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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Martinez stuffs the takedown.
Martinez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pawlikowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Pawlikowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martinez's half guard.
Pawlikowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martinez defending well though.
Still in half guard, Pawlikowski seems content to control.
Pawlikowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Pawlikowski is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlikowski prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Martinez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pawlikowski on the ground.#T1#
Pawlikowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pawlikowski is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
Pawlikowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pawlikowski is looking to advance position but Martinez won't allow it.
Pawlikowski 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.
Pawlikowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pawlikowski winds up and cracks Martinez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Martinez is refusing to be controlled, as Pawlikowski sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pawlikowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martinez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pawlikowski.
Pawlikowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Pawlikowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martinez defending well though.
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. Pawlikowski connects with a nice short shot to Martinez's temple. #T3#
Pawlikowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Pawlikowski is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawlikowski to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Pawlikowski is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Pawlikowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pawlikowski.
Martinez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Pawlikowski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pawlikowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Martinez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martinez tries to get out of the position.
Pawlikowski working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Pawlikowski looking to secure an arm triangle but Martinez defends it well. #SUB2#
Pawlikowski is working for a guillotine from mount but Martinez frees his head quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlikowski raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Martinez is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Pawlikowski 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#
Pawlikowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Pawlikowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martinez is trying to defend but Pawlikowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oh Martinez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pawlikowski passes to side control.
Pawlikowski lands a strong strike to the head of Martinez. That's dazed him! Pawlikowski looking to finish here. Martinez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Pawlikowski lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Pawlikowski!
Mike Martinez was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I know i lost tonight,but i will comeback better next time,fuck it'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Beer connects with a nice looking jab.
Beer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martinez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beer counters with a stiff right hand.
Beer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martinez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Beer connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Martinez covering up! Beer comes in with a big uppercut and Martinez goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Beer!
In defeat, Mike Martinez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I know i lost tonight,but i will comeback better next time,fuck it'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Martinez shoots in and drives through. Reeves sprawls well.
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Reeves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reeves misses with a takedown attempt - Martinez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reeves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reeves throws a chopping leg kick but Martinez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Martinez misses with a left hand
and Reeves counters with a right hand to the body.
Reeves throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Reeves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Reeves. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Reeves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martinez!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Reeves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Reeves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Reeves drags him back down.#SUB2#
Reeves has hold of Martinez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Martinez seems comfortable defending it but Reeves has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Martinez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Martinez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Reeves couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Reeves!
In defeat, Mike Martinez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I know i lost tonight,but i will comeback better next time,fuck it'. |
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Event:
LAFC 15
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Burns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinez.
Martinez throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Martinez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've been hearing that Burns has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burns throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martinez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Martinez is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Our spies down at at The Gulag Public Gym inform us that Martinez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Burns forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martinez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burns scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martinez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martinez taking some punishment here, with Burns in his half guard.
Martinez has hold of Burns's hands but Burns slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Burns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Burns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martinez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Martinez is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martinez avoid being mounted?
Burns keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burns is nestled in close to Martinez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Burns is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Martinez won't allow Burns to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Burns working Martinez over with strikes.
Martinez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Martinez is rocked!
Burns is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Martinez is hurt! He's hurt bad - Burns fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Martinez from any more punishment! Congratulations to Burns! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Brian Burns 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.
In defeat, Mike Martinez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I know i lost tonight,but i will comeback better next time,fuck it'. |
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Event:
LAFC 12 Night of Champions
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Martinez is looking to clinch. #TD#
Weasel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martinez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Martinez staying busy and making it hard for Weasel to control.
Martinez trying to control but not successfully.
Weasel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weasel gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T1#
Weasel punishes Martinez with strikes from the back mount. #SUB#
Weasel is looking for the choke from the back position but Martinez is controlling his hands well.
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Martinez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Martinez trying to get back to his feet but Weasel is in full control for now.
Weasel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Weasel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Weasel wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Weasel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Martinez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Martinez for a finish. #T2##SUB#
Weasel is persistently looking for the submission but Martinez is defending it well.
Martinez tries to roll but Weasel sticks to his back.
Weasel thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
I would not like to be Martinez right now.
#SUB#
Weasel working for a choke but Martinez is defending well.
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Weasel has the hooks in. Martinez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Martinez avoids the strikes from Weasel.
Martinez is in bad spot here.
Martinez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Weasel.
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but Weasel has full control of the position and if anything, Martinez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Martinez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Martinez is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Weasel controlling the position well here. Martinez rolled but Weasel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Weasel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Martinez is defending well though. Weasel let's go of the attempt for now.
Martinez is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weasel throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Weasel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Weasel misses with a takedown attempt
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weasel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weasel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weasel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Martinez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Weasel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weasel shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense.
Martinez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martinez scores with a nice right hand.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. Weasel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Martinez backs away, Weasel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weasel tried to counter with a leg kick but Martinez avoided it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martinez.
Martinez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Martinez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weasel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1##TD#
Weasel scores with a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Weasel lands a couple of elbows.
Weasel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Weasel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Weasel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Weasel is looking to pass into half guard but Martinez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Martinez is in guard.#REVB#
Weasel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?#T2#
Weasel looking to control.
Martinez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weasel's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Weasel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martinez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Weasel keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Weasel looking for a sweep. Not yet Weasel, not yet.
Weasel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weasel tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Martinez wants to control from the top but Weasel keeps moving.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Weasel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Weasel throws a strike but Martinez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Weasel keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Martinez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Charles Weasel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Weasel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Weasel trying to control the position.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weasel controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Weasel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Martinez connects with a looping right hand.
Weasel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinez.
Nice shot lands for Martinez.
Martinez fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Weasel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Weasel dives in and scores a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Weasel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Weasel distracts Martinez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weasel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martinez pulls Weasel in close to prevent any damage.
Weasel scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Weasel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weasel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martinez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weasel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Weasel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Weasel wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weasel trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weasel slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Weasel seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.
Martinez is refusing to be controlled, as Weasel sits in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weasel or perhaps it was just good defense by Martinez, which made it look bad.
Martinez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weasel in his tracks.
Weasel tries to move into range but Martinez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martinez connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Weasel feints and as Martinez raises his hands in defense, Weasel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martinez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weasel.
Martinez wants to stand up but Weasel is controlling him.
Weasel lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Martinez wants to stand but Weasel is controlling the position. #ES2#
Martinez kicks Weasel off and gets to his feet.
Mike Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Martinez.
#BC2#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weasel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.
Martinez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Martinez!
A pretty intense looking Mike Martinez took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
LAFC 7 Shewmaker vs Mogh
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Boy misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinez misses the target.
Martinez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez moves away from the strike by Boy.
As Boy backs away, Martinez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martinez.
Boy slips a straight right by Martinez.#TD#
Boy tries to sprawl but Martinez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!#SUB2#
Boy with the active half guard here but Martinez passes nicely into side control.
Martinez advances to mount. #SUB#
Martinez is working for a guillotine from mount but Boy frees his head quite easily.
#T1#
Martinez lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Martinez swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Martinez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Martinez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Balaban tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Balaban takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Balaban clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Balaban drags the fight down to the ground.
Balaban trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Martinez stands and steps away. Balaban gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Martinez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balaban at a distance.
Balaban shoots in looking for a takedown but Martinez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balaban's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balaban ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balaban moves out of range of the body kick.
Martinez connects with a solid leg kick.
Mike Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez throws a body punch but Balaban moves out of range.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez throws a jab but it's blocked by Balaban.
Balaban unleashes a big counter combination but Martinez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balaban shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balaban.
Martinez is looking to score with low kicks.
Martinez misses with a looping left.
Martinez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martinez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balaban.
Balaban throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balaban staying out of range there.
Balaban shoots in looking for a takedown but Martinez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balaban's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mike Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Balaban.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balaban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Balaban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martinez wants to get back to striking at distance but Balaban won't allow it.
Balaban goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martinez misses with a straight left. #T2#
Balaban shoots in looking for a takedown but Martinez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balaban's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balaban blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Balaban moves out of range.
Martinez fails to land with a series of punches.
Balaban is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Martinez. No joy for Balaban on that attempt.
Balaban tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Balaban slips under a jab.
Martinez lands a high kick!
#TD2#
Balaban closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Balaban looks winded!
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Balaban is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martinez has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Martinez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez is trying to buck Balaban off.
Balaban misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Martinez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balaban on the ground.
Balaban sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Martinez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Balaban tries to move into full mount but can't pass Martinez's legs.
Balaban in side control, throwing shots but Martinez defends. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Balaban controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Balaban.#SU2#
Balaban decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Balaban is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martinez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Martinez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martinez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martinez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martinez sets himself, and Balaban steps forward looking for the clinch! Martinez avoids it this time.
Balaban wants to clinch.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Martinez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez sets himself, and Balaban steps forward looking for the clinch! Martinez avoids it this time.
Balaban fails with a takedown attempt.
Martinez throws a hook but Balaban avoids it easily.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Balaban steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Balaban is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez thuds his right hand into Balaban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Balaban feints and as Martinez raises his hands in defense, Balaban changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Balaban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balaban is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Balaban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Balaban from controlling successfully.
Martinez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martinez tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Balaban stands up and waves to Martinez to follow him.
Balaban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Balaban is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Balaban blocks the low kick.
Martinez jabs Balaban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Martinez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Balaban is out of range. #T2#
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Mike Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balaban.
Balaban is breathing heavily.
Martinez misses with a double jab
#TD2#
so Balaban counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Balaban from controlling successfully.
Balaban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
Balaban stops Martinez from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberto Balaban has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balaban looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Balaban is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Balaban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU#
Martinez gets to his feet - Balaban follows without any prompting.
Balaban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Balaban drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martinez defends it well.
Martinez tries to bum rush Balaban with a series of wild strikes but Balaban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinez lands a nice shot that snaps Balaban's head back.
Balaban avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Balaban tries to counter by closing the distance.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balaban.
Mike Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Balaban.#T4#
Martinez blocks a head kick by Balaban.
Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Martinez!
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Martinez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Balaban takes a step back to recover.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Balaban fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.
Balaban slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Martinez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balaban slips a straight right by Martinez.
Mike Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balaban is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balaban.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Martinez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Balaban has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck for Balaban with that takedown attempt.
Martinez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Balaban feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Martinez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Martinez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Balaban will feel that in the morning.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Balaban avoids nicely.
Balaban tries to counter by closing the distance.
Martinez tries to bum rush Balaban with a series of wild strikes but Balaban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez scores with a body shot.
Martinez throws a head kick but Balaban moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balaban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balaban is defended easily by Martinez.
Balaban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Balaban takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinez lands a head kick. Balaban smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Balaban avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Balaban tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
Balaban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Balaban closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Balaban lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Balaban gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Martinez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martinez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balaban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez is fending him off so far but Balaban persists. Nope, Martinez circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mike Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Balaban.
Balaban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Balaban avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Balaban blocks a head kick by Martinez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a wild combination.
Martinez throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Balaban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez throws a head kick but Balaban moves out of range.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balaban can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Balaban pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Balaban tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martinez just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Balaban avoids nicely.
Mike Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Balaban misses.
Martinez misses with a kick to the body.
Balaban 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 Balaban off to one side.
Martinez tries to land a front kick but Balaban steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martinez with a nice calf kick.
Martinez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martinez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balaban tries to counter with a clinch but Martinez shakes him off and moves away.
Martinez leaves Balaban with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balaban circles away quickly and effectively.
Martinez misses with a looping left.
A jab from Martinez does it's job there.
Martinez throws a leg kick but Balaban checks it.
Martinez leaves Balaban with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez throws a leg kick which misses Balaban's front leg but catches the back leg as Balaban tries to avoid it.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Balaban is just out of range.
Roberto Balaban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez scores with a one two! Balaban had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martinez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martinez, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Martinez! |
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