كوستا ميسا, مثل (يونيو 1, 2017) – منافس اللقب العالمي السابق, مايكل “قبضة المطرقة” Farenas (42-5-4, 34 كوس), was victorious in his comeback fight at the “نادي القتال OC” بطاقة في كوستا ميسا, مثل, winning by third round KO over Mexico’s Martin Angel Martinez (17-12-1, 11 كوس).

From the opening round Farenas was the aggressor, as he came forward landing his signature over hand left, which dropped Martinez midway through round one. مع استمرار القتال, Farenas continued to land his overhand left, wearing down Martinez. في الجولة ثلاثة, Farenas landed a barrage of punches that send Martinez to the canvas for good. The knockout happened at the 2:04 mark of round three.

“I felt very good going into this fight and it showed in my performance,” قال مايكل فاريناس. “I felt I gave the fans the fans a great show. My goal now is to get back into world title contention in the lightweight division. I feel much stronger at this weight. I’m hoping to get back in the ring by the end of the summer.”