COSTA MESA, TAL COMO (Junho 1, 2017) – Former world title challenger, Michael “Hammer Fist” Farenas (42-5-4, 34 KOs), was victorious in his comeback fight at the “Clube da Luta OC” cartão em Costa Mesa, TAL COMO, winning by third round KO over Mexico’s Martin Angel Martinez (17-12-1, 11 KOs).

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. À medida que a luta continuava, Farenas continued to land his overhand left, wearing down Martinez. Em três rounds, Farenas landed a barrage of punches that send Martinez to the canvas for good. The knockout happened at the 2:04 marca de três rounds.

“I felt very good going into this fight and it showed in my performance,” said Michael Farenas. “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.”