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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Baetens (ranked 3653 p4p, 4909 weight class) and Kino Martinez (ranked 229 p4p, 262 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lorenzo Baetens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kino Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baetens walks into a jab.
Martinez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baetens throws a push kick but Martinez slaps the foot to one side.
Baetens goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.
Baetens is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baetens has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Baetens tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
Baetens jumps into guard, dragging Martinez to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baetens looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martinez passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Baetens is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baetens is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Martinez just content to control the position.
Martinez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Martinez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Martinez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baetens is pushing Martinez's head away, looking to escape. Martinez manages to hold on to the position though.
Martinez throws an elbow but Baetens slips to the side and avoids it well.
Martinez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two 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.
Martinez wants to control but Baetens is keeping him busy.
Martinez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baetens tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez with the ground and pound but Baetens regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Baetens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Baetens preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Martinez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Baetens is working away.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Baetens dodges it nicely.
Baetens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Baetens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baetens working a defensive guard here.
That's four 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.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martinez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martinez stuffs the takedown attempt from Baetens. Baetens gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez lands a nice shot that snaps Baetens's head back.
Martinez scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Baetens misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez wants to land a leg kick but Baetens is out of range.
Martinez lands with a hook. Baetens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baetens is looking to clinch.
Martinez unleashes a big counter combination but Baetens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kino Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Baetens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martinez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baetens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Baetens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Baetens avoids it well.
Baetens darts in trying to clinch
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Baetens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baetens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baetens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baetens is looking to clinch.
Baetens blocks a leg kick.
Baetens wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Kino Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baetens shoots in looking for a takedown but Martinez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baetens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baetens looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming.
Martinez throws a counter combo.
Baetens goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.
Baetens is pressed up against the cage. Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baetens down to the mat. Baetens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baetens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baetens fails with the takedown
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baetens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baetens tries to clinch
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Martinez.
Baetens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinez is looking to score with low kicks.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Baetens wants to clinch
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baetens throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Baetens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baetens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martinez swivels and escapes.
Lorenzo Baetens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez lands with a straight right. Baetens didn't see that one coming.
Baetens tries to clinch up
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baetens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baetens throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Baetens fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baetens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Baetens shoots in and drives through. Martinez sprawls well.
Baetens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baetens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez unleashes a big counter combination but Baetens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Baetens avoids it well.
Baetens throws a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.
Baetens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kino 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 lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baetens circles away quickly and effectively.
Baetens thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lorenzo Baetens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez lunges at Baetens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baetens's hand.
Baetens moves into the clinch successfully.
Baetens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baetens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martinez scores with a sloppy right hand. Baetens should have avoided that one.
Martinez throws a one two combo.
Baetens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
Baetens tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters with a series of strikes. Baetens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Baetens moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baetens closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Baetens.
Martinez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez works over Baetens's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Martinez scores with a four punch combination!
Baetens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baetens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baetens avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baetens checks a leg kick.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Baetens avoids nicely.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baetens tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Baetens shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baetens fails with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Baetens backing up. Baetens nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lunges at Baetens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baetens's hand.
Baetens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinez.
Martinez stalks Baetens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baetens's face. Baetens staggers backwards, shaken.
Martinez moves out of range as Baetens throws a body kick.
Baetens closes the distance and clinches.
Baetens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baetens tries to clinch up.
Baetens doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Baetens wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
Baetens wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baetens shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baetens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baetens instigates a clinch.
Baetens tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez tries to circle away but Baetens has him pinned against the cage.
Baetens is stalling here.
Baetens drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez trying to control but Baetens is working from the bottom.
Lorenzo Baetens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kino Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baetens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kino Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kino Martinez!
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FIGHT
RATING
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