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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iroquois Pliskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by Puya -- Sal Pa' Fuera. Pliskin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metal Gear Solid Main Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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169 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iroquois Pliskin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez lands a jab to Pliskin's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinez misses the target.
Pliskin staying out of range there.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Pliskin.
Martinez avoids a kick to the body.
Pliskin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Pliskin moved out of range nicely.
Martinez fails to land with a series of punches.
Martinez misses the jab.
Martinez misses with a kick to the body.
Pliskin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pliskin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Martinez blocks the low kick.
Martinez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pliskin on the side of the head.
Martinez connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pliskin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Pliskin.
Pliskin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martinez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martinez.
Pliskin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pliskin throws a low kick but Martinez moves out of range easily.
Martinez throws a looping overhand right but Pliskin ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Martinez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pliskin in his tracks.
Pliskin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martinez lands a head shot.
Martinez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martinez lands with a good body shot.
Jesus Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pliskin throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pliskin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
Martinez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Pliskin is controlling well.
Martinez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez is looking for a triangle here but Pliskin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez is trying to control Pliskin's posture but Pliskin avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pliskin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
That's four 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.
Pliskin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Martinez!
Pliskin controlling the pace for now.
Martinez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pliskin pulls his head out easily.
Martinez manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pliskin moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
Pliskin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pliskin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinez.
Nice shot lands for Martinez.
Pliskin cracks the inside of Martinez's front leg.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pliskin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pliskin slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pliskin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pliskin throws a leg kick but Martinez moved away.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Pliskin.
Pliskin looks to land a body kick but Martinez moved away.
Pliskin misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pliskin moves away.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Pliskin saw that one coming.
Martinez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pliskin on the side of the head.
Pliskin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Pliskin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pliskin is looking to land body kicks.
Pliskin shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pliskin was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Pliskin.
Martinez thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pliskin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Martinez, into his guard.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pliskin passes into half guard.
Pliskin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pliskin is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Martinez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pliskin throws the kick towards the body but Martinez avoids it.
Martinez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pliskin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez tries to clinch but Pliskin moves out of range.
Pliskin lands with a slapping head kick.
Pliskin ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Pliskin tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pliskin won't be happy with that.
Pliskin defending against the ground and pound.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pliskin keeps working.
Pliskin is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez working the head with strikes.
Martinez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pliskin's legs.
Martinez swings around for an armbar but Pliskin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Martinez's guard.
Martinez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pliskin wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pliskin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pliskin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Pliskin defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to hold Pliskin in close to prevent damage but Pliskin has managed to pass into half guard.
Jesus Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jesus Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez is positioning himself well to prevent Pliskin advancing to mount.
Martinez is trying to maintain the position but Pliskin is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pliskin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Martinez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesus Martinez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pliskin tries to land a body kick
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iroquois Pliskin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Martinez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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