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Event:
GC 216
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Barnkvist works the jab nicely.
Martins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnkvist loads up on a big right hand but Martins slips the punch.
Martins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnkvist.
Martins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Barnkvist clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Barnkvist turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnkvist manages to end up in side control.
Barnkvist misses with the ground and pound.
Barnkvist wants to control but Martins is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist scores with punches from side control.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Martins pushes Barnkvist away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barnkvist gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Martins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Barnkvist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barnkvist passes to side control.
Martins dodges the ground and pound from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Barnkvist are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Martins is trying to escape the position but Barnkvist is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist throws a strike aimed at the side of Martins's head but Martins avoids it well.
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Martins is working away.
Barnkvist in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Martins tries to bench press Barnkvist off him but Barnkvist keeps the position.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound but Martins is defending the strikes.
Martins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barnkvist in side control, throwing shots but Martins defends.
Martins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barnkvist landing a few strikes.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Martins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnkvist.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnkvist has control of an arm but Martins manages to advance to Barnkvist's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2#
Barnkvist showing good submission defense here.
Martins is hanging on to Barnkvist's back as he tries to escape.
Martins tries to keep control of the position but Barnkvist is staying busy.
Barnkvist is trying to break free.
Well, with Martins on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnkvist is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Martins's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Barnkvist trying to control but not successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Martins working for a choke but Barnkvist is defending well.
Martins has the hooks in. Barnkvist is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Martins is trying to stick to Barnkvist's back but Barnkvist is turning into Martins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnkvist.
Our spies down at at Shark Tank MMA inform us that Martins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Martins managing to control the position.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch but Martins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnkvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martins thuds a left hand into Barnkvist's body.
Barnkvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnkvist.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barnkvist looking for a takedown.
Martins gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
Barnkvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around?
Barnkvist wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Martins back against the cage.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Barnkvist gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Barnkvist is fighting to break Martins's control of his arms but Martins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Martins has wrist control.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Martins blocks nicely.
Barnkvist prevents Martins from getting back to his feet.
Martins is wriggling around but Barnkvist manages to pass to half guard.
Barnkvist is looking to stall here but Martins recovers full guard.
Martins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Barnkvist tries to roll over but Martins keeps him under control.#T2#
Barnkvist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist is pressing down on Martins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martins is one step ahead there.
Martins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnkvist is trying to control Martins's posture but Martins avoids it. #T3#
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Martins decides to stand back up. Martins steps back and let's Barnkvist get back to his feet.
Barnkvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnkvist stalks Martins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martins's face. Martins staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martins.
A big right from Barnkvist misses.
Jab from Barnkvist.
The fighters circling - Barnkvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martins keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnkvist slips under a jab from Martins.#T4#
Martins looks to land a combination. Barnkvist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.#TD#
Martins tries to sprawl but Barnkvist drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Martins is having none of it.
Martins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martins manages to get to full guard.
Martins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Otavio Martins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Barnkvist gets a double leg takedown into Martins's guard.
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnkvist throws an elbow that misses. Martins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnkvist's guard. Nice move by Martins!#REVB#
Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Martins keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully. #T1#
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Martins has wrist control.
Barnkvist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martins has his hands on Barnkvist's head, controlling the position.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Martins is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Martins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Martins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martins trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnkvist postures up in Martins's guard and throws a big left but Martins blocks it. #SUB2#
Barnkvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnkvist has managed to get both his arms back between Martins's legs - danger averted.
Martins controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself.
Barnkvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martins wants to stand but Barnkvist is controlling the position.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martins is trying to keep Barnkvist in close.
#ES2#
Martins pushes Barnkvist off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Martins ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.#T4##TD#
Martins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnkvist to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martins wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martins controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself.
Barnkvist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Martins blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnkvist 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
After winning the bout, Peter Barnkvist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GC 204
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Martins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martins missing with a left hand there. Batts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martins looks to throw the jab but Batts is out of range.
Batts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Batts connects with a nice looking jab.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Batts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batts walks into a straight right hand from Martins.
Martins tries to clinch but Batts moves out of range. #TD#
Batts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martins on his heels. He'll look to pass Martins's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martins looking for a sweep. Not yet Martins, not yet.
Batts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Batts from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Batts tries to free his leg and advance position but Martins is retaining full guard.
Martins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Batts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batts throws a big elbow that misses.
Batts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins working a defensive guard here.
Batts with a nice head shot there.
Batts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Batts landing some decent shots from guard.
Batts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martins's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Batts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batts with a nice head shot there.
Martins 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Batts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Batts throws a big right hand that misses.
Martins controls Batts momentarily but Batts frees himself.
Batts is working Martins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Batts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Our spies down at at Shark Tank MMA inform us that Martins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Martins has momentary wrist control but Batts slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batts is working Martins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Batts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batts trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batts won't allow Martins to sweep him here.
Batts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batts throws a big right hand that misses.
Batts is working Martins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martins wants to stand up but Batts is controlling him.
Martins wants to sweep here but Batts controlling him for the moment.
Batts throws a big right hand that misses.
Martins has momentary wrist control but Batts slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martins 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.
Martins is controlling Batts's posture.
Batts looking to pass the guard.
Batts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Batts trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batts scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Batts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Batts scores with a four punch combination!
Martins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#
Martins is rocked!
Batts fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Martins to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Martins looks to clinch but Batts throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Martins taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Batts!
After the fight, Peter Batts was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GC 190
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Martins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gears misses with a straight left.
Martins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Martins misses.
Martins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martins throws a lazy right hand but Gears sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gears sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Martins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gears throws a big counter combination but Martins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martins scores with a punch to the head.
Otavio Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins scores with a body shot.
Gears on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gears jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gears is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gears walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins misses with a shot to the body
and Gears connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martins avoids the body shot from Gears.
#T1#
Gears staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Martins there.
Gears misses with a body shot
and Martins counters with a stiff right hand.
Gears scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gears.
Gears moves away from the strike by Martins.
A quick step to the side and Gears tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martins scores with a punch to the head.
Gears steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martins.
Martins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gears moves away.
Martins looks to land a left hand but Gears moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gears, as that shot connected.
Gears walks into a straight right hand from Martins.
Martins scores with a nice strike.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gears throws a hook to the side of Martins's head but Martins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Martins.
Martins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gears bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gears slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Gears tries to keep at a distance but Martins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martins tries to work over Gears's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martins lands with a left to the head.
Gears is trying to force a seperation but Martins has the dominant position.
Gears is trying to break the clinch but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Gears's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gears throws a jab but it's blocked by Martins. #CL2#
Martins clinches up with Gears and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Gears on the inside.
Gears wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Gears's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gears lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gears.
Gears seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martins throws a body shot but no joy.
Gears on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gears takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gears moves away.
Martins cracks Gears with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gears uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martins has time to react.
A big right from Gears misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Martins misses its intended target. #T4#
A jab from Gears misses.
Gears moves out of range of the strikes.
Gears is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Martins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gears in his tracks.
A solid body kick from Martins. #CL2#
Gears tries to keep at a distance but Martins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martins throws a punch but it's blocked by Gears.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gears blocking some punches.
Martins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gears backwards.
Martins takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gears backwards. #BC#
Gears breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Martins misses the target.
The fighters circling - Martins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otavio Martins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Martins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gears in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by Gears as he connects with a hook.
Gears throws the left hand but Martins avoids the punch easily.
Gears throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Gears coming out on top.
Gears slips a jab and a cross from Martins.
Gears tests Martins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gears swings widly with a right hand
and Martins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gears throws an off balance right hand
and Martins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Martins gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martins.
Gears wants to break free but Martins has control.
Gears misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Martins stalls.
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins tries a body shot but Gears blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Gears as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Gears manages to break the clinch.
Gears misses with an uppercut. Martins saw that one coming.
Gears waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martins.
Gears looks to throw the jab but Martins is out of range.
Gears misses with a straight right.
Gears feints a jab promting Martins to slip. Gears then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Martins as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Gears misses.
Gears loads up on a big right hand but Martins slips the punch.
Martins wants to counter the offense by Gears and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gears steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martins.
Gears throws a hook but Martins avoids it easily.
Martins throws a looping overhand right but Gears ducks down to avoid it.
Martins looks to land a right hand but Gears moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gears misses with an uppercut. Martins saw that one coming.
Martins throws a body punch but Gears moves out of range.
Gears is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gears throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gears takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gears thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martins swings for the body but Gears moves out of range.
Gears is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martins. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Martins there.
Martins lands a glancing blow to the side of Gears's head.
Martins throws a lazy right hand but Gears sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martins ducks under a wild hook from Gears.
Martins wants to counter with a clinch but Gears pushes him away.
Gears lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A shot to the body from Martins misses
enabling Gears to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Martins is rocked!
Gears keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Gears wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gears.
Gears appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martins lands the left hand.
Martins throws a looping overhand right but Gears ducks down to avoid it.
Gears lands with a straight right. Martins didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gears throws an off balance right hand
and Martins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Gears keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martins.
Martins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Martins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Martins misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Martins there.
Gears moves out of range as Martins strikes.
Martins moves out of range of the strikes.
Gears sets himself, and Martins steps forward looking for the clinch! Gears avoids it this time.
Martins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gears throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Martins counters by clinching up.
Gears tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gears looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Martins prevents Gears from breaking the clinch.
Gears swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins pushes Gears back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otavio Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gears's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Martins has Gears up against the cage in a clinch.
Gears blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martins pushes Gears back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gears wants to get back to striking at distance but Martins won't allow it.
Gears scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Gears escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martins stalks Gears and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gears's face. Gears staggers backwards, shaken.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gears paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martins throws a jab but it's blocked by Gears.
Gears drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins slips a jab and a cross from Gears.
Otavio Martins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gears throws a hook but Martins avoids it easily.
Gears walks into a straight right hand from Martins.
Martins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Gears staying out of range there.
Gears tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martins was well out of range. Poor timing from Gears.
Martins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gears.
Gears bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gears loads up on a big right hand but Martins slips the punch.
Martins fails to land with a series of punches.
Martins dodges the punch combination from Gears.
Martins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Martins misses the shot to the body.
Gears throwing a counter right hand but Martins manages to avoid it.
Martins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gears was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gears misses with a lunging right hand
and Martins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martins misses with an uppercut.
Oliver Gears has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Martins lands a slapping body shot.
Martins slips a jab and a cross from Gears.
Martins closes the distance but Gears moves to the side
letting Gears counter with a right hand.
Martins misses with a hook. Gears ducked under it nicely.
Martins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gears.
It looked like Gears wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gears throws a series of punches but Martins moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gears lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gears loads up on a big right hand but Martins slips the punch.
Martins lands with a shot to the body.
Gears uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martins.
Martins throws a hook but Gears avoids it easily.
Gears swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Martins connects with a nice looking jab.
Martins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gears.
Martins slips under a jab from Gears.
Gears missing with a left hand there. Martins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gears misses with a looping right.
Otavio Martins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gears manages to avoid it.
Gears slips under a jab.
Gears swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martins throws out a loose jab but Gears uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martins lands the left hand.
Martins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Martins lands an overhand right.
Martins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gears sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gears wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gears throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gears throws a right hand that misses
and Martins counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gears cracks Martins with an open hand slap.
Martins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gears throws a hook but Martins avoids it easily.
Gears swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martins throws the left hand but Gears avoids the punch easily.
Gears missing with a left hand there. Martins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otavio Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martins 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otavio Martins!
Our winner, Otavio Martins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RS 165 All Out War
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Wilson connects with the punch.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Martins shows good takedown defense.
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Martins.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Nice cross by Wilson.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Martins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Wilson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Wilson.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Martins finish him?
Martins throws a monster overhand right that drops Wilson! Martins follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otavio Martins!
Otavio Martins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RS 159 Full Of Rage
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Koso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koso with a hook.
We've been told by Koso's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koso blocks a jab.#CL2#
Martins instigates a clinch.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martins working aggressively here.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Koso.
Koso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Koso to work.
Martins can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins misses with a body punch.
#T1##TD#
Koso jumps guard and drags Martins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Koso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koso is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Koso won't allow Martins to sweep him here.
Koso trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Martins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Koso has picked Martins up and slammed him! Martins can't keep hold of the triangle and Koso manages to pass to side control!
Koso landing strikes.
Koso trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom. #T2#
Martins sneaks back into half guard.
Martins is looking for a sweep. Koso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working. #SUB#
Koso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martins is just riding it out for now. Koso eventually gives up the hold.
Martins is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Koso jumps into side control!
Martins is looking to regain half guard here but Koso keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB#
Koso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Koso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koso working away.#SUB#
Koso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koso wants to control but Martins is keeping him busy.
Martins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koso prevents Martins from improving his position.
Koso is pressing down on Martins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martins is holding on for now.
Koso is trying to control. Martins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins tries to get to full guard but Koso has control of the leg.
Koso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martins is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Martins actively working from the bottom here.
Martins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Koso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speva Koso dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Martins.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins drops his hands momentarily and Koso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Martins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martins misses with a straight right.
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koso lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koso takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Koso darts in and clinches Martins up against the cage.
Martins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koso.
Koso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Koso is leaning against Martins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koso digs a right hand into Martins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martins's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koso.
Martins tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Martins gets through Koso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koso blocks a body shot from Martins.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso lands a shoulder strike.
Martins lands a left hand.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins misses with some punches.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins lands a body punch.
Koso prevents a body shot from Martins.
Martins struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso blocking some punches.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Martins.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Koso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koso closes the distance but Martins moves to the side
enabling Martins to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
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!
Martins misses with a straight left.
Martins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martins misses with an uppercut
and Koso counters with a nice uppercut.
Koso moves out of range as Martins strikes.
Koso staying out of range there.
Martins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koso misses with a straight right.
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martins.
No joy there for Martins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koso's corner calls for a 1-2. Koso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koso defending well as Martins loads up on a big left hand.
Koso drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martins sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Koso drives through and clinches with Martins against the cage.
#T3#
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins working aggressively here.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso wants a takedown.
Koso wants to take the fight to the mat but Martins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koso misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Koso lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martins.
Koso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinss head.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Martins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koso has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martins after a bit of a struggle.
Koso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martins gets underhooks to prevent Koso's takedown attempt.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Otavio Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Koso.
Koso is looking for a takedown.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Martins working aggressively here.
Koso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Martins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koso pulls his leg out and moves away.
Speva Koso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martins walks into a jab.
Martins moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Otavio Martins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Martins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koso, as that shot connected.
Martins missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martins misses with a lunging right hand
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Martins back against the cage.
Martins lands a left hand.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Martins misses with some punches.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Koso blocks a body shot from Martins.
Koso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Martins misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martins.
#T1#
Koso throws out a loose jab but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins swats away the attempt to clinch by Koso.
Koso lands with a kick to the ribs.
Martins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koso cracks Martins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koso throws a jab but it's blocked by Martins.
Koso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martins swats away the attempt to clinch by Koso.
Koso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Martins misses the target.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martins throws out the jab.
Martins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2##CL#
Martins gets tackled into the cage by Koso. Koso maintains the clinch.
Koso trying to control the position but instead, Martins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koso into the cage.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koso.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso tries to work over Martins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martins throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Koso lands a nice uppercut.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koso scores with a shot to the side of Martins's head.
Martins lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koso jumps guard but Martins stands there with Koso around his waist. Koso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koso is trying to pull guard but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koso digs a right hand underneath Martins's ribcage. Martins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Martins tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Martins back against the cage.
Martins lands a hook that snaps the head of Koso backwards. #TD#
Koso manages to pull guard.
Koso keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
Martins cracks Koso with a solid left hand.
Speva Koso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koso's head.
Martins chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Koso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Koso keeping full guard, as Martins tries to pass.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Martins stopping the sweep attempt from Koso.
Koso 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#
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!
Martins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Martins looking for subs from the bottom but Koso mounts him!
Martins tries to hold on but Koso pushes him away.
Koso looking to ground and pound but Martins is blocking nicely.
Martins is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Speva Koso.
I think Koso 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #71
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Lainey fails to land with a series of punches.
Martins fails to land with a series of punches.
Martins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Lainey misses its intended target.
Martins walks into a stiff left hand from Lainey.
Lainey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martins keeps the fight on the outside.
Martins throwing a counter right hand but Lainey manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Martins.#ROC#
Lainey is rocked!
Lainey loads up on a big right hand but Martins slips the punch.
Martins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lainey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Lainey misses.
We've been told by Martins's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lainey misses with a left hand
and Martins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lainey is still on wobbly legs! Can Martins finish him?
Lainey lands a nice looking body shot.
Martins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Lainey misses.
Lainey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martins misses with an uppercut. Lainey saw that one coming.#T1#
Lainey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lainey motions for Martins to come forward. Lainey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Martins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lainey takes a swing at Martins's ribcage but misses.
Lainey seems to have recovered his senses.
Lainey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martins thuds a left hand into Lainey's body.
Martins catches Lainey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lainey throws a looping overhand right but Martins ducks down to avoid it.
Lainey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martins walks into a left hand.
Martins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eddie Lainey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eddie Lainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lainey's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lainey misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Lainey is countered with a crisp right hand from Martins that sends him to the canvas! Martins follows him to the mat into side control. #SUB#
Martins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lainey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Martins just content to control the position.
Check out the look on Martins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Martins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Martins prevents Lainey from escaping the position.#SUB#
Martins is trying to get an arm triangle but Lainey is defending well. #T3#
Martins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Martins staying calm.
Lainey pushes Martins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Martins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Martins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ES2#
Lainey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lainey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martins.
Martins lands a nice hook to Lainey's body. Lainey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lainey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martins on the side of the head.
Lainey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lainey takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4##CL#
Martins moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Lainey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lainey is looking to break free of the clinch but Martins has double underhooks.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martins pushes Lainey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martins lands with a right to the head.
Martins lands with a right to the head.
Martins creates a bit of distance for himself, with Lainey pressed up against the cage and cracks Lainey with a massive uppercut! Lainey goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Martins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otavio Martins!
An out of breath Otavio Martins 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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Event:
StrikeForce Union #69
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martins! But no joy.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martins.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCarthy.
Martins scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCarthy in his tracks. #TD2#
McCarthy tries to sprawl but Martins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martins trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
McCarthy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martins. #T1#
McCarthy is refusing to be controlled, as Martins sits in half guard.
Martins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martins lands strikes from half guard.
Martins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Martins is very close to passing his half guard.
Martins trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Martins is very close to passing his half guard.
McCarthy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCarthy defending well though.
Martins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Ground and pound from Martins.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
Martins working McCarthy over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martins.
McCarthy controlling the position well.
Martins lands with a punch from half guard.
Martins winds up and cracks McCarthy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
McCarthy is rocked!
Martins wants to free his trapped foot but McCarthy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oh McCarthy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarthy moves into full guard.
#T3#
Martins wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Martins works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
McCarthy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martins wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Martins is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martins wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Martins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martins gets to his feet and stands over McCarthy, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McCarthy felt that one! Martins unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McCarthy from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otavio Martins!
A relieved looking Otavio Martins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ryan McCarthy was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated give him a blood test he won't pass! Where's a cup bro i guarantee this douche bag eating butt fluffer sperm bank pisses hot on spot! Lmao that's right yeah run away '.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #66
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Martins 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.#SUB#
Garrett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martins is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Garrett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garrett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martins on the ground.
Garrett looking to control.
Martins postures up and lands a big shot to Garrett's brow.
Martins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Garrett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Martins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garrett's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Garrett is rocked!
Martins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Garrett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garrett! #SUB2#
Garrett has left one of his arms exposed and Martins doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Garrett screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otavio Martins!
Our winner, Otavio Martins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Omega 32
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Martins throws an off balance right hand
and Franchise counters with a series of strikes. Martins will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Martins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Martins.
Martins lands a shoulder strike.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Martins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martins tries to work over Franchise's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Martins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins wants to pass the guard but Franchise is defending well.
Martins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Franchise definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Martins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Martins seems content to control.
Martins is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Martins the control monster continue. Boring.#T1#
Martins working Franchise over with strikes.
Martins winds up and cracks Franchise with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martins misses with a head shot. Franchise uses the momentum to regain guard.
Franchise keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Martins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Franchise manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martins has Franchise in his guard.#REVR#
Martins wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SU#
Franchise decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martins, up you get!
Martins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Franchise misses with a wild body shot.
Franchise lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slow jab from Martins misses its intended target.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martins's corner calls for a 1-2. Martins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Franchise.
Franchise throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franchise throws a series of punches but Martins moves out of range.
Martins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franchise in his tracks.
Stevie Franchise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Franchise.
Martins drops his hands momentarily and Franchise takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franchise manages to avoid it.
Franchise looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Franchise feints a jab promting Martins to slip. Franchise then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Franchise darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martins cracks Franchise with an open hand slap.
Martins throws a jab but it's blocked by Franchise.
Martins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Franchise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martins in his tracks.
Franchise connects with a body shot that sends Martins's belly button to the back.
Franchise staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martins is defended easily by Franchise.
Franchise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Franchise lands a beautiful left hook that drops Martins. Martins tries to recover but Franchise is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Martins lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Franchise!
Stevie Franchise very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
OMEGA 27 Wind of Change
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Martins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Zhivago tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhivago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martins manages to avoid it.
Martins misses with a shot to the body
and Zhivago counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Martins throws a looping overhand right but Zhivago ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Zhivago.
Martins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhivago.
Zhivago takes a swing at Martins's ribcage but misses.
Martins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Martins does it's job there.
Martins scores with a hook to the body. Zhivago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martins throws out a loose jab but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhivago.#T1#
Zhivago stuns Martins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martins thuds his right hand into Zhivago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhivago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martins.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhivago misses its target.
Martins lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhivago off the cage and back into range.
Zhivago avoids the body shot from Martins.
Martins throws a body punch but Zhivago moves out of range.
Zhivago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhivago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martins avoids the body shot from Zhivago.
A little jabbing left from Martins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhivago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martins looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhivago is just out of range.
Zhivago jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zhivago slips a straight right by Martins.
Martins misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhivago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Zhivago misses with an uppercut. Martins saw that one coming.#CL#
Zhivago rushes Martins and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zhivago lands with a short shot to the head.
Martins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhivago lands a left hand.
Zhivago keeps control of Martins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zhivago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zhivago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martins wants a takedown but no success here.
Boris Zhivago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Martins.
Martins prevents a body shot from Zhivago. #TD#
Zhivago gets control of Martins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zhivago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zhivago is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Zhivago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zhivago looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhivago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Zhivago from controlling successfully.
Martins looking for a sweep. Not yet Martins, not yet.
Zhivago won't allow Martins to get back to his feet.
Zhivago wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Zhivago sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
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.
Martins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zhivago is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhivago tries to free his leg and advance position but Martins is retaining full guard.
Martins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zhivago gets full guard.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhivago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boris Zhivago will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Zhivago misses.
Martins with a hook.
Martins throws an off balance right hand
and Zhivago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martins thinking.
Martins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Otavio Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins defending well as Zhivago loads up on a big left hand.
Zhivago throws a body shot but no joy.
Martins scores with a one two! Zhivago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Boris Zhivago has been cut.
Zhivago misses with a looping left.
Zhivago is looking to slow Martins down with leg kicks.
Martins misses with an uppercut
and Zhivago counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zhivago ducks right into an uppercut from Martins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins connects with a body shot.
Zhivago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martins as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Martins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhivago in his tracks.
Martins throws a body shot but no joy.
Martins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhivago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martins's head.
Zhivago swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Martins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhivago swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zhivago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martins looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhivago is just out of range.
Zhivago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martins to score with a decent uppercut.
Zhivago throws a looping overhand right but Martins ducks down to avoid it.
Martins avoids the body shot from Zhivago.
Zhivago is looking to wear down Martins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
A left and a right from Martins both land. Nice combination.
Martins throws a combination that misses
and Zhivago counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhivago looks to score with a jab to the body but Martins is just out of range.
Zhivago lands with a good body shot.
Martins throws an off balance right hand
and Zhivago counters with a straight right hand.
Martins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zhivago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martins. Zhivago does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhivago misses its target.
Martins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhivago feints and then cracks Martins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martins down.
Zhivago darts in looking for a takedown but Martins gets double underhooks and turns Zhivago into the cage.
Martins throws a body punch but Zhivago moves out of range. #T3#
Zhivago throws the kick towards the body but Martins avoids it.
Martins throws an overhand right that lands on Zhivago's shoulder, as Zhivago tries to avoid the shot.
Zhivago has been working on his balance at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Martins.
Martins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Martins misses.
Zhivago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martins.
Zhivago misses with a straight right.
Zhivago staying out of range there.
Zhivago swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martins blocks a jab.
Martins throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhivago counters with a straight right hand.
Martins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhivago misses with a kick to the body
and Martins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Donk. Martins catches Zhivago right on the button with a cross.
Martins throws a body punch but Zhivago moves out of range.
Zhivago swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
Martins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhivago lands 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!
Good leg kick by Zhivago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhivago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zhivago ducks under a wild hook from Martins.
Martins misses with an uppercut. Zhivago saw that one coming.
Martins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhivago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martins throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhivago is looking to counter with head kicks.
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 Boris Zhivago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Zhivago's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Zhivago works Martins's body with a nice hook.
Zhivago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martins. That did some damage!
Martins misses with a body shot.
Zhivago moves out of range as Martins strikes.
Martins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Martins misses with a body shot.
Zhivago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhivago.
Nice shot by Martins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhivago counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Zhivago.
Zhivago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Zhivago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zhivago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martins throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhivago counters with a nice uppercut.
Martins misses with a hook to the body
and Zhivago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zhivago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martins.
Zhivago throws a shot to the body.
Zhivago throws a body shot but no joy.
Martins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhivago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martins.
Zhivago jabs at Martins's body.
Boris Zhivago is winning the standup battle so far.
Martins misses with a shot to the body
and Zhivago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Martins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martins is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhivago finish him?#T2#
Martins drops his hands momentarily and Zhivago needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Martins just on the top of the head. Martins drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Martins - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boris Zhivago!
An out of breath Boris Zhivago 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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Event:
Bravado 18: Berget v Jones
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Martins misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters with a leg kick.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Martins moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martins. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martins takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Martins misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lopez moves out of range as Martins strikes.
Martins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopez.
Martins throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Martins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopez defends well and Martins ends up having to push Lopez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Martins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martins throws out the jab.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
Martins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Martins misses the target.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martins counters with a straight right hand.
Martins throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez moves out of range as Martins strikes.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martins.
Martins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martins counters with a left to the body.
Lopez lands a right hook to the body.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martins misses with a body shot
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martins.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez cracks the inside of Martins's front leg.
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!
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Martins.
Martins looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Martins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martins looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Martins avoids it well.
Martins slips under a jab.
Martins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Martins duly obliges.
Lopez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cruz Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martins. That did some damage!
Martins throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Martins.#T3#
Martins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martins throws a big shot that misses.
Martins looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Lopez does it's job there.
Lopez throws the kick towards the body but Martins avoids it.
Lopez is looking to wear down Martins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Martins feints the counter takedown.
Lopez swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
Martins misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Lopez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins misses with a body punch
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Martins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lopez.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martins's calf.
Lopez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martins.
Martins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lopez.
Martins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Martins is rocked!
Martins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lopez counters with a huge right that knocks Martins out cold! Lopez is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cruz Lopez!
An out of breath Cruz Lopez 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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Event:
Bravado 13: Moors vs Kopp
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Martins lands with an overhand left.
Martins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacquard.
Martins throws a right hand that misses
letting Jacquard counter with a right hand.
Jacquard ducks under a wild hook from Martins.
Martins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacquard manages to avoid it.
Martins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jacquard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martins connects with the punch.
Martins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacquard drops his hands momentarily and Martins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jacquard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacquard slips a straight right by Martins.
Martins connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Martins misses the target. #T1#
Martins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacquard swivels and escapes.
Jacquard misses the shot to the body.
Jacquard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Remy Jacquard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacquard staying out of range there.
Martins misses with a hook
and Jacquard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Martins moved out of range nicely.
Martins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacquard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacquard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the body from Martins misses
and Jacquard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martins misses with a left hand
and Jacquard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Martins scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacquard motions for Martins to come forward. Jacquard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martins tries for a takedown but Jacquard circles away easily
and Jacquard counters with a nice uppercut.
Martins punishes Jacquard's body with a nice straight punch.
Jacquard avoids the body shot from Martins.
Jacquard takes a swing at Martins's ribcage but misses.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
Martins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Martins does it's job there.
Martins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacquard.
Martins misses with a left hand
and Jacquard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A jab lands there for Martins.
Martins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jacquard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy left from Martins finds it's target.
Jacquard scoring well with a low kick there.
Martins misses with a straight right.
Martins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacquard manages to avoid it.
Martins lands a slapping body shot.
Martins misses with a body shot.
Martins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jacquard slips a jab from Martins.
Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martins.
Jacquard's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacquard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jacquard slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacquard! But no joy.#T4#
Jacquard defending well as Martins loads up on a big left hand.
Jacquard throws a lazy head kick
and Martins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jacquard throws a head kick but Martins moves out of range.
Martins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard lands a leg kick that knocks Martins off balance momentarily.
Martins throws a combination that misses
and Jacquard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martins looks to land a left hand but Jacquard moved out of range nicely.
Martins connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martins throws an off balance right hand
and Jacquard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jacquard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martins.
Otavio Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Otavio Martins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Martins loads up on a big right hand but Jacquard slips the punch.
Martins backing away here, and Jacquard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jacquard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martins throws out the jab.
Martins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martins looks to land a right hand but Jacquard moved out of range.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Martins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins throws a big shot that misses.
Jacquard misses with a body shot.
Martins throws an off balance right hand
and Jacquard counters with a straight right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martins. #T1#
Jacquard lands the left hand.
Jacquard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martins.
Martins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Martins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Jacquard lands a jab to Martins's midsection.
Jacquard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Martins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martins misses with a body punch
and Jacquard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martins misses with a hook. Jacquard ducked under it nicely.
Jacquard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martins.#T2#
Martins misses with a body shot
and Jacquard counters with an outside leg kick.
Martins misses with a left hand
and Jacquard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Martins is rocked!
Martins throws a right hand that misses
and Jacquard counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Martins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacquard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacquard cracks Martins with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Martins tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jacquard pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Martins is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Jacquard!
In his post fight interview, Remy Jacquard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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