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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Martinez (ranked 25501 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Slobodyanyuk (ranked 5750 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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156 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xavier Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Slobodyanyuk!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slobodyanyuk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez tries to counter with a takedown but Slobodyanyuk is quick to defend against it.
Martinez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slobodyanyuk's waist but Slobodyanyuk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martinez off to one side.
Martinez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slobodyanyuk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slobodyanyuk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Slobodyanyuk manages to mount him!
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Slobodyanyuk's attempts to control the action.
Slobodyanyuk prevents Martinez from getting the reversal.
Martinez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Slobodyanyuk controlling his opponent.
Slobodyanyuk tries to control but Martinez wriggling away.
Slobodyanyuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries to hold on but Slobodyanyuk postures up.
Martinez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Slobodyanyuk controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slobodyanyuk.
Slobodyanyuk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Martinez because Slobodyanyuk loaded up on that one.
Slobodyanyuk controlling his opponent.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slobodyanyuk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slobodyanyuk misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slobodyanyuk tries to control but Martinez wriggling away.
Slobodyanyuk throws some wild stikes that Martinez manages to avoid easily.
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slobodyanyuk thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Slobodyanyuk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slobodyanyuk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to hold on but Slobodyanyuk pushes him away.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control but Martinez is having none of it.
Slobodyanyuk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Slobodyanyuk's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez holds on, trying desperately to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Slobodyanyuk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slobodyanyuk walks into a left hand.
Martinez goes for a double leg but Slobodyanyuk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slobodyanyuk continues to drive forward.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martinez rushes Slobodyanyuk and presses him up against the cage.
Slobodyanyuk tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Martinez.
Slobodyanyuk goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martinez is looking to clinch.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Slobodyanyuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slobodyanyuk throws a wild body kick that Martinez sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slobodyanyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Slobodyanyuk is trying to force a seperation but Martinez has the dominant position.
Slobodyanyuk tries to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling the position.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown but Slobodyanyuk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martinez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slobodyanyuk moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Martinez gets caught flat footed, as Slobodyanyuk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slobodyanyuk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slobodyanyuk stands and throws Martinez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slobodyanyuk tries to advance to mount but Martinez denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slobodyanyuk has control of an arm but Martinez manages to advance to Slobodyanyuk's back!
Martinez misses with an elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez is hanging on to Slobodyanyuk's back as he tries to escape.
Martinez somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Slobodyanyuk wants to escape the position.
Will Martinez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Slobodyanyuk is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slobodyanyuk rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control but Martinez postures up.
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura but Slobodyanyuk is defending well.
Martinez blocks the strikes from Slobodyanyuk.
Slobodyanyuk wants to get back to his feet.
Roman Slobodyanyuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slobodyanyuk is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slobodyanyuk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slobodyanyuk throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slobodyanyuk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez is fending him off so far but Slobodyanyuk persists. Nope, Martinez circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Martinez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Martinez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slobodyanyuk circles away.
Martinez tries to clinch but Slobodyanyuk moves out of range.
Martinez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slobodyanyuk's guard.
Slobodyanyuk doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Slobodyanyuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Slobodyanyuk keeps moving.
Slobodyanyuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slobodyanyuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slobodyanyuk is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Slobodyanyuk from controlling successfully.
Slobodyanyuk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martinez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Slobodyanyuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slobodyanyuk 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slobodyanyuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slobodyanyuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martinez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slobodyanyuk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Martinez punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez manages to get to full guard.
Slobodyanyuk postures up.
Martinez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Slobodyanyuk has passed into side control.
Slobodyanyuk advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slobodyanyuk misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Martinez blocking the ground and pound.
Slobodyanyuk sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Martinez working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez tries to hold on but Slobodyanyuk postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slobodyanyuk looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slobodyanyuk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Martinez because Slobodyanyuk loaded up on that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Slobodyanyuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slobodyanyuk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Slobodyanyuk!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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