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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Facon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Martin (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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190 lbs
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188 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackie Facon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Martin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Facon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Facon is looking to counter punch.
Martin throws a solid leg kick but Facon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martin.
Facon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Facon somewhat.
Facon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Facon enables Martin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Facon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Facon 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.
Facon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Facon is retaining full guard.
Facon working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Facon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Facon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Facon is keeping the position.
Facon trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Facon looking for a sweep. Not yet Facon, not yet.
That's two 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.
Martin wants to control from the top but Facon keeps moving.
Facon wants to sweep but no luck.
Facon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Facon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Facon looking to control but Martin passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martin lands a nice short elbow.
Martin is trying to control the action in half guard but Facon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Facon wants to get back to full guard.
Martin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is trying to control. Facon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Facon is looking to improve his position.
Facon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Facon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Facon keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Facon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard.
Martin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Facon defends it easily.
Martin looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Facon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martin, up you get!
The crowd cheers as Facon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Facon.
Facon instigates a clinch.
Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Martin dominated that round.
That's time! Facon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martin clinches.
Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Facon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Facon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin tries to score with a low kick but Facon moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Facon's guard.
Martin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Facon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Facon looking for a sweep. Not yet Facon, not yet.
Facon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Facon working a defensive guard here.
Andrew Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Facon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martin wanted to stand there but Facon had control of the position.
That's two 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.
Facon working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Facon can't keep his opponent in guard - Martin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Facon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martin.
Martin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Facon defends it well.
Martin is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to stand up but Facon is controlling the position.
Martin is controlling the pace.
Martin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Facon defending well though.
Martin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Facon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Facon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Facon gets slowly back to his feet.
Facon wants to slow Martin down by chopping away at his legs.
Martin feints the counter takedown.
Martin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Facon checks a leg kick.
Facon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Facon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Facon closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Facon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin throws a leg kick
and Facon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Martin 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!
Martin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Facon is trying to improve his position.
Martin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Facon is trying to control Martin's posture but Martin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facon tries to improve position but can't.
Facon looking for a sweep but Martin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Facon is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin has control of Facon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Facon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Facon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Martin is not going to allow Facon to sit and survive in this position.
Martin looking for the RNC.
Facon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Facon can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Facon is working hard here to advance position.
Facon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Martin's arms.
Facon tries to break free.
Martin not allowing Facon to control his hands.
Martin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Facon tries to roll but Martin sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin scores with punches to the body.
Facon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Martin is not going to allow Facon to sit and survive in this position.
Facon tries to escape but Martin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Martin is trying to stick to Facon's back but Facon is turning into Martin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Facon.
Facon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.
Martin trying to control the position.
Jackie Facon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin is working an open guard so Facon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Facon is positioning himself well to prevent Martin advancing to mount.
Facon wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Andrew Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Facon is refusing to be controlled, as Martin sits in half guard.
Facon looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Facon looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Martin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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