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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Tinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Luther King Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Jr has chosen MLK tribute as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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155 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Tinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Luther King Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King Jr.
King Jr moves away from the strike by Tinto.
King Jr looks to land a left hand but Tinto moved out of range nicely.
Tinto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King Jr shoots in for a takedown but Tinto shows good takedown defense.
Tinto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Tinto. No joy for King Jr on that attempt.
Tinto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daniel Tinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Luther King Jr.
King Jr avoids the body shot from Tinto.
Tinto throws a hook but King Jr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tinto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King Jr throws a body punch but Tinto moves out of range.
King Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tinto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinto actively working from the bottom here.
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.
King Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tinto is just riding it out for now. King Jr eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tinto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tinto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Better Than Cozad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tinto throws his legs up looking for a submission but King Jr uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinto is trying to get back to half guard.
King Jr trying to control the position but Tinto is working away.
Tinto manages to work his way to half guard, despite King Jr's best efforts.
Tinto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tinto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.
King Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tinto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.
King Jr wants to take a breather but Tinto is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tinto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tinto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tinto is not content to let King Jr control the position.
Tinto trying to control but King Jr postures up.
King Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Tinto wants to improve his position but King Jr is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tinto moves into full guard.
King Jr wants to control from the top but Tinto keeps moving.
Tinto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Tinto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tinto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. King Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tinto.
King Jr trying to control the position but Tinto is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Tinto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tinto stuffs the takedown attempt from King Jr. King Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
King Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
King Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tinto's half guard.
Tinto actively working from the bottom here.
Tinto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Tinto takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tinto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King Jr trying to control but Tinto is working from the bottom.
Tinto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tinto working for submissions but it's allowed King Jr to get to half guard.
King Jr wants to take a breather but Tinto is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinto manages to get to full guard.
King Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tinto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King Jr has Tinto in his guard.
King Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinto postures up.
King Jr keeping full guard, as Tinto tries to pass.
King Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Tinto to get to half guard.
Daniel Tinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tinto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tinto slips a nice elbow through King Jr's hands, connecting with King Jr's forehead.
Tinto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
King Jr is trying to maintain the position but Tinto is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinto working King Jr over with strikes.
King Jr tries to get to full guard but Tinto has control of the leg.
King Jr is looking to control Tinto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King Jr avoid being mounted?
Tinto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King Jr has hold of Tinto's hands but Tinto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
King Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tinto scores with a couple of nice shots.
King Jr tries to roll over but Tinto keeps him under control.
King Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King Jr actively working from the bottom here.
King Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tinto scores with a couple of nice shots.
King Jr tries to roll over but Tinto keeps him under control.
Tinto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tinto is trying to work for a kimura but King Jr is defending well.
King Jr tries to get to full guard but Tinto has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Tinto 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. This is the final round!
King Jr shoots for a takedown but Tinto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tinto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tinto defends it nicely.
Tinto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Tinto misses.
Tinto dives in and scores a takedown into King Jr's guard.
Tinto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tinto pushing down on King Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
King Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tinto connects with a nice short shot to King Jr's temple.
Tinto wants to control but King Jr is keeping him busy.
King Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinto pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King Jr can do to turn this around?
Tinto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tinto winds up and cracks King Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tinto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tinto is trying to control. King Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King Jr wants to improve his position but Tinto is controlling well.
Tinto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King Jr taking some punishment here, with Tinto in his half guard.
King Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
King Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
King Jr is trying to control the position but Tinto postures up.
Tinto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tinto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daniel Tinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tinto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tinto controls the pace.
Tinto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down King Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Tinto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for King Jr with that takedown attempt.
Daniel Tinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Luther King Jr.
King Jr scores with a takedown into Tinto's guard.
King Jr wants to control from the top but Tinto keeps moving.
Tinto controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King Jr trying to control but Tinto is working from the bottom.
Tinto is pulling down on King Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from King Jr, at least for the moment.
King Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Tinto is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto is controlling King Jr's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
King Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tinto sprawls well. Tinto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Tinto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tinto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Daniel Tinto!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Daniel Tinto!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Daniel Tinto!
Daniel Tinto wins by unanimous decision!
Daniel Tinto gave a mention to Leviathan Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Martin Luther King Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. I have a dream today! '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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