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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Martin (ranked 769 p4p, 28 weight class) and Road Block (ranked 1644 p4p, 68 weight class). Block has chosen The Motherfucking G.I. Joe Theme. as his entrance music. Frank Martin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Road Block!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Block manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Block looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Block stops Martin from standing up.
Martin has momentary wrist control but Block slips an elbow through the middle.
Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Block's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Block scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Block landing with the ground and pound.
Martin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Block defends it easily.
Block working some strikes from top position.
Block trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Block looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Block distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Block stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Block really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Block chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Block is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Block working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Block stands up over Martin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Block lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Block preventing the sweep.
Block got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Block has managed to get both his arms back between Martin's legs - danger averted.
Martin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Block defends well.
Block stands up over Martin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Block wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Block distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Block scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Martin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Block manages to get himself to full guard.
Martin won't allow Block to sweep him here.
Martin seems to have got his legs back now.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Block is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Block can do anything to dispel that myth.
Block 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Block has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Martin has passed into side control.
Block is looking to reverse the position.
Block prevents Martin from moving into mount.
Block gets back to half guard.
Block wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Martin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Block is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin seems to be looking for submissions.
Martin trying to mount his opponent but Block defends it.
Block preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Block is looking to improve his position.
Block is still trying to improve position.
Block keeps trying to improve his position.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Block is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Block defends it well.
Martin passes to side control.
Martin wants to control but Block is keeping him busy.
Block tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Martin tries for a kimura but Block is defending well.
Martin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Block knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Block tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Road Block will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Block shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Block showed some decent athleticism there.
Block looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Road Block has got the better of the ground game so far.
Block winds up and cracks Martin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Block trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Block has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Block seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Block lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Block lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Martin quite badly. Martin pulls Block in close trying to recover. Block postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Martin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Martin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Road Block!
After winning the bout, Road Block thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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