Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 575
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Martin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Martin scores with a jab.
Martin connects with a right hand. Garcia shakes it off.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garcia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Garcia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin trying to remain calm as Garcia controls from the top position.
Garcia working the ground and pound but Martin is defending the strikes.
Martin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at K.O. Koala's that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Garcia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Martin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Martin defending against the ground and pound.
Garcia takes a little break here. Martin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Garcia working the strikes but Martin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Garcia controlling the action here.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Garcia is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #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.
Garcia slows the pace down in half guard.
Martin is controlling Garcia's trapped leg to prevent Garcia from advancing to side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Martin wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garcia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
It looks like Garcia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Martin trying to control from the bottom.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia prevents Martin from improving his position.
Garcia drops an elbow to the side of Martin's head.
Garcia is controlling the pace. #SU2#
Garcia decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Garcia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcia lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergio Garcia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martin.
Garcia unleashes a big counter combination but Martin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Garcia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dakota Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcia. #TD2#
Garcia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garcia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Martin tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Martin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Martin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Garcia is controlling him well.
Martin is not content to let Garcia control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Martin tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Sergio Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee asks Garcia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Garcia prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
Martin is not content to let Garcia control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a body kick.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia scores with a kick to the body.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martin backs up against the cage. #T3#
Garcia cracks Martin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garcia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Martin misses.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martin swivels and escapes.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Martin digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sergio Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia cracks the inside of Martin's front leg.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin misses with a hook #TD2#
and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Garcia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Garcia dives in and scores a takedown into Martin's guard.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia 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.
Garcia prevents Martin from getting back to his feet.
Garcia scoring with some ground and pound.
Garcia content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Garcia stands up over Martin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garcia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martin's calf.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.#TD2#
Garcia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Garcia is putting a hurting on Martin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garcia throws a strike aimed at the side of Martin's head but Martin avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Garcia wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Garcia controlling from side mount.
Dakota Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin prevents Garcia from improving position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Martin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Garcia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee asks Garcia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Garcia prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
An elbow from Garcia crashes against the mat.
Garcia in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia. #TD2#
Garcia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Martin sneaks out the side door and pushes Garcia away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Martin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Martin misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garcia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Garcia!
After winning the bout, Sergio Garcia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 565
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Anderson clinches up with Martin and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Martin tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Martin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dakota Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Martin shakes him off and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
Martin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Nice shot by Martin.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Martin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Martin looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martin stalling the fight.
Martin prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin wants to stall.
Martin is struggling to control the position.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands. #T3#
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good shot there by Martin.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Martin and move into the clinch position.
Martin throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Martin throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martin tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Martin managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Martin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Martin tries to tie him up.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martin or not.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson taking a breather.
Martin gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt. #T1#
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #BC#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin connects with a crisp jab.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Martin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Martin avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Martin is trying to break free.
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Martin connects with a crisp jab.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Dakota Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!#CL2#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mr Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martin up against the cage.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?#BC#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martin.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.#T3##CL2#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Martin in a clinch.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson tries a body shot but Martin blocks it. #BC#
Martin breaks the clinch.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dakota Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Martin throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Martin slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Anderson clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Martin scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Anderson tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dakota Martin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martin defends it nicely.
Martin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin lands a slapping body shot.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martin sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Martin avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martin, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martin up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson is leaning against Martin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Anderson wants to stall.
Martin blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands an uppercut.#T2##BC#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Martin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Anderson pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now.
Martin is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
Dakota Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mr Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martin wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson drops an elbow to the side of Martin's head.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anderson wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Martin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson is just content to waste time from the top position. Martin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mr Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Anderson.
I think Martin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Martin!
After winning the bout, Dakota Martin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 561
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martin misses with a combination
and Beast counters with a nice leg kick.
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martin looks to land a combination but Beast avoids it well.
Beast tries to clinch up.
Beast lands a head shot.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Beast and Martin goes tumbling to the canvas! Beast follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Martin is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dakota Martin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Beast decides to return to a standing position.
Oh Martin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.
Beast cracks Martin with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jozef Beast!
A victorious Jozef Beast thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C28: Baker vs Shankoli
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.
Tupolski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski slips a straight right by Martin.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Tupolski moves away and avoids it.
Tupolski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Tupolski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Martin moved away.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Tupolski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tupolski clobbers Martin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martin avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Martin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.
Tupolski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tupolski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Martin throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Martin.
Tupolski throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Tupolski slips a jab from Martin.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin tries to bum rush Tupolski with a series of wild strikes but Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Martin connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Martin. That snapped Tupolski's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Tupolski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martin checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Martin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupolski.
Martin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Martin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tupolski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tupolski looks winded!
Tupolski cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martin throws a hook but Tupolski blocks it.
Martin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martin tests Tupolski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tupolski thumps Martin with a low kick.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski scores with a hook.
Martin lands a high kick!
Martin connects with a nice looking jab.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Martin sees coming a mile off.
Martin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martin, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski thumps Martin with a low kick.
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been informed that Tupolski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tupolski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martin misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Tupolski walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Tupolski is rocked!
Tupolski misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a huge left! Tupolski is in big trouble! He's backing up but Martin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tupolski from any more damage. A dominating finish by Martin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Martin!
Dakota Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Katurian Tupolski was interviewed post fight and said 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: C20: Lu vs Spillane
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Bates changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
Bates listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Dakota Martin has been cut.
Bates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Bates appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Bates instigates a clinch.
Martin lands a left hand. #TD#
Bates wants the takedown. Martin is fighting it off but Bates persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Martin's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
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!
Bates content to stall in guard here.
Martin working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Bates passes Martin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bates is looking to stall here but Martin recovers full guard.
Martin keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Bates wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates forces his way into half guard.
Bates trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Bates frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Bates tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bates fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates can't control as he wanted to and Martin manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bates looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura but Martin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bates wants to pass to mount but Martin is defending the position.
Bates is stalling here. Martin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bates seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Martin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
The ground and pound from Martin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Martin is working Bates over with some ground and pound from side control.
Martin lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin throwing strikes but Bates manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Martin is trying to get back to half guard.
Bates wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bates tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Bates controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Bates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dakota Martin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Martin darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
Bates trying to stall but Martin improves his position.
Bates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bates looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Martin to work.
Bates is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martin or not.
Bates is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martin is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martin pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Bates is working for takedown but Martin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates. #BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin misses with a jab to the body
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin throws a series of punches but Bates moves out of range.
Martin thows a leg kick but Bates checks it #CL#
and Bates counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Bates's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bates is keeping busy.
Bates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Bates turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bates manages to end up in side control.
Martin wants to control but Bates postures up.
Martin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2##ES2#
Martin kicks Bates off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates jabs at Martin's body.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Bates lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martin walks into a left hand.
Bates lands a body shot.
Bates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martin momentarily. #CL#
Bates clinches.
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Martin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bates blocking some punches. #T3#
Martin prevents the takedown attempt.
Bates looking for a takedown.
Bates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martin misses with some punches.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Bates, against the cage.
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it. #TD#
Bates has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Martin regains guard immediately.
Bates preventing the sweep.
Luigi Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.#T4#
Martin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Bates is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bates trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Martin is quick to defend against it.
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bates.
Bates takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Bates dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dakota Martin's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Martin drives through and clinches with Bates against the cage.
Bates looking for a takedown.
Martin stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
A short right from Martin.
Bates can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin gets underhooks to prevent Bates's takedown attempt.
Bates tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bates's hands.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Martin misses with an uppercut. Bates saw that one coming.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bates throws a good cross that connects.
Bates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martin to score with a decent uppercut.
Dakota Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates attempts a counter takedown but Martin avoids it well and moves away.
Martin throws a right and a left that Bates avoids nicely.
Bates shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Bates lands a really nice looking cross but Martin seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Bates slips the punch.
As Martin tries to get set, Bates tries to push him back and clinch up but Martin manages to avoid the attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Martin as he connects with a hook.
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Martin throws a leg kick #TD#
so Bates counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bates wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Bates passes into half guard. #T3#
Bates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.
Bates works his way into side control.
Dakota Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Bates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bates controlling from side mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martin is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Bates swings around for an armbar but Martin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bates's guard.
Bates manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bates!
A relieved looking Luigi Bates thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C15: Gatsby vs Reilly
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Martin misses the jab.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lokren, as that shot connected.
We've been told by Lokren's head coaches at Jacks Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lokren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Martin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lokren connects with a single shot there.
Lokren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lokren throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin misses with a body shot
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.#T1#
Lokren with a nice cross.
Lokren punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lokren circles away quickly and effectively.
Lokren misses with a double jab
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martin has time to react.
Martin swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lokren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Martin throws a combination that misses
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dakota Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren throws out a powerful jab.
Lokren scores with a punch to the head.
Lokren lands with a nice body punch.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Martin. #T2#
Martin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lokren throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Lokren catches Martin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martin throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren jabs Martin right on the nose. Martin blinks but takes it well.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin throws a big counter head kick but Lokren avoids it with no problem.
Lokren connects with a single shot there.
Lokren moves out of range of the leg kick from Martin.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lokren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Martin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lokren eats them both and turns towards Martin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lokren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martin. Martin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren connects with a jab.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren. #T4#
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
Lokren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lokren lands a jab.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin lunges at Lokren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lokren's hand.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lokren sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lokren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren scores with a hook to the body. Martin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lokren lands with a right hand.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martin has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lokren throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Martin cracks Lokren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lokren connects with the punch.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lokren circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martin cracks Lokren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Lokren there.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Martin does it's job there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Martin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lokren has got the better of the exchanges.
Lokren throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good exchange - Lokren coming out on top.
Lokren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.#ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Martin misses with a takedown attempt
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lokren finish him?
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Lokren closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Martin! Lokren 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 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Combate 10: Aas vs Pouko
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Pereira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Dakota Martin has been cut.
Martin shoots and misses
and Pereira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick. #KD2#
Pereira lands a big head kick that sends Martin tumbling to the mat! Pereira takes a step backwards and waves Martin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Martin gets a clinch.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Martin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Martin is rocked!
Pereira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Martin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Martin.
Come on Pereira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pereira is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pereira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Pereira.
A right hand to the body from Pereira.
Pereira is pushing Martin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pereira unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Martin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pereira is unloading with more strikes now! Martin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Pereira!
An out of breath and clearly excited Miguel Pereira thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Combate 3: Herois
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nada misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
A jab from Nada finds it's way through Martin's defenses.
A cross from Nada lands.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nada jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Nada throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin blocks the body kick.
Nada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nada lands with a hook. Martin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martin wants to clinch but Nada slips to the side
and Nada counters with a nice body shot.
Nada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nada bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nada. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Martin takes a swing at Nada's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Nada shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nada stalling away here and it's allowed Martin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nada wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Nada looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada working a defensive guard here.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
Nada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet. #T2#
Nada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martin postures up in Nada's guard and throws a big left but Nada blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nada holds on and takes a little breather.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nada is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Nada is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Martin reverses the position - he's now on top in Nada's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martin postures up.
Nada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nada 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.
Nada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Nada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nada.
Martin is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Martin wants to get back to full guard.
Nada working Martin over with strikes.
Martin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nada.
Nada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin is trying to keep Nada in close.
Nada throws a big right hand that misses.
Nada tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully.
Nada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nada throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frank Nada is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nada lands a right hook to the body.
Nada is looking to wear down Martin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martin misses the jab.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Martin avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martin.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Martin does it's job there.
Nada finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nada.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nada ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Nada shoots in and bounces Martin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nada wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.#T1#
Nada trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nada controls the pace.
Nada content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Nada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Martin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Nada working the ground and pound but Martin is defending the strikes.
Nada is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frank Nada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nada throwing strikes but Martin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nada can't do much from the bottom here.
Martin lands some shots froms side control.
Nada tries to buck Martin off but Martin is having none of it.#T3#
Nada is working hard here to advance position.
Martin wants to control but Nada is keeping him busy.
Martin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Martin landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Nada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Nada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nada regains half guard.
Martin with the ground and pound but Nada uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Nada is adopting a defensive guard.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Nada will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nada swings widly with a right hand
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nada throws out the jab.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Nada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nada misses with a straight right.
Nada cracks Martin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nada misses with an uppercut
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin misses with the combination.
Nada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nada cracks Martin with a good jab.
Nada lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Nada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
Nada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nada takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nada connects with a looping right hand.
Nada throws a shot to the body.
Nada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Nada stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nada throws the kick towards the body but Martin avoids it.
Martin takes a swing at Nada's ribcage but misses.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin throws a combination that misses
and Nada counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Nada - just one landing.
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!
Nada fails with a takedown attempt.
Nada lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Nada throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nada throws a leg kick
and Martin counters with a solid body kick.
Nada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Martin is rocked!
A jab from Nada finds it's way through Martin's defenses.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Nada finish him?#TD#
Nada shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Martin is on queer street and Nada is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Combate 1: Inicio
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Pekyew looks to clinch #KD#
and Martin counters with a nice right hand that sends Pekyew toppling to the canvas! Pekyew scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Martin finish him?!#ROC#
Pekyew is rocked!
Martin shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Pekyew takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Martin sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Pekyew bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Martin!
After winning the bout, Dakota Martin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFT-495: Hard Knock Life 14
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Martin misses with a straight right.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edgar throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Martin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some bone on bone action there as Martin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Edgar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin digs a good hook to Edgar's body.
Edgar tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edgar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edgar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edgar feints and then cracks Martin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martin down.
The fighters circling - Edgar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martin moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Frankie Edgar has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edgar moves away.
Edgar misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Edgar is rocked!
Martin lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Martin!
An out of breath Dakota Martin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFT-492: Bondi Beach Brawl 9
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1##KD#
Pol knocks Martin to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#
It looks like Dakota Martin has been cut.
Martin struggling a bit here.#SU#
Pol stands up and beckons Martin to his feet.
Pol tries a head kick but it misses.
Pol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Martin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Pol moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pol jumps guard but Martin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Pol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Pol.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Pol sprawls well.
Pol throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range. #T1#
Pol throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Pol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martin on the side of the head.
Pol slips under a jab.
Martin moves forwards but Pol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Pol. That snapped Martin's head back. #ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Pol seems to be stalking Martin here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Martin drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Van Pol!

Event: BFT-490
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Mellia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Mellia checks the leg kick.
Mellia is looking to counter punch.
Martin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mellia.
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mellia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mellia slips a straight right by Martin.
Mellia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mellia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mellia misses with a body shot.
Martin lands with an uppercut that bounces Mellia off the cage and back into range.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Mellia moved out of range.
It looked like Mellia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mellia misses with a hook.
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Mellia moves away and avoids it.
Mellia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Martin connects with the punch.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin misses with a hook. Mellia ducked under it nicely.
Mellia throwing a counter right hand but Martin manages to avoid it.
Mellia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Mellia misses with a wild body shot.
Mellia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mellia lands a jab to the head.
Mellia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.
Mellia slips a straight right by Martin.
Mellia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mellia with a jab.#T2#
Martin scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Mellia is rocked!
Martin cracks Mellia with a hook to the temple - Mellia is on wobbly legs here! Martin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mellia falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Martin wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dakota Martin!
An out of breath Dakota Martin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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