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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tigechelar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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166 cm
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140 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Martel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Tigechelar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tigechelar shoots in for a double leg but Martel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martel's corner calls for a 1-2. Martel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tigechelar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martel.
Tigechelar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tigechelar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martel tries to avoid it but Tigechelar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martel to the ground. Martel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.
Tigechelar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tigechelar moves out of range as Martel strikes.
Martel misses with a few strikes there.
Tigechelar misses with a takedown attempt - Martel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martel looks to throw the jab but Tigechelar is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigechelar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Martel.
Martel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tigechelar moves away from the strike by Martel.
Charles Martel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Martel does it's job there.
Tigechelar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martel but Martel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tigechelar looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel looks to throw the jab but Tigechelar is out of range.
Martel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martel lands a nice looking body shot.
Tigechelar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Martel misses its intended target.
Charles Martel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tigechelar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martel.
Martel misses with the combination.
Martel lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tigechelar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tigechelar dodges the punch combination from Martel.
Martel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tigechelar was well out of range. Poor timing from Martel.
A combination from Martel does no damage.
Martel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tigechelar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tigechelar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martel circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martel as he avoids it easily.
Martel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tigechelar.
Some wild striking there from Martel.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martel takes a swing at Tigechelar's ribcage but misses.
Martel misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Martel dominated that round.
That's time! Martel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martel misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Martel as Tigechelar shoots in.
Tigechelar tries for a takedown but Martel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martel missing with a left hand there. Tigechelar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tigechelar tries for a takedown but Martel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.
Some wild striking there from Martel.
Martel throws an overhand right that lands on Tigechelar's shoulder, as Tigechelar tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tigechelar tests Martel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tigechelar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Tigechelar is just out of range.
Martel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigechelar manages to avoid it.
Tigechelar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tigechelar ducks right into an uppercut from Martel.
Tigechelar looks for a takedown but Martel sprawls well.
Tigechelar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martel's waist but Martel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tigechelar off to one side.
Tigechelar dodges the punch combination from Martel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown but Martel shows good takedown defense.
Martel lands a jab to the nose.
Charles Martel is winning the standup battle so far.
Martel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martel as he jumps to the side.
Martel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tigechelar is breathing heavily.
Tigechelar shoots for a takedown but Martel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tigechelar shoots in for a double leg but Martel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tigechelar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Martel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tigechelar.
Martel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tigechelar momentarily.
Martel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tigechelar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martel pinned against the cage. Martel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tigechelar at a distance.
Charles Martel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tigechelar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martel connects with a body shot.
Martel lands with a good body shot.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martel as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Martel scores with a shot to the body.
Martel lands with a nice body punch.
Tigechelar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martel lands an overhand right.
Martel just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martel but Martel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Tigechelar is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Martel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Martel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martel scores with a hook.
Tigechelar dives in and grabs Martel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martel pushes down on Tigechelar's head and hops out.
Tigechelar shoots in and drives through. Martel sprawls well.
Martel lands with a shot to the body.
Martel works the jab nicely.
Martel leaves Tigechelar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.
Martel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tigechelar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tigechelar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tigechelar takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel lands with a shot to the body.
Martel tries to bum rush Tigechelar with a series of wild strikes but Tigechelar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tigechelar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Martel has got the better of the exchanges.
Tigechelar shoots for a double leg takedown but Martel sprawls well. He's pushed Tigechelar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tigechelar at a distance.
Tigechelar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martel misses with a series of wild punches.
Martel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Martel.
Martel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigechelar manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel throws a right and a left that Tigechelar avoids nicely.
Martel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martel stuffs the takedown attempt from Tigechelar. Tigechelar gets slowly back to his feet.
Martel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martel misses with a wild combination.
Tigechelar misses with a takedown attempt - Martel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martel sprawls well. Martel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tigechelar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel cracks Tigechelar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Martel lands.
Martel misses with a two punch combination.
Martel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martel sprawls well. Martel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tigechelar gets slowly back to his feet.
Martel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martel wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigechelar ducks under a wild hook from Martel.
Martel misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Martel as he connects with a hook.
Martel lands with a good body shot.
Tigechelar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Martel finds it's way through Tigechelar's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martel throws a body punch but Tigechelar moves out of range.
Martel lands with a straight right. Tigechelar didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Martel clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Martel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tigechelar doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Martel misses.
Tigechelar fails with the takedown.
Martel jabs at Tigechelar's body.
Martel throws a hook to the side of Tigechelar's head but Tigechelar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tigechelar.
Tigechelar just misses with a punch to the body.
Martel lands with a hook. Tigechelar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tigechelar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigechelar fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.
Martel lands an overhand right.
Martel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Martel connects with a body shot.
Tigechelar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martel scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martel misses with a few strikes there.
Martel works Tigechelar's body with a nice hook.
Martel lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Martel does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martel.
Tigechelar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martel to score with a decent uppercut.
Martel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tigechelar.
Horrible takedown by Tigechelar or perhaps it was just good defense by Martel which made him look bad.
Tigechelar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tigechelar somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel looks to land a combination but Tigechelar avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tigechelar.
Tigechelar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martel looks to land a combination but Tigechelar avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tigechelar moves away.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martel as he jumps to the side.
Martel misses with a straight left.
Martel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martel. Tigechelar does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tigechelar slips a jab and a cross from Martel.
Tigechelar misses with a takedown attempt - Martel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Martel had his way with Steve Tigechelar in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Martel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martel misses with a body shot.
Martel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tigechelar can do to turn this around?
Martel misses with a body shot.
Tigechelar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tigechelar somewhat.
Martel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tigechelar drops his hands momentarily and Martel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martel cracks Tigechelar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel lands a nice hook to Tigechelar's body. Tigechelar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tigechelar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tigechelar slips a straight right by Martel.
Martel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martel throws a hook but Tigechelar blocks it.
Martel misses with the combination.
Tigechelar fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Tigechelar or perhaps it was just good defense by Martel which made him look bad.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martel as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martel.
Martel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martel just misses with a punch to the body.
Tigechelar fails with a takedown attempt.
Tigechelar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel looks to throw the jab but Tigechelar is out of range.
Tigechelar misses with the combination.
Martel swings for the body but Tigechelar moves out of range.
Martel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tigechelar circles away quickly and effectively.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martel but Martel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tigechelar dodges the punch combination from Martel.
The fighters circling - Martel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve Tigechelar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martel sprawls well. Martel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tigechelar gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Tigechelar with that takedown attempt.
Charles Martel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Martel looks to land a combination. Tigechelar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tigechelar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tigechelar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martel counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Martel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:41
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:41
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Martel!
Charles Martel retains his bantamweight title!
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