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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Todd Ianuzzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ianuzzi comes to the cage accompanied by Paranoid. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
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164 cm
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Todd Ianuzzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Louis throws a jab when Ianuzzi was well out of range.
Ianuzzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint Louis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ianuzzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ianuzzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ianuzzi throws a big shot that misses.
Todd Ianuzzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint Louis lands a glancing blow to the side of Ianuzzi's head.
Saint Louis drops his hands momentarily and Ianuzzi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ianuzzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saint Louis is fending him off so far but Ianuzzi persists. Nope, Saint Louis circles away and we're back to standing.
Ianuzzi misses with a looping right.
Saint Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ianuzzi moves away.
Saint Louis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ianuzzi takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Louis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ianuzzi throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ianuzzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Ianuzzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint Louis lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Ianuzzi misses.
Ianuzzi defending well as Saint Louis loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Saint Louis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saint Louis.
Ianuzzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saint Louis throws out a powerful jab.
Ianuzzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint Louis.
Jab, jab by Saint Louis - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Saint Louis misses.
Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ianuzzi.
Ianuzzi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Saint Louis is trying to control Ianuzzi's posture but Ianuzzi avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ianuzzi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saint Louis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ianuzzi's best efforts.
Ianuzzi is looking to advance position but Saint Louis won't allow it.
Well, if Ianuzzi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ianuzzi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ianuzzi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis is trying to get back to full guard.
Saint Louis is looking to control Ianuzzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saint Louis avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ianuzzi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saint Louis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ianuzzi.
Saint Louis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ianuzzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Saint Louis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saint Louis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ianuzzi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis moves into full guard.
Saint Louis is trying to control the position but Ianuzzi postures up.
Ianuzzi wants to control from the top but Saint Louis keeps moving.
Ianuzzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Saint Louis is retaining full guard.
Saint Louis has his hands on Ianuzzi's head, controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ianuzzi throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Saint Louis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ianuzzi swings for the body but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Ianuzzi feints and as Saint Louis raises his hands in defense, Ianuzzi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ianuzzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Saint Louis is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ianuzzi postures up in Saint Louis's guard and throws a big left but Saint Louis blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saint Louis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saint Louis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ianuzzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ianuzzi is looking to advance position but Saint Louis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Todd Ianuzzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saint Louis controlling his opponent.
Ianuzzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis tries to control but Ianuzzi wriggling away.
Saint Louis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saint Louis tries to control but Ianuzzi wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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, due to lack of action by Martin Saint Louis.
Saint Louis misses with a body shot.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ianuzzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
Ianuzzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Ianuzzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut.
Ianuzzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis connects with a nice looking jab.
Saint Louis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ianuzzi throws a looping overhand right but Saint Louis ducks down to avoid it.
Ianuzzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ianuzzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ianuzzi throws a looping overhand right but Saint Louis ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis cracks Ianuzzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saint Louis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ianuzzi.
Ianuzzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saint Louis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ianuzzi somewhat.
Ianuzzi throws a hook but Saint Louis avoids it easily.
Ianuzzi misses with a double jab.
Ianuzzi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Ianuzzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ianuzzi throws a lazy right hand but Saint Louis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint Louis dips to his left and cracks Ianuzzi with an uppercut!
Ianuzzi looks to throw the jab but Saint Louis is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis stuffs the takedown.
Ianuzzi swings widly with a right hand
and Saint Louis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Louis tries to pass to full mount but Ianuzzi defends it.
Saint Louis is looking to take a break and control but Ianuzzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saint Louis trying to pass the guard but Ianuzzi defending well.
Saint Louis trying to control the action but Ianuzzi is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Saint Louis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ianuzzi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saint Louis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ianuzzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ianuzzi wants to control from the top but Saint Louis keeps moving.
Saint Louis wants to sweep but no luck.
Saint Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saint Louis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint Louis slips under a jab.
Saint Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ianuzzi is just out of range.
Ianuzzi fails with the takedown.
Ianuzzi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ianuzzi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ianuzzi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Todd Ianuzzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ianuzzi swings for the body but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Saint Louis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ianuzzi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saint Louis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Saint Louis sneaks back into half guard.
Saint Louis is looking to improve his position.
Ianuzzi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saint Louis wants to control but Ianuzzi is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis is trying to get back to full guard.
Saint Louis is still trying to improve position.
Martin Saint Louis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ianuzzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ianuzzi wants to take a breather but Saint Louis is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The crowd cheers as Saint Louis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ianuzzi doesn't seem phased though.
Saint Louis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ianuzzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis scores with a nice right hand.
Ianuzzi throws a hook to the side of Saint Louis's head but Saint Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saint Louis scores with a jab. Ianuzzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ianuzzi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ianuzzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint Louis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ianuzzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Ianuzzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ianuzzi misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Saint Louis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saint Louis.
Ianuzzi throws a jab when Saint Louis was well out of range.
Saint Louis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ianuzzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ianuzzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ianuzzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Saint Louis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saint Louis 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Saint Louis!
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energy
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hype
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