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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gennero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martinez Eluard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eluard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sail. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Gennero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martinez Eluard!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gennero connects with a looping right hand.
Eluard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gennero but Gennero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gennero loads up on a big right hand but Eluard slips the punch.
Eluard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Eluard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gennero can pounce on him.
Eluard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eluard throws a hook but Gennero avoids it easily.
That kick from Gennero tenderised Eluard's leg. Eluard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gennero misses with a body shot.
And Eluard tries to counter it with a takedown but Gennero pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gennero slips a straight right by Eluard.
Gennero throws a leg kick
letting Eluard counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gennero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eluard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ed Gennero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gennero connects with a crisp jab.
Gennero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eluard moves forwards but Gennero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gennero throws a body punch but Eluard moves out of range.
Gennero doesn't manage to clinch there - Eluard circles away.
Gennero defending well as Eluard loads up on a big left hand.
Gennero missing with a left hand there. Eluard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gennero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gennero misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Eluard.
Eluard throws a lazy right hand but Gennero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gennero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eluard in his tracks.
Gennero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eluard is out of range and Gennero settles back down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eluard.
Eluard tries to move into range but Gennero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gennero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eluard lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Gennero misses.
Gennero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Gennero .
Eluard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gennero throws a right and a left that Eluard avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gennero is looking to clinch.
Ed Gennero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gennero throws a jab but it's blocked by Eluard.
Gennero throws a right and a left that Eluard avoids nicely.
Gennero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eluard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gennero was covering up waiting for the punch and Eluard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Eluard advances to half guard.
Eluard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eluard is looking to take a break and control but Gennero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eluard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gennero defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard stops Gennero from getting back to his feet.
Gennero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eluard.
Eluard is working for a submission of some sort.
Gennero is not content to let Eluard control the position.
Eluard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gennero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eluard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eluard prevents Gennero from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eluard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eluard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gennero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eluard.
Gennero pushes Eluard off looking to stand but Eluard dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Eluard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gennero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gennero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gennero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eluard.
Eluard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eluard jabs Gennero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gennero connects with a body shot.
Gennero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ed Gennero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eluard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eluard.
Gennero throws a nice looking combination but Eluard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gennero misses with a straight right.
Eluard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Gennero . Those never looked like landing.
Eluard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eluard dives in for a single leg takedown but Gennero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ed Gennero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.
Some bone on bone action there as Eluard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eluard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ed Gennero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Gennero lands.
Eluard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gennero misses with a series of wild punches.
Eluard slips under a jab.
Eluard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eluard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eluard throws out a loose jab but Gennero uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Gennero does it's job there.
Gennero throws a lazy uppercut
and Eluard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eluard swinging wildly here.
Eluard lands a nice shot to the body.
Eluard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gennero .
Gennero throws a right and a left that Eluard avoids nicely.
Eluard ducks under a wild hook from Gennero .
Gennero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gennero misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gennero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gennero lunges at Eluard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eluard's hand.
Gennero tries to score with a low kick but Eluard moves his leg out of the way.
Gennero looks to throw the jab but Eluard is out of range.
Eluard slips under a jab from Gennero .
Eluard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eluard takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Gennero .
Gennero looks to throw the jab but Eluard is out of range.
Eluard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gennero defends it well.
Eluard dodges the punch combination from Gennero .
Eluard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gennero but Gennero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gennero misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gennero throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Eluard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gennero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gennero walks into a stiff left hand from Eluard.
Eluard misses with a takedown attempt - Gennero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eluard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gennero swivels and escapes.
Gennero wants to clinch.
Gennero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eluard checks a leg kick.
Eluard misses the jab.
Gennero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eluard in his tracks.
Gennero misses with a wild combination.
Eluard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gennero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gennero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eluard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gennero throws a right hand that misses
and Eluard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gennero throws the kick towards the body but Eluard avoids it.
Gennero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eluard shoots in and drives through. Gennero sprawls well.
Eluard throws the left hand but Gennero avoids the punch easily.
Gennero throws a body punch but Eluard moves out of range.
Gennero throws a nice looking combination but Eluard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gennero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eluard can do to turn this around?
Eluard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gennero .
Eluard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eluard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gennero misses with a series of wild punches.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eluard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eluard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gennero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gennero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eluard counters with a series of strikes. Gennero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eluard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eluard misses with an uppercut. Gennero saw that one coming.
Gennero misses with a straight left.
Gennero tries to clinch up but Eluard circles away and keeps his distance.
Gennero wants to clinch up but Eluard keeps it at a distance.
Gennero misses the shot to the body.
Eluard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Eluard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gennero circles away quickly and effectively.
Eluard walks into a stiff left hand from Gennero .
Eluard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gennero 's head.
Eluard throws a hook to the side of Gennero 's head but Gennero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gennero walks into a straight right hand from Eluard.
Gennero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gennero thumps Eluard with a low kick.
Eluard shoots in looking for a takedown but Gennero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eluard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eluard misses with a straight left.
Eluard throws a looping overhand right but Gennero ducks down to avoid it.
Gennero moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Gennero misses.
Eluard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eluard connects with a body shot that sends Gennero 's belly button to the back.
Eluard moves out of range of the body kick from Gennero .
Eluard lands with a nice body punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gennero , right into the meat.
Gennero scoring well with a low kick there.
Eluard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eluard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gennero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gennero throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eluard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eluard scores with a shot to the body.
Martinez Eluard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Eluard does it's job there.
Eluard ducks under a wild hook from Gennero .
Ed Gennero is winning the standup battle so far.
Gennero throws a nice looking combination but Eluard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eluard is looking for the big counter here.
Eluard tries a low kick but Gennero avoids it.
Eluard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gennero lands a right hook to the body.
Gennero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eluard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gennero defends it well.
Eluard fails to land the takedown.
Ed Gennero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gennero .
Eluard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gennero .
Eluard loads up on a big right hand but Gennero slips the punch.
Gennero 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eluard under the eye.
Gennero checks a low kick from Eluard.
Eluard lands a really nice looking cross but Gennero seems unphased.
Gennero clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gennero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eluard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gennero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gennero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gennero wants to stall.
Eluard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eluard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gennero scores with a shoulder strike.
Gennero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eluard's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Gennero .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gennero taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Eluard works on Gennero 's body with a couple of short punches.
Gennero throws a head punch that misses.
Gennero tries a body shot but Eluard blocks it.
Gennero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Gennero .
Gennero keeps control of Eluard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gennero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eluard is keeping busy.
Ed Gennero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eluard is trying to break the clinch but Gennero is controlling him.
Eluard is trying to break the clinch but Gennero has him pressed against the cage.
Gennero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eluard backwards.
Eluard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Ed Gennero .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gennero , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Gennero !
Ed Gennero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Martinez Eluard had this to say: 'I'm not dissapointed, it wasnt my night and lost to a great contender. Back to the gym. '.
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