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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Stone (ranked 2847 p4p, 3493 weight class) and Kino Martinez (ranked 178 p4p, 205 weight class). Kino Martinez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135
4 - 0 - 0 |
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130
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kino Martinez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Martinez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martinez throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Martinez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martinez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wayne Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Stone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Stone stops Martinez from standing up.
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.
Stone fails to land the takedown.
Martinez misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martinez won't be happy with that.
Martinez is looking to get back to his feet here but Stone is keeping cool and he's managed to take Martinez's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez manages to escape to his feet.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone fails with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense.
Stone shoots and misses
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Stone backing up. Stone nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.
As Stone backs off Martinez throws a huge counter combo but Stone manages to avoid it all.
Martinez scores with a nice head shot.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Martinez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.
As Stone backs off Martinez throws a huge counter combo but Stone manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Martinez does no damage.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Martinez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stone checks it well.
Stone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martinez sprawls and moves away.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.
Martinez gets caught napping as Stone dives in and scores a takedown. Martinez manages to retain guard.
Martinez wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kino Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.
Stone seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.
Stone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Stone.
Stone trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stone is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
Martinez tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martinez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martinez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kino Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinez throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Stone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martinez sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martinez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stone pushing down on Martinez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
Stone is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone prevents Martinez from standing back up.
Stone is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stone to get the leverage.
Martinez tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martinez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Martinez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone tries to get out of the position.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez is posturing up here but Stone has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Martinez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Martinez has to tap! Slick submission there by Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Stone!
In his post fight interview, Wayne Stone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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