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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ichi Takeshi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Takeshi.
Takeshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Takeshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeshi.
Martin connects with the punch.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takeshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takeshi has a takedown stuffed.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Martin continues to drive forward.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Takeshi shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takeshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin throws a quick counter head kick but Takeshi was just out of range.
Takeshi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a good low kick that Takeshi was not able to check.
Takeshi goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Martin continues to drive forward.
Martin has managed to clinch.
Takeshi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Martin trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Takeshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Takeshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Takeshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takeshi seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi looks to land a strike but Martin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Takeshi throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Takeshi postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takeshi trying to move into half guard but instead Martin has managed to sweep!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin cracks Takeshi with a solid left hand.
Takeshi wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Takeshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martin distracts Takeshi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martin wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Martin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Takeshi shoots in but Martin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeshi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeshi sprawls and moves away.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Takeshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takeshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeshi off to one side.
Martin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Martin tries to sprawl out of it but Takeshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Martin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Martin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin moves into the clinch.
Takeshi tightens his grip and picks Martin up, before dumping him to the ground. Martin manages to land in guard.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takeshi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takeshi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takeshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takeshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Takeshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Takeshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Martin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeshi.
Takeshi wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Takeshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin tries to counter with a takedown but Takeshi is quick to defend against it.
Takeshi shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Takeshi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Martin leaves Takeshi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeshi.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takeshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
Takeshi tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Takeshi wants to clinch.
Martin tries to counter with a takedown but Takeshi is quick to defend against it.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Takeshi sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Takeshi tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takeshi with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeshi tries to clinch but Martin moves away
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Takeshi looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ichi Takeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Takeshi.
Takeshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeshi misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Takeshi will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takeshi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin sprawls well initially but Takeshi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martin is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeshi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is pulling down on Takeshi's head to control his posture.
Takeshi throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martin is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeshi has wrist control.
Martin throws an elbow that misses. Takeshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martin's guard. Nice move by Takeshi!
Takeshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is trying to get back to half guard.
Martin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Takeshi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Takeshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Martin won't allow it.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Martin is having none of it.
Takeshi with the ground and pound but Martin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Martin clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takeshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takeshi shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, jab by Takeshi - just one landing.
Martin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takeshi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeshi.
Takeshi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin has his hands clasped together around Takeshi's back. He's all about the action.
Ichi Takeshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takeshi wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Martin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takeshi trying to advance position but Martin counters by regaining guard.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takeshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martin wants to stand up but Takeshi is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takeshi shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeshi misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeshi. Takeshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Takeshi misses with a wild body shot.
Takeshi throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeshi.
And Takeshi tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martin wants to clinch.
Martin tries to sprawl but Takeshi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Takeshi is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeshi can do to turn this around?
Takeshi is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martin is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi stops Martin from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeshi is just content to waste time from the top position. Martin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Martin had his way with Ichi Takeshi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takeshi.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin trying to control here.
Martin won't allow Takeshi to pass to mount.
Martin wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.
Martin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takeshi throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Takeshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard.
Takeshi postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
Takeshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Takeshi looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Takeshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeshi is trying to keep Martin in close.
Martin trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Takeshi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Martin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Takeshi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Takeshi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Martin is nestled in close to Takeshi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is nestled in close to Takeshi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ichi Takeshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takeshi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Martin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.
Martin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takeshi manages to get to full guard.
Takeshi is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Takeshi blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Steve Martin wins by unanimous decision!
Steve Martin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ichi Takeshi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.
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