defending well.
Marroquin stops a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marroquin circles away quickly and effectively.
Marroquin throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marroquin defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez pushes down on Marroquin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Martinez takes the fight into the clinch.
Martinez is trying to drag Marroquin to the mat but Marroquin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marroquin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marroquin backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez prevents Marroquin from breaking the clinch.
Martinez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marroquin throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily.
Martinez goes for a double leg but Marroquin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marroquin continues to drive forward.
Alvaro Marroquin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre Martinez.
Martinez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marroquin defends well and Martinez ends up having to push Marroquin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marroquin avoids it really well and circles away.
Martinez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marroquin quickly recovers to half guard.
Marroquin won't allow Martinez to pass to mount.
Martinez is keen to just control but Marroquin is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is taking a breather. Marroquin 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.
Marroquin is refusing to be controlled, as Martinez sits in half guard.
Marroquin is trying to stand up here but Martinez is controlling him well.
Martinez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marroquin sees it coming and defends easily.
Martinez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvaro Marroquin is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinez has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marroquin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Martinez pulls guard effortlessly.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martinez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marroquin manages to get himself to full guard.
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marroquin wants to get back to his feet but Martinez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marroquin is looking to stand up but Martinez isn't so interested in that idea.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marroquin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez gets to his feet. Marroquin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Pierre Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martinez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Pierre Martinez!
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RATING
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