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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ochoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
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155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Ochoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ochoa's waist but Ochoa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martinez off to one side.
Martinez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ochoa leaves Martinez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martinez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ochoa pinned against the cage. Ochoa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carlos Ochoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Martinez.
Ochoa tests Martinez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ochoa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martinez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martinez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugo Martinez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ochoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martinez dives in and grabs Ochoa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ochoa pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the body
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ochoa won't be happy with that.
Martinez working away.
Martinez happy to just control the position for now.
Ochoa is trying to buck Martinez off.
Martinez controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but Ochoa is keeping him busy.
Ochoa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martinez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Ochoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hugo Martinez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ochoa misses with a double jab
and Martinez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ochoa!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez controlling the pace for now.
Ochoa is desperately trying to improve his position but Martinez has a good base and remains in mount.
Martinez content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ochoa is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ochoa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
Martinez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa wants to stand but Martinez is controlling the position.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hugo Martinez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ochoa thows a leg kick but Martinez checks it
and Martinez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Ochoa pulls Martinez in close to his closed guard and prevents Martinez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugo Martinez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ochoa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control.
Martinez trying to control the action but Ochoa is working from the bottom.
Martinez is staying tight to Ochoa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ochoa keeps working.
Hugo Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
A lull in the action here.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ochoa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ochoa struggling a bit here.
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 staying calm.
Ochoa tries to escape but Martinez is in control.
Martinez controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ochoa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ochoa wants it to stay on the feet.
Martinez moves out of range as Ochoa strikes.
Carlos Ochoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochoa misses with a body punch
and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ochoa keeps working.
Ochoa trying to remain calm as Martinez controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the action but Ochoa is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Martinez controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hugo Martinez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ochoa throws a right hand that misses
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ochoa won't be happy with that.
Martinez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Martinez taking a break here but Ochoa is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez controlling the pace.
Hugo Martinez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ochoa lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ochoa. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ochoa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carlos Ochoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez fails to land the takedown.
Hugo Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ochoa enables Martinez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ochoa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Ochoa keeps moving.
Carlos Ochoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Ochoa is keeping the position.
Martinez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez trying to control but Ochoa is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hugo Martinez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the body
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Martinez!
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