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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Martinez's choice of entrance music: Mafia Music. Leo Martinez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes comics |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shelton Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez slaps away a takedown attempt from Joseph, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Joseph.
Joseph tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joseph tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joseph throws an elbow but Martinez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet.
Martinez is trying to escape the position but Joseph is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to stand but Martinez is controlling his arm.
Martinez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Shelton Joseph wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Joseph fails with the takedown.
Joseph closes the distance and clinches up with Martinez, looking for a takedown. Joseph pushes Martinez against the cage but Martinez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shelton Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to stall.
Joseph jumps guard.
Joseph is looking to stand up but Martinez isn't so interested in that idea.
Martinez is looking to stand up but Joseph won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Joseph has Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez is trying to break free.
Martinez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joseph has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martinez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martinez pinned against the cage. Martinez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martinez leaves Joseph with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Joseph dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joseph tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters with a series of strikes. Joseph will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shelton Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Joseph pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph trying to control the position but instead, Martinez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joseph into the cage.
Martinez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Joseph throws a body kick that misses
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joseph has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shelton Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Joseph tries for a takedown but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joseph shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joseph shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martinez pushes Joseph off and gets back to his feet.
Joseph takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph keeps the fight on the outside.
Joseph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Danga de danga de dang - Martinez scores with a four punch combination!
Joseph misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shelton Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joseph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a right hand to the body.
Leo Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joseph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joseph has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martinez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Martinez.
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joseph.
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez connects with a body shot.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Martinez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Joseph, against the cage.
Martinez tries to stall but Joseph uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
Joseph closes the distance and clinches up with Martinez, looking for a takedown. Joseph pushes Martinez against the cage but Martinez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Joseph shoots in looking for a takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl out of it but Joseph keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martinez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez as he jumps to the side.
Leo Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Joseph misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph has Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Martinez - that landed with a thud.
Joseph has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez trying to land knees to the body.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joseph avoids it.
Joseph tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Martinez tries to circle away but Joseph has him pinned against the cage.
Martinez scores a nice knee to the body.
Martinez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martinez scores with a knee to the head.
Martinez looking to throw knees to the head but Joseph is blocking nicely.
Joseph is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks.
Martinez is trying to break free.
Martinez scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martinez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joseph is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Leo Martinez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martinez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Joseph tries to land a front kick but Martinez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martinez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martinez gets caught napping as Joseph dives in and scores a takedown. Martinez manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joseph's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shelton Joseph has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Martinez as Joseph shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shelton Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Martinez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joseph.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martinez sprawls well. Martinez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joseph, pushing him back against the cage.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Joseph is controlling him.
Joseph letting Martinez take a breather here.
Joseph tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martinez just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez lands a good knee to the midsection. Joseph won't want to take too many of those.
Joseph tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martinez smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martinez 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Martinez!
Our winner, Leo Martinez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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RATING
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