Bloodsport

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'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.