Post by The Rocketmen on Jan 15, 2013 16:14:20 GMT -5
This is a defining fight in the Platinum division and could very well set the pace in rankings moving forward.
Josh Martin looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Mike Aldred looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Josh Martin and Mike Aldred touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ramrod and The Hammer circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that The Hammer is in now. Josh Martin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quick hook by Josh Martin
Good shot! The Hammer has reasons to be worried.
Mike Aldred is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Crisp uppercut by The Hammer followed by a hard jab
Josh Martin stumbles back.
The Hammer studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Ramrod launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Hammer stops that one with his ribs!
Josh Martin fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Hammer studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Crisp uppercut by The Hammer followed by a hard jab
Josh Martin stumbles back.
Ramrod moves backwards and Mike Aldred is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Mike Aldred takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Solid shot from Mike Aldred to the body.
Ramrod didn't like that.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Hammer launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Ramrod is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Hammer steps forward
Josh Martin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The Hammer looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Martin's punches
The Hammer is on the receiving end of a great combo by Ramrod.
Tremendous strikes from The Hammer!
Some big punches are landing!
Mike Aldred paws at Ramrod.
Ramrod answers with solid punches!
Ramrod is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Several good body shots
land on The Hammer.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Hammer studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Ramrod decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Martin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mike Aldred moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Hammer and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The Hammer showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Martin with a right hand.
Ramrod steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The Hammer clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Martin to fight back!
Ramrod goes to the body...
He punishes The Hammer's ribs with a couple of hooks.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Josh Martin and The Hammer engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Martin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Hammer showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Martin with a right hand.
Ramrod steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Josh Martin.
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Round 2
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Ramrod studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that The Hammer is in now. Josh Martin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Ramrod is connecting with a few punches
Tremendous strikes from Ramrod!
Some big punches are landing!
That brutal impact left The Hammer laid out on the mat! Josh Martin's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Winner is Josh Martin by KO (Punches) at 0:44 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Martin
Punches 30/35 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 581,25
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Mike Aldred
Punches 13/24 (54%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 175,38
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
First round was heavy fists flying. Martin gets the better of Aldred, having him inches from his life. No recovery for Aldred in the 2nd round and that is curtains. Martin is for real.
Josh Martin looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Mike Aldred looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Josh Martin and Mike Aldred touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ramrod and The Hammer circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that The Hammer is in now. Josh Martin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quick hook by Josh Martin
Good shot! The Hammer has reasons to be worried.
Mike Aldred is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Crisp uppercut by The Hammer followed by a hard jab
Josh Martin stumbles back.
The Hammer studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Ramrod launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Hammer stops that one with his ribs!
Josh Martin fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Hammer studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Crisp uppercut by The Hammer followed by a hard jab
Josh Martin stumbles back.
Ramrod moves backwards and Mike Aldred is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Mike Aldred takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Solid shot from Mike Aldred to the body.
Ramrod didn't like that.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Hammer launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Ramrod is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Hammer steps forward
Josh Martin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The Hammer looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Martin's punches
The Hammer is on the receiving end of a great combo by Ramrod.
Tremendous strikes from The Hammer!
Some big punches are landing!
Mike Aldred paws at Ramrod.
Ramrod answers with solid punches!
Ramrod is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Several good body shots
land on The Hammer.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Hammer studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Ramrod decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Martin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mike Aldred moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Hammer and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The Hammer showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Martin with a right hand.
Ramrod steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The Hammer clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Martin to fight back!
Ramrod goes to the body...
He punishes The Hammer's ribs with a couple of hooks.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Josh Martin and The Hammer engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Martin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Hammer showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Martin with a right hand.
Ramrod steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Josh Martin.
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Round 2
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Ramrod studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that The Hammer is in now. Josh Martin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Ramrod is connecting with a few punches
Tremendous strikes from Ramrod!
Some big punches are landing!
That brutal impact left The Hammer laid out on the mat! Josh Martin's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Winner is Josh Martin by KO (Punches) at 0:44 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Martin
Punches 30/35 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 581,25
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Mike Aldred
Punches 13/24 (54%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 175,38
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
First round was heavy fists flying. Martin gets the better of Aldred, having him inches from his life. No recovery for Aldred in the 2nd round and that is curtains. Martin is for real.