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  • Al's brother offers him a cold bottle of water after his stunning loss.  Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • The long wait for the fight.  Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • Al Martineztakes on Brian Kononchik.  Al (bottom) starts feeling the pressure as his opponent starts getting the better of him. Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • To the winner go the spoils, Brian Kononchik receives his winner katana after defeating Al Martinez in the ring.
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  • Doctors tend to Al Martinez after getting knocked out in the 3rd round, in the background Brian Kononchik is thrust into the air by his manager. Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • A full house looks on as fighters take to the ring for a match of Reality Fighting at Plymouth Memorial Hall in Plymouth, MA.
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  • Referee waves the fight over after Al Martinez gets knocked out in the 3rd round, in the background Brian Kononchik raises his arms in victory.  Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • Al Martinez tests the wrappings on his hands in preparation for his fight. Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • With the match lost, Al is relegated to contemplating his mistakes in the ring sitting ontop of an ice cooler in a corridor.  Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • A dejected Al Martinez sits atop a water cooler after losing his fight, in the background another fighter ices his face in the mirror.  Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • Al Martinez a native of the area takes on Brian Kononchik at the Reality Fighting match at Plymouth Memorial Hall in Plymouth, MA.  Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • Al Martinez a native of the area takes on Brian Kononchik at the Reality Fighting match at Plymouth Memorial Hall in Plymouth, MA.  Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • Al's trainer applies a thin coat of Vaseline to his face before the fight begins, to keep the damage from his opponents punches to a minimum. Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • Al Martinez psyches himself up before entering the ring.  Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot at Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • Al Martinez's trainer Tim Gillette talks with Al after a tough first round as the card girl smiles to the crowd as she walks by.  Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • Al Martinez has his hands wrapped by his trainer in preparation for his first fight.  Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • Al Martinez takes on Brian Kononchik this is Al's first fight.   The fight begins well for Al but soon the tides will turn.  Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • A beaten Al Martinez closes his eyes and leans his head against the wall immediately after losing his fight.  Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • Trainer Tim Gillett cuts Al Martinez's hand wraps after he lost his fight. Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • Al Martinez listens to the prefight rules meeting where all fighter are told what is and isnt allowed for the evenings fights. Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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  • Al Martinez a native of the area takes on Brian Kononchik at the Reality Fighting match at Plymouth Memorial Hall in Plymouth, MA.  Al Martinez was a boxer before contemplating a shot a Ultimate fighting, this was Al's first and last fight after losing it.  Ultimate fighting is a mixed martial arts type of fighting where almost any type of strike is possible.  Anything from punches to kicks to knee thrusts are legal, creating a type of extreme fighting in the ring.  The popularity of ultimate fighting in the United States has skyrocketed since the mainstream media has given it greater coverage.
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