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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maritn Boudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudreaux comes to the cage accompanied by The Prince. Maritn Boudreaux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddie Roth's chin.
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175 cm
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maritn Boudreaux! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Roth! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Roth looks to land a combination but Boudreaux avoids it well. Boudreaux leaves Roth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Roth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses. Roth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Boudreaux tries to clinch up. Roth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boudreaux connects with a high kick.
It looks like Eddie Roth has been cut. A swing and a miss from Roth. Boudreaux lands a big head kick that sends Roth tumbling to the mat! Boudreaux takes a step backwards and waves Roth back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Roth is rocked! Boudreaux thuds his shin into the meat of Roth's side. Roth is still on wobbly legs! Can Boudreaux finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boudreaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roth seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boudreaux lands a big head kick that sends Roth tumbling to the mat! Boudreaux takes a step backwards and waves Roth back to his feet - he wants the finish! Boudreaux moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off. Boudreaux is looking to clinch. Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudreaux is just out of range. Maritn Boudreaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boudreaux is looking to clinch. Roth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boudreaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roth somewhat. Maritn Boudreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Roth. Boudreaux fails in his attempt to clinch. Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Boudreaux slips under a jab from Roth. Boudreaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boudreaux tries to clinch there but Roth circles away.
Roth moves out of range of the strikes. Maritn Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux. Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudreaux. Roth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Boudreaux! Boudreaux is squirming around, avoiding Roth's attempts to control the action. Boudreaux tries to hold on but Roth postures up. Roth is landing with some decent strikes but Boudreaux is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Roth lands a heavy elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boudreaux is trying desperately to improve position. Roth avoids the attempt from Boudreaux to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boudreaux tries to get back to half guard but can't. Roth looking to finish Boudreaux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boudreaux! Roth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boudreaux is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boudreaux tries to lock up and control but Roth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Boudreaux is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boudreaux wants to try and get back to his feet. Roth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Roth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roth lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boudreaux hang on? Roth lands a heavy elbow. Boudreaux tries to hold on but Roth pushes him away. Boudreaux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boudreaux bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Roth is trying to control the position but Boudreaux postures up. Roth has his foot on Boudreaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boudreaux works his way back into a safe position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roth can do anything to dispel that myth. Boudreaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Roth is retaining full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Boudreaux gets to his feet. Roth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maritn Boudreaux will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Eddie Roth's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Boudreaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Roth avoids a kick to the body.
Boudreaux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Roth on the wrong end of a nice hook. Roth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boudreaux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Boudreaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Boudreaux tries to clinch but Roth moves out of range. Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boudreaux is looking to clinch. Roth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That has opened up Eddie Roth's cut even more. Boudreaux lands a brutal head kick. Roth looks out on his feet and Boudreaux throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Maritn Boudreaux!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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