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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Martin fails with the takedown.
Martin is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos cracks Martin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Dos Santos cracks a nice hook into Martin's ribs.
Dos Santos lunges at Martin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martin's hand.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Santos cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Rafael Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martin goes for a double leg but Dos Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dos Santos continues to drive forward.
Dos Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martin defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dos Santos closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Martin! Dos Santos dives in looking to finish! Martin is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Dos Santos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Martin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Butikol napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Butikol gets back to half guard.
Butikol is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Butikol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Butikol tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Martin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Butikol manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butikol has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Butikol's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Butikol has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Butikol is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Martin rolls with it to try and escape but Butikol cranks on the arm and Martin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enting Butikol!
Enting Butikol seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Villegas looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well. #TD#
Martin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Villegas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Villegas's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Villegas looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
#SUB2#
Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martin is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Villegas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martin defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Villegas looking for a triangle here. Martin is fighting it but it looks tight! Villegas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Martin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fabio Villegas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Martin has clasped his hands together around Butikol's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Martin scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butikol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Martin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Butikol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Butikol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Butikol gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Butikol manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Butikol looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
#SUB#
Martin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Butikol to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Martin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Butikol pulls down on the head and he's put Martin to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enting Butikol!
After winning the bout, Enting Butikol thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Martin gets a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Koljeno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Martin pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Koljeno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Martin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Koljeno is trying to defend but Martin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koljeno is looking to get back to is feet but Martin passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Martin scoring with punches and elbows.
Martin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Koljeno some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Martin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koljeno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martin controls the position.#T1#
Martin is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin lands a few punches from side control.#SU2#
Martin decides to stand back up. Martin steps back and let's Koljeno get back to his feet.
Martin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koljeno is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Martin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Koljeno's half guard.
Martin stalling. #SUB2#
Martin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Martin slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martin working over Koljeno with some ground and pound. Koljeno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koljeno might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martin lands a nice short elbow.
Martin moves into full mount! Koljeno won't be happy about that!
Martin content just to control the position here.
Martin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Martin looking to finish Koljeno with some ground and pound. This is bad for Koljeno!
Koljeno takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Martin wants to finish this one by submission but Koljeno is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Martin. #SUB2#
Martin wants to finish this one by submission but Koljeno is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Martin. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin lands a nice shot to the head.
Martin with the ground and pound from mount.
Martin working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Martin has control of Koljeno's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koljeno regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Martin lands a big shot there that rocks Koljeno but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Martin raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Martin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Martin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Martin jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Martin pushes a forearm under Koljeno's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Koljeno is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Martin!
Darren Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Highpants misses with a wild combination.
#KD2#
Highpants drops Martin with a left right combo! Highpants follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#
Martin is rocked!
Martin dodges the ground and pound from Highpants.
Oh Martin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Highpants scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Martin is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Highpants can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Highpants!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Wijaya lands a jab to the head.
No luck for Wijaya with that takedown attempt.
Martin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Wijaya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Martin pulls Wijaya in close to prevent any damage.
Wijaya stands up over Martin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wijaya landing some decent shots from guard.
Wijaya throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wijaya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wijaya has Martin in his guard.#REVR#
Wijaya seems keen to control Martin's posture.#T1#
Martin wants to control from the top but Wijaya keeps moving.
Martin scoring with some ground and pound.
Wijaya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wijaya keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wijaya wants to sweep but no luck.
Wijaya wants to stand up but Martin is controlling him.
Martin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wijaya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin stops Wijaya from standing up.
Martin wants to control from the top but Wijaya keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wijaya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wijaya manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martin on his heels. He'll look to pass Martin's guard now, I'm sure.
Wijaya working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Martin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wijaya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wijaya landing some decent shots from guard.
Wijaya is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wijaya postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Martin covers up, he's hurt! Wijaya keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wijaya and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wijaya can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Wijaya!
After winning the bout, Raja Wijaya thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 102
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Campbell misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Campbell darts in and clinches Martin up against the cage.#TD#
Martin tightens his grip and picks Campbell up, before dumping him to the ground. Campbell manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martin is controlling him.
Martin won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Campbell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Martin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Martin prevents Campbell from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Campbell. #CL2#
Campbell has closed the distance and engaged Martin in a clinch.
#BC2#
Campbell breaks from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Martin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Martin shoots in.
Campbell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Martin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Campbell quickly recovers to half guard.
Martin prevents Campbell from improving his position.#T2#
Martin prevents Campbell from standing back up.
Campbell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Martin trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Martin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martin is looking to advance position but Campbell won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Campbell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martin trying to control the pace. #T3#
Campbell is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Martin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Martin controlling the action here.
Campbell is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campbell avoid being mounted?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martin lands strikes from half guard.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Martin seems content to control.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Martin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Campbell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Martin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Martin decides to stand up.
Campbell is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darren Martin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Campbell throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin is looking to counter the offense by Campbell and move into the clinch.
Martin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Campbell.
Martin blocks a head kick by Campbell.
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Campbell on that attempt.
Campbell throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin counters with a good, hard body kick but Campbell shrugs it off. #TD#
Martin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Campbell tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Martin prevents Campbell from standing back up.
Martin slips a nice elbow through Campbell's hands, connecting with Campbell's forehead.
Martin wants to control but Campbell is keeping him busy.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet.
Campbell trying to control but Martin postures up.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Martin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#ES2#
Campbell manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2##CL#
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Martin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Campbell regains guard.
Campbell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martin is controlling him.
Martin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Campbell's head.
Martin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Martin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martin wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving. #T3#
Martin postures up.
Martin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martin working some strikes from top position.
Martin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martin distracts Campbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Martin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Campbell is rocked!
Campbell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Martin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell is looking to land body kicks.
Campbell fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Martin gets the takedown into side control.
Campbell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Martin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Martin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Martin.
Campbell is still in real trouble! Can Martin finish him?
Darren Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campbell is trying to control but can't.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Martin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Campbell pushes Martin off looking to stand but Martin dives back in and keeps control.
Campbell seems to have recovered his senses.
Martin is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martin controlling the pace. #ES2#
Campbell kicks Martin off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Campbell gets caught flat footed, as Martin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Martin won't allow Campbell to get back to his feet.
Martin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Martin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campbell trying to control the position.
Martin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Martin trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Campbell misses with the combination.
Campbell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martin.
Campbell is not content to let Martin control the position.
Martin grinds an elbow into Campbell's temple.
Martin looks up at the clock and then as Campbell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Martin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T4##SUB#
Martin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Campbell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Campbell looks to move to half guard but instead Martin has passed into mount! Damn!
Martin controlling the position easily from mount.
Martin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tom Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darren Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell tries to reverse the position but Martin maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Martin!
A relieved looking Darren Martin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tom Campbell had this to say: 'It just wasn't my night tonight. im sorry to my fans and supporters, and ill be back even stronger'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Martin drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Crazy pushes Martin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crazy tries to clinch up.
Crazy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crazy throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Crazy misses with the combination.
#CL#
Martin forces Crazy back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Martin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Martin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin is in close to Crazy's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Martin throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Crazy is working an open guard so Martin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Crazy. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Martin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Martin stops Crazy from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin lands a couple of elbows.
Martin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Martin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martin distracts Crazy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin lands a couple of elbows.
Crazy has momentary wrist control but Martin slips an elbow through the middle.
Martin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Martin stops Crazy from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martin postures up and lands a big shot to Crazy's brow. #T3##SU#
Martin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crazy defends it nicely.#CL#
Martin drives through and clinches with Crazy against the cage.
Martin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crazy pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martin has Crazy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crazy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Crazy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD#
Crazy tries to sprawl but Martin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crazy tries to kick Martin off in order to stand up. Martin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Martin controls the position from side control.
Martin working the ground and pound.#SU#
Martin stands up.
Crazy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Crazy.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Martin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crazy's half guard.
Martin slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Martin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Crazy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Martin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Crazy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Crazy wants to get back to his feet but Martin is dominant here and he's now got Crazy's back!
Martin lands a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Apeshitt Crazy has been cut.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Crazy is covering up but some of the strikes from Martin are getting through and doing damage.
#CUT#
That has opened up Apeshitt Crazy's cut even more.
Crazy is trying to get back to his feet but Martin has full control of the position and if anything, Crazy has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Martin keeps control of the position easily here as Crazy tries to buck him off.
Martin punishes Crazy with strikes from the back mount.
Martin loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Crazy hold on?
Martin lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Apeshitt Crazy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Apeshitt Crazy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darren Martin!
A very excited looking Darren Martin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Martin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darren Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Filipovic. That one must have hurt.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Filipovic counters with a good low kick that Martin was not able to check. #KD#
Filipovic lands a big head kick that sends Martin tumbling to the mat! Filipovic takes a step backwards and waves Martin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Martin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Darren Martin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin tries to clinch but Filipovic moves away
and Filipovic rattles Martin with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Martin tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Filipovic dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Martin stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mirko Filipovic!
A victorious Mirko Filipovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 57
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Ramsey lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Ramsey.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin shoots in but Ramsey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramsey stuffs the takedown.
Ramsey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramsey lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Kenny Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Martin.#TD2#
Martin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Ramsey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramsey.
Martin has Ramsey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramsey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Ramsey manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramsey sprawls well. Ramsey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin shoots and misses
and Ramsey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin fails with the takedown
and Ramsey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Ramsey is predictable there #TD2#
and Martin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsey wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is keen to just control but Ramsey is a slippery customer.
Martin throwing shots but Ramsey is blocking nicely.
Ramsey is trying to get back to full guard.#ES#
Ramsey kicks Martin off and gets back to his feet.
Kenny Ramsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramsey counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Martin tries to clinch but Ramsey moves away
and Ramsey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramsey is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Ramsey circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Martin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin looks winded!
Ramsey tries to escape but Martin is in control.
Ramsey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Martin.
Ramsey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramsey tries to get out of the position.
You can see the frustration on Ramsey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Martin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ramsey dodges the ground and pound from Martin.
Martin landing strikes.
I wouldn't like to be where Ramsey is right now. #T3#
Ramsey can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramsey taking a bit of punishment here - Martin scoring with strikes.
We've been informed that Martin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Martin is trying to get an arm triangle but Ramsey is defending well.
Ramsey is not content to let Martin control the position.
Martin in side control, throwing shots but Ramsey defends.
Martin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Ramsey is looking for a sweep.
Ramsey dodges the ground and pound from Martin.
Ramsey is trying to improve his position.
Martin trying to control the position but Ramsey is working away.
Martin just content to control the position.
Martin scoring with punches from side control.
Martin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Martin stands up and beckons Ramsey to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Ramsey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ramsey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramsey wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramsey cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Ramsey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin shoots and misses
and Ramsey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramsey scores with a three punch combo!
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab lands there for Ramsey.
Ramsey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.#TD2#
Martin gets a double leg takedown into Ramsey's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martin preventing the sweep.
Ramsey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsey keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully. #T1#
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Martin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ramsey wants to stand and escape but Martin is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ramsey has momentary wrist control but Martin slips an elbow through the middle.
Martin trying to control but Ramsey is working from the bottom. #ES#
Ramsey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Martin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ramsey misses with the head strike.
Ramsey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Ramsey taking a breather.
Ramsey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kenny Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Martin.
Martin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramsey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramsey misses with some punches.
Ramsey lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards. #BC#
Ramsey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Ramsey.
Martin shoots in but Ramsey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin misses with a takedown
and Ramsey counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Martin misses with an uppercut. Ramsey saw that one coming.#TD2#
Martin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ramsey was covering up waiting for the punch and Martin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ramsey wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Martin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martin won't allow Ramsey to get back to his feet.
Darren Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Ramsey.
Martin connects with a couple of short punches.
Ramsey looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramsey, not yet.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Ramsey is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramsey keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martin prevents Ramsey from getting back to his feet.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Ramsey dominated that second round.
That's time! Ramsey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramsey's waist but Ramsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramsey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ramsey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramsey tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramsey to the ground. Ramsey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramsey lands a right hook to the body.
Martin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kenny Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Martin.
Ramsey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martin has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramsey counters with a stiff right hand.
Darren Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Martin darts in looking for a takedown but Ramsey gets double underhooks and turns Martin into the cage.
Martin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Ramsey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramsey finish him?
Darren Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramsey connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Martin out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Ramsey!
Kenny Ramsey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 46
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Bitchping throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Bitchping's head coaches at The Good the Bad and The Ugly that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bitchping throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bitchping is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Bitchping circles away and we're back to standing.
Bitchping defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin misses with a body shot
and Bitchping counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Martin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bitchping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Bitchping shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bitchping was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mitchell Bitchping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Martin.
Whack! Bitchping lands a heavy head kick that drops Martin. The ref tackles Bitchping to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Martin was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mitchell Bitchping!
An intense looking Mitchell Bitchping took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Everyone knows who I wanna fight next after that performance. Kalle, come out from under that rock my friend '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Koljeno enables Martin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koljeno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Martin works over Koljeno with some ground and pound from guard.
Martin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martin prevents Koljeno from getting back to his feet.
Martin scoring with some ground and pound.
Martin lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin cracks Koljeno with a solid left hand.
Martin cracks Koljeno with a solid left hand.
Koljeno has momentary wrist control but Martin slips an elbow through the middle.
Martin works over Koljeno with some ground and pound from guard.
Martin is in close to Koljeno's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martin lands a couple of digs.
Martin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Martin stands up over Koljeno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Martin lands a couple of digs.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Koljeno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin postures up.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koljeno's head.
Martin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 25 Beasts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Martin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martin scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Martin with a nice head shot there.
Martin landing with the ground and pound.
Martin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin cracks Koljeno with a solid left hand.
Martin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koljeno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard. #REVB#
Martin striking from his own guard.
Martin controlling the position.
Martin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Martin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martin tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Koljeno drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martin dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martin with a nice head shot there.
Martin distracts Koljeno with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koljeno trying to control the position.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martin cracks Koljeno with a solid left hand.
Martin landing some decent shots from guard.
Martin cracks Koljeno with a solid left hand.
Martin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koljeno's head.
Martin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Martin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Martin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Koljeno's guard.
Koljeno is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Martin dives into side control.
#REVB#
Martin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Martin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Martin wants to control but Koljeno is keeping him busy.
Martin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Martin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Koljeno is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martin connects with a decent elbow.
Darren Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koljeno takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#
Koljeno is rocked!
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koljeno can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Koljeno is still in real trouble! Can Martin finish him?
Martin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Martin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Koljeno is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martin connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big shot lands for Martin! That's hurt Koljeno! Will he recover? Martin fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Martin!
A very excited looking Darren Martin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Better Than Good
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Fredrick fails to land the takedown.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Fredrick. Fredrick gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredrick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martin defends it well.
Fredrick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.#TD#
Martin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Martin there.
Fredrick trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martin connects with a nice short shot to Fredrick's temple.
Martin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fredrick is not content to let Martin control the position.
Fredrick taking some punishment here, with Martin in his half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Fredrick looking for submissions off his back.
Fredrick tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Fredrick is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Martin there.
Martin is thwarting Fredrick's attempts to control the position.
Fredrick is doing well to control the position and prevent Martin from advancing to side control.
Fredrick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fredrick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martin won't allow Fredrick to get back to his feet. #T2#
Fredrick throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fredrick controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
Martin working some strikes from top position.
Martin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Fredrick is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
Martin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Fredrick is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Martin is posturing up here but Fredrick has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Martin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Martin has to tap! Slick submission there by Fredrick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Fredrick!
A relieved looking Ronald Fredrick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
The Quest 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martin.
Motion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martin's best efforts.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martin connects with a nice short shot to Motion's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Motion tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Martin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Martin there.
Martin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Martin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Motion defending well though.
Motion wants to control but Martin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martin lands a nice short elbow.
Motion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martin drops an elbow to the side of Motion's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motion taking some punishment here, with Martin in his half guard. #T1#
Martin is keen to just control but Motion is a slippery customer.
Martin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Motion is holding on to half guard well.
Motion is trying to control but can't.
Martin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martin throwing shots but Motion is blocking nicely.
Martin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Motion is rocked!
Nice strikes from Martin there.
Motion is still in real trouble! Can Martin finish him?
Martin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Motion! More strikes land and this one is all over! Martin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Martin!
A relieved looking Darren Martin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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