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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joakim Martinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Icaro Asas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinsson comes to the cage accompanied by Check it out - will.i.am. Icaro Asas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joakim Martinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Icaro Asas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinsson has managed to clinch.
Martinsson manages to pull guard.
Asas trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asas trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asas lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martinsson is proving hard to escape from.
Martinsson is trying to control the position but Asas postures up.
Martinsson wants to get back to his feet but Asas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Asas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinsson wants to get back to his feet but Asas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Asas throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinsson pulls Asas in close to prevent any damage.
Asas trying to control but Martinsson is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Asas has his takedown stuffed
and Martinsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martinsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Asas lands a nice looking body shot.
Martinsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martinsson moves into range and clinches up with Asas.
Asas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asas breaks from the clinch.
Martinsson closes the distance but Asas moves to the side
and Asas counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asas controls the position.
Asas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Martinsson tries to buck Asas off but Asas is having none of it.
Asas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Asas is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Martinsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Asas wants to control but Martinsson is keeping him busy.
Martinsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martinsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martinsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Asas distracts Martinsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Asas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Martinsson wants to hit a switch here but Asas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Martinsson there!
Asas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Martinsson is in a horrible position here. Asas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson is working hard here to advance position.
Asas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martinsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Asas is pulling down on Martinsson's head to control his posture.
Martinsson trying to control but Asas is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinsson wanted to stand there but Asas had control of the position.
Martinsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Icaro Asas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martinsson looks for a takedown but Asas sprawls well.
Martinsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asas looking to sit in guard and control but Martinsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Asas kicks Martinsson off and gets to his feet.
Asas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martinsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Asas won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martinsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asas is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Martinsson misses with a hook
and Asas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asas is controlling the pace.
Martinsson is looking to escape.
Martinsson is looking to improve his position.
Martinsson pushes Asas off and gets back to his feet.
Asas tries a head kick but it misses.
Asas misses with a takedown
and Martinsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson lands with a light punch inside.
Asas blocking some punches.
Martinsson breaks the clinch.
Martinsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asas did well to prevent Martinsson getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Asas tries to kick Martinsson off but Martinsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martinsson prevents Asas from improving his position.
Martinsson trying to control the pace.
Asas trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson is looking to stall here but Asas recovers full guard.
Asas has control of Martinsson's left arm, preventing Martinsson from doing any damage.
Asas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Martinsson is now in half guard.
Asas is in trouble now - Martinsson has advanced to mount!
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.
Martinsson controlling the pace for now.
Martinsson wants to control the pace but Asas is squirming around nicely.
Martinsson avoids the attempt from Asas to control.
Martinsson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Asas counters with a shoot takedown. Martinsson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joakim Martinsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Asas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Icaro Asas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Martinsson wants to clinch
and Asas moves into the clinch.
Asas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martinsson jumps guard.
Martinsson is looking to sweep but instead, Asas has passed into half guard.
Martinsson manages to get to full guard.
Asas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martinsson trying to keep a closed guard but Asas is proving a slippery customer.
Martinsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asas is one step ahead there.
Martinsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asas stands and steps away. Martinsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Asas tries to clinch up but Martinsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Asas connects with a single shot there.
Martinsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Martinsson jumps guard but Asas stands there with Martinsson around his waist. Martinsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martinsson manages to break the clinch.
Joakim Martinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asas tries to bum rush Martinsson with a series of wild strikes but Martinsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Asas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinsson wants to control from the top but Asas keeps moving.
Martinsson preventing the sweep.
Martinsson passes into half guard.
Martinsson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Asas to regain full guard.
Martinsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asas is trying to keep Martinsson in close.
Asas being controlled here, momentarily.
Asas looking to control.
Martinsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Asas misses with a takedown
and Martinsson moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Asas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martinsson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Asas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Martinsson misses with punches from the back.
Martinsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Asas is defending well though. Martinsson let's go of the attempt for now.
Asas breaks Martinsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Asas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Asas throws and elbow that misses. Martinsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Asas's guard. Nice move by Martinsson!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joakim Martinsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asas 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Icaro Asas!
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