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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Sonny Boy Williamson / Keep it to Yourself as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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268 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Trey Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Martinez.
Martinez throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martinez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martinez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martinez misses with a kick to the body.
Martinez throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Martinez.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martinez tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a low kick, looking for Martinez's leg but Martinez calmly moves out of range.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thompson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez 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.
Thompson is in close to Martinez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson cracks Martinez with a solid left hand.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thompson advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martinez 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.
Thompson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Martinez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martinez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martinez's back!
Thompson working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to escape but Thompson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Well, with Thompson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Martinez is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Martinez covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
It looks like Leonard Martinez has been cut.
Thompson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Martinez just trying to survive but Thompson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Martinez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Martinez rolls, trying to escape but Thompson keeps control of the position.
Martinez is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Martinez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martinez misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martinez checks a leg kick.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martinez's calf.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Martinez backing up. Martinez nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Martinez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Martinez tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martinez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martinez takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Martinez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Martinez stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
As Thompson backs away, Martinez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Martinez defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Martinez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Martinez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Martinez misses with a kick to the body.
Martinez is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Martinez throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Martinez. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
A head kick by Martinez misses
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinez misses with a head kick.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Trey Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Thompson tenderised Martinez's leg. Martinez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martinez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.
Leonard Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Thompson.
Martinez throws a solid leg kick but Thompson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martinez.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Martinez is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thompson has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez chips away with some ground and pound.
Trey Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Martinez chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martinez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martinez connects with a couple of short punches.
Martinez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thompson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Martinez pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thompson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martinez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martinez's back!
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Martinez prevents Thompson from getting a body triangle.
Thompson working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Martinez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Martinez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Martinez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martinez lands a head kick!
Martinez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leonard Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Martinez's guard.
Martinez 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.
Thompson stops Martinez from standing up.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Martinez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martinez's head.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson is looking to sweep but instead, Martinez has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thompson gets back to full guard.
Martinez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Martinez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Martinez scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson looking to control.
Martinez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Martinez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martinez is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Martinez!
Trey Thompson was interviewed post fight and said 'thx Fans.'.
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energy
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hype
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