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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caio Gimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongo Martensite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Martensite's choice of entrance music: the Hellacopters - (Gotta Get Some Action) Now! . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caio Gimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mongo Martensite!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gimenez wants to land a leg kick but Martensite is out of range.
Caio Gimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimenez gets caught flat footed, as Martensite shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gimenez 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.
Gimenez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gimenez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gimenez punching from mount but Martensite doing a good job of avoiding damage.
You get the feeling that Martensite really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Martensite tries to hold on but Gimenez postures up.
Gimenez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Martensite is now in Gimenez's guard. A big mistake from Gimenez there, giving up the dominant position!
Gimenez working for a triangle but Martensite defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimenez is looking for a triangle but Martensite pushes his legs off easily.
Gimenez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martensite throws a big right hand that misses.
Gimenez keeping moving, preventing Martensite from controlling successfully.
Martensite throws and elbow that misses. Gimenez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martensite's guard. Nice move by Gimenez!
Gimenez thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gimenez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martensite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gimenez postures up in Martensite's guard and throws a big left but Martensite blocks it.
Martensite wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Martensite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gimenez is looking to work some ground and pound but Martensite has wrist control.
Gimenez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martensite manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gimenez has Martensite in his guard.
Martensite is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gimenez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martensite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martensite scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martensite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gimenez's head.
Martensite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gimenez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Martensite tries to free his leg and advance position but Gimenez is retaining full guard.
Gimenez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martensite.
Martensite is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martensite throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gimenez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martensite trying to control the position from guard on top but Gimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martensite accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gimenez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martensite's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martensite is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gimenez throwing strikes from guard but Martensite blocks nicely.
Martensite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gimenez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gimenez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martensite has control of Gimenez's left arm, preventing Gimenez from doing any damage.
Martensite is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gimenez is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mongo Martensite will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gimenez tries for a takedown but Martensite circles away easily
and Martensite counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gimenez won't be happy with that.
Martensite trying to control the position but Gimenez is working away.
Gimenez tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Martensite wants to control but Gimenez is keeping him busy.
Gimenez is looking to reverse the position.
Gimenez parries the strikes from Martensite easily there. Martensite is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gimenez to escape.
Martensite working the strikes but Gimenez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Martensite wants to control but Gimenez is keeping him busy.
Martensite is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Martensite slips a nice elbow through Gimenez's hands, connecting with Gimenez's forehead.
Gimenez is looking for a sweep. Martensite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martensite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martensite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gimenez is pressing down on Martensite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gimenez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martensite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gimenez is keeping the position for now.
Mongo Martensite has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martensite scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martensite trying to control but Gimenez is working from the bottom.
Gimenez is looking for a triangle but Martensite pushes his legs off easily.
Martensite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martensite preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martensite lands a couple of digs.
Martensite drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gimenez dives on top into guard.
Gimenez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martensite controls Gimenez momentarily but Gimenez frees himself.
Gimenez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gimenez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martensite dives on top into guard.
Martensite in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martensite's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martensite trying to control but Gimenez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gimenez has momentary wrist control but Martensite slips an elbow through the middle.
Martensite lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martensite trying to control but Gimenez is working from the bottom.
Martensite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gimenez's head.
Martensite is working Gimenez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gimenez keeping moving, preventing Martensite from controlling successfully.
Gimenez has momentary wrist control but Martensite slips an elbow through the middle.
Martensite wants to control from the top but Gimenez keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gimenez is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez has gone for a leg lock! Martensite slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gimenez's guard.
Martensite keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gimenez's head.
Martensite working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martensite working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martensite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martensite wanted to stand there but Gimenez had control of the position.
Martensite throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongo Martensite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gimenez tries to land a front kick but Martensite steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Martensite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martensite throws a chopping leg kick but Gimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Martensite closes the distance and clinches up with Gimenez, looking for a takedown. Martensite pushes Gimenez against the cage but Gimenez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martensite misses with a takedown
and Gimenez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Caio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongo Martensite.
Gimenez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gimenez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gimenez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Martensite sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gimenez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martensite takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimenez throwing shots but Martensite is blocking nicely.
Gimenez throwing shots but Martensite is blocking nicely.
Gimenez is working for a kimura but Martensite is defending it quite comfortably.
Gimenez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gimenez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martensite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Martensite blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gimenez.
Martensite won't allow Gimenez to pass to mount.
Martensite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gimenez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gimenez throws a strike but Martensite avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gimenez throws a strike but Martensite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martensite thows a big elbow that misses.
Caio Gimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martensite postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gimenez wants to sweep but no luck.
Gimenez trying to strike off his back.
Martensite works over Gimenez with some ground and pound from guard.
Martensite preventing the sweep.
Gimenez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gimenez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gimenez trying to pass the guard but Martensite defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez is nestled in close to Martensite, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mongo Martensite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gimenez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gimenez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martensite doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gimenez.
Gimenez seems to be looking for submissions.
Gimenez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Gimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martensite has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mongo Martensite!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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