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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robson Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Diego Martinez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robson Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez has Bryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryan tries to pull guard but Martinez won't allow it.
Martinez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martinez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martinez lands an uppercut.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Bryan blocks with his arms.
Martinez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Bryan blocks with his arms.
Martinez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bryan is breathing heavily.
Martinez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martinez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bryan tries for a takedown but Martinez manages to get underhooks.
Bryan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryan blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bryan really is a fat lump.
Martinez throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Martinez.
It looks like Robson Bryan has been cut.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bryan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martinez looking to throw knees to the head but Bryan is blocking nicely.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Martinez scores with a knee to the head.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Martinez lands a knee to the head.
Martinez lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Martinez connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is trying to break free.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Martinez.
Martinez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bryan wants to take the fight to the mat but Martinez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bryan tries to score a body lock takedown but Martinez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martinez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but Bryan blocks it.
Martinez lands a knee to the head.
Martinez lands a knee to the head.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but Bryan blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez connects with a knee to the head.
Martinez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bryan fails to pull guard.
Martinez looking to throw knees to the head but Bryan is blocking nicely.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martinez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martinez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martinez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Martinez.
Martinez lands a knee to the head.
Bryan is rocked!
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martinez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Martinez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez connects with a knee to the head.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Bryan blocks with his arms.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bryan tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Martinez.
Martinez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Bryan blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robson Bryan's cut.
That's time! Bryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martinez moves into range and clinches up with Bryan.
Martinez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bryan's efforts to push away.
Martinez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martinez prevents it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bryan jumps guard but Martinez stands there with Bryan around his waist. Bryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martinez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martinez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez scores with a knee to the head.
Diego Martinez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Bryan is trying to push Martinez away but Martinez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martinez lands a knee to the head.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Martinez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martinez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Martinez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.
Bryan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bryan prevents it.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Bryan blocks with his arms.
Bryan wants a takedown.
Martinez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bryan tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Bryan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martinez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Martinez connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martinez.
Bryan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martinez throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Bryan wants to get back to striking at distance but Martinez won't allow it.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.
Bryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martinez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bryan after a bit of a struggle.
Bryan is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martinez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martinez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martinez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryan is defending well for now.
Bryan is looking for a takedown.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but Bryan blocks it.
Martinez gets underhooks to prevent Bryan's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Martinez.
Martinez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martinez has Bryan pressed against the cage, preventing Bryan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martinez lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Bryan blocks with his arms.
Bryan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez working Bryan over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.
Martinez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robson Bryan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Martinez forces Bryan back against the cage and clinches.
Martinez lands a knee to the head.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Bryan blocks with his arms.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.
Martinez lands a nice knee to the body.
Bryan tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryans head.
Martinez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Martinez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bryan's efforts to push away.
Bryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martinez.
Martinez scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Bryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Bryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Bryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martinez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Bryan blocks with his arms.
Bryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martinez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.
Martinez landing knees to the head.
Bryan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martinez lands a knee to the head.
Bryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Bryan blocks with his arms.
Bryan is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks.
Bryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martinez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martinez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bryan tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Bryan blocks with his arms.
Martinez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bryan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.
Bryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martinez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bryan tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan wants to get back to striking at distance but Martinez won't allow it.
Martinez scores a nice knee to the body.
Martinez lands a good knee to the midsection. Bryan won't want to take too many of those.
Martinez landing knees to the body.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Martinez connects with a knee to the head.
Bryan wants a takedown.
Bryan can't find room to land a body shot as Martinez controls the action.
Martinez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martinez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bryan's face.
Martinez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Martinez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bryan tries to pull guard but Martinez won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Martinez looking to throw knees to the head but Bryan is blocking nicely.
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!
Martinez lands a good knee to the midsection. Bryan won't want to take too many of those.
Martinez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martinez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martinez is pressed up against the cage. Bryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martinez down to the mat. Martinez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Diego Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinez throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez with a knee to the head.
Martinez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martinez blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Martinez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Martinez!
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energy
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pop
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