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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slawek Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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201 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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185 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slawek Tall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tall slips under a jab.
Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin tries to land a front kick but Tall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Martin throws a series of strikes that have Tall backpedaling.
It looks like Slawek Tall has been cut.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Tall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tall fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slawek Tall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Tall fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin fails with the takedown.
Tall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin lands with an uppercut that bounces Tall off the cage and back into range.
Horrible takedown by Tall or perhaps it was just good defense by Martin which made him look bad.
Tall drives through with a takedown into Martin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tall content to stall in guard here.
Tall stands up from Martin's guard - Tall perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Martin.
Tall is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Martin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martin after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tall somewhat.
Tall dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Tall's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tall slaps away a takedown attempt from Martin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Tall sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Tall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Tall.
Tall turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tall manages to end up in side control.
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!
Martin is looking to regain half guard here but Tall keeps moving and retains side control.
Tall lands an elbow.
The strikes coming from Tall are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Martin struggling a bit here.
Tall scores with punches from side control.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tall prevents Martin from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slawek Tall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Martin stalling in the clinch but Tall improves position.
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Tall wants a takedown.
Martin is trying to push Tall away but Tall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin effectively controlling the action here.
Tall landing knees to the body.
Tall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin wants to land a leg kick but Tall is out of range.
Martin drives through and clinches with Tall against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin goes for a takedown attempt but Tall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martin scores with a head kick.
Tall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
James Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tall dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Tall's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slawek Tall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tall prevents it.
Martin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tall prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tall after a bit of a struggle.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Martin leaves Tall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin moves into range and clinches up with Tall.
Martin lands an uppercut.
Martin is trying to maintain a safe position but Tall gets an underhook and turns Martin into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Martin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Tall persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Tall thumps Martin with a low kick.
Tall throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin tries to bum rush Tall with a series of wild strikes but Tall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Martin!
Tall trying to control but Martin is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tall lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slawek Tall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin forces Tall back against the cage and clinches.
Martin is looking to control Tall's arms but Tall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martin has his back to the cage.
Tall wants to take the fight to the mat but Martin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tall has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tall prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin tries to pull guard but Tall won't allow it.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Tall is controlling the position.
Martin misses with some punches.
Martin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tall prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tall tries for a takedown but Martin manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slawek Tall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Tall is controlling him.
Martin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Tall has double underhooks.
Martin throws an elbow but it misses.
Martin wants to break free but Tall has control.
Tall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tall wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is looking to advance position but Tall has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Martin bucks Tall off and manages to get back to his feet!
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tall shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tall moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Tall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Tall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Martin clinches up with Tall and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin goes for a takedown attempt but Tall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tall wants a takedown.
Martin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Martin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Martin wants to improve his position but instead Tall has moved into half guard.
Tall trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.
Tall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
James Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Martin is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Tall there.
Martin is trying to stand.
Martin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tall wants to pass to mount but Martin is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to improve his position but Tall is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tall connects with a nice short shot to Martin's temple.
Tall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin trying to hold on to Tall's head to control him but Tall postures up.
Tall prevents Martin from standing back up.
Tall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tall is trying to control. Martin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slawek Tall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin wants to control but Tall is keeping busy.
Martin is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Martin.
I've got Martin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Martin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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