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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Costoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezequiel Costoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Martins!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins just misses with a punch to the body.
Martins goes for a double leg but Costoya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Costoya continues to drive forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costoya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Martins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Martins tries to bum rush Costoya with a series of wild strikes but Costoya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Martins as Costoya shoots in.
Martins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Martins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Costoya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costoya misses with the combination.
Costoya fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Costoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costoya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martins is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Martins.
Martins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Costoya up against the cage.
Martins breaks the clinch.
Costoya misses with a takedown attempt - Martins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Costoya tries to pull guard but Martins holds him up against the cage and eventually Costoya drops back down to his feet.
Martins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Costoya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martins breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Martins as Costoya shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costoya.
Costoya is breathing heavily.
Costoya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Martins manages to pull guard.
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.
Costoya passes Martins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costoya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costoya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Martins trying to hold on to Costoya's head to control him but Costoya postures up.
Martins is refusing to be controlled, as Costoya sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins is trying to get back to full guard.
Martins trying to hold on to Costoya's head to control him but Costoya postures up.
Martins is controlling Costoya's trapped leg to prevent Costoya from advancing to side control.
Costoya stops Martins from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Costoya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Costoya wants to control but Martins is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Costoya's waist but Costoya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martins off to one side.
Costoya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martins pulls guard effortlessly.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Costoya from controlling successfully.
Costoya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Costoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martins wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costoya is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Martins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Martins shoots in looking for a takedown but Costoya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Costoya slaps away a takedown attempt from Martins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Costoya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Costoya wants to clinch up but Martins keeps it at a distance.
Ezequiel Costoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costoya leaves Martins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ezequiel Costoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Martins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costoya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Martins slaps away a takedown attempt from Costoya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins tries to score a body lock takedown but Costoya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Costoya wants to take the fight to the mat but Martins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Martins lands with a light punch inside.
Martins breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Costoya as Martins shoots in.
Costoya has a takedown stuffed.
Costoya stuffs the takedown attempt from Martins. Martins gets slowly back to his feet.
Martins is breathing heavily.
Costoya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martins has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costoya tries to pull guard but Martins won't allow it.
Martins tries to pull guard but Costoya won't allow it.
Martins stalling the fight.
Costoya tries to score a body lock takedown but Martins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Costoya jumps guard but Martins stands there with Costoya around his waist. Costoya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martins blocking some punches.
Costoya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Martins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Costoya up against the cage.
Costoya gets control of Martins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Costoya will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costoya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins stands and steps away. Costoya gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Costoya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martins tries to avoid it but Costoya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martins to the ground. Martins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Costoya shoots in looking for a takedown. Martins tries to sprawl out of it but Costoya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Costoya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martins is trying to pull guard but Costoya has him pressed against the cage.
Costoya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins avoiding damage as Costoya throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins goes for a takedown attempt but Costoya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martins throws a head kick but Costoya moves out of range.
Martins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Costoya counters with a quick kick to the body but Martins blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martins.
Costoya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins closes the distance and clinches up with Costoya, looking for a takedown. Martins pushes Costoya against the cage but Costoya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Costoya wants to clinch.
Martins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Martins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Martins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martins wants it to stay on the feet.
Martins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costoya throws the left hand but Martins avoids the punch easily.
Costoya sets himself, and Martins steps forward looking for the clinch! Costoya avoids it this time.
Martins stuffs the takedown.
Martins closes the distance and pushes Costoya back into the cage.
Martins avoids a wild elbow strike from Costoya.
Costoya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins gets underhooks to prevent Costoya's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Costoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins gets a clinch.
Martins is trying to drag Costoya to the mat but Costoya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martins trying to land knees to the body.
Martins taking a breather.
Martins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martins manages to break the clinch.
Costoya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costoya wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Costoya misses the target.
Martins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costoya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martins's waist but Martins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costoya off to one side.
Costoya wants to clinch up but Martins keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins throws a sloppy head kick and Costoya moves out of range easily.
Martins tries to clinch but Costoya moves out of range.
No luck for Costoya with that takedown attempt.
Martins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costoya swivels and escapes.
Martins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costoya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costoya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martins just manages to avoid it.
Costoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costoya slips a jab and a cross from Martins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costoya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martins swivels and escapes.
Costoya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martins avoids it really well and circles away.
Martins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Costoya's guard.
Martins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Martins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costoya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costoya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martins won't allow Costoya to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martins looking to pass the guard.
Ezequiel Costoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Martins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martins 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Martins!
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RATING
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