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Event:
IHOF 3.0: Thaw Brawl
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sight has knocked Martinez down with a huge combo! Sight steps away and waves a wobbly Martinez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Martinez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sergio Martinez has been cut.
Martinez blocks the body kick.
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Martinez clinches.
Martinez seems to have got his legs back now.#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up with Sight, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes Sight against the cage but Sight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sight wants to counter the offense by Martinez and move into the clinch position.
Sight misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sight connects with a crisp jab.
Sight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sight is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Sight shuts the power down on Martinez. Lights out, game over! Sight is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Sight!
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Event:
IHOF 2.5: Ice Cold Combat
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Murphy tries for a takedown but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martinez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martinez fails with the takedown.
Murphy throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martinez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Martinez.#T1#
Martinez prevents Murphy from escaping the position.
Murphy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Murphy bucks up and tries to throw Martinez off but instead Martinez has got his back!#SUB2#
Murphy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Martinez gets his way!
#SUB2#
Martinez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Murphy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2##ES#
Murphy manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Murphy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murphy .
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martinez's waist but Martinez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Murphy . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Murphy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martinez was covering up waiting for the punch and Murphy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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 Kevin Murphy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Martinez closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling the position. #TD#
Murphy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Martinez is wriggling around but Murphy manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martinez defending well though. #SUB#
Murphy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Martinez defend it? Murphy steps over the head and cranks it - Martinez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Murphy !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Murphy !
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Event:
IHOF 1.0
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Martinez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Martinez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murphy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Murphy manages to escape to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy .
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martinez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martinez wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Martinez.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Martinez jumps guard.
#SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murphy 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murphy duly obliges. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Murphy . No joy for Martinez on that attempt. #TD2#
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martinez!
Martinez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Murphy has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Martinez! Can he survive? No! He's out! Murphy gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Murphy !
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Event:
GFO 11: Gorbachenko v Bell
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Gashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gashi shoots and misses #CL2#
and Martinez counters by clinching up.
Gashi jumps guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martinez to keep the fight standing.
Martinez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Martinez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martinez walks away with a smile on his face. Gashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Martinez duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Stefan Gashi has been cut.
Martinez lands a glancing blow to the side of Gashi's head.#CL2#
Martinez moves into range and clinches up with Gashi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gashi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Martinez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1##SUB#
Gashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gashi is looking for a triangle but Martinez pushes his legs off easily.
Gashi is breathing heavily.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Martinez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gashi has hold of Martinez's hands but Martinez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2##SUB#
Gashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Martinez. #SUB#
Gashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Martinez is controlling the pace.
Gashi tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Martinez is taking a breather. Gashi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Gashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Martinez connects with a nice short shot to Gashi's temple. #SUB#
Gashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gashi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Martinez. Oh but Gashi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Martinez goes limp - he's gone! Gashi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stefan Gashi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Martinez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawkins did well to prevent Martinez getting side control.
Hawkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
Hawkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hawkins is trying to control but can't.
Martinez wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
Martinez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hawkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Martinez seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Hawkins is not content to let Martinez control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins is controlling Martinez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Martinez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Hawkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hawkins looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SUB#
Hawkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez pushing down on Hawkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martinez is keen to just control but Hawkins is a slippery customer.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position.
Hawkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez working Hawkins over with strikes.
It looks like Martinez is going to stand back up.
Hawkins is controlling Martinez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkins defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez is keen to just control but Hawkins is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Martinez 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#
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez as he jumps to the side.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martinez sprawls well. Martinez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Martinez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to stand but Hawkins is controlling his head.
Martinez working the ground and pound.#T1#
Hawkins is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Martinez just content to control the position.
Martinez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hawkins down.
Martinez trying to control the action but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Martinez wants to stand but Hawkins has his arm trapped. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martinez trying to control the position but Hawkins is working away.
Hawkins sneaks back into half guard.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawkins tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg. #T3#
Martinez trying to control the action but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Hawkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martinez lands a nice short elbow.
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. Martinez connects with a nice short shot to Hawkins's temple.
Hawkins is in trouble now - Martinez has advanced to mount! #T4#
Hawkins has given up his back here.
Martinez is looking to control Hawkins but Hawkins is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hawkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawkins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Martinez.
Martinez lands a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawkins is really stuck here.
Martinez tries to keep control of the position but Hawkins is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Martinez!
#CL#
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Hawkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Martinez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hawkins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB#
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Hawkins's legs - danger averted.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Martinez controlling from the top position.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkins is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hawkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martinez swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Hawkins gets tackled into the cage by Martinez. Martinez maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hawkins enables Martinez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hawkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Hawkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martinez passes into half guard.
Martinez working Hawkins over with strikes.
Martinez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hawkins wants to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.#T4#
Hawkins working to try and regain half guard.
Martinez is stalling here but it's allowed Hawkins to get half guard.
Martinez is controlling the pace.
Martinez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Martinez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Martinez jabs at Gross's body.
Martinez connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gross was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gross has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gross continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez won't allow Gross to sweep him here. #T1#
Martinez is fighting to break Gross's control of his arms but Gross is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martinez is in close to Gross's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gross is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gross lands a decent punch to the body there.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Gross has wrist control.
Gross has his hands on Martinez's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Martinez clinches up with Gross and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Martinez pulls guard. #SUB2#
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gross is aware though and is defending well.
Gross tries to stand but Martinez is controlling from the bottom.
Martinez wants to stand and escape but Gross is having none of it.
Martinez looking to control.
Martinez wants to control but Gross passes easily into half guard.
#T3#
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
Martinez wants to stand back up but Gross manages to pass into side control.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martinez looks winded!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Gross decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Martinez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gross to the ground. Martinez is now in Gross's guard.
Gross pulls Martinez in close to his closed guard and prevents Martinez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Martinez darts in and clinches Gross up against the cage.#TD2#
Gross is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martinez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gross to the mat. Gross regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Martinez wanted to stand there but Gross had control of the position.
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Martinez trying to control but Gross is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gross pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Martinez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gross pulls Martinez in to control the position.
Gross has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Martinez looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Martinez scores with a takedown into Gross's guard.
Martinez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Gross is controlling Martinez's posture.
Martinez postures up in Gross's guard and throws a big left but Gross blocks it.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gross works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gross is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sergio Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinez wants to stand and escape but instead Gross has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Gross postures up.
#T3##SU#
Gross stands and steps away. Martinez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Martinez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Gross controlling the position.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Martinez trying to control but Gross is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gross is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Martinez being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Gross has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Martinez has Gross up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gross's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Elwood Gross has been cut.
Gross is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martinez is keeping busy.
Gross is stalling here.
Gross is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gross gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gross trying to control the position but instead, Martinez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gross into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elwood Gross.#TD2#
Martinez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gross looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Gross's face as Martinez controls the position.
Gross can't do much from the bottom here.
Gross stops Martinez from passing to mount.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gross keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Martinez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gross has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Martinez but great work by Gross.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Gross stands up and beckons Martinez to his feet.
Gross throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sergio Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Martinez forces Gross back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Martinez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T3#
Gross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Gross pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. Gross uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez's guard. Nice move by Gross!#REVR#
Martinez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gross puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Martinez trying to hold on to Gross's head to control him but Gross postures up.
Gross tries to stand but can't do so whilst Martinez controls his leg. #T4#
Martinez is trying to control but Gross manages to pass to mount!
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SU#
Gross is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gross looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Martinez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gross misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Martinez rushes Gross and presses him up against the cage.
Gross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Elwood Gross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergio Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elwood Gross.
I think Martinez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Martinez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Martinez misses with a body kick.
Martinez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Copeland's waist but Copeland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martinez off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Copeland misses the target.#CL2#
Martinez instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Martinez pulls guard.
Copeland throws a big elbow that misses.
Martinez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Copeland postures up.
Martinez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Copeland is controlling him.
Copeland lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Martinez is trying to keep Copeland in close.
Copeland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Copeland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martinez wants to control but Copeland passes easily into half guard.
Copeland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Copeland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martinez is trying to stand back up but Copeland is controlling him
Martinez taking some punishment here, with Copeland in his half guard.
Copeland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Copeland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Copeland working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Copeland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martinez trying to hold on to Copeland's head to control him but Copeland postures up.
Copeland really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Copeland is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Martinez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Copeland!
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