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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Marlo Stanfield enters the cage!
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185 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick from Martin lands but Stanfield takes it in his stride.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stanfield closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Stanfield pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stanfield throws a sloppy head kick
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stanfield fails to pull guard.
Martin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stanfield is trying to keep an underhook but Martin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanfield keeps working.
Stanfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin is stalling in the full guard.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is keeping the position.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stanfield trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stanfield has an active guard here but Martin has managed to pass into half guard.
Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to pass to full mount but Stanfield defends it.
Martin lands strikes from half guard.
Stanfield manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanfield looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
Martin stands up and waves to Stanfield to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stanfield is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stanfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stanfield looking to control.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanfield looking to control.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stanfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Stanfield's legs - danger averted.
Stanfield looks gassed!
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martin postures up.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanfield is retaining full guard.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stanfield on the ground.
Martin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is keeping the position.
Martin postures up and lands a big shot to Stanfield's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is keeping the position.
Martin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 James Martin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stanfield fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stanfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Stanfield gets back to full guard.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Stanfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stanfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martin wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
Stanfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanfield, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stanfield is breathing heavily.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin stands up over Stanfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stanfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Martin is trying is best to control the position here.
Martin punching from the bottom.
Martin wants to control but Stanfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stanfield lands strikes from half guard.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is pressing down on Stanfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stanfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stanfield.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Martin throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
A head kick from Stanfield lands but Martin takes it in his stride.
It looks like James Martin has been cut.
Stanfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stanfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stanfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Stanfield will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Martin trying to control but Stanfield is working from the bottom.
Stanfield trying to control the position.
James Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stanfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stanfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Martin wants to hold on but Stanfield pushes him away.
Stanfield seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Martin is holding on tight.
Stanfield avoids the attempt from Martin to control.
Stanfield is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Martin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
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.
Martin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Martin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Martin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stanfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stanfield is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now.
Martin trying to control here.
Martin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stanfield prevents Martin from standing back up.
Martin trying to control but Stanfield postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Martin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Martin's cut.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanfield fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stanfield throws a sloppy head kick
and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin.
Stanfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stanfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stanfield trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield has Martin pulled in close to control his posture.
Stanfield is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Martin cracks Stanfield with a nice body shot.
Martin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stanfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Martin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martin decides to pull guard.
Martin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stanfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stanfield manages to get himself to full guard.
Stanfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well.
Stanfield has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Stanfield keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Stanfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martin trying to control but Stanfield is working from the bottom.
Stanfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control but Stanfield is working from the bottom.
Stanfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stanfield with a poor takedown
and Martin moves into the clinch.
James Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Stanfield.
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stanfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stanfield is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stanfield is trying to control but can't.
Martin prevents Stanfield from improving his position.
Martin seems to be working for a kimura but Stanfield defends the submission attempt.
Martin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stanfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield trying to control but Martin postures up.
Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stanfield.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stanfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Stanfield's legs - danger averted.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martin, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Martin!
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energy
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